Episode 8 starts with us questioning if we even hit record (again), immediately spiraling into Valentine’s Day talk, and setting some ground rules about what not to send to the Dial Tone phone line.

Ant walks through the full Valentine’s Day stress cycle. Overpriced Airbnbs, almost blowing the budget on a luxury treehouse, scrambling for dinner reservations a week before Valentine’s Day, and somehow pulling it off while standing in Subway. Taco’s contribution is mostly suggesting fast food and being a general menace.

We circle back to the snowstorm from last episode and find out Taco drove straight through it to get snowed in with the “lady from the beach,” turning into a full-blown weekend situation while Ant watched the weather and questioned his life choices.

From there, the episode shifts into real conversations about relationships, how Valentine’s Day feels different when you’re actually serious about someone, and why celebrating yourself still counts if you’re single.

Then things go deeper. We talk about addiction, sobriety, food, weight loss, portion control, and how wild it is realizing your body can actually change when your habits do. Taco opens up about his past with drugs, recovery, and what addiction felt like when it was happening. Ant talks about food being his version of that struggle and how both of us are trying to do better without going extreme.

Somewhere in the middle of all that, we also manage to talk about working together in the new office, corporate burnout, weird fetishes, sponsorships, and why Taco absolutely cannot be trusted to stay on topic.

It’s funny, uncomfortable, honest, and exactly how these conversations actually go when we hit record.

Call or text the Dial Tone line, follow the socials, and if you’re sending something wild, start it with “for Taco” so he can screen it.

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Call or text the show: 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

Follow and watch more content:

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Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony on Instagram: @younglord.ant

Episode 7 kicks off the new office era.

We’re recording in our first shared workspace, dialing in the setup, and realizing we’re posted up across the street from the courthouse, sheriff’s department, and jail… which feels fitting. The energy is better, the audio is cleaner, and it finally feels like Dial Tone has a home.

Then we break down the pre-snowstorm Walmart chaos. Empty shelves, flying extension cords, skipped lines, instant karma, and Ant nearly crashing out over meal prep.

From there, the episode turns into a real conversation about AI, scams, corporate tech, and where creativity fits in a world that wants to automate everything. We talk about AI in art and tattoos, the difference between using tools and replacing the process, and what it feels like to come from graffiti and still live in a corporate world.

New space, old chaos, real conversations.

Connect with Dial Tone :

Call or text the show: 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

Follow and watch more content:

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Facebook: Dial Tone Podcast

Connect with your hosts:

Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony on Instagram: @younglord.ant

Episode 6 starts exactly how you’d expect: Taco shows up with a haircut that looks like a smiley face… or a nut sack… depending on your perspective.

From there, we spiral into Facebook drama updates, Valentine’s Day Airbnb plans, Taco somehow landing an AirAsia affiliate link, fear of heights, bridges, malls, and why Ant still thinks walking the Manhattan Bridge at night is peak peace.

Then things get real.

We talk about corporate life, imposter syndrome, going from Circle K wages to executive-level pressure, balancing money with mental health, staying creative while working nonstop, and learning how to shut up the voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough.

There’s stories about getting fired, walking to job interviews, building careers from scratch, grinding without quitting, and why being grateful isn’t corny, it’s survival.

It’s part comedy, part therapy session, part motivational rant, and fully Dial Tone energy.

Call or text the Dial Tone line if you’ve got career stories, corporate horror tales, creative struggles, or just want to talk your shit. Clips dropping all week. Links below!

Welcome to Dial Tone.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Taco TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant

We recorded this one way earlier than usual and somehow survived on pure vibes and zero caffeine. In this episode, we bounce from Facebook chaos and wild hometown stories to cringe middle school memories, high school nostalgia, and the reality of dating as you get older.

We also get into Taco’s “2026 game plan,” playing the field, expectations, communication, and why being honest with yourself matters more than flexing for the internet. Somewhere in between, we accidentally start a private school, debate words we can’t pronounce, talk weight loss, walking, therapy, and why friendship with zero judgment is undefeated.

It’s funny, unfiltered, a little unhinged, and very Dial Tone.

Call or text us with your wild stories, dating advice, or anything you want us to talk about!

New episodes every week. Welcome to Dial Tone.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Taco TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant

We hit a full month of Dial Tone… and immediately derail.

In Episode 4, Anthony and Taco debate dropping “Podcast” from the name, break the mic clamp mid-recording, and somehow end up talking gyms, motivation, testosterone, dating apps, hookup culture, consent, old iPods, vinyl vs Spotify, and Taco’s now-legendary “shadow hookup” (yes… still no visual confirmation).

We get into: – Dial Tone branding (keep “Podcast” or drop it?) – Gym chaos, weight loss accountability, and getting back on track – Dating apps, shallow swiping, and attraction vs substance – Consent convos and modern dating realities – The “shadow” situation + Walmart run-ins

New episodes every week. Welcome to Dial Tone.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Taco TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant

We made it to 2026 and somehow it’s already chaos.

Episode 3 has everything: a new call-in number for Dial Tone, office hunting, a building with a real bank vault (yes, a vault), and Anthony getting personally victimized by MetroPCS over a flip phone and a $5 international calling plan.

After that we spiral into doom scrolling, social media ruining our brains, comment sections being absolutely insane, and why it feels so hard to actually make content instead of just consuming it.

Also… there’s a weird amount of talk about gym showers and warming your nuts. Don’t ask. Just press play.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

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Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant

This episode starts exactly how our holidays usually go. A little chaotic, mostly unplanned, and somehow still meaningful.

We talk about a White Elephant where nobody brought gifts, a Christmas Eve taco piñata held up by a shovel, and the kind of family moments that only make sense once you’re already in too deep. From there, the conversation drifts into health, time management, weight loss, therapy, fatherhood, and the weird balance between trying to improve yourself while still enjoying life.

Some of it’s funny. Some of it’s honest. None of it’s scripted.

This episode is a good example of how Dial Tone moves. One story turns into another, jokes turn into real talk, and before we know it, we’re unpacking things we didn’t plan on touching at all.

New episodes every week. Welcome to Dial Tone.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Taco TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant

Episode 1: The Pilot

This is our first recorded call, and it’s exactly what Dial Tone is built on. Two friends, no script, no agenda, and no effort to steer the conversation in a safe direction.

We hit record and let the conversation go where it always does. Camper life, the realities of living without a normal bathroom, uncomfortable logistics nobody ever asks about, and the kind of questions that only come up when you’ve known someone long enough to say anything out loud. It’s ridiculous, specific, and unexpectedly thoughtful at times.

This isn’t a polished introduction and it’s not meant to be. It’s a real pilot. Messy, honest, and a clear snapshot of the kind of conversations this show lives in. Long tangents, strange curiosity, and moments where you forget you’re even recording.

Episode one sets the tone. Stay on the line.

New episodes every week. Welcome to Dial Tone.

Call/Text us at 910-357-1830

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: @dialtone.podcast

Instagram: @dialtonepodcast

Taco TikTok: @travel_with_taco

Anthony TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpg

Anthony Instagram: @younglord.ant