Stuff That We Like/Enjoy at Least at This Point in Time

He was rejected from art school twice, decorated as a soldier in WWI, and less than 20 years later he'd orchestrate the deaths of over 17 million people. This week Caleb and Christina both take on the same topic together: Adolf Hitler. We start with Hitler's childhood in Austria (the abusive father, the doting mother, the failed art career, the years spent broke and homeless in Vienna) and...

Christina is off this week. Caleb brought his two best friends instead and somehow it got a little out of hand. Daniel Yake makes the case that most people aim too low on purpose, that we sandbag our own ambitions to avoid the embarrassment of falling short, and that the actual path to growth is to promise bigger than you think you can deliver and then figure out how to catch up to it. Nathan Yake...

Caleb and Christina both researched Stalin independently and spent this episode going back and forth on the history. The conclusion they kept landing on: he doesn't get the attention he deserves, and that's a problem worth naming out loud. They get into how a Georgian seminary student became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union, how he turned paranoia into a governing strategy, and why...

Caleb and Christina spent 32 days reading Dracula together and have thoughts. The short version: it's a classic for a reason, and also it takes a while to get there. Bram Stoker wrote the whole thing as journals, letters, and newspaper clippings, which is either a brilliant narrative device or a genuine endurance test depending on where you are in the book. Probably both. The atmosphere is real, t...

This week Caleb tries to figure out if the paleo diet is actually backed by science or just a really compelling story, and Christina ranks weird laws that somehow still exist in the United States. Caleb breaks down where the paleo diet actually came from a gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin wrote about it in 1975, almost nobody read it, and then Crossfit discovered it around 2010 and turned...

Christina's mom Carrie joins us this week, and she came with receipts. She walks us through how she went from a standard American diet to full-on vegan, not from a trend or a documentary, but because of one doctor who made her feel like she had no other logical choice. That doctor is Dr. Brooke Goldner, and if you want to go down that rabbit hole yourself, her website is smoothieshred.com. Car...

He never lost a battle. He brought the Roman Empire to its knees without ever actually conquering it. And he died on his wedding night under circumstances nobody could fully explain. This week Caleb and Christina go deep on Attila the Hun. They cover how a man from the Eurasian steppe built the most feared fighting force in the known world, why the Roman Empire paid him massive amounts of gold jus...

A diet created in 1921 to treat seizures in children became one of the most Googled diets on the planet. And a man who reportedly joined an assassination attempt as a teenager ended up ruling a country of 22 million people for over two decades. This week: keto and Saddam Hussein. Caleb breaks down what the keto diet actually is, how ketosis works, and what the science actually says versus what inf...

You can lose seven organs and still live. You can also lose a quarter of a country's population in four years. This week we cover both. Christina takes the science chair and breaks down your organs, what they are, what each one actually does, and the surprising list of organs you can lose, donate, or have removed and still keep going. From the ones you absolutely cannot live without to the ones na...

What does your body actually need to function… and what happens when power is taken to the extreme? In this episode, Caleb breaks down protein, what it is, how it works in your body, and why it’s far more important than most people realize. From muscle repair to hormones to everyday energy, we explore how protein truly acts as the foundation of your body’s ability to rebuild and perform. Then in o...

ow do ideas spread, and what happens when they go too far? In this episode, we explore the power of influence from two very different angles. Christina kicks things off by breaking down social contagions, how behaviors, beliefs, and movements can spread rapidly through groups of people. From historical examples to modern parallels, we look at how quickly ideas can take hold… and how dangerous that...

Is eating nothing but fruit actually healthy… or is it a modern health myth? In this episode, Caleb breaks down the question: “Is fruititarianism good for you?” From its origins in raw food culture to its explosion on social media, we dive into the claims, the science, and the real risks behind one of the most extreme diets out there. Then, we introduce our brand new segment: “Villains of History....

