Life is Funny

This week, the guys are gearing up for the Fourth of July, but Josh isn't jumping for joy like usual for his former(?) favorite holiday. Whether it's because he's been under the weather, or whether it's because he's lost his childhood wonder is up for debate. Do the guys think that any holidays hold the same place in our hearts these days? They try to figure out if they really...

This week, the guys have some thoughts about human interaction, especially when it happens in a customer service setting. Evan has literally been on the phone for days on end, and he was basically locked in a loop of talking to an automated answering machine with no end in sight. So, did he break through and talk to a person? Or is he still stuck?! Josh and Evan also had a funny ice cream customer...

This week, Evan has some historic helicopter happenings to harp on! While Josh is under the weather, Evan is flying high after some special high flying. He takes Josh through the ins and outs of his wild ride, including some very cool moments with his Vietnam War Veteran grandpa. There are plenty of Fact of the Week tidbits mixed in, and it turns out that Josh might have some similar small-town fa...

This week, the guys reconvene for some chitchat after Josh's Canadian conquest. There are a couple of things to recap from his trip up north, but the guys still don't have clarity on exactly how to pronounce Toronto like a local, despite Josh claiming he's a convincing Canadian. In other news, Evan had some wiener trouble of the dog variety, and it caused some pre-travel problems that...

This week, the guys found out some fun news and may have a new most famous friend! With an officially MLB pitcher officially in the rolodex, Josh is pretty confident that he has a most famous friend, and Evan is trying to figure out who takes his top spot. Funnily enough, is there any chance that any listeners out there consider a certain podcast host(s) to be their most-famous friend(s)? The guys...

This week, the guys try to get to the bottom of whether you are really you if you are a robot. Evan is chomping at the bit to become a cyborg, but they're not sure at what point you stop becoming 'you' if you're just all electronics. Do you need to have skin and bones? Or at least have a brain? What about being just a brain in a vat? What if we already are all just brains in vats?!...

This week, the guys get together to discuss all sorts of things, from whether they believe people are doing their best to whether walking into a Walgreens and duping someone into selling Evan some illegal wine feels as scummy as it sounds... Will you get as much secondhand embarrassment as Josh does from Evan's cringey story? At least you didn't have to live through it as Evan did! In othe...

This week, the guys gab about social media and how it can suck so much time and energy these days. Stupid amounts of scrolling can send someone spiraling, so should we stop succumbing to social media's siren song? Maybe it's not that bad to be on your phone, and it could just be part of life these days. Either way, Josh and Evan are out of the social media loop, and maybe they should be se...

This week, the guys get into the weeds about the difference between bogs, swamps, and marshes. As riveting as that sounds, it's really just a precursor to a conversation about AI data centers that could crumble the environment and economy as we know it! Does having AI suck up all the water make any sense at all, or is it as bad an idea as it sounds? And will these data centers even stick aroun...

This week, the guys are back to chatting about cars. But wait, wait, wait! Before you skip the episode to avoid another "How Cars Work" fiasco, this car conversation is much cooler. As a couple of Americans from the Midwest, Josh and Evan are used to a car-centric culture. But is that a good thing, or could we all benefit from cutting out cars? It might actually be impossible to cut cars...

This week, Josh is coming to his senses. Er, wait, actually, the Census is coming for Josh! After MONTHS of talking about how Josh's neighborhood is calling out to be counted, the Census is finally coming around. And coincidentally, Evan gets to be the one to creep around town. Even still, the Census is letting the city of Westfield down, and it's all a little 'too little, too late&#39...

This week, the guys are doing their best impression of a police scanner by breaking down all the biggest crime stories. Evan has Kit Kat heists on the brain, while Josh breaks the news that murder recently struck their city! Could the same person be behind both?! Unlikely... The guys also discuss shoplifting before diving into the larger topic of shopping, so maybe they just have crime on the brai...

This week, the guys are springing into action when it comes to their spring style. Or at least it's kind of on their minds, and there might not be much to change at all. Josh has a bit of a one-track fashion sense, while Evan is more willing to branch out and strut his stuff. So, do the guys have any fashion wisdom to impart on the masses? Maybe, or maybe not, but at least it should lead to so...

This week, the guys are getting back together for another in-person episode! After sharing a lunch break, they break down life 'live' and face to face after finally finding out how to make their audio work well. Both Josh and Evan have experiences to share, but Josh was just in the middle of a sticky Starbucks situation that could've set the tone for his day! The guys also discuss mast...

This week, the guys get to break down bad workplace behavior and dig into how poor management can muck everything up. Evan has had a crappy Census week shortly after being a Census star, and the whole experience shed some light on problems with communication, government, workplaces, and more. Josh weighs in as someone who tries not to make the same mistakes, and both guys have some helpful ideas t...

This week, the guys have three concerns that come to mind: Census craziness, corn, and coins! Evan has been busy and has all but been promoted in Census land, where it's been a wild week+. The guys also chat about the corn coming their way, and it turns out there's a lot to chew on when it comes to popcorn, feed corn, corn syrup, and more! They discover some corny Fact of the Week tidbits,...

This week, the guys are having a rucking good time talking about whatever the ruck they want. Josh has been rucking things up recently, and he's looking to ruck his way to some better physical fitness. While Evan isn't going to ruck around and find out what it's like to walk with a weighted backpack, he has been walking around for work while getting over a cold. Evan also communicates...

This week, the guys are talking shop in the sports realm. Don't worry, they're not nerding out about the NBA or NFL; rather, they're discussing playing sports recreationally as adults. Have rec leagues gone the way of the dodo, or are they still a part of the social landscape? Will Josh and Evan tear it up in a pickleball tournament, or is joining a league just too big a commitment the...

This week, the guys try to figure out when enough is enough. Specifically, they're thinking about houses after Evan had been around some of the biggest houses in town. But there's gotta be such a thing as too much house, right? So, when is enough, enough for both Josh and Evan? Could they use another bedroom or a bigger yard? Or are they good with what they've got? It's an interest...

This week, the guys get a little morbid with their discussions. But hey, death is a part of life, and life is funny, so it works! Do the guys think that they'll live to see the year 2100, or will billionaires, AI, and more bring an end to the Earth in the near future? They also discuss their thoughts on modern medicine like GLP-1s, and whether they're good for humanity in the long run. Would eithe...

This week, the guys have weathered a storm and lived to tell the tale! Over a foot of snow and some calamitous cold have led to never-ending snow days, frozen pipes, shoveling soreness, and more. So, who had to find a new place to go to the bathroom before his pipes thawed out? And who had to decipher the social contract that comes with neighborhood snow removal? Listen in to find out these things...

This week, the guys have dogs on the brain, and on the podcast! Zoe makes an appearance on Evan's end, while Josh is squeezing in a recording before taking Fitz to the vet. They also discuss the puppy Evan was watching, and how she might chew her way to some new furniture. That leads down a furniture-based rabbit hole, but it's a dog-gone good time. The guys also talk about the newly minte...

This week, the guys are prepping for the possibility of history! Indiana is/was on the cusp of a football National Championship, which is a foreign concept for most of human history. However, this year it's a reality, so it needs to be immortalized with permanent bodily ink, right? Evan might be contemplating getting his first tattoo, while Josh is (unsurprisingly) adamantly against it. Evan i...

This week, the guys are finally kicking off the new year! Both Josh and Evan are also kicking off a new year for themselves as the birth-month buddies have both bumped up in the age bracket. Josh might've aged out of the "30 Under 30" club, but both guys are still technically in the running for 2026's Time "Man of the Year" award! Both birthday boys discuss some birthda...

This week, the guys go over their top stuff from the second half of 2025. With the year winding down, were there any/many things worth recommending to the masses? Both Josh and Evan have at least a few pieces of content on their 'best-of' lists, and they're happy to share. Listen in to find out what some of their favorite movies, shows, books, video games, podcasts, foods, and more wer...