Modern Confusion

Tao joins Paul for the first Adderall episode in years. we talk 30th birthdays, paul's coral job, his ipod project, rapper birth names, NBA trades, new years resolutions, and the mushroom invasion of 2023.   Into Song: "Undone (The Sweater Song)" by Weezer.   Outro Song: "Cold Hard Bitch" by Jet. Support the show

Paul shares a life update.   Outro song: "Lose Yo Job" by iMarkkeyz. Support the show

On the season 2 finale we sit down with DJ Desktop yet again and attempt the impossible: listing our top 10 favorite songs of all time.   Intro Song: "Jaws Theme" by John Williams.   Outro Song: "Fat Lip" by Sum 41.   Top tens playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IqCo30HvieglBIhXxlRdN?si=745afe60f2e44034 Support the show

At long last Paul and Tao sit down with the first international guest/modern confusion day one Nick from Sydney to talk aussie slang, Nick's legendary father, scientific advancements, and hope for the future while the world cup finals play in the background.  ¡Vamos Argentina!   Into Song: "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny.   Outro Song: "Location (ft. Burna Boy)" by Dave....

We sit down at the Mercurial studios  for old time's sake and talk some New Year's resolutions, more basketball, mood swings, and grilling Paul yet again for not wearing hats.  Paul rants about the TikTok generation on a Plane.   Intro Song: "Polar Opposites" by Modest Mouse.   Outro Song: "Toxicity" by System of a Down. Support the show

Paul reluctantly allows fellow don/fellow bear/ex girlfriend/text message bestie into Merkershaw studios to talk about don't worry darling drama, defenestration, biking in New York, Paul's weird texting, and the shins.   Intro Song: "Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast.   Outro Song: "We Will Become Silhouettes" Postal Service cover by The Shins. Support the show

Paul and Tao FINALLY sit down with the fifth and final amigo in the beautiful Merkershaw studio to talk about leaving Santa Barbara, dating, furniture, and shoplifting. Intro Song: "Drown" by Smashing Pumpkins.   Outro Song: "Taylor" by Jack Johnson. Support the show

Not the most riveting MC episode but Paul and Tao catch a rare shared moment in New York to talk about Coachella, tit for tat, and Google maps. Intro Song: "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins.   Outro Song: "Dope Dealer" by ScHoolboy Q ft. E-40. Support the show

We sit down for the first  time in over a month and talk recent travels, Will Smith, Taylor Hawkins, things we want but have never asked for, and knocking on wood.   Intro song: "Cold Day in the Sun" by Foo Fighters.   Outro song: "Everlong" by Foo Fighters. Support the show

We sit down with DJ/musician lil bun buns to talk about leaving people on unread, fear of relationships, hurricane harbor, favorite chess pieces, Roth IRA’s and more.   Intro Song: "Sun Ra in a 64" by DOM.   Outro Song: "no signal" by mimi mookie. Support the show

The MC boys pop off 2022 talking about nasal expansion, playing some new games, listening to Nick Ritchie eloquently dismantle old mate rogan, and tap trying to persuade Paul to fuck with graffiti.   Song: "Erotic City" by Prince. Support the show

Tao and the Mercurio boys chat it up about being children of divorce, investing, steampunk, and warehouse dreams.   Intro Song: "This Is How It Goes" by Billy Talent.   Outro Song: "Burnout" by Green Day. Support the show

We’ve finally returned to talk about Paul crawling back to his job, Tao crawling out of depression, the height of the Empire State Building, and a certain polarizing podcast host... Song: "Ping Island Lightning Strike" by Mark Mothersbaugh. Support the show

We pop off zeazon 2 with a return visit from our first guest ever.  We talk about Hana’s new EP, play some games, discuss whether or not Paul’s hard to read, diary honesty, and decisions in a collapsing world. Intro Song: "See for Miles" by AntiHana.   Outro Song: "Something You Should Know" by Mac Dre. Support the show

Paul opens up about some past friendship dynamics, Tao examines projected vs. authentic self, playoff predictions, and a roach smokes a roach on TikTok. Intro song: “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz. Outro Song: “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang. Support the show

Paul moves and prepares for a vax.  Then Tao surprises Paul with a housewarming gift.  We talk about last words and play a new game.   Intro song: "Sex and Candy" by Marcy Playground.   Outro song: "Loser" by Beck. Support the show

We sit down with future comedy writer Gaelyn Golde and talk entertainment business, being friends with your therapist, and loving multiple people at once.   Song: "Theme from Seinfeld" Support the show

We discuss unique ways to view a solar eclipse, reminisce about an old band, discuss what makes a GOAT, and finally how we all got here.   Intro song: "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" by Luis Miguel.   Outtro song: "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World. Support the show

We’re back ATC experimenting with ASMR and talking new years resolutions, iPhones, our email address, and dumb dads.   Intro song: "Aqueous Transmission" by Incubus.  Outro song: "Smokin & Drinkin" by Danny Brown. Support the show

A special on-location episode where we soak in the J-Kwon and talk early childhood mischief and what comes next with our old pal Connor Lyon, colloquially known around the SBC as "The Ceej."   Song: "Balla Mozzarella" by Giovanni T Support the show

We sit down at the Mason Beach Inn with long-time homie/DJ/producer/rapper/comedian/actor/woodworker/vegan/chef Dylan Fitzgibbons to talk about Santa Barbara gossiping, putting in what you want out, and life goals.   Song: "Gospel For A New Century" by Yves Tumor. Support the show

Old voicemails,  surfing, skating, Normal People,  and New Years resolutions.   Song: "Buddy Holly" by Weezer. Support the show

Childhood best friend Chris Bebb joins us to talk about quitting your job, what makes us cry, and where do we go from here.   Song: "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac Support the show

Tao's sister joins us for a long talk about Tiktok binging, unemployment, ghosts, turbulence, and being back home.   Song: "BADBADLUV" by AntiHana Support the show

Paul accidentally deleted episode 2 so we had to re-record it, sending Paul on an angry rant. Tao is still unemployed.   Song: "Deceptacon" by Le Tigre Support the show