My Third Place Pod

Episode 284 Pull up a chair on the front porch because this episode of the M3P Podcast turns into a full celebration of R&B music and the memories that come with it. Menace joins the conversation as we share our personal Top Five favorite R&B songs —the tracks that defined our teenage years, slow dances, late-night radio sessions, and the emotional moments music somehow captured better tha...

Episode 283 On this episode of the M3P Podcast, Gregg tags out and Menace jumps in for a Pod Deck–heavy conversation filled with pure 80s and 90s nostalgia. We start the episode reminiscing about the mall culture that defined our generation — the stores we practically lived in, the posters that covered our bedroom walls, and the legendary listening stations at places like Virgin Megastore , where...

Episode 282 Menace returns to the M3P Podcast as we dive into one of the biggest weeks in wrestling conversation, starting with predictions for Rey de Reyes and breaking down who we think could walk out as the biggest winner of the night. From match expectations to surprise possibilities, we explore the storylines and momentum leading into the event. Before the predictions begin, we open the show...

Episode 281 Gregg returns to the M3P Podcast and the episode starts off with a chaotic moment straight out of a sitcom: a movie theater story where the fire alarm goes off not once—but twice—turning a simple night at the movies into an unforgettable experience. From there we settle into our weekly check-in before diving into Pod Deck questions that spark a wave of nostalgia. The conversation shift...

Episode 280 In this reflective solo episode, I slow things down and let the conversation breathe. Using Pod Deck prompts as a guide, I explore the five people who shaped my life, share a personal story about getting in trouble, and sit with the powerful question: when did you fall in love with what you love? I briefly react to the latest results from Elimination Chamber , before diving into a comm...

Episode 279 On this episode Menace and I break down the latest headlines shaking up the wrestling world, from Hall of Fame news to shocking injuries and WrestleMania speculation. We react to AJ Styles heading toward Hall of Fame recognition and discuss the impact of injuries to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed from The Vision, along with theories about the mysterious masked attacker targeting them....

Episode 278 This week we open with weekly catch-ups, physical media finds, podcast recommendations, and Pod Deck questions about special occasion meals and life before smartphones took over our routines. A winter storm knocks out Gregg’s Wi-Fi midway through, bringing Menace in for the second half as we shift into a heartfelt conversation about comfort shows we rewatch when life feels overwhelming...

Episode 277 Love is in the air… and so is pure 90s nostalgia. On this Valentine’s Day episode of My Third Place Podcast , Gregg and I mix romance, retro rewinds, and music memories into one heartfelt pop culture conversation that moves from arcade fights to coming-of-age feelings. We open with reactions to past and present Super Bowl halftime shows , unpacking how performance eras shape our emotio...

Episode 276 *We apologize about the echo and the reverb throughout the episode, it wasn't there when we were recording but I found it after the fact when I was starting to edit this. Hope you still able to listen to the end. Thank You.* Gregg and I rewind one of the most misunderstood pop culture artifacts of the 90s: Super Mario Bros. (1993) . We talk about what it felt like watching this movie b...

Hopefully you read the show notes also while you're listening to this episode and confused by what you're listening. So let me explain. “This idea came from a Pod Decks question we threw out to the community: ‘What’s something you do now that younger-you would’ve loved?’ And my answer was simple — this podcast. I always wanted to do something similar so lets try it out. No editing, no goin...

Episode 275 is a full rewind to the moments that raised us — and the culture that still shapes how we show up today. We kick things off with Pod Decks questions and community responses, setting the tone with personal stories and reflections. From there, we jump into the week’s pop culture chaos: Royal Rumble results and reactions The Super Mario Galaxy trailer and what it means for longtime fans T...

Episode 274 Menace is back, and we’re going full wrestling nostalgia while keeping one eye on modern WWE. In this episode we talk about growing up watching WWE pay-per-views on grainy TVs , adjusting antennas, and hoping the cable didn’t cut out during the main event. From those memories to WWE Unreal Season 2 on Netflix , we connect the past to the present and talk about what keeps us hooked. We...

Episode 273 If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast — or you already have and feel a little lost — this episode is for you. In this solo episode of My Third Place Podcast , I break down the real lessons from my podcasting journey. Not just the wins, but the mistakes, the burnout, the slow growth, and the moments that reminded me why I started in the first place. This is FAQ Part 1 of a ne...

