Fresh Catch 2.0

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The rapid test tells one story, but David's cough during our podcast forecasts that he might be smitten with COVID. Not one to ever let someone's suffering state (including his own) go unexploited, we seized his raspy voice and imagined how the kids of Wolfman Jack and Casey Kasem might interact. As fun as this was, our irreverence might need repair in the new year…just like the relationships we enjoy with our adult children. Sheesh.  

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We were on shaky ground today. For the first time in Fresh Catch 2.0 history, we had to suspend our morning production due to shaky wifi connections. Once we reconvened in the early evening, it's like we'd been into the holiday egg nog a bit early. Also, David had a pretty emotional experience with a tree he's had for 20+ years, so the Podcast Therapy led us into how disruptive grief can be…and why planning ahead for our funeral music playlist straddles the line between love and an epic final prank.

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Every once in a while our goal of entertaining FC2.0 podheads gets diverted. Today's marriage 'mutual therapy session' was one of those occasions, so we apologize. It was an eye-opener to discover that the two Davids might prefer alternate confrontational stylings from their beloved spouses. But is that such a surprise? Don't we generally imagine an easier pathway than the road we're on?  If only we could experience a catalytic event for men to begin working on the change we need. Can't you just see it? Football stadiums packing testosterone, seeking support…courage…direction from being together… We could call it, Promisers.

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We agreed, albeit with a tad bit of hesitation, that anyone in the entertainment industry is fair game for snarky critiques. Hmmm. Why didn't we scrutinize David, a professional comedian, with that same lens? There's a lot of brain bias at work in what we remember, when we remember it, and what we feel entitled to do with those memories. This was a festive frolic.

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There was a bit of turkey coma at work in this episode, as the Daveys skipped around like there was no script to follow. Imagine that. Could have been their energy drink of choice at work. Maybe it was the painful memories revisited that cancels a particular location (Soldier Field) as a destination of choice. Perhaps it was fear of the quick witted Lance men, Larry and Justin. Or did they simply try to sidestep their mean "seek the laugh above all" instincts? 'Tis the season for apologies and forgiveness. Remember that if we crossed a line, please!

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Apologies to those loyal Freshies who were looking for a tasty after dessert listening treat. David was preoccupied with Rosemary and other herbic delights he was basting on his slow-cooking turkey. He didn't mean to sound elitist with his obsession about extra virgin olive oil. Doing his best temporary Ridley Scott impression, his cooking certainty needs no one else's approval. This was very much unlike each of our experiences doing ministry walk-throughs at  local high schools.

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At the outset, Dr Dave made it clear that he refused to be pinned down with the binary (YES or NO) question: do you have a cold? How fun to live in an age of limitless, self-constructed meaning-making! Of course, we should all engage in a bit of research that will help us make good judgements. Was David's joke funny? Guffaws in Carmel were only giggles at an event in Ohio. (Listeners could help David 'get his act together' by booking him in another 50 test sites for laugh-testing his material.) Or…we could all simply embrace our quirkiness and live freely, watching God leverage the unique gift package he gave us for legacy making; RIP Otto Pruitt.

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With loyal listeners skyrocketing into the double digit teens, the Davidic Duo began laying plans for taking care of our fan base. Can we take our Fresh Catch 2.0 conversation on the road? If so, where should we go? Our on-air brainstorming got a bit self-absorbed. But we want to fight against our instincts and actually be responsive to those who imagine that hosting us at your favorite coffee shop, parking lot, or recital hall would be something you'd enjoy doing. We began our friendship years ago on a ski slope in Michigan called Nub's Knob and now we're ready to engage y'all anywhere your nubs might welcome us. (*We published a day early in order to handle the high volume of response we expect from this episode.)

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We need good friends…spouses…anyone…to let us know when we stray from who we want to be. That's how we become self-aware. (Thanks, Dr. Linhart!) Maybe that's how we learn how to pray so that others can get a word in edgewise. Too many words, too much fog. On behalf of podcasters everywhere, we apologize. This offer is good for one week only. 

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It turns out that the Daves really love each other. So we got kind of slobbery here. Laughing all the way. Join us?