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#322. Happy Birthday to two of our favorite young people with such bright futures! One can look forward to the freedom of driving, another can look forward to figuring out pizza. Nowhere to go but up! There’ll be some bumps along the way. Popsicles might get weird, pizza chains will lie about improvements, and lemon-lime soda will always make you think of vomit, but the mac-and-cheese and sushi at a good buffet will never disappoint. And though that mac-and-cheese may be quite temporary, your dads will always be there for you: remember that when they’re in their autumn years. Be sure to visit them on the shuffle board court in Florida. Hopefully they’ll still be young enough to dominate the early-bird league. Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#321. The thaw is underway  and we came out of our dens to record another episode! Ever find yourself showing off for nobody? If you throw a snowball into the air and perfectly roundhouse it into bits but there was no-one around to see it, did it really happen? Maybe that’s why Uber drivers wait until they have a passenger before they show off their stunt driving. Speaking of stunts, the Winter Olympics is rolling and some of are here for it! All of that and more in this one as we slowly heat things back up to above freezing. Enjoy! Until next time, be kind to each otger. Sent from iPhone.

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#320. It’s snack time, folks! You thought sandwiches and egg rolls were perfectly fine the way they were. And they are. But why not make them more fork friendly? It worked for burritos! Maybe the crab rangoon burrito will become so popular that it evolves again into a bowl and then we’ll have a spoonable burrito! Just ask for extra crab. It may be a little spendy, but then again, so is Dillon sometimes. After the break we switch gears and talk about food. Sandwiches are loved across the nation, but the menu differs a bit from region to region We discuss and sometimes question the sources of our research. We end with a little streaming and an honorable mention to a football post-season that’s been better than most for most of us fans. Let us know about your sandwich trends via the LinkTree below! Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#319. Cracking ribs, roasted mashed potatoes, and hold the bacon. If that doesn’t turn out how you hoped, maybe just order up another episode! Also on the menu is the mobster special. It comes with a trip to the back where you’ll encounter Tony. If he’s not there, just wait a few minutes. He ran back to the store to pick up tortillas for the crab rangoon (they are on sale). Should you survive Tony, you’ll then encounter a growing flock of cockatiels and some highland coo for dessert. Enjoy! And please leave a comment in the LinkTree fishbowl below. And, as always, be kind to each other.

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#318. Happy New Year! We’re back after a fun OR relaxing holiday break with our families, and we catch up on what made this holiday season special for us. Are you glad to see 2025 end? Does a new year feel like a new start to you? Do you make resolutions? Let us know via the LinkTree below as we share some of our thoughts heading into 2026. After the break we discuss streaming including Stranger Things and the potential (or not) of longevity for the brand. Also on tap is a little on sports and some ok and fine movies such as Not Just a Goof, Regretting You, Goodbye June, and The Best You Can. We hope you enjoy! Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#317. Christmas is about a week out and we’re so ready and living in the moment. Our kids are winding down school and Kory and his wife are looking to invest in the cookie business. White elephants are alive and well and the laundromat is looking better than ever! There’s a lot to love.  And then there’s the delivery companies and the customer service of online retailers who perhaps shouldn’t be in the business. Oh What Fun. But at least our streaming discussion is right on time. We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again, Hawkeye is a Christmas movie and you should watch it among your seasonal rotation. Do that, report back to us via the LinkTree, and until next time, be jolly to each other.

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#316. If Martha Stewarting your own yogurt isn’t for you, just give us like three minutes and we’ll dive into a magical conversation led by Dillon and his recent family trip to Disney. From tear-inducing moments with his daughter to Dillon finding his own youth at Galaxy’s Edge, we experience the joy with him. I dare you to try listening without smiling to yourself as the heat gets turned up in your heart cockles. Also, a Florida man is driving an interesting billboard for his two different businesses and more than Dillon’s heart cockles were warmed at a rest area’s men’s room. Expel your lungs, sit in front of your most comforting air purifier, and enjoy this episode! Thank you, Dillon for sharing some core memories with all of us. Speaking of Disney, did any of you catch Funday Night Football? Monster’s Inc. took over a broadcast of some NFL action and we share our thoughts! Share yours via the LinkTree below, and until next time, be kind to each other.

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#315. Now that the youngster is on vacation, Kory and Kendall can talk about backs, shoulders, and knees acting up. AI can’t yet give us newer versions of ourselves, but it sure can give new life to old music! Or perhaps you prefer good old fashioned creativity, such as Kory’s kid’s well-crafted Christmas lists. Sometimes all your child wants is a hug, and if you only knew the joy that would follow, you’d act on it sooner, like the actors in TV and film should. Speaking of wanting things sooner, we hate that getting “parked” at the drive-thru makes the company look good while taking more of your time. Black Friday isn’t Black Friday anymore, Ohio State wins (finally), Formula 1 is heating up at the right time, Frankenstein is good, and Stranger Things is trying a new marketing tactic. There’s a lot of moving parts, so keep up and chime in via the LinkTree! Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#314. Wanna hear what three middle class guys sound like when they’re bird watching? How about if Kory is still alive after running a 5k? Or what happens when a guy known to avoid confrontation finds himself challenged by drive-thru workers and inconsiderate spectators? Then listen to this episode! We share some more thoughts on fast food etiquette as well as get into some streaming with special guest Greg Oden. Part of that sentence was click-bait. But what’s not click-bait is Something’s Burning with Bert Kreischer, Squid Game: The Challenge, and Redemption. How do you handle people who get in your way? What are you watching? How many birds do you have? Let us know via the LinkTree below. Until next time, be kind to each other. 

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