It's Windshield Time

Short Description: Nick has a formal theory about artificial intelligence. Marc ate Chipotle while sick and is calling from a dead zone. This is that episode. Long Description: A new solo opening segment, Sunday Drive , covering Nick’s Two-Bot Theory and his framework for using ChatGPT and Claude as separate tools for thinking vs doing. Marc recovers from a self-inflicted Chipotle incident and pol...

Short Description: Nick opens with a formal academic presentation of the Theory of Nachos — including a coined term, a methodology, and a promised peer-reviewed journal. From there: Marc spent 45 minutes talking to ChatGPT about eel reproduction at midnight because no one else was awake, Apple made a phone so thin they’re selling it with a holster, and Meta’s glasses demo went to voicemail. Long D...

Short Description: Marc’s app is getting guerrilla marketed via Emily’s commuter car and QR codes on library bulletin boards. Nick is 13 books into a 14-book series and still can’t explain what “Ajah” means. Emily joins for a Project Hail Mary review where she liked the beginning, hated the middle, and would like to stop reading books by men. Plus: the postpartum depression conversation that came...

Nick unveils his new 2023 Hyundai Elantra (CarPlay, black rims, the questionable vibes it’s giving) while Emma steals the opener, Maddy pops in from a school pickup, and Marc tries to ship his ilikethatworse app without breaking three other features. Between a Dunkin run and Marc’s truly unhinged Starbucks order - no ice, no fruit, no water, just syrup - refresher, the brothers check their podcast...

Nick and Marc spiral delightfully from gadget talk to life chaos. Marc reluctantly reviews his reMarkable vs. Rocketbook note-taking workflow, while Nick pitches an “open-mic” mic setup for a family event. They debate Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos (purple bag supremacy), share ChatGPT's AI voice interview-prep hacks, and wonder if Pebble really is rising from the grave. Then Chris pops in for a lo...

Marc returns from a Disney cruise with tales of Wi-Fi chaos and a less-than-magical Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience for Charlie, while Nick brings his own recap of the Titanic exhibit — complete with survival odds. From there, things spiral into the most caffeinated meltdown in Windshield Time history. In this episode: Marc’s Disney cruise highs and lows. Nick’s Titanic exhibit adventure. Test...

Nick and Marc bounce from Valentine’s Day mishaps to surprise Disney cruise plans in this rollercoaster of an episode. Along the way, they debate whether naps are just for babies, wonder about Apple’s next big product, and welcome Emily back for a bookshelf chat about James by Percival Everett. In this episode: Marc opens Safe Space with a surprise announcement. Emma joins to talk birthdays and pr...

The brothers tackle everything from AI voice cloning to Tom Brady’s $800K watch in this jam-packed ride. Between Apple’s new app, Marvel’s Fantastic Four trailer, and battery-size debates, Nick and Marc manage to squeeze in family segments and Chris’s favorite annual event — the Doubleheader Cookout. In this episode: AI voice cloning experiments (do we even need Nick anymore?). Tom Brady’s unbeara...

Season 2 kicks off with the biggest ride yet — a jam-packed, guest-filled episode of sibling chaos and family fun. Nick and Marc dive into NBA trades, gaming rivalries, TikTok conspiracies, and holiday stories, while Emily, Chris, Mom, and more join the ride with hot takes and hilarious detours. In this episode: Emily’s Bookshelf: book club drama & fantasy fiction. Chris returns for Sidewalk C...

Nick and Marc close out the year with a mix of holiday mayhem and sibling nostalgia. From Christmas gifts to parenting quirks, the brothers weave in gaming chatter, Marvel debates, and plenty of playful jabs. Chris pops in for another Sidewalk Chat , and the kids bring their own brand of cheer to the ride. In this episode: Christmas presents and holiday chaos with Charlie, Elliot, Ella, and Lyla....

Nick and Marc juggle emotions, tech rants, and Trader Joe’s snacks in another unfiltered ride. Mom debuts her new segment, Previously On with Mom , and declares batteries the best part of the show. Chris closes things out with a super-sized Sidewalk Chats , complete with roasts and family feedback. In this episode: Mom launches Previously On with her hot take on batteries. Marc discovers Jingle Ja...

Nick and Marc are joined by a full carload of family this week. Emily makes her podcast debut, Chris drops in for another Sidewalk Chat , and Maddy hops on for the ride home. Between gaming talk, pop culture riffs, and unfiltered sibling critiques, this one is equal parts roast and reunion. In this episode: Emily joins the podcast for the first time. Chris returns with another Sidewalk Chat . Madd...

Nick and Marc fully embrace the chaos in an episode that might just be their “worst ever”… or maybe their best. From drones in New Jersey to how (and how not) to interrupt, it’s a ride packed with self-aware banter, sibling jabs, and unexpected family cameos. In this episode: Spiraling debates about structure, gaming, and interruptions. A guest appearance from Mom, who critiques the show but admit...

Chaos takes the wheel as Nick vents about his nightmare Best Buy saga, Marc dives into alien conspiracies, and the brothers test out Marvel Rivals . But the real star is their third brother Chris, making his debut with Sidewalk Chats with Chris — where he roasts the show, dishes out brutally honest feedback, and questions whether this podcast should even exist. In this episode: Nick’s Best Buy fru...

Nick and Marc are back with pure sibling chaos: new TVs, failed mic setups, and food debates you didn’t know you needed. Plus, a surprise cameo from Nick’s daughter makes her the podcast’s first-ever guest. In this episode: Nick’s excitement over a brand-new 65-inch TV. Marc’s doomed attempt to help with a lav mic. Nick lays out his legendary nacho theory . Hot takes on modern Black Friday sales....

Nick and Marc celebrate Thanksgiving their way — with random debates, pop culture detours, and plenty of caffeine. From TikTok trends to Tolkien takes, the brothers prove that nothing is too big or too small for a windshield chat. In this episode: TikTok rabbit holes and what’s trending now. Hot takes on the Lord of the Rings movies. App development experiments and old coffee habits. Editing strug...

Marc vents about podcast artwork not updating the way it should, then pitches his big idea: automate the whole distribution flow with Zapier. Nick’s intrigued, maybe too intrigued, and refuses to get off the call until he understands it. It’s equal parts tech troubleshooting and sibling comedy. In this episode: Artwork and description frustrations across platforms. Marc lays out how Zapier could c...

Nick and Marc try to figure out where exactly this podcast should live: Substack, iTunes, or everywhere at once? While Nick wrangles the tech side, Marc mostly provides comic relief (and bagels). It’s a behind-the-windshield peek at how two brothers launch a podcast on the fly. In this episode: Nick wrestles with uploading to Substack and iTunes. The brothers debate podcast platforms, accounts, an...

Nick and Marc kick things off with brotherly banter that sets the tone for the chaos ahead . From new tech debates to YouTube dreams, nothing’s off limits when these two get rolling. In this episode: Marcus dives into the new cloud-based PC Windows 365 while Nick stays skeptical. Nick plots his launch into YouTube game streaming (but first, the dreaded 24-hour verification). The brothers riff on l...