Episodes

  • Script Writing, Filmmaking, & Streaming Services with Angus Penland
    Oct 9 2023

    In this episode, Josh and Mason are joined by the short film writer and director, and YouTube channel editor—Angus Penland. Together the three of them discuss the current state of streaming services, how to begin making your own movie, and YouTube competitors. 

    "Desolate" short film Instagram: @desolateshortfilm

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Laundry, Exercising, & Setting Goals
    Oct 2 2023

    In this episode, Mason can't keep his dryer from buzzing, Josh explains why he air dries his clothes, and they both discuss if they like cardio or lifting weights.

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    55 mins
  • Bartending, Living in the Midwest, & Drunk People with Sean English
    Sep 25 2023

    In this episode recorded back in February 2023, Josh and Mason are joined by Josh's former classmate—Sean English. Sean was a bartender at Brother's Bar & Grill on Purdue University's campus. He enlightens the guys on what it's like to be on the other side of the bar and tells several stories of drunk idiots. Together they discuss life in the midwest and complain about the addition of Pac-12 teams to the Big Ten.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Judicial System, Fantasy Football, & Social Media with Gavin O'Gara
    Sep 18 2023

    In this episode recorded back in January 2023, Josh and Mason are joined by a lawyer—Gavin O'Gara. He enlightens the guys to different legal processes and talks about his encounters with judges. Together the three of them discuss a fantasy football dilemma, if social media is detrimental to our health, and whether the deceased should have the authority to determine the fate of their estate.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Celebrity Interviews, Teaching, & Video Production with Toni DeAztlan-Smith
    May 29 2023

    In this episode, Josh and Mason are joined by their first guest—Toni DeAztlan-Smith. Although she's a seasoned video producer and teacher, her most prestigious credential is being Josh and Mason's favorite instructor during their college career. Together the three of them discuss ways to navigate the workplace, their preferred teaching styles, and if Snoop Dogg listens to the podcast.

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    57 mins
  • Our Top 10 TV Shows
    May 15 2023

    We're back! In the season two premiere, Josh and Mason announce their new video series, discuss The White Lotus, then scrutinize each other's top ten favorite TV shows.
    WARNING: Spoilers will be discussed for most of the following shows

    Josh's Top 10

    1. The Sopranos
    2. Mad Men
    3. Better Call Saul
    4. Seinfeld
    5. Breaking Bad
    6. Stranger Things
    7. Band of Brothers
    8. For All Mankind
    9. Severance
    10. Chernobyl


    Mason's Top 10

    1. Attack on Titan
    2. Game of Thrones
    3. Breaking Bad
    4. Naruto
    5. Better Call Saul
    6. I Think You Should Leave
    7. Peaky Blinders
    8. Money Heist
    9. Ozark
    10. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Barbecue, Procrastination, & Robot Vacuums
    Dec 5 2022

    Thanks to technical difficulties, this week's episode had to be completely scrapped. Now you all get to hear one we recorded almost exactly one year ago.

    In this episode, Mason judges Indiana's barbecue restaurants, Josh proclaims his love for his air fryer, and they both discuss ways to overcome procrastination.

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    57 mins
  • Ticketmaster, Interruptions, & Manners
    Nov 28 2022

    In this episode, Josh complains about his struggle to buy blink-182 tickets, Mason gets interrupted, and they debate if it's necessary to bless someone after they sneeze.

    John Oliver Ticketmaster video: https://youtu.be/-_Y7uqqEFnY


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    58 mins