Season 7 comes to a close with a mix of curiosity and chaos. In this finale, Christina dives into the surprising (and sometimes dark) origins behind common phrases we all use without thinking, like “turn a blind eye” and “head on a platter.” What do these sayings actually mean, and where did they come from? Then, we wrap things up the right way, with a compilation of some of the funniest, most unf...

No deep dives. No structure. Just the best chaos from Season 7.If you’ve been riding with us this season, this is the highlight reel. If you’re new, this is the perfect place to jump in. Either way… expect laughs.

In today’s episode of Stuff That We Like/Enjoy At Least at This Point in Time, we dive into two fascinating discussions: The Societal Impact of Ozempic – We explore how this weight-loss drug is reshaping diets, health expectations, and societal pressures. From media trends to economic and ethical considerations, what does Ozempic mean for the future of wellness? The Origins of the Pied Piper – We...

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into two fascinating topics that blend health, mystery, and controversy. First, Caleb breaks down the Carnivore Diet, one of the most debated diet trends on the internet. Is eating only meat actually healthy? Why do some people swear by it while others warn against it? We explore the arguments on both sides, the science behind fiber and plant nutrients, and...

What happens after we die? And how did one of history’s most famous monsters come to life? In this episode, Christina explores how the world’s five major religions view the afterlife, breaking down the different beliefs about what happens beyond death. From concepts of heaven and hell to reincarnation and spiritual judgment, we look at how different cultures and faith traditions understand life af...

This week on the podcast, we went from the Olympic Games… to Bigfoot. Yes, really. In the first half, Caleb quizzes Christina with some surprisingly tough (but fascinating) trivia about the history of the Olympics, from the ancient Games in Olympia to the revival of the modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. We talk about traditions like the Olympic Truce, the torch relay, canceled Games during the Wo...

In this episode, Christina kicks things off by breaking down a study on people who don’t enjoy watching sports. Why do some people just not connect with it? Is it personality, upbringing, social factors, or something deeper? We talk through the research and what it reveals about competition, identity, and why sports culture resonates with some people but not others. Then we move into the Legend Lo...

We were challenged by a listener to read The Count of Monte Cristo in 30 days… so we did. In this episode, we give a high-level synopsis of Alexandre Dumas’ classic and talk through our honest reactions now that we’ve finally finished it. We discuss the story’s major themes, betrayal, patience, revenge, justice, and redemption, and why this nearly 200-year-old novel still hits so hard today. What...

In this episode, we tackle a big question: What movies, music, and TV shows have genuinely changed the way we look at life? We talk through the stories, soundtracks, and series that stick with us long after the credits roll, and why certain pieces of media shape how we understand reality, purpose, relationships, and ourselves. From subtle perspective shifts to full worldview changes, this conversa...

Christina opens the episode by breaking down what microplastics are, where they come from, and why scientists are increasingly concerned about their presence in food, water, and even the human body. She walks through the current research, what we know so far, and what questions are still being debated. In the second half of the episode, we shift from modern science to ancient myth as Caleb explore...

In this episode, Caleb breaks down his experience going 100 days without YouTube, what actually changed, what didn’t, and what he learned about attention, habits, boredom, and creativity when one of the biggest distractions was removed from his daily life. This isn’t a productivity flex or a digital detox sermon, just an honest reflection on how cutting YouTube affects both mindset and routines. I...

Why do we feel so motivated to change our lives every January? and where did that tradition actually come from? In this episode, Christina leads a deep dive into the origins of New Year’s resolutions, tracing the practice back through ancient history and examining why humans have always used new years as a moment for reflection, vows, and fresh starts. We look at how resolutions evolved from sacre...

What happens when Christmas folklore gets a little… unsettling? In this Spooky Christmas Episode, we explore the darker side of the holiday season. Christina kicks things off by breaking down Grýla, the terrifying Icelandic cave troll, along with her eerie family and their role in ancient Christmas folklore. If you thought Christmas myths were all joy and goodwill, this one might change your mind....