One Day Closer to Dead

Dave and Jason give an update on both the SAG-AFTRA/AI and the Apple/Jon Stewart/China situations before switching to the brain fog, anxiety and depression that has become much more prevalent Post-2020 and their effect on overall society. They also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) film scores/composers. Wait, what were we talking about again? Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle...

Dave and Jason tackle the end of the Hollywood Strike, read the tea leaves on this week's elections, discuss the latest in the Israel/Gaza Strip controversy and debate NJPW asking fans to leave its wrestlers alone... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss law enforcement's legal ability/right to take anyone's property without any charges or evidence justifying it and how a Supreme Court case may (slightly) affect that in the future. They then talk about YouTube videos, the power of nostalgia and abandoned shopping malls... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-e...

Dave and Jason tackle the recent conflict between Apple and Jon Stewart before talking about how pop culture characters and media influenced them as children during trying times of life. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk feedback from the Israel episode before transitioning to stories of them quitting awful jobs in the past. They then look at the new "Frasier" revival and the legacy of the show and character.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the recent war crimes in the Middle East before pivoting to a retrospective on the films "Escape from New York/LA." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason break from the usual format to talk about the economic fallout in America before pivoting to a general conversation about recent movies and the state of cinema.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the dangers of the current shaky financial system and how it's affected society at large before pivoting to Hollywood's fascination with remakes, reboots and sequels.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the JFK assassination and the "Watchmen" film adaptation.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about Hollywood (wrongly) jumping to Danny Masterson's defense in a rape case, Tony Khan (rightly or wrongly) firing CM Punk from AEW and the concept of politics (rightly or wrongly) in art and entertainment.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason debate the merits of "Simulation Theory" before pivoting to a tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about the tragic death of 36-year-old wrestler Bray Wyatt and what it says about the COVID resurgence largely being ignored. They then look at the lives and careers of the recently deceased Arlene "Harley Quinn" Sorkin and the legendary Terry Funk. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the California Hurriquake and the Republican debate before shifting to the senseless murder of a shop owner over a Pride flag. They then discuss the return of physical media and the career of Jim Ross. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the complete lack of 1st Amendment protections in Kansas and the corruption rotting a small town, the weaponization of nostalgia in American culture and the wrestling legend that is Kurt Angle.   Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the possibility of medical breakthroughs granting immortality and what that actually looks like, the lack of accountability from the rich and powerful in society and the infamous Bash at the Beach 2000 debacle in WCW. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason try to be more optimistic this week as they discuss the recent discovery of a "bio-meth lab" in California, the latest UFO news in Washington and the pop-culture comfort food they recommend for rough days.    Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the multiple labor strikes both happening and being threatened, including the UPS strike that appears to be averted. They then pivot to the complicated legacy of Tom Cruise, because why not? Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

John Collins joins the podcast this week to give his thoughts on artificial intelligence, growing up in and escaping a cult and how those brainwashing techniques used by cults apply to today's political landscape. Then, our Heroic Trio discuss Disney and its recent creative and financial woes.  Learn more about John/support his cause here: https://www.patreon.com/branham Website:https://william-br...

On the eve of a massive labor strike, Dave and Jason discuss the latest "breakthroughs" in A.I., the disruptive societal effects moving forward and the glaring questions that even the experts don't know. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

This evening, One Day Closer to Dead releases its 200th episode. Grab a bottle and your most colorful friends. We would be honored if you would join us... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason detail the situation in Russia between Putin and the Wagner Group before pivoting to dueling documentaries on "American Gladiators." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason defends the Unabomber (sort of,) Dave and Jason discuss "The Flash" and the problems with Ezra Miller and then Jason reveals a Father's Day surprise for his son... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason and a Special Guest Host tackle the resurgence of legalized child labor in the United States before pivoting to a look at the short-lived career but longstanding legacy of pro-wrestler Magnum T.A. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason and the Mighty Joebacca discuss the evidence for both alien technology and alien lifeforms on Earth, how researchers made a sociopathic A.I. for kicks, the fan-service of "Picard" and the death of the Iron Sheik.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason flies solo for the first time in "Dead" History and talks about Cotton Candy, life experiences and The Princess Bride.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed