Dysfunctional Dialogue

Dysfunctional Dialogue

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Dysfunctional Dialogue episodes

  • False?

    Were we lied to? We were taught many things by our teachers, our parents and our peers. But were they right? This week, I grilled my wonderful wife with a series of True or False questions. Do you know the answers? Come join us for this fun exchange as we uncover those truths and explore some others. Enjoy!

    11 min
  • The Survivors

    This week, I’m joined by my longtime childhood friend as we challenge ourselves with bedroom double entendres. We then revisit a simpler time — when kids were feral, neighborhoods were our playground, and supervision was virtually non-existent.

    From consuming questionable toxins like Super Elastic Bubble Plastic, dodging lawn darts and surviving Action Park, we somehow managed to emerge from the ’70s and '80s mostly intact. Come join the glorious chaos that we somehow survived.

    13 min
  • That's Stupid

    A billion dollars can solve a lot of problems, but at what price? This week, my sister Erin is back with her great laugh and effervescent personality as we explore the cost of billions and debate whether we’d rather meet an alternate version of ourselves or the “perfect” version. The questions got increasingly ridiculous, the answers got increasingly silly, and Erin summed it all up perfectly with “That’s stupid” which was the most profound answer of all.

    10 min
  • True?

    Are you up for a game of true or false? I put my wonderful wife, Debbie, on the hot seat with some tricky questions designed to trip her up. She graciously accepted… and what followed was a mix of absurd-filled laughs and surprises. Let the games begin!

    11 min
  • Expired

    It begins with "where’s your favorite spot to enjoy a good drink" and wildly turns into a game of “did you really just say that?" Steve Macaluso is back, pouring out laughs, lost memories, and risqué double entendres that'll keep you rolling right through the end.

    18 min
  • How Dare You

    The ludicrous adventures of riding the school bus were just one part of life’s wild ride. This week, I am joined by the mirthful Eddie Mott, who I haven’t spoken with in 42 years! And there was a lot I missed! Join us, as Eddie and I peel back the layers that helped make us what we are today - which we would like to think was for the better - but we’ll leave that for you to decide.

    27 min
  • God Help Us

    Did you ever have a dream end right before the best thing was about to happen? What was it that got cut off at the exact wrong moment? Well, this week we dive into the twisted realm between dream, perceived reality and the self described brutal inner monologue of my hilarious sister Erin. Laugh along with us as we uncover her innermost dream wish to come true. Hint: it’s probably not what you would guess.

    10 min
  • Ai Minions

    What if ai has already become aware? And what if ai is slowly gaslighting society to make us all believe we've been in a simulation all along? This nightmare fuel was the perfect gas on the fire as Brian Smith and I laughed our way through one of our absurd discussions.

    12 min
  • What Else?

    Ladies and gentlemen… It's time. After years of childhood clashes - most ending with the classic “sit and hold” maneuver, these two siblings step back into the ring. This week, my older sister and I go toe-to-toe in a battle of memories, mind games, and hypothetical chaos. Will the world survive her dreams being exposed? Is two really better than one? History says one thing: she wins the physical battles - but we're both left with the scars.

    Tune in for the rematch for the ages ... or aged.

    11 min
  • Good Nuff

    This week my college buddy and I revisit the golden era of bad decisions and even worse tequila.

    From one friend getting “politely” asked to leave school… twice… and still not going home, to another proudly preserving a completely meaningless worm-eating diploma while his actual degree may not have fared nearly as well.

    We did, however, have witness proof that we went to the library… albeit just long enough to walk it once before heading to the bar.

    Looking back at the terrible choices and great memories, it becomes clear that the true education was learning that “good enough” wasn’t settling - but rather a brilliant strategy.


    18 min

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Like sitting in on a conversation with your best friends. A podcast with lots of laughs, funny stories, quick-witted comedy and lighthearted banter