The Catchup

This week, the podcast gets heated... sort of. Both of us are enduring heat waves in our respective states, as is most of the country. While we'd both take the heat over the cold, there's new concerns about Texas's power grid holding up to the demand of such a heat wave... just a couple of months after it was proven to not be able to handle the cold. What's at risk if it all fa...

This week, John and Denison sail into uncharted waters. National Geographic has changed the game, identifying a fifth Ocean! But don't sell your outdated globes just yet! The decision still awaits final approval and consensus from an international group. But Nat Geo says the announcement was based off different ocean currents and temperatures. That raises the question... with climate change c...

This week is a special episode, with John hosting live from Wichita’s iconic Brickyard music venue. That means all your favorite catching up and discussion you’ve come to know and love, with the added character of a bustling live music scene. First, we start with an update over the controversy of COVID’s origins. This after the emails of Dr. Fauci were leaked to the public. It reveals many wild de...

It's a return to form for the U.S., with Memorial Day marking the first holiday post-pandemic featuring fewer COVID cases, more vaccinations, and less restrictions. So, how are you enjoying this new-found freedom? We share our plans, and what this could mean for the rest of 2021. Then, Apple is allowing people to opt out of sharing their information with any downloaded apps. This doesn't...

This week, we're counting the days until the return of Summer! With vaccinations full-steam ahead, health restrictions lowering, and nature doing its part, we couldn't be more excited. How we plan to handle a post-pandemic Summer and make the most of a time a year in the making. Then, New details and leaks of Navy encounters with UFOs. This after a jaw-dropping interview on 60 minutes de...

This week, The Catchup kicks off with John sharing his experience inside Wichita's new Riverfront Stadium at the Wind Surge home opener! How long will the hype last? And will it be long enough to carry the team and the stadium? What will it take so that the Wind Surge don't suffer the same fate as the teams before it? Then, cyber attacks damaging the brains of government officials are mo...

This week we sit down with news anchor/reporter/John's former work-wife Amanda Aguilar for one of our best discussions yet! First, we all went through the tough year that was 2020. But Amanda’s path is different than most. She shares what caused her struggles of the toughest year on record, how she knew it was time to get help, and what she did about it. A lot of good insights here, including...

This week, we're talking a new hit rock single using a clickbait title to get people to hit play. It's far from the first to do so, but it's definitely among the least subtle. The meaning of Badflower's attention-grabbing new tune "F*ck the World", and why many groups are using this approach to sift through a world of oversaturated media. Then, an update on the semico...

It's part two of our long-touted discussion with close friend Devaughn Dorsett! This week, we begin with a discussion on mental health. In a world becoming constantly more open to a discussion on mental health struggles, why is there a caveat when it comes to that discussion in relationships? We discuss the continued expectation for men to hide their emotions, and the impact that can have lon...

After several years of patiently waiting, we finally have the third amigo on the show. Devaughn Dorsett joins the discussion for not one, but TWO separate interviews! First, we set the groundwork with how our friendship came to be, and why our simplicity continues to feed a healthy and loving friendship. Many people may not be aware the Catchup's official website (and it's many sub-sites...

There's a lot to break down on this week's episode! First, we react to the explosive new trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy , and our feelings on the new film 25 years after the original. Is it a poor attempt to follow an iconic movie? Or a unique take with a new direction? We discuss that, and how the release of films like this could change the movie industry. With these movies being s...

This week, we’re talking about the importance of proper relaxation in a world of ever-increasing burnout. Why the pandemic has put a premium on unwinding/getting away. Plus, what to do when your normal reprieves are no longer enjoyable, and how we’ve found solace through all of the calamity of the past year. Then, a major outage for one of the world’s most important companies, Microsoft. The myste...

This week, John and Denison once again catchup on a variety of topics, starting with John’s new shirt ( exclusively available HERE ) causing controversy in and around Wichita. John explains the story behind “Burn Century II” and the reason for the satirical attack on the iconic building. Plus, the aggressive reaction so far to the new shirt. Then, Denison shares why the biggest adjustment of  his...

