Everyday Life:Conversations Over Coffee

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive deep into HBO Max's IT: Welcome to Derry , dissecting the prequel series set in 1962. From the shocking first episode deaths to the intricate connections between characters and the original Loser's Club, they explore what worked, what fell flat, and what's coming in future seasons. Jen breaks down the mythology of IT vs. Pennywise, the role of Ing...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2! Jen and Dagda kick off the new season by reflecting on their incredible first season journey, revealing the behind-the-scenes chaos that led to their recording break, and sharing exciting plans for what's ahead. In this episode, they discuss the theme song fiasco that forced them to redo intros and outros for all episodes, how they leveled up their podcas...

Send us Fan Mail In this special year-end episode, Jen and Dagda explore the fascinating history behind New Year's resolutions and the beloved song "Auld Lang Syne." Journey back to ancient Babylonia (4,000 years ago) and ancient Rome (46 BC) to discover how Julius Caesar established January 1st in honor of Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings and endings. Learn about the Christia...

Send us Fan Mail  Jen and Dagda close out the year by answering lingering questions from previous episodes. They dive deep into the French lyrics of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer," explore the extensive Evil Dead franchise history, discuss Bruce Campbell's legacy, and share fascinating facts about Pet Sematary's child actor Miko Hughes. The conversation takes unexpected tu...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda for their milestone 50th episode as they unwrap the fascinating history behind Christmas traditions! Discover the true story of St. Nicholas of Myra—from rescuing girls from prostitution to resurrecting murdered children. Learn about the evolution from Sinterklaas and Black Pete to the modern Santa Claus, and dive deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horn...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive into the ultimate fan question: If you could bring back any three canceled TV shows, what would they be? From demon-hunting comedies to space cowboys and wizard detectives, the duo shares their dream revivals including Reaper, Firefly, Dresden Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Walking Dead. Along the way, they discuss dream casting choices (Bill Skaarsgår...

Send us Fan Mail Jen asks Dagda the big question: if there's one thing everyone should learn in their lifetime, what would it be? His answer: self-hypnosis. In this deep and revealing conversation, Dagda explains why self-hypnosis is a game-changer for stress relief, emotional regulation, and recognizing mental manipulation. They discuss the challenges of creating hypnotic gifts for their mem...

Send us Fan Mail Jen dives deep into horror history, exploring the real-life inspirations behind Bram Stoker's Dracula—from Vlad the Impaler to an Irish chieftain and two charismatic actors. She also uncovers the ancient origins of werewolves and zombies, tracing folklore from Gilgamesh to Haitian Vodou, and celebrates George Romero as the godfather of modern zombie fiction. A fascinating jou...

Send us Fan Mail Jen surprises Dagda with a month-long passion project: a GWAR lyrics guessing game! After a week apart dealing with life's challenges, the hosts reconnect over coffee and dive deep into the theatrical shock rock world of GWAR. Jen reads lyrics from two songs off each GWAR album (spanning 1988-2025), challenging Dagda to identify song titles and albums. Along the way, they dis...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive into the world of tabletop gaming as Dagda recounts his recent Halloween-themed Warhammer Fantasy game session. Using Warhammer Quest cards to generate a random dungeon, Dagda shares the mechanics, challenges, and triumphs of running a one-shot adventure. The conversation spirals into hilarious and wild gaming stories, including the infamous "cookie and pea...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive deep into the world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files after Jen finishes reading "Storm Front." They discuss the joys and challenges of audiobooks, debate the pronunciation of fantasy names (McAnally's vs. "Mechanally"), and compare Jim Butcher's writing style to Dean Koontz. Jen shares her thoughts on character evolution, the bal...

Send us Fan Mail                                          **** Spoiler Alert **** Jen and Dagda dive into the premiere of HBO's "It: Welcome to Derry" prequel series. Jen subjects Dagda to the horror spectacle (much to his cosmic horror-hating dismay), and they dissect the shocking first episode set in 1962. They explore Easter eggs like the Hanlon and Uris family connections, debat...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive deep into the Batman universe, debating the best Jokers (Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, and Mark Hamill), discussing the evolution of Batman films from campy Burton classics to gritty Nolan masterpieces, and passionately arguing about Henry Cavill's controversial exit from the DCU. They dream up a remake of the original four Batman movies with mo...

