All the $#!T

In the new "high, low, wildcard" format, Tom tells Will about his dog's recent encounter with a huge black bear, which sends the guys spiraling down a game trail of bear stories. Later, Will makes a big announcement that the guys hope will take  @ATS_Pod  to the next level!

Tom and Will talk about the loss of the Titan submersible. Will shares how he explained the incident to his six-year old daughter. Tom argues that visiting the wreckage of the Titanic is no different than attempting to summit Mt. Everest. He and Will tip their hats to all the thrill seekers out there who knowingly put themselves in harm's way in pursuit of happiness ... and adrenaline.

Tom shares a racist encounter from his last road trip and wrestles with conflicting emotions stemming from the event. Will explains the circumstances under which his road rage would prompt him to fight another driver. Tom and Will share a "get off my lawn" moment over the "knockout game."

Tom and Will talk about how acting like kids helps them keep their marriages fun. Tom shares a unique tool he and Annah use to mitigate damage on those days where they've got a short fuse and are looking for any excuse to pick a fight.

Will is back from vacation. The guys talk about whether or not he made any progress on his plans for a new side hustle, which leads to a debate about whether or not people should work while they're "on vacation." The conversation takes a hard left turn when Will reveals the top ways he DOESN'T want to die and a debate ensues.

Tom and Will shoot the $#!T about Will's health scare, the shortcomings of Western medicine. Tom remembers the death of a close friend, and the guys share their perspectives on the relentless march toward mortality. It's not as dark as it sounds!

In this Quick Hit Weekly episode, Tom and Will discuss the concept of so-called "soft masculinity," a term the Modern Man section of the New York Times used to refer to the male relationships portrayed in the Apple series, Ted Lasso. While the Times seems to think the idea is a fantasy, the guys share their thoughts on how this concept isn't as far-fetched as the author makes it out to be. The term itself may be asinine, but the idea that men can exhibit both aggression and empathy is something to celebrate and aspire to.