Episode 272 Gregg is back on My Third Place Podcast , and this episode turns into a full-blown nostalgia rewind with arcade sounds echoing in the background. We kick things off pulling Pod Decks , letting the questions guide the chaos—before diving into the Marvel Rivals $40K drama , reacting to the Masters of the Universe trailer , and unpacking what these franchises mean to us as adults who grew...

Episode 271 No co-host. No segments. No rundown to check off. Just me… and a single Pod Decks question that cracked open something way bigger than I expected. In the first installment of our Third Places series, I explore one of the most unexpected places that ever felt safe, grounding, and oddly magical: the laundromat . Not because of chores—but because of what lived in the corner. 🕹️ Arcade mac...

Menace joins the pod as we rewind to the wild west of the WWE Attitude Era , right at the turn of the millennium. In this nostalgia-heavy episode, we revisit WWE Unforgiven 1999 —a pay-per-view remembered for its chaos, controversial booking, and one of the most infamous gimmick matches in wrestling history… yes, the one involving dogs . We break down the full card, talk about what worked, what ab...

Welcome to Episode 269 of My Third Place Podcast — The second week of January always feels a little nostalgic — the time we used to bring our Christmas gifts back to school for show & tell, bragging rights, and low-key flexes. This episode lives right in that feeling. We kick things off with Pod Decks icebreakers , nerd hauls full of comic books and DVDs, Fortnite doing South Park-level chaos....

Welcome to 2026 — and welcome back to My Third Place Podcast . Ep 268 In this special Podversary episode , Evo and Gregg reflect on how the year began, what shaped M3P into what it is today, and where the show is headed next. From Marvel Rivals crash-outs and New Year intentions (not resolutions), to the debut of the new M3P logo and merch, this episode is both a reset and a celebration. We dive d...

Episode 267 We’re closing the year the only way we know how — together. In the final episode of the year , Evo is joined by Menace and Gregg to look back on the year that was professional wrestling — the shocks, the swerves, the heel turns, the face turns, and the emotional weight of John Cena’s farewell . This isn’t just a recap — it’s a feeling. From Pod Decks check-ins that keep things human, t...

It’s time to rewind the data and crack open the Podcast Wrapped vault. In this Bonus Episode , we reveal the most downloaded episode of the year — Part 1 , originally released back in March — the moment everything changed. This was the first time Evo discovered ChatGPT , experimented with AI prompts, and unknowingly introduced what would later become Betty , the M3P Podcast’s unofficial co-host, a...

We had a full episode planned — the usual banter, the laughs, the chaos — and then Saturday Night’s Main Event happened . That ending? Yeah… we had to stop everything and talk about the elephant in the room. This episode opens with a heartfelt reaction to John Cena’s moment and why it hit harder than anyone expected. From legacy to emotion to what it means for wrestling fans who grew up in the Rut...

Episode 265 This week on the M3P Podcast, we honor the career of the one and only John Cena — the generational GOAT, the Doctor of Thuganomics, the 17-time champ, and the true “face that ran the place.” With Saturday Night’s Main Event marking his final match, we break down why this finale feels less like a goodbye and more like a season-ending cliffhanger for one of wrestling’s greatest stories....

Episode 264 Welcome to the first week of December — the season when the air gets colder, the movies get cheesier, and Mariah Carey respawns from her cryo-chamber like a Final Fantasy summon. On this episode of M3P , we break down the chaotic transition from Thanksgiving leftovers to holiday lights, starting with Pod Decks warm-ups, our Thanksgiving wrap-up, and War Games reactions. We dive into th...

Episode 263 Menace is back in the studio and she’s not holding back. This week on M3P , we break the ice with personal Pod Deck questions before diving into the fallout from Monday Night RAW. We talk injuries shaking up the My Time Is Now Tournament, who’s gaining momentum, and whether the whole thing might actually be cursed. Then it’s time for our full Survivor Series: War Games predictions — wh...

Episode 262 This week on M3P , we’re hanging up the Halloween décor and pulling up a chair to the Thanksgiving chaos. From family traditions and kitchen disasters to nostalgia-packed movie talk, it’s a feast of comfort and culture. We kick things off with Pod Deck ice breakers, check in with the A1C update, break down the new Twisted Metal renewal, and talk about the surprising comeback of Letterb...