Crazy Together

In this episode, Marcus and Esme scratch the surface of AI’s impact on mental health: the wedge of isolation it’s driving between individuals (particularly children) and their families/friends in the name of engagement; the impact of its parroted empathy; its unregulated pervasiveness in our culture; and the risks it poses as a possible “tool” in the mental health space. They reflect on their own...

In this week’s much delayed Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme is out with a stomach bug, and Marcus details his heroic efforts tending to his sickly wife and daughter. He also proposes a simple solution for freeing up some of the federal funding needed to create a better health care system. Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/C0C216B887   Contact us: https://www.cra...

While the future is unknown, one thing seems pretty clear - 2026 is going to be a weird, wild, and, quite possibly, very stupid year. To help them manage their own anxious feelings about the near future, Marcus and Esme decided to practice some “positive anticipation” strategies in an effort to have some things to look forward to in 2026. They also share some tips and tricks that can help you iden...

In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme celebrate the holiday season by replaying a holiday -themed fan favorite from earlier in the year (episode 9: Gratitude, but not in a woo-woo kind of way). They also share some updates and issue a few corrections related to last Friday’s episode. Are the updates related to biker-gang activity in Delco during the 70s? There’s only one way to find out. Visit o...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme pay tribute to Rob Reiner. They discuss how unfortunate it is that we often don’t take time to appreciate the impact some artists have on us while they’re still alive, and they reflect upon how the peak of Reiner’s career aligned so perfectly with their formative years.  Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/...

It’s time for another Movie Night! Marcus and Esme, having recently rewatched the romantic-ish comedy Punch-Drunk Love (2002), sit down to discuss its depiction of mental illness and social anxiety. They also attempt to answer the question, “What happens when a fancy pants director (Paul Thomas Anderson – Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, One Battle After Another) joins forces with an actor (Adam San...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme bemoan the time management and merchandising requirements imposed upon them by a seasonal decorative item. Marcus explains how having a BA in English often interferes with one’s ability to just enjoy things, and Esme shares a few more examples of sanity-saving content she turns to when the news gets too heavy. Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com...

In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme revisit the male loneliness epidemic from a very unique angle. What if men didn’t have to choose between “traditional” and “positive” masculinity. What if the solution to developing a healthy identity is to simply be . . . weird? From the dangers of the manosphere to the radicalization path algorithms push young men down, they explore why weirdness—unique pa...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme takes a victory lap as she describes how she has recently demonstrated mastery over many neurodivergent people’s greatest foe: time itself. Then, Marcus is relieved to learn Debbie Harry is okay, but is embarrassed to see how she is depicted in a random AI slop video. Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/C0C216B887   C...

In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme take time to issue some corrections and contend with one very specific piece of feedback about the religious practices of biker gangs in Delco during the 1970s. Marcus and Esme then share some perspectives they learned at a recent parent group meeting in their daughter’s school district, and reflect on how different families experience the maze of mental hea...

It’s that magical time of year when many of us travel to our points of origin to enjoy the warm fires of home, break bread with loved ones, and contend with those other family members whose untreated mental health challenges always make dinnertime interesting.  In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Marcus and Esme take time to recognize that the season can be overwhelming—especially for neurodivers...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus makes an unusual case for appreciating his favorite position on an American football team. Esme reminds us of the importance of taking breaks from the never-ending anxiety factory that is the news and shares a few of her favorite sanity saving tv shows.  Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/C0C216B887   Contact us: h...

Marcus and Esme dive headfirst into the bane of many a neurodivergent person’s existence: overstimulation. From the chaos of department stores to the “wet, unholy cacophony” of the breakfast table, they unpack how sensory overload shows up in real life, describe their own experiences battling unwanted sensory input, and discuss coping strategies and treatment options that can actually help.    Vis...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme takes us along on her adventures learning how to use her sewing machine as part of her quest to craft the perfect pair of pants. Meanwhile, Marcus takes an ADHD-fueled plunge deep into the rabbit hole that is the Isley Brothers legendary story and back catalog. Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/C0C216B887   Contact...

Prepare to have your minds blown. Also prepare to skip the first few minutes if you don't want to hear a mini rant about John Fetterman (you will, however, be deprived of hearing what happens when you shave Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, from head to toe). In this episode of Crazy Together, hosts Marcus and Esme dive into hypermobility and its surprising connections with ADHD, autism, dys...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus demonstrates the perils of being distracted when your doctor shares some helpful recommendations which you promptly forget. Esme then walks us through the thought process that led her to make a heartfelt and utterly unnecessary admission of guilt earlier this week. There’s also references to sewing and the music of Johnny Cash throughout. Visit our website:...

In this milestone episode, Marcus and Esme celebrate a full year of podcasting—reflecting on their favorite moments, standout episodes, and the impact those conversations have had. They share key lessons learned, offer a candid look at what they hope to improve, and preview topics they’re excited to explore in the coming months. To close, they invite listeners to help shape the future of the show...

The hosts of the Crazy Together podcast have a special message for their fellow Pennsylvanians about the upcoming election on November 4, 2025. If you like what we have to say, share the message with your friends and family in PA: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-kpknv-19ad336 Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Contact us: https://www.crazytogetherpod.com/contact

In this Halloween-themed Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus revisits the surprisingly polarizing costume choices of his youth. Then, he and Esme address the design and canonical flaws of the mass-produced smock and mask costumes of the 80s. Esme closes the show with a passionate defense of wearing Halloween costumes at work if for no other reason than to stick it to the man. Fight the power.    Visit our we...

In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme delve into the topic of phobias. They start by revealing their own personal phobias and then broaden the discussion to explore the nature of phobias, how they develop in the mind, and the various treatment options available for overcoming them. BUT FIRST! They have an important announcement and some heartfelt thanks to share with their listeners.    Visit ou...

In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus shares some valuable lessons he learned about managing his ADHD and anxiety after an unnecessarily emotional trip to the x-ray technician. Later, Esme reveals the two activities that have been fueling her hyperfocus this week: seasonal throw pillows and genealogy. Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Contact us: https://www.crazytogetherpod.com/contact Ou...

Esme finds community among like-minded, freedom-loving Americans at a No Kings protest. She also dresses up as a raccoon. Meanwhile, Marcus is hepped up on antibiotics which contributes to the somewhat shorter duration of this week’s episode.   Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com   Contact us: https://www.crazytogetherpod.com/contact   Sources for this episode include: Stein, Samantha. "The Im...

In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme dissect lyrics from the animated action musical K-Pop Demon Hunters. Wait, could a movie about a young woman with a difficult past who slays demons with the love and support of her two best friends be an allegory for something else?  Visit our website: crazytogetherpod.com Contact us: https://www.crazytogetherpod.com/contact Our theme music Midnight...

No. Marcus and Esme have not started a professional development product line. In this episode, Marcus and Esme explore the unwritten rules that govern interactions with and between members of the upper or executive class.  Why? Because they're the bosses (and the bosses' bosses) and they have their own ways of thinking and talking. So, as a service to their neurodivergent friends, Marcus and Esme...

In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme review the new HBO miniseries Task - not so much from a content perspective, but through the hypercritical lens of two people who grew up in and around the magical area of Pennsylvania in which the show is set - Delaware County (more commonly known as Delco). Does the show hold up to the scrutiny of two hypercritical locals? Spoiler alert: Yeah, mos...