A week of music, media, and misfires.

This week’s review opens with flowers for Outkast and a nod to the raw beginnings of creative genius. From Atlanta basements to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Col reflects on the elemental power of music that stops you in your tracks. George shares a highlight of the week: time with family and a live Pivot podcast taping in Brooklyn—equal parts schlepp and delight.

But not all moments hit the high note. George unpacks his disappointment with Scott Galloway’s performance, likening it to a Greatest Hits loop that lacked freshness. Col adds a quiet critique of Substack’s clunky interface and the auto-renewal trap; both reminders that even good tools need better UX and boundaries. Together, they explore the tension between prolific output and meaningful engagement.

The learning this week is layered: Meta’s leaked revenue projections reveal a troubling reliance on scam ads, while Col dives into the neuroscience of memory and imagination. The episode closes with a poetic reflection on how we remember, and how much of it we simply invent.

One part live show, one part scam ad, one part slippery memory. This week is a study in what sticks and what slips.

A quietly fiery episode that moves from civic hope to systemic critique, with a wink and a playlist.

November arrives with warmth, reflection, and a few misheard lyrics. From meditation habits to voting frustrations, George and Col trace the week’s emotional texture through family lore, policy shifts, and the strange truths behind AI. It ends, as always, in the chaos: decoded, debated, and just a little bit danced through.

Chapters:00:00 November Vibes and Family Traditions
02:43 Meditation and Mindfulness Journey
05:19 Civic Engagement and Voting Awareness
07:52 Election Security Concerns
10:16 Healthcare Marketplace Challenges
12:50 Misheard Lyrics and Musical Insights
15:28 AI Hype and Reality Check

From Irish Origins to AI Overreach, A Spooky Week in Tech and Parenting

In this Halloween-week episode, Col and George reflect on personal wins, cultural roots, and unsettling tech trends. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by tech, parenting, or the pace of change, this episode is your reminder to pause, reflect, and maybe even laugh. Share it with someone who needs a dose of clarity and chaos.

Col and George explore AI startups building digital twins of employees to unhinged soccer parents losing their cool. They wrap with insights on neurodivergence, adult ADHD, and the upside-down nature of modern life. It’s a week of candy, chaos, and calls for restraint.

From frog costumes to grief and tech ethics, George and Col navigate a week of civic connection, personal loss, and moral clarity.

Col shares the joy and inspiration of No Kings Day in New Providence, blending civic action with community reconnection. George reflects on the passing of his father and the quiet strength of family support. Together, they explore bureaucratic frustrations, the emotional complexity of grief, and the moral responsibilities of tech leaders. A tender, thoughtful episode that balances humor, heartbreak, and hard questions.

In this cozy fall episode, George and Col reflect on a Broadway preview of The Queen of Versailles, seasonal transitions, and how small shifts impact creative momentum. The episode closes with a surprising historical deep dive into the origins of Columbus Day and a joyful detour into birding culture and its controversies.

George and Col return to Content Chaos with a week full of movement, literal and emotional. Using their Weekly Review Framework, they unpack the texture of parenting older kids, the surreal joy of campus nostalgia, and the civic consequences of shifting policy.

From a Ludacris concert before lunch and long-awaited unemployment wins, to healthcare anxiety, digital saturation, and the parallels between Napster and generative AI.

It’s a week of music, memory, and momentum: equal parts personal and quietly political.

George and Col return to Content Chaos with a wide-ranging conversation on attention, agency, and the realities behind the headlines. Using their Weekly Review Framework, they unpack the gap between hype and reality in AI adoption, the emotional toll of algorithm-fed pseudoscience, and the civic consequences of performative power. It’s a week of dream recall, media critique, and the slow work of staying awake in a noisy world.

Show notes:

– Neil Postman’s 1997 lecture, “The Surrender of Culture to Technology”: https://youtu.be/hlrv7DIHllE– ICE escalates violence against protesters in Broadview, journalist arrested: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/28/ice-escalates-violence-against-protesters-in-broadview-journalist-arrested/

George and Col return to Content Chaos with a steady check-in on habits, attention, and the quiet work of showing up. Using their Weekly Review Framework, they unpack the tension between productivity and presence, the emotional toll of being “extremely online,” and the evolving ways they care for themselves and others. There’s a shared appreciation for community, whether through yoga studios, startup founders, or the people who show up when it matters.

It’s an episode about recalibrating focus, embracing effort, and learning to trust the process, even when the clarity hasn’t arrived yet.

George and Col return to Content Chaos with a conversation that balances practical momentum and philosophical drift. Using their Weekly Review Framework, they explore the tension between staying productive and staying present, touching on creative discipline, mental clutter, and the challenge of managing attention in a noisy world.

They reflect on the push and pull of preparation and distraction, weighing unfinished tasks against small wins, and curiosity against the discipline to keep showing up.

It’s an episode about recalibrating focus, releasing control, and making space for what matters.

George and Col return to Content Chaos with a quieter, more intentional rhythm. Using their Weekly Review Framework, they reflect on what went well (business traction, community support, and a renewed appreciation for local friendships), what could be better (hospital uncertainty and career limbo), and what they learned, from AI workflows to Riverside production hacks.

Together, they explore the tension between control and surrender, the value of proximity in friendship, and the unexpected productivity boost of working with a “mediocre intern.” It’s a conversation about reentry, resilience, and the slow return to rhythm—equal parts practical and personal.