Saviors of the Metaverse

There’s fecal matter everywhere. That’s not a metaphor. That’s Jared’s actual public health warning after we start talking about piss shoes, bathroom air dryers, and whether taking your shoes off indoors even matters anymore. Somehow, that’s only the first ten minutes. From there, this spirals into Aldi sponsorships, AI, the Singularity, UFOs, simulation theory, the Fermi Paradox, Neil deGrasse Ty...

Eric and Jared start with loneliness, Claude Code, and the very modern reality that your AI might be more responsive than your friends. From there, the episode turns into a full-scale breakdown of what happens when people trust machines too much, trust institutions too little, and still somehow have to pretend the economy makes sense. It’s friendship, existential dread, and anti-LinkedIn energy in...

Eric and Jared try to have a normal conversation and end up breaking down why the whole system feels broken — from AI replacing jobs while companies pretend it's ready, to $40K in student debt for a job that pays $30K, to restaurants charging $150 for food that isn't even good. It starts with a parking lot road rage story that becomes a metaphor for people living in completely different realities....

Two Gen X dudes sit down to catch up and immediately derail into corded headphones, record stores, why your daughter is buying CDs in 2026, and the uncomfortable truth that everybody wants to be Gen X now. Then we drop a Tai Lopez deep dive — the SEC just hit him with a $112 million Ponzi scheme lawsuit and the FBI is circling. Jared wants to search the Epstein files for their names. Nobody finds...

Two Gen X dudes try to make sense of America and immediately get derailed by TikTok teenagers, the economy, nostalgia, movie-theater paranoia, and whatever the entertainment industry is doing. Somewhere in there, The Running Man review happens, but it's more about going to the movie theater alone and feeling like a creeper. 90 minutes of cultural confusion, accidental wisdom, and generational whip...

What starts as a story about a man named Stinky Ronnie — the patron saint of poor decisions — turns into an existential roast of modern life. Eric and Jared spiral from e-bike crashes and vape clouds to generational therapy sessions and AI slavery math. It’s Total Recall meets Office Space, hosted by two guys who still remember Netscape, landlines, and what freedom used to smell like. This is the...

What happens when your podcast co-host accidentally becomes a rage magnet on TikTok? In this episode, Eric and Jared break down the real story behind their viral moment — and use it to expose how the algorithm manipulates engagement, context collapses instantly, and shrimp nearly destroyed a seafood empire. This is AI panic, generational confusion, media theory, and Red Lobster analysis… all in on...

We prank-call an AI leasing bot. We rant about boomers. We put Aldi against Lidl — or however you say it. The bad AI is real, and somehow it reminds us of Charlie Sheen. Sometimes amazing, sometimes a mess, sometimes even AI admits it sucks. Kind of like the job market, which is a full-on dumpster fire. Good luck getting hired — but hey, if you listen to this episode, your odds might go up. At the...

What happens when TV lies to you, Bigfoot rips your limbs off, and ESPN hires a TikTok star to save their network? You blast Poison on a boombox, throw on a karate gi, and spin-kick strangers in a diner (don't actually do that, btw). In this episode, the saviors break down the stress of modern streaming ( White Lotus , Landman, Cobra Kai ), the nostalgia of forgotten shows ( Sledgehammer ), the ne...

Jared's having a genuine spiritual moment in the discount grocery aisles while Eric's learning about Ukrainian billionaires who built adult content empires. Also: the great egg price scam, why AI makes you depressed, and how every news story is basically fan fiction. [00:00:00] Head First Into Aldi: Jared's love letter to $3 deodorant, Harris Teeter shade, and Red Thunder energy drinks [00:02:10]...

AI thinks it’s brilliant. But let’s be honest—it’s just confidently making stuff up. In this episode, Eric and Jared throw Grok, Claude, and ChatGPT into an imaginary cage match and break down why large language models are the most Dunning-Kruger thing in existence. Somewhere between riffing on Eisenhower, the cost of paper towels, and Peter Thiel’s immortality fantasies, they land on something we...

This isn’t a podcast. It’s a one-hour espresso-fueled meltdown that starts with magnesium supplements and ends with geopolitical sleeper picks. Somewhere in between: private jet manifesting, parenting advice, midlife TikTok fears, and Jared getting offended that he was compared to Finland. Topics were planned. None were followed. Enjoy this episode of Jared and Eric riffing like they’re riding han...

