The Slanted Attic Experience

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 64 "Rob" Back in the Backcountry: Bulls, Bears & Boulder Creek Rob is back in the attic and if you thought his first appearance was something, this one goes even deeper into the wilderness. Robert Taylor III returns with a full season recap from the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness that includes emotional moments, incredible animal encounters, and the kind of...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 63 "D-Mills & Ben 02" Dunks, Drama & Dancing in March Tyler brings D-Mills and Ben back into the attic for a basketball heavy roundtable that blends live March Madness reactions, coaching carousel drama, personal court stories, and enough hoops knowledge to keep any fan locked in from start to finish. They open with the latest college sports news and c...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 62 "Sports Room 08" Picks, Pucks & the Price of a Ticket The Sports Room is back for its eighth installment and Tyler, Liam, and Graham are bringing the full sports calendar with them. From the NFL Draft to playoff hockey, the NBA, Champions League, the Kentucky Derby, and a World Cup preview, this one covers more ground than any episode before it. They op...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 61 "Courtney" Billionaires, Botox & Big Legal Energy Courtney is back in the attic and this one goes to some genuinely unexpected places. A civil rights attorney, Harvard Law grad, die hard Eagles fan, and proud owner of a cat named Charlotte Binky Pee Pee Paws, Courtney brings a perspective that is impossible to replicate and a conversation that is equall...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 60 "Abby & Caitria" Blueprints, Banter & Bringing Back Your Childhood Tyler sits down with two Richmond based architects and things get out of hand in the best way possible. Abby and Caitria bring sharp perspectives, genuinely great stories, and the kind of conversational chemistry that makes an episode impossible to stop listening to. They open with c...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 59 "Sports Room 07" Coaching Cycles, Championships and Crazy Facts! The Sports Room is back for its seventh installment and Tyler, Liam, and Graham are locked in. From NFL second half takes to EPL table drama and a brand new segment that will have you pulling out your phone to fact check, this one delivers from start to finish. The guys open with second half N...

The Slanted Attic Experience Presents: Episode 58 "D-Mills & Ben" Hokies, Hardwood & the Chaos of College Football Tyler brings D-Mills and Ben into the attic for a roundtable that covers Virginia Tech football, the evolving college sports landscape, NFL nostalgia, and everything in between. The college football block opens with VT and UVA sports before getting into whether Kyren Drones co...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 57 "Ryan" Live Shows, Lombardis & the Windy City Tyler welcomes Ryan to the attic for his first solo appearance. A Connecticut native turned Chicago transplant, Ryan is a consultant by trade and a sports obsessive by nature, with strong opinions on football, a love for live music, and a Buckeyes loyalty that does not waver. They open with Chicago and its s...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 56 "Adam" Football, Fantasy, and a Galaxy Far, Far Away Tyler welcomes back Adam for his second solo episode and third appearance overall, and this one does not disappoint. A Central Virginia native, newlywed, and self-proclaimed football devotee with a fantasy record that somehow still trails his wife's, Adam brings the kind of energy that makes an hour feel...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 55 “Meeks” Football, Food and Fandom Tyler sits down with Meeks, a New York-born and Richmond-raised sports enthusiast and foodie with a natural gift for conversation. This episode blends sports talk, RVA flavor, and authentic stories from the city and beyond. They kick things off with the Steelers and Jets outlook, dive into the 24/25 Super Bowl recap, and sh...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 54 “Ben H” Campfires, Coding and Construction This week, Tyler sits down with Ben H, a Richmond-based software engineer and outdoorsman from the Shenandoah Valley. Balancing the precision of coding with the calm of the woods, Ben shares stories of life split between screens, rivers, and the open air alongside his fiancée and two yellow labs. The episode kicks...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 53 “Mait” Mait’s Journey Through Medicine This week, Tyler is joined by Mait, a first‑year medical student at VCU navigating the demanding world of research, clinical learning, and rapid innovation in healthcare. Their conversation explores how medicine, technology, and culture intersect; from hospital stories and wearable tech to AI’s growing role in diagnost...

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 52 Episode 52 of The Slanted Attic Experience delivers a wide ranging, in depth conversation that explores life before, during, and after competitive athletics. Tyler sits down with Ben to unpack the realities of college football, the discipline forged through years of training, and the often overlooked transition from sports into a demanding professional care...

