Modern Confusion

The lads are finally back to talk about Juneteenth, Paul's symposium, karaoke, Tao getting engaged, Summer Solstice, and life after graduation.   Intro song: "Pedicel Carrier" by Frits Wentink & Malin Genie.  Outro song: "Rubberz" by Fenix Flexin. Support the show

The boys spark one up on the eve of 4/20 to talk about Paul getting back into weed, Tao’s diary bullet points, fieldwork dives, creme brulee french toast, Andre Nickatina, Paul’s current situation evaluation, the iPod project, the old Ellsworth apartment on Google street view, Tao’s anti-AI life practice, rest in peace Sean Connery, and a little bit of NBA talk.   Intro song: “Because I Got High”...

In honor of 3/11/2026 and to kick off season 5, Paul and Tao do a deep dive on one of the best bands to ever exist.  Intro song: "Down" by 311.  Outro song: "Freeze Time" by 311. Support the show

East Coast icon Kayla Janowitz AKA After Ours hops on the pod to talk about why New York is so sick.   Intro song: "Like Weezy" by Playboi Carti.   Outro song: "Daisy" by After Ours. Support the show

The boys return to talk about New Year's Eve, the SR-71, the Whale House, back to school, tetanus shots, Paul's productive 2026, rating 2025 out of 10,  a fatty computer science lesson, FUCK ICE, and NFL predictions.   Intro song: "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet.  Outro song: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. Support the show

At long last, Kelly Mason hops on the pod to talk about top 5 art experiences of the past year.   Intro song: "Noite Cartunesca" by Guerrinha.   Outro song: "U.R.A. Fever" by The Kills. Support the show

The lads celebrate 5 years of Modern confusion by bringing back Hana Antrim for her fourth MC appearance. Paul makes his pitch to get Hana to do his marine bio program, a few dating updates, Hana's mental breakdown, everyone's current top 5 favorite things, and what's been confusing lately. Intro Song: "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking Heads.   Outro Song:...

The boys bring back iconic guest Miranda King to talk about top 5 favorite movies. Intro song: "Universal Theme Song"   Outro song: "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys Support the show

The lads are back to talk about Paul's Catalina adventure, songs from the past, incoming football season, Chris's love life, Paul's cafe crush, New York, and a call to action for our listeners.   Intro song: "I'm out to Get You" by Robin Trower.   Outro song: "Jane Fonda" Mickey Avalon. Support the show

The boys are high as fuck in the Mercurio family garage to talk about Paul's move, going-away party disappointment, Paul's community epiphany, Paul's fancy gym, Chris's challenge completed, Paul following the white rabbit, and Tao's eventual move.   Intro Song: "Memory" by Sugarcult.   Outro Song: "In The Garage" by Weezer. Support the show

It's been a fatty minute but Paul and Tao finally hit a FREE 1 on 1 pod to talk nba playoffs, mystery ailments, credit card referrals, paul's school reading, michael's debut novel, paul's new type, paul's phone surgery, solid state drives, flip off styles, some song lyrics, and what we're confused about.   Intro Song: "Tonight" by PinkPantheress.   Outro Son...

We finally got Tosh Clements on to talk about engagement rumors, having a baby on the way, helicopter parenting, 40 around the corner, being THE older brother, initial cold exteriors, coachella, and the artist's way.   Intro Song: "Back to the Bag" by MoneySign Suede.   Outro Song: "Scottie 15" by Andre Nickatina. Support the show

The boys are back trying to sell people on the Patreon pod, talking about Paul getting rejected by jobs, the super bowl, Paul's newest strong connection, spitting game, the NBA, and potential kid names. Into song: "Brain Stew" by Green Day.   Outro song: "Wish You Were Here" by Incubus. Support the show

We kick off season 4 with friend of the pod Nick Ritche and talk US election results and contemporary politics at large.  We also get interrupted by some Australian birds.   Intro Song: "Elephant" by Tame Impala.   Outro Song: "Killing In the Name" by Rage Against The Machine. Support the show

We cap off season 3 with Hana (our first ever 3-peat guest) to talk a little bit of politics, some sports, investing, feeling smart at one point in time and not anymore, selling out, brat summer, reels and shorts, columbus circle and songs that we're feeling lately.   Intro Song: "My King Is Karma" by Chappell Roan.   Outro Song: "Sex Princess 3000" by AntiHana. Support th...

We finally get our college friend/roommate on to talk about gym life, college frats, working in tech, gambling, and first tinder dates.   Intro Song: Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo.   Outro Song: Clarity (feat. Foxes) by Zedd. Support the show

After Paul gets rained out from a Foo Fighters show we hit an impromptu quick episode where we talk about cold plunges,  the Xgames, talking volumes, and submechaniphobia.   Intro Song: "My Hero" by Foo Fighters.   Outro Song: "Ride the Lightning" by Metallica. Support the show

In our first ever remote guest episode, Gigi joins Paul in Brooklyn and Tao phones in from Santa Barbara to talk Coachella, molly, sex work, clowning, Grind, venting to certain friends, attachment styles, and Paul's latest kiss drama.   Into Song: "Han Jan" by Peggy Gou.   Outro Song: "Blow The Whistle" by Too $hort. Support the show

We mostly talk about what's been going wrong in life lately.   Intro Song: "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot.   Outro Song: "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson. Support the show

Our first episode living on opposite coasts.  We talk Tao's initial impressions of living in LA, Paul's dating life update, and Tao's newly-acquired appreciation of football.   Intro Song: "Superman" by Goldfinger.   Outro Song: "Run Run Rudoph" by Foo Fighters. Support the show

In our last in-person episode with Tao living in NYC ever, we smoke a j with Chris.  We reminisce about our times together in NYC and talk about getting smoked the last couple of weeks as Fall rolls in.   Intro Song: "Soft Shock (Acoustic)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.   Outro Song: "Going Back To Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G. Support the show

We ~FINALLY~ return with Tao's mom to talk about Paul's nostalgia gene, upstate bears, uncomfortable gift exchanges, lying, parenting, and smoking weed to open a portal of freedom and emotion.   Intro Song: "eres para mi" by Julieta Venegas.   Outro Song: "What is love" by Haddaway. Support the show

We’re joined by MC superfan/Tao’s dad to talk about electric skateboard karma, gaming with the homies, turning 30, suprasternal notches, being a divorced dad, cigarettes, the vulnerability of asking, what we’re proud of Paul for, and procrastination. Support the show

Paul and Tao are joined by fellow Berkeley graduate and long time homie Lisa ******* to talk about the Coachella lineup, Lisa getting stood up on her birthday, Paul's 3-monthers, and crying during Top Gun.   Intro song: "The Start of Something" by Voxtrot.   Outro song: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure. Support the show

Paul encounters a new life challenge post-Coachella. Tao has nuclear family reunion back at San Pablo.   Into Song: "Thinkin' Bout You" by Frank Ocean.   Outro Song: "All Gold Everything" by Trinidad James. Support the show