Skip College, Watch YouTube? Are we seriously saying that? Maybe. Maybe not. But in this episode, we’re questioning everything — from the cost of higher ed to the GPS route that almost killed us. You’re dropping into a conversation already spiraling. Why? Because we recorded 90 minutes of chaos and chopped it up — for your pleasure. If it feels like we’re mid-sentence, that’s because we probably a...

This one’s got Cobra Kai conspiracies, millennial ghost hunters, and streaming regret. It’s Part II of our trilogy: Delusion. You’re dropping into a conversation already spiraling. Why? Because we recorded 90 minutes of chaos and chopped it up — not cleanly, not logically, but perfectly in Saviors fashion. If it feels like we’re mid-sentence, that’s because we probably are. This round: Cobra Kai u...

Eric and Jared are back to question everything — from Starbucks manipulation to rogue AI. It spirals fast. It’s chaotic. It’s beautiful. It’s Saviors of the Metaverse. You’re starting with Part I of a wildly unfiltered trilogy. We call it DELUSION — because that’s the only way to explain what happened. One recording. Three episodes. Zero restraint. Stick around. It only unravels further — in the b...

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, Jared and Eric spiral from viral rumors to a grand unified theory of misinformation while accidentally solving the loneliness epidemic through questionable karate analysis. What starts as skepticism about celebrity gossip evolves into a masterclass in information literacy, parasocial relationships, and why Samantha LaRusso's fighting technique is a meta...

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse , the hosts uncover the shocking truth about Seattle's Best Coffee's fall from grace (spoiler: it was never actually the best) and expose Bradford Pear trees for the frauds they truly are. What starts as a takedown of corporate coffee and deceptive landscaping spirals into a larger exploration of false certainty, institutional lies, and why admitting you...

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse , Jared dismantles Neil deGrasse Tyson's viral tweet about politics and science, suggesting NDT should stick to the stars instead of social commentary. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris gets an unexpected career pivot suggestion involving weed farming and podcasting. When they're not taking down scientific elitism or solving political careers, the boys manage to...

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse , Jared delivers an in-your-face (and factual) analysis of the 2024 election results, while Eric occasionally mentions the Metaverse (as contractually required). The Goods on '2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics' Why the "shocking" 2024 election results weren't shocking at all How pollsters keep getting it wrong (and why you...

In this episode, the saviors discuss Tactical Femininity, AI Hallucinations, and most significantly, Podcasts Decide Who Becomes President of America. AI has bad days. They are called hallucinations. Jared has bad days. They are called Thursday. In this glorious episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, the boys are back and ready to break down everything to its fundamental truth. Jared introduces a po...

Hey there, Saviors of the Metaverse fans! Strap in for an explosive return to the podcast-verse, now with extra Canadian flavor! In this gloriously ridiculous episode: Jared and Eric (well, mostly Jared) explore the Great White North, celebrating Canadian comedy legends and debating which celebrities might secretly be from Canada (it's more than you think!) The birth of a parallel universe-revolut...

Welcome to another mind-bending episode of "Saviors of the Metaverse," where today, our co-host Jared embarks on a whimsical journey through the realms of skepticism, sensitivity, and storytelling, with his trusty new iPad Pro leading the charge (and occasionally leading him astray). The Story: In a world oversaturated with TikTok facts and the constant clamor of opinions—of which, we're told, we...

Welcome to an epic episode of "Saviors of the Metaverse," where we weave a tale of intrigue, ego, and cosmic conundrums, featuring our brand new beloved fictional character, Joey from Jupiter. Jupiter, Florida, that is. But don't worry; this episode goes to outer space too! The Story In the sun-drenched streets of Jupiter, Florida, Joey, an avid podcast enthusiast with dreams bigger than the Sunsh...

Welcome back to your favorite cosmic rollercoaster, "Saviors of the Metaverse!" Strap in as we zoom through a galaxy of giggles and wisdom, tackling everything from the existential butter crisis to Shakespearean text messages. Here’s what’s cooking in today's episode. But first, hit pause and snag something you haven’t used since the last solar eclipse. Ready to donate or ditch? Great! Because we’...

Welcome to another electrifying Virtual Hot Topic Friday on "Saviors of the Metaverse"! Today, we're diving headfirst into the whirlwind world of "Doom Spending: The Credit Card Apocalypse!" Picture this: Vacations galore, the shiniest new TV, endless Amazon packages, and more stuff than you can shake a credit card at! The magic of Apple Pay transforms your sandwich dreams into reality, while Uber...