EP - 51 “Palm City Chucks 02” Football Preseason Speculation! Episode 51 delivers another long-form, sports-fueled hang that feels exactly like what happens when passionate fans get comfortable, caffeinated, and handed microphones. Tyler is joined once again by AJ and Kris of Palm City Chucks for a wide-ranging, opinionated, and occasionally unhinged conversation that spans college football chaos,...

Episode 50 of The Slanted Attic Experience delivers a high-energy entry in The Sports Room Series, packed with live reactions, sharp football analysis, and in-the-moment chaos as multiple games unfold during the recording. Tyler is joined by Liam and D-Mills for a full slate of college football discussions, NFL draft strategy, fantasy outlooks, and perfectly timed interruptions from special guest...

Episode 49 of The Slanted Attic Experience features this week’s guest, Rob, formally known as Robert Taylor III, a backcountry hunting guide working deep in Idaho’s Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. Born and raised in Lebanon County, PA, Rob grew up in Palmyra with a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors, a passion that eventually pushed him west to pursue guiding full time. Today, he spends his season...

Episode 48 of The Slanted Attic Experience features guests James and Mackenzie in an insightful and engaging conversation exploring self-sufficiency, clean living, global systems, and the realities of rural lifestyles. Blending practical experience with curiosity and grounded humor, this episode offers a thoughtful look into how environment, culture, and personal choices shape the way we live. Mee...

Episode 47 of The Slanted Attic Experience welcomes Caroline, a financial services professional and part-time MBA student at the University of Richmond. With a background in journalism and a passion for storytelling, Caroline brings a thoughtful and creative lens to the conversation, exploring what it means to find balance between ambition, curiosity, and fulfillment. Together, she and Tyler dive...

Episode 46 of The Slanted Attic Experience dives into the world of architecture, sustainability, and the evolving shape of our cities with this week’s guest, Abby, a Richmond-based architect and UVA School of Architecture grad. From exploring historic design to reimagining how communities grow, this episode offers a thoughtful and entertaining look at how design, culture, and everyday life interse...

EP - 45 “Big Red & The Cowboy Killers” Episode 45 of The Slanted Attic Experience takes us straight into the heart of Richmond’s music scene with a special band feature: Big Red & The Cowboy Killers. Known for blending psychedelic rock with jazz, R&B, and soul, the group’s sound channels influences from My Morning Jacket, Anderson .Paak, and Khruangbin, resulting in powerful, original performances...

EP - 44 “The Sports Room 05” Episode 44 of The Slanted Attic Experience delivers the fifth installment of The Sports Room Series, where sports talk meets strategy, humor, and sharp analysis. Host Tyler sits down with Graham and Liam to cover everything from the MLB postseason outlook to bold ideas about restructuring college football with relegation systems inspired by the EPL. Meet the Guest Pane...

EP - 43 “The Sports Room 04” Episode 43 of The Slanted Attic Experience brings another high-energy installment of The Sports Room. Host Tyler sits down with Graham, Liam, and D-Mills for a wide-ranging conversation that blends sharp analysis, sideline humor, and plenty of unexpected detours. From Rory’s historic Masters win to a live Kentucky Derby wager shaping their fantasy football draft order,...

EP 42 “Xerxes” In this episode of The Slanted Attic Experience, Tyler welcomes Xerxes, a software engineer whose curiosity fuels a life of building, experimenting, and exploring. What begins as a conversation about cameras quickly evolves into a wide-ranging discussion that blends technology, personal stories, and big-picture insights. From the early days of college memories to the intricacies of...

EP - 41 “D-Mills” This week, The Slanted Attic Experience welcomes Richmond native D-Mills for an engaging conversation on college sports, pro-athlete paydays, and the music-fueled stories that keep life exciting. From March Madness trends to the evolving landscape of NIL deals, Tyler and D-Mills unpack where tradition meets the modern game and whether college sports are losing their identity. Gue...

EP – 40 “Will” Episode 40 of The Slanted Attic Experience steps into the world of movement, strength, and longevity with personal trainer Will. Host Tyler puts his own knee pain on the table as the two break down the body’s natural compensation patterns, proper breathing mechanics, and why balanced strength in every muscle group matters. From posture damage caused by driving to tackling rounded sh...