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Are traditions important? Do they keep us connected and grounded? Or do they hold us back? Dr. Zooks wants to know. Max is worried about sunk costs. Hollywood is a part-time psychiatrist. Geoff has no personal traditions and Outdoor Dave lends some gravity. Remember : 1) Traditions without heart and soul become mindless observance. 2) [...]

Being this high got you down? Spending time at altitude definitely has its share of problems - but doesn't everywhere? Things you'll learn this episode include, but are not limited to... - How wolves are like giant blue aliens and racist Disney princess' - Why cornhole should be an olympic event - The effects of [...]

It's mind-bending twist on an a classic question... Geoff knows his philosophy. Hollywood answers a koan. Max is slow on the uptake and Joel is curious about the political affiliations of his grandma. Things you'll learn:  - Always be wary of the terms and conditions.  - Juicy Fruit is the best gum. For 30 seconds. [...]

Ok - who out there actually knows how glowsticks really work? What is the juice inside made of? Why does it glow?! *** Outdoor Dave is in studio and doesn't like being told what he can't do. Geoff believes we should let Darwin do his work. And all Max wants to see are blue fireflies.... [...]

What do deep south distilleries and french philosopher-barbers have to do with mullets? Who the hell is Bush Thundercat Hailstorm? Did you know Max used to look like Steven Seagal or that Hollywood had a ducktail? Mikey did it up for prom and Geoff looks to Jesus. Plus a big, heartfelt shout out to our [...]

If you had five minutes before you were forced to evacuate your home, what would you grab? What if you had 30 minutes? Jackie wants to know. Special guest, Tony, goes for his meds. Hollywood keeps talking about doomsday. Max was shamed into saving a mug. And Geoff has actually lived through the topic. Take [...]

Are you like us? Do you have recurring dreams? Are they about running or punching through sand? Forgetting your lines? Sexually disappointing Elizabeth Banks? I thought so. We draw an old topic from Geoff. Max has a sad dreams. Hollywood is a submarine. And our good buddy, Joel, is anti-torture.  Take aways... - Brains are [...]

How do we define identity? Can you steal something that does not exist? What about your clones? Are they guilty of identity theft? Mike Hammerling asks about fake social media accounts and this is where it goes. Hollywood defends comedy. Geoff wants to know about the ends and Max is concerned with immigration. Remember : [...]

If you could travel through time and change history for the better, what would you do? Prevent a natural disaster? Stop a war? Save a K? Cure a disease? Gary wants to know. Geoff protects pop-culture. Special guest, Joel Rainwater, is practical...and petty. Hollywood wants to lighten up the dark ages and Max comes through [...]

If you had to choose - tables or chairs - which could you live without? Take your time. There are far reaching ramifications... Max likes to stand with his steel-trap memory. Ranger Mike debuts. Hollywood cares about seats and Geoff faces the tank. Remember : 1) A bed is just a super soft table we [...]

Awwww, yeah! Lori has us talking about sex. She wants to know about faking orgasms. Geoff prefers honesty and theatrics. Hollywood is into hullabaloo and lies. And Max is gooey and catches feelings. Remember : 1) Condoms make it way easier for men to fake it. 2) Covers and books do not always align. 3) [...]

Who is your alter ego? Do the characters you like and resonate with reveal something about you? John wants to know. Special guest, Outdoor Dave, somehow predicts the topic in the intro. Max loves CW trash and teamwork. Hollywood wants to put on his blue tights and come to your rescue. Remember : 1) Alter [...]

Is Tupac still alive? Is he kicking it on an island somewhere? Is Elvis there? Are they eating peanut-butter-honey-banana sandwiches? D-trayne wants to know. Special guest, Outdoor Dave, is concerned about his squad. Max is out of touch. And Hollywood breaks our promise. Remember : 1) Order begets cahos and chaos begets order. 2) Some [...]

Does what you believe affect what you perceive? Can our imagination effect reality? Aaron wants to know. Max points to placebos. Hollywood wants to be left alone in his infinite realities. And Geoff keeps climbing because the highs taste so good. Remember : 1) Sunsets are illusions. 2) If the earth were flat cats would [...]

Happy New Year! Now sit down, shut up, and listen to some real talk about love. What do you consider a successful relationship? Is a miserable couple who stays together better than a short fling everyone leaves happy? Amy wants to know. Geoff, our ghost, gets anointed. Max worked all last year on this question [...]

Are you getting better with age? Or has it been all downhill for awhile? Adam wants to know when we are in the prime of our lives. But which prime are we talking about? Physical? Emotional? Sexual? Hollywood has never been a better performer and Max has never been able to grow a better beard. [...]

Merry Christmas, listeners! In honor of the occasion we have a half hour about astrophysics. Hooray! In the event you are sucked, feet first into a blackhole, what is your last thought going to be? Luckily, Geoff has a clue about the topic. Hollywood hold his ho! for eternity. And Max is disappointing. Remember : [...]

Why are people so content to follow rules and laws? How come there is not more anarchy and revolution? Lawerence wants to know. Max worries about complacency. Geoff is over marvel movies. And Hollywood loves the spotlight. Remember : 1) We are not out thoughts. 2) There is no longer anything that outrages us into [...]

Never, in 5.5 years of doing the show have we ever had a guest like this. Perfect too, because the topic was all about luck. Max has lived a charmed life. Geoff courts unluck with 6-team parlays. And the Rainmaker just is. Remember : 1) Better hang on to that thing and keep rolling. 2) [...]

Is manipulation bad? Does it depend on the goal? How is manipulation different from persuasion, leadership, or diplomacy? Jay wants to know. Benji is out being a good dad. Hollywood is confused about time. Max is always on your side. And Geoff needs facts. Remember : 1) Cultures decides which words are positive and negative. [...]

Just in time for thanksgiving! We all have things to be grateful for. So appreciate and enjoy. Outdoor dave wants to know about individual effort and environmental impact. Geoff and his slow jams do not care about mother earth. Max eats his hippie words. And Hollywood delves deep into his shameful past. Remember : 1) [...]

When is the last time you saw a car with a hood ornament? Was it cool? Did you steal it, put it on a chain, and wear it around your neck? Why not? Vinny wants to know. Hollywood is on vacay. Benji is an impulsive flava flav without an angel and Max is waiting for [...]

What is the difference between a dictator and a warlord? What about a king? Are all dictators bad? More importantly - which one is your favorite? Danielle wants to know. Geoff decides to go biblical. Hollywood likes pulling dusty ones out in North Korea. And Max claims a cliche. Remember : 1) 1 in 7 [...]

Things get real. We discuss the lies we tell ourselves inside the studio, while outside a wildfire burns less than 6 miles away. Benji is out being a good dad. The lovely Debbie Whitmore sits in and gets us started on the right foot. Hollywood is always in the mood with his jazzy vest. And [...]

Alright - who is more evil - Kanye west or the wicked witch of the west? Cody Pendleton wants to know. Benji is out of the studio but Geoff sit in and drops some wicked knowledge. Hollywood casts himself in different musicals. And Max literally learns The Wiz exists. Remember : 1) Usually what we [...]