Release Date: July 15, 2021

Jesus dives into The Tomorrow War and its sci-fi

implications—can time travel solve future wars? Rudy adds some personal soft

topics, and together they unravel the complexities of future threats and human

resilience.

• The Tomorrow War movie breakdown

• How time travel narratives shape

modern sci-fi

• The plausibility of time-based

military recruitment

• How future-thinking affects

present-day anxiety

• 'The Tomorrow War' explores

conscription across time—an idea loosely inspired by draft systems and war-time

desperation.

• Time travel stories like this

often echo Cold War anxieties and modern fears of ecological collapse.

• Neuroscience suggests that

thinking too far ahead increases anxiety but also promotes long-term planning

(Harvard Review).

• Do you believe time travel will

ever become real?

• If recruited to fight in the

future, would you go?

• What futuristic concept scares

you the most?

Release Date: July 14, 2021

A chaotic minisode where the DvE crew flexes their new gear,

rants about spending money, and reflects on past episodes. It's a raw,

ridiculous re-introduction to the Dudes VS Everything universe.

• New podcast gear purchases

• Spending habits and impulse buys

• Reflecting on early DvE episodes

• Declaring the DvE Multiverse

official

• Podcasting equipment upgrades

can dramatically impact sound quality and listener retention.

• Impulse buying is tied to

dopamine spikes and emotional regulation, especially during post-pandemic

burnout (Psychology Today).

• Creating a 'universe' or theme

around a podcast helps build community and listener investment (NPR).

• Have you ever gone overboard

buying gear for a hobby?

• Which DvE episode first pulled

you into the multiverse?

• What’s your favorite running

theme or joke from the show?

Release Date: July 8, 2021

In this thought-provoking episode, Jesus and Rudy are joined

by two guests to explore the psychological roots of violence. They debate

whether violence is hardwired in the human condition or a social disease, while

reflecting on their own survival instincts.

• Are humans naturally violent?

• Guest perspectives on survival and aggression

• Societal influence vs. biological impulse

• What makes violence appealing in media?

• Evolutionary psychology often

links aggression to survival advantages in early human tribes.

• Studies show humans are drawn to violent content because it triggers adrenaline and dopamine (APA).

• The Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how quickly people adopt violent roles when placed in power.

• The 'violence as entertainment' industry thrives through video games, movies, and sports (Pew Research).

• Do you believe humans are inherently violent?

• Have you ever felt drawn to violent media? Why?

• What’s the most shocking thing you've seen in real life or media?

On June 5th, 2021 we went on a little weekend adventure and decided to hit up a few places in Seattle. We visited the graves of both Bruce and Brandon Lee. Later this same night we decided to record this little episode in a random park. The craziest thing of this night was that we ended up interviewing some crack heads.

Real quick wanted to say happy 4th of july to all you lovely peeps! Enjoy this little minisode and have yourself an amazing but safe weekend!

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TRIGGER WARNING. In this episode we talk about dreams and all there is to do with us and them. but one thing stands out between us and your regular google search... listen to find out.. just know that there are moments where certain topics might be too much for you...there's your discretion advisory. We list facts, theories and what ifs!

Contextual Deep Dive:

• Déjà vu may result from delayed signal processing in the brain (source: Frontiers in Psychology).

• Multiverse theories suggest

infinite versions of ourselves could be experiencing life simultaneously

(source: Brian Greene, Columbia University).

• Lucid dreaming and recurring

dreams are often tied to unprocessed trauma or deep memory layers.

• Philosophers like Nietzscheexplored the idea of ‘eternal recurrence’—living the same life over and over.

Listener Prompts:

Have you ever had a dream that came true?

Do you believe in alternate timelines or pastlives?

Is déjà vu just brain glitching or something more?

Release Date: June 24, 2021

Chernobyl...Radioactive... бобы...

Summary: This episode blends real history with DvE energy as

the duo recounts the Chernobyl nuclear disaster—and go off on weird tangents,

of course. Radiation, ghosts, bобы, and Soviet collapse all mix into one hell

of a ride.

Key Talking Points:

• What really caused the Chernobyl disaster?

• Long-term health and political effects

• Radiation myths vs facts

• Why Chernobyl remains a pop culture obsession

Contextual Deep Dive:

• Chernobyl's reactor exploded in April 1986 due to a flawed Soviet reactor design and operational errors

(source: World Nuclear Association).

• It’s estimated 4,000–90,000 deaths may be linked to long-term radiation effects.

• The HBO series ‘Chernobyl’ re-ignited public fascination with nuclear disaster psychology.

• Ghost towns like Pripyat are still radioactive and are popular among thrill-seeking tourists.

Listener Prompts:

• What scares you more: slow disaster or sudden catastrophe?

• Why do we keep revisiting tragedies in media?

• Do you think another Chernobyl-scale accident could happen today?

Release Date: June 17, 2021

Summary: Ditching the script, this episode is pure, unfiltered DvE chaos. No prep. No filter. Just two guys ranting about the dumbest (and sometimes deepest) stuff their monkey brains can produce.

Key Talking Points:

• Stream of consciousness and randomness

• Primitive thoughts vs higher logic

• Why we need chaos sometimes

• How humor can be healing

Contextual Deep Dive:

• The ‘monkey mind’ is a Buddhist concept describing an unsettled, restless brain.

• Neurologically, spontaneous speech and tangents can activate creative problem-solving areas of the brain.

• Sometimes humor is how people process trauma, uncertainty, or even boredom.

• Podcasting without a script often builds a unique intimacy with the audience.

Listener Prompts:

• Do you let yourself ramble and explore ideas often?

• What’s the weirdest thing your ‘monkey brain’ has said out loud?

• How do you balance chaos and structure in your life?

Release Date: June 10, 2021

Summary: This episode is a deep dive into one of the most

notorious cults—The Children of God, aka The Family International. Jesus and

Rudy tackle the abuse, propaganda, and lasting trauma left behind by this

group.

Key Talking Points:

• Origins of the Children of God cult

• David Berg and the use of ‘Flirty Fishing’

• Victims’ stories and public outcry

• What makes cults psychologically addictive?

Contextual Deep Dive:

• The Children of God began in 1968 and promoted sexual exploitation as a religious act.

• ‘Flirty Fishing’ was a method of recruiting men via sex, often involving minors (source: BBC, Cult Education

Institute).

• Notable survivors like Joaquin Phoenix and Rose McGowan have spoken out about their childhoods in the cult.

• Experts say isolation, love bombing, and identity erasure are common tactics used by cults.

Listener Prompts:

• What warning signs define a cult to you?

• Why do people stay in toxic or abusive systems?

• How should society support survivors of cult abuse?