Where Are We Going With This?

Air travel used to be simple: buy a ticket, get on the plane, and go. Now? Basic economy, seat selection fees, carry-on charges, boarding groups, shrinking legroom, and somehow the snacks keep getting worse. ✈️🥜 In this episode of Where Are We Going With This?, we take a look at the wild world of airlines — from budget carriers and loyalty programs to why flying somehow feels both cheaper and mor...

From bison burgers to bold business principles — what can one brand teach us about the future of dining? In this episode of Where Are We Going With This? , we spotlight Ted's Montana Grill and ask a bigger question: In a world of drive-thrus, delivery apps, and disappearing hospitality, what actually makes a restaurant endure? We’re joined by Krissie , proprietor of the Jacksonville Town Cente...

Ballparks used to be simple: grass, hot dogs, and a box score. Now they’re billion-dollar entertainment districts with craft breweries, LED light shows, luxury clubs, and Instagrammable backdrops. So… where are we going with stadiums? In this episode of Where Are We Going With This?, we step into the world of baseball and explore how Major League ballparks have evolved—from historic icons like Bos...

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Why does chocolate cost $47 now… and who decided we need matching pajamas?! In this episode of Where Are We Going With This?, we dive into the evolution of Valentine’s Day — from handwritten love letters to Instagram soft launches and “just Venmo me” energy. Are we getting more romantic… or just more expensive? Is Galentine’s taking over? Did Cupid start this whole...

Where Are We Going With Fatherhood?! Everyone wants a father–son legacy like Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Jr. or Ken Griffey Sr. & Jr.—hall of fame talent, iconic moments, names on the back of jerseys. But for most of us, fatherhood looks a lot less like Daytona or the MLB and a lot more like a 9–5 job, packed lunches, and driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla with the check-engine light on. In this episo...

Where Are We Going With Delivery??? From handwritten letters and rain-soaked mailmen to same-day shipping, drones in the sky, and robots rolling up to your front porch—delivery has gone full sci-fi. In this episode, we unpack how we got here, why patience is officially dead, and whether your next Amazon package will be dropped off by a human, a bot, or something that beeps aggressively at your doo...

Where Are We Going With Soccer?! ⚽️ Soccer is the world’s game… but somehow also a sport where a clock counts up, ties are totally acceptable, and one guy can fall over like he got hit by a bus and then sprint five seconds later. So where is soccer actually headed? From VAR ruining friendships, flopping becoming an Olympic-level skill, and refs being public enemies, to billion-dollar leagues, Mes...

Where Are We Going With Smoking Meats?! Smoke is everywhere. Rising from briskets. Floating over campfires. Lingering mysteriously after Old Testament animal sacrifices. And hanging permanently over the Jacksonville Jaguars’ win–loss record. In this episode, we follow the smoke wherever it goes—holy, hickory, hopeless, or just slightly concerning. We talk backyard smokers, ceremonial fire, surviva...

New year. New goals. Same abandoned resolutions by February. 🎉 In this episode of Where Are We Going With This? , we boldly ask the question humanity has been pretending not to hear since 1997: What are we actually doing with New Year’s? From wildly unrealistic resolutions to packed gyms that vanish overnight, we break down the cultural chaos of January 1st—the one day a year where everyone belie...

Buckle up (helmet optional, carpet apparently encouraged), because  Where Are We Going With Motorcycles?  is taking a ride that absolutely ignored the GPS. 🏍️💨 In this episode, we rip through the evolution of motorcycles — from tricycles that looked one pothole away from disaster, to choppers that scream  freedom  louder than their exhaust, all the way to Slingshots that make you ask, “Is this a...

🎄 Where Are We Going With Christmas?! In this Christmas special , we tackle the most important holiday debates—like which Christmas movies are actually elite (and which ones we pretend to like), why Die Hard refuses to leave the conversation, and how Christmas somehow starts earlier every year. We also look ahead at the future of Christmas traditions, exploring how technology, culture, and modern...

Young Wiz (Tanner) and Sidebar (Josh) have very special guest Jason Camacho, founder and creator of Above Reproach Ministries and Different Bible Study on the show! Remember when YouTube was just cat videos and jump cuts? Yeah… those days are gone. In this episode of Where Are We Going With This?, we talk about how YouTube evolved, what’s broken, what’s working, and where the platform might be hea...

🚀 Where Are We Going With Pokémon?! In today’s episode, we ask the real questions—like: 🤖 What happens when Pikachu becomes a robot in Japan? 🔧 Will Pokémon Go return to it's OG state? 👀 Do Pokémon get CTE? If so, which Pokémon will turn out to be like Antonio Brown? Join us as we dive into the future of the Poké-world, where robotics might become the new norm, Charmander might need a batt...

In this episode, we boldly explore the future of MOVIES — a world where AI actors never forget their lines, every reboot gets rebooted again, and popcorn costs more than your monthly rent. 🍿🎬 Will films become fully immersive? Is Charlie (Willie Wonka) and the Chocolate Factory the greatest film of all time? Will movies f*t shame ever again? Join us as we ask the real questions nobody else is br...

What does the future of Thanksgiving look like? Flying turkeys? VR family dinners? Stuffing finally getting canceled? In this episode of Where Are We Going With This?, we dive into the traditions, chaos, and cultural quirks of America’s favorite fall feast—and imagine what Thanksgiving could become in the years ahead. Join us as we explore the trends, the tech, and the turkey-related madness that...

Welcome back to another episode of "Where Are We Going With This?" — the only podcast brave enough to connect gas stations, pooping your pants, and Aldi hot takes into one coherent sentence. We explore whether gas stations are becoming community centers, why every bathroom smells like a spiritual trial, and if Aldi is actually the Costco for people who like chaos. Buckle up as we navigate...

In this special Veterans Day episode, we’re asking: Where are we going with business? From the discipline and leadership lessons we can learn from veterans to the way innovation, integrity, and grit shape the future of work — we dive into how business is evolving and who’s really leading the charge. Oh, and yes… we also manage to bring Arnold back.... Our special guest and veteran, Kaleb Pope, is...

Music is changing faster than your playlist can keep up. In this episode, we dive into the wild future of music — from AI artists to concerts in the metaverse — and ask the real questions like:  Are we actually evolving, or just adding more auto-tune?  Expect bold takes, chaotic theories, and a few moments that might make musicians everywhere a little nervous.

We set out to explore the future of podcasting and somehow ended up talking about Taco Bell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and why we are doing a podcast. If you think you know where this is headed, just know that you probably aren't even remotely close... just like this conversation.