Batir We Go

The Batirs share updates on everyone's favorite "fictosexual" as well as Hank the Tank. They also share the story of picking their son's name and Joe's weird nicknames. Discussed Resources: The surprising afterlife of used hotel soap 'Fictosexual' Japanese man no longer able to communicate with hologram he married Hank the Tank finds love?

Ali regales Joe with her favorite headlines from the last week.  Discussed Resources: The Culture Translator Pine Valley Golf Club Investigation   Fictosexuals Harvard Reparations The Bible Project Classroom  

Joe & Ali discuss their takeaways from the EarthX convention and Ali goes postal.   Discussed Resources: EarthX Bill McKibben | No License to Give Up [PODCAST] Falter by Bill McKibben [BOOK]

Joe and Ali discuss more fossils, TikTok therapy, AI dead people, and where in the world did all the tiny homes go?   Discussed Resources: Tiny House Article Asteroid Fossils TikTok Therapy AI Chatbot  

Joe & Ali discuss new data that shows almost half of parents today would object to their child marrying someone of the opposite political party. Sign up for The Morning Brew using Joe's referral link HERE Check out With God Daily HERE

Ali and Joe debrief their trip from California, discuss the slap heard round the world, and how we all can ground ourselves in a crazy world.   Discussed resources: Hubble finds oldest star California reparations task force We have completed the human genome Reparations Book Reading the Times book

The Batirs sit down and discuss ice dinosaurs from Antartica as well as the theological implications of Aliens and the multiverse.   Discussed Resources:

The Batirs discuss their childhood favorite tv show (Cutlery Corner), compare and contrast popular dating shows, and are finally going back to La Brea.

The Batirs celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary by discussing the crazy gas prices. Buckle up.

The Batirs are, frankly, all over the place in this week's episode. Their discussion includes (but is not limited to) LOTR, talking donkeys, International Women's Day, the 2022 Oscar nominated movies, and much much more.

The Batirs give an update on Hank the Tank and go through the week’s top science stories which includes grave robbing, baby dinosaurs, and the 2022 Climate Change Report.   Discussed Resources: Hank the Tank Update Prehistoric Croc Ate Baby Dinosaurs

How well do you know Gen Z slang? The Batirs goes over the top 10 new slang terms, hold a memorial for Hank the Tank, and discuss the latest Olympic controversy.    Discussed Resources: ‘Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear still at large after breaking into another home in Tahoe Feeling lost with Gen Z slang? OK boomer, here are the basics

The Batirs discuss all things Valentine's Day: their own past experiences, the materialistic holiday it can be today, and how time haven't really changed all that much. 

The Batirs discuss and compare the ice storms of 2021 and 2022 as well as whether or not Joe's neanderthal genes make him a better rock climber.

The Batirs are Robinsons discuss their new favorite book about the Old Testament as well as how Christians are called to be stewards of our planet. This episode also features our first *GIVEAWAY* so listen in to find out how to enter. Discussed Resources: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters Bear G...

The Batirs celebrate a landmark and discuss all things Winter Olympics including Shawn White vs Carrot Top, breaking bones, and everyone's favorite flag bearer.

The Batirs discuss favorite board games and how games in general created happy childhood memories. 

For years we've kept a tight lid on our dirty hobby... but now, for all the world to hear, we talk about our history with dumpster diving.

Happy New Year! The Batirs discuss the top 10 new stories from 2021 and recap the year while slightly ill and massively cynical. Buckle up.  Discussed Resources: From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021

On this week’s episode, the Batirs discuss Ali’s experience as a social media influencer, how to win online giveaways, and why Joe’s body is broken.

The Robinsons filmed a bonus episode with us to discuss all things advertising. Whether you think advertising is the devil or hip and cool like Mad Men, you'll learn a lot from Neil and Haley as they delve into the behind the scenes of the holiday shopping season.

In this episode, the Robinsons are back to hang with the Batirs as they discuss cultural appropriation, slavery, CRT, and reparations. So... super chill and noncontroversial topics!

This week, the Batirs are joined by their friend Carlos as they discuss "Tick Tick Boom", favorite musicals, and all things Broadway.

This week is all things Thanksgiving: pies, stuffing, small pox blankets... join us as we get ready to kick off the Holiday Season.

On this episode, a toddler takes over and we discuss Santa and holiday traditions.