Soundtrack of the Week

The United States Supreme Court just concluded its latest term, and it was a doozy. Although a decision giving the president broad immunity from criminal prosecution took the spotlight, other decisions from the conservative majority sent shockwaves through the legal community, including stripping power from federal agencies and giving that power to the courts. The gang breaks down how the Supreme...

June is almost over, so let's talk about Pride Month and Juneteenth. This month is supposed to be a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community while also setting aside a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Ironically, it's also a month where racism and homophobia is cranked to 11. The gang - three straight, white people - discuss why the LGBTQ+ community is still a triggering topi...

In this emotional SOTW episode, Meredith and Ty talk Jay through his grief as he mourns the death of his dog, Floyd. Going through his first significant loss, Jay is trying to come to terms with losing his best friend of 10 years. In addition to giving Jay a much-needed therapy session, the gang talks about grief and death in general and how they each deal with it. 0:00 - Intro (Meredith officiate...

Meredith's parents are approaching their final years of life. Ironically, that is causing her an existential crisis. How does one tell a parent it is time to relinquish control of their life and have someone else care for them? Who provides that care? What kind of care is necessary? The gang explores these questions and turns them inward by looking into the future and discussing what they may expe...

Athlete, actor and probably, mosty likely double murderer O.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76 on April 10. Named the trial of the century, Simpson's murder trial ended up being much more than a pop culture phenomenon. Rather, it further exposed racial discrimination within law enforcement agencies while also showcasing a deep racial divide within American society still present in the 1990...

Kansas Citians recently voted against renewing a sales tax that would be used to renovate the Kansas City Chiefs stadium (Arrowhead) and to build a brand new stadium for the Kansas City Royals in the downtown area. The halfbaked plans for a downtown stadium left a bad taste in voters' mouths. Meanwhile, executives for both teams threatened to leave if they didn't get taxpayer money, causing a stan...

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that will ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell within six months, a move supported by and spearheaded by President Joe Biden. Although the bill has garnered broad bipartisan support, public support may be a bit different. Ty, Jay and Meredith discuss the merits of the bill (or the lack thereof), h...

Jay has had a difficult time finding reliable, quality information on the internet. So have many others. Some believe that bots and artificial intelligence have taken over the internet, burying information and content created by actual human beings, in what is called Dead Internet Theory. The gang talks about finding information in 2024 and the challenges people face in a world where AI is becomin...

Meredith is out of town, so the boys are seizing the opportunity to talk about...SPORTS! Jay and Ty talk about their relationship with sports and how it has changed over time. The two also talk about the role of sports in society, including their impact on local communities, young minds and the world in general. 0:00 - Intro (Ty's too old to drink, Jay's antisocial work event) 17:44 - Sounds of th...

It's Super Bowl Sunday! Since Ty, Meredith and Jay were born and raised (and never escaped) in Kansas City, they are jacked! But there's one problem: they have to work the next morning. Many have suggested making the Monday after the Super Bowl a holiday, which got the gang thinking what other days should be holiday. Find out what they came up with and why this Super Bowl is an important one for K...

Sports Illustrated is on life support, Pitchfork has been folded into GQ and the Los Angeles Times just suffered a massive layoff. Needless to say, things are not going well in the world of journalism. Meredith, Jay and Ty discuss what has been going on in journalism and what the implications may be. The gang also tackles some trending issues during Sounds of the Week, including the border crisis...

A large swath of the U.S. was hit with inclement weather recently, causing many workers to either call in or work from home. That resulted in Meredith questioning some people's work ethic. Is there a difference in work ethic between the generations? The gang explores the generational differences in the workplace, real or perceived, then they dive into their own work ethic. Enjoy this episode while...

For the last episode of 2023, the gang discusses what everyone else is talking about this time of year: resolutions and predictions. Find out how Ty, Meredith and Jay plan to improve themselves in 2024. Also, the trio makes some predictions regarding how 2024 is going to shake out. Can't be worse than 2020, right? Right? 0:00 - Intro ( 10 Charts That Define 2023 , Jay jinxed himself, Meredith vs....

Ho! Ho! Ho! This year's holiday special will be sure to bring you some cheer. Ty, Meredith and Jay discuss what's on the mind of adults during the holiday season: personal finances. The gang explores each other's financial situation and how they are dealing with it, including the career choices that they made. Drink everytime you hear the word Bidenomics! In the final segment, Jay put together a P...

Gobble gobble! It's the Thanksgiving episode! This week, Ty, Meredith and Jay discuss food. Specifically, they talk about how their relationship with food has changed as they get older. Find out how the aging hosts are eating now that they can no longer handle processed foods and everything else that is delicious. The gang also dicusses what is on their plates during Thanksgiving dinner. 0:00 - In...

With Halloweed now in the rearview mirror, it is time for the SOTW gang to get serious. This week, Ty, Meredith and Jay discuss a heavy topic that has been relevant for decades: the Israel-Palestine conflict. Find out how the three highly unqualified hosts feel about the conflict and whether or not their thoughts on the issue have changed over time. In the final segment, the gang discusses moments...

The last episode before Halloween, Meredith, Jay and Ty discuss the past, present and future of the horror movie genre. Is the genre headed in the right direction or setting up for failure? What made horror movies of the past so great compared to modern day horror flicks? This episode concludes with another round of Halloween Movie Jeopardy. 0:00 - Intro (Meredith's Halloween adventures, Jay's lac...

It's October! Keeping with the season, the SOTW gang is keeping it creepy and weird. This week, Ty, Meredith and Jay discuss their fears and nightmares. Find out what's keeping them up at night and what is keeping them in the dire need of therapy. To wrap things up, Jay challenges Meredith and Ty in a game of Horror Movie Jeopardy. 0:00 - Intro (SOTW is getting old) 13:18 - Sounds of the Week: Tay...

This week, the gang explores the future/demise of social media. What have been the unintended consequences of social media? What good has social media done? What is in store for social media? Ty, Meredith and Jay answer those questions and more. 0:00 - Intro (What is art? Guns 'n' Roses and other bands who waited too long) 15:55 - Sounds of the Week Lauren Boebert's Beetljuice adventure Seattle po...

Ty, Jay and Meredith return to the microphones after several years off the grid. The first episode sees the return of Sounds of the Week and the game Movie Star, Porn Star, Loser. Find out what the gang has been up to the past seven plus years. 0:00 - Intro 25:00 - Sounds of the Week (Tucker Carlson is the new Pat Robertson, Me Too movement scores a victory, One Chip Challenge) 51:15 - Things that...