Do we actually choose our actions—or are we just passengers watching decisions happen? In this episode, we tumble down the Sado hole of free will with our guest Sheramie and Donny: where it comes from, whether it exists, and why neuroscience, physics, and philosophy can’t agree on the answer. We talk determinism, choice, brain chemistry, responsibility, and the uncomfortable idea that your “decision” may have been made before you noticed. Funny, unsettling, and just dangerous enough to question everything.

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We’re talking blackout scenarios—how they start, how they spread, and why your phone becomes a very expensive flashlight. Cyberattacks, solar flares, EMP chatter, rolling outages, and the human factor: panic, rumors, and “I saw it on Facebook” survival strategy. We keep it funny, but we get real about what to do first if the lights stay off.

Are you fluent in Gen Z or do you need subtitles for TikTok comments? In this episode of Down the Sado Hole, we dive into the chaotic, unhinged, and oddly poetic world of Gen Z slang.

We break down the meaning behind phrases like “it’s giving,” “no cap,” “delulu,” “the ick,” and “rizz,” talk about where this language comes from, and why it spreads so fast online. We also look at how older generations react to it, where the line is between fun and cringe, and what slang says about the way Gen Z sees the world.

Whether you’re trying to understand your kids, your coworkers, or just your For You Page, this episode will help you translate the chaos… no cap.

 Internet dating: thrilling? exhausting? necessary? In this episode, our guest breaks down her first-hand adventures using today’s dating apps. We compare old-school dating to the swipe-driven world we live in now, and take a peek at what the next era of love might bring. 

Guest: Cassie

Thanksgiving claims to be about gratitude, but the rituals tell a much weirder story. In this Special Thanksgiving Episode we unravel the real history, compare global traditions, break down family drama that should require safety goggles, and explore how Black Friday became the chaotic sequel no one asked for. It’s messy, meaningful, and deeply human — just like the holiday itself. 

Every civilization believes it’s the height of progress...until it’s not. We trace the arc of humanity from tribal cooperation to digital isolation, from discovery to distraction. Have we already seen the best of ourselves, or is the real renaissance still ahead? What lies ahead for humanity and how did we get to where we are?

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Full moons. Vampires. Curses. Ghosts. Scary stories and films that still crawl under your skin. This fun Halloween episode stitches together superstition, folklore, and fear in a single, wickedly fun descent Down the Sado Hole. 

Guest: Zoie

Is morality woven into the fabric of the universe, or is it a story we made up? In this episode, we wrestle with philosophy, science, and psychology to figure out whether good and evil are timeless truths or shifting human inventions. 

What’s it like to ride the rails across generations? In this episode, we sit down with a retired railroader and a millennial rail engineer to swap stories from the tracks. From gritty tales of long nights and close calls, to how technology has reshaped the industry, they share what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and where the future of rail might be headed. A living history of steel, steam, and the people who keep the trains moving. #RailroadStories #TrainLife #Railroader #RailroadHistory #podcasts 

Guests: Douglas and Spenser

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes the star student? In this episode, we dive deep into how AI is transforming education—from automated homework help and AI tutors to concerns about cheating, creativity loss, and student reliance.
We’re joined by a 14-year-old (Adeline) who’s already using AI in school, as well as an Educator(Kelsie) questioning if this is the future of learning… or the beginning of the end of critical thinking.
✏️ Are we evolving education, or eroding it?
👁️‍🗨️ Is the classroom still human, or already part machine?
🎙️ Tune in as we explore both sides of the digital chalkboard.
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