This week, we welcome  our guest and long-time friend Aaron Wondra to The Catchup. Aaron and John spent many years working overnight producing a newscast together, and have a lot of stories to share... some of which gets weird. We discuss the isolation that comes with working  odd hours, and what we learned from working the graveyard shift. There are plenty of positives and negatives that come wit...

This week, we're kicking it off with a personalized look at Texas post-COVID restrictions. Denison shares his experience in the public life since the lifting of those rules, and we share what we hope comes out of a society gradually inching toward being fully vaccinated. Then, in very personal admission, John shares his battle with the Coronavirus and putting those around him at risk (both in...

There's a lot to Catchup on this week! First, Texas drops all COVID restrictions and limitations. How do you feel about the move? What is the impact on those who have yet to get vaccinated or catch the virus? And how will this impact businesses that still choose to enforce their own restrictions? Next, many people report having to give up pay or vacation time after February's winter blas...

THIS WEEK, the discussion starts with a preview of John venturing into the great unknown - a turn-up at a club in 2021. We discuss the impact of the lowering positivity rate, and our concerns and hopes as society begins to open up more and more. NEXT, Denison admits he's a Stonk Bro! How the now-viral influences of Reddit, Robinhood, GameStop, and more influenced him getting into the game of...

NOTE: AUDIO ISSUES PLAGUED THIS EPISODE This week, it's a continuation of recent discussion on what we've learned about ourselves (and others) from our relationships, how we've grown, and what tough lessons forced us to be better along the way. After focusing on Denison's dating career last week, this week we turn the focus to John and take a look at the many ups and downs, and...

This week, we're de-thawing our mics to talk all things cold weather and arctic blast. Discussion revolves around a wild 100-car pile-up in Fort Worth, a lot of which is caught on camera. You can watch the video HERE . The dangers of cold weather in the South vs the Midwest, why driving is now an extreme sport, and so much more. THEN, a deep-dive on relationship discussion. This week, we want...

It's the first in-person Catchup we've had in months! And this week we dive right into some heavy, and unique topics. First, we set the tone of our in-person hangs and preview our upcoming Turo car challenge! Then, what it means to be a high-value individual, and how it allows one to hold their own in any situation. Conversation includes personal discussion on how a high-value mindset ca...

On this week's episode, it's back to gigs for John despite the threats of the pandemic. We discuss the unique experiences at two new venues, coupled with dodging the virus. Then, renting cars that other people already own - it's a growing business with Turo and something we're going to use for a special project in the coming weeks. The details of what's to come, and how yo...

This week, Denison and John celebrate a return to normalcy... on the internet. The wide-reaching impact of the lighthearted Bernie Sanders meme circling social media. .Then, the two reflect on entering their late twenties, and what it's like to realize that the cultural things that formed their childhood are now becoming vintage. Next, the positive vibes brought forward during the inauguratio...

This week, we want to getaway. But, when will it be safe to do so? Some of our favorite memories usually come in the form of travel. But it's been unsafe to do so for nearly a year now. When will it be safe to travel again? Where will the travel hotspots be when COVID restrictions lift? And where will we go when it all kicks off? Plus, we take a look back at some of our favorite travel moment...

This week, John and Denison interview long-time friend Matt Butscheck, to learning about his experience spending 2020 isolated on a remote island in the Pacific. Matt was one of four people on the 200-acre island for 8 months, coming ashore just before quarantine began, and returning home the day of the 2020 Election. We learn about his experience, what brought him to the island, how it feeds into...

This week, we're looking at what we've learned through the trials and tribulations brought on by 2020, and what can be learned for growth and gain in 2021. Typically, we all have things we can build on from the outgoing year into the incoming year. And while the Coronavirus put so many things on hold, there's still so much to be learned from such a heavy year. So, we dive in by taki...