Send us Fan Mail  Jen and Dagda dive deep into their recent reading adventures and the eternal struggle of books versus their screen adaptations. Jen shares her journey through The Hunger Games trilogy, her frustrations with The Maze Runner books, and why she can't seem to finish Marvel Zombies. Dagda brings his expertise on Warhammer 40K's Gaunt's Ghosts series, explaining how fict...

Send us Fan Mail Jen puts Dagda to the test with an Epic Rap Battles of History quiz featuring off-sequence lyrics from their favorite episodes! From John Lennon vs Bill O'Reilly to Einstein vs Hawking, they reminisce about the YouTube OGs Nice Peter and Epic Lloyd while discussing content creator evolution, Jennifer Aniston's career transformation, and why Dagda can remember Genghis Kha...

Send us Fan Mail What do you binge when life gets overwhelming?  Jen and Dagda dive into their favorite binges—from audiobooks and video games to zombie shows and serial killer documentaries. Dagda reveals his October tradition of binging urban fantasy novels like Dresden Files and Monster Hunter International , while Jen confesses her love for Harry Potter , The Great British Baking Show , and so...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda for a marvelous conversation covering everything from Marvel Zombies to wrestling heel turns! They discuss upcoming projects including Dagda's hypnotic gifts, Jen's story writing progress, and their audio preservation project. The duo dives deep into Marvel content (zombies, What If, Captain Marvel debates), wrestling drama (John Cena's controvers...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive into the world of voice acting, discussing audiobook narrators like James Marsters, Nick Podehl, and Kate Reading. The conversation spirals into Amazon Prime value debates, Audible's changing ownership model, celebrity endorsements, and whether it's worth downloading your entire library before it's too late. They explore empathy extremes—from cryi...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda explore what it means to be an "other" in society, diving into sci-fi book series, childhood experiences with special education, and the challenges of being different. They discuss everything from vegan debates and protein sources to Epic Rap Battles, the impact of COVID on youth socialization, and the rise in juvenile crime. A philosophical conversation wr...

Send us Fan Mail **Spoiler Alert!! ** It's finally here! Jen and Dagda dive deep into their excitement for the final season of Stranger Things , premiering Thanksgiving weekend 2025. From discussing favorite characters (Dustin vs. Steve vs. Elle) to exploring the incredible cast—including Millie Bobby Brown's meteoric rise, Winona Ryder's perfect casting as Joyce, and David Harbour&...

Send us Fan Mail It's Halloween, and Jen and Dagda are celebrating with a special birthday episode! They kick things off by announcing the premiere of "Everyday Life: After Dark" before diving into Halloween birthdays—from musicians like Vanilla Ice and Larry Mullen Jr. to actors like Rob Schneider and the late greats John Candy and Michael Landon. They explore why Halloween is one...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda for a nostalgic trip through 90s music! In this episode, they play a fun music trivia game testing each other's knowledge of iconic 90s hits and one-hit wonders. From Vanilla Ice to Nirvana, they discuss everything from the Milli Vanilli scandal to the legacy of Selena, debate the top 25 artists of the decade, and share personal stories about their favorite...

Send us Fan Mail Jen dives deep into Netflix's Charlie Sheen documentary, exploring his wild life from being born dead to winning with tiger blood. From childhood Super 8 films and Red Dawn to crack cocaine, HIV diagnosis, blackmail, and ultimate sobriety, this episode covers the shocking, hilarious, and heartbreaking journey of Hollywood's most infamous bad boy. Plus: Bodachs, Ferris Bu...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda as they welcome their first guest, Pretty Boi Anthony, for a deep dive into one of the most chilling true crime cases: the murder of Ryan Poston by Shayna Hubers. This psychology major turned killer made headlines with her disturbing 911 call, bizarre police interview behavior, and complete lack of remorse. From the infamous "I gave him his nose job" c...

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda are back after a few days off! They catch up on their weekend hangout with Agent Double H, discuss health management strategies, and dive into some hilariously chaotic tangents. From glory holes (the glass-blown kind!) to Epic Rap Battles, EMS stories from the show Nightwatch , and a touching American Sniper connection, this episode covers a lot of ground. They also...