Chris and Eric start the show with a look back at some of the weird stuff they acquired during their divorces, including a bizarre musket lamp and ridiculous framed art. This leads them into an extended riff on collectible items, telemarketing scams like the Highlander coin collection, and ‘of the month’ clubs for everything from plates to film. The guys then transition to discussing old TV shows like Columbo and Twilight Zone, reflecting on how much the world has changed, especially regarding how crimes are solved and the general ‘70s aesthetic. Finally, they dive deep into the messy truth about the music business, discussing Steven Pearcy‘s generosity on tour, why paying to open for bands like Texas Hippie Coalition and Tesla is often a losing game, and the new, internet-focused approach to building a music career.

02:16 - The Crazy 70s Lamp and Ex-Wife’s Stuff

03:26 - Buying Used Stuff After Divorce: The Goodwill Microwave Story

04:53 - The Ugly Musket Lamp and Embarrassing Bathroom Art

07:11 - Susan’s Bad Online Purchases and the Mini Cat Litter Pan

08:21 - Ex-Wife Took All the Photos

08:52 - Highlander Commemorative Coins & VHS Tapes Scam

11:47 - The Gone with the Wind Plates of the Month Club

15:36 - The Film of the Month Club

17:12 - Highlander Coin Collection Resale Value and Scam Shipping Fees

20:26 - Columbo and Things That Have Gone by the Wayside

21:50 - Columbo: One Part MacGyver, One Part Law and Order

23:58 - Columbo’s Cigar and How He Got the Killer to Snap

25:35 - Columbo’s Heap of Shit Car and the Pantyhose Robbers

27:52 - The End of the Good Old Days for Bad Guys: DNA and the O.J. Trial

31:25 - Twilight Zone and the Changing World Aesthetic

32:15 - Hating the 70s Aesthetic and Goodwill Prices

35:43 - The Problem with Standing Desks

37:34 - Chris Akin Presents Viewership Bump with Stevie Rachelle

39:11 - The Steven Pearcy Filter: When to Say Sludgy Things

42:17 - Eric’s Longevity and Plans for AMA Videos on Touring

45:09 - The Old School Idea of Buying onto Tours is Over

47:26 - The Texas Hippie Coalition Tour Buy-On Cost Breakdown

50:47 - Bands Paying to Tour: Wayne Static and the Losing Game

52:48 - Bands Paying to Tour: Plush and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

53:43 - Marketing a Band in the New Era: Vlogs and Regional Shows

57:23 - The Band That Paid $50,000 to Tour with Tesla and Broke Up

58:27 - Selling Merch at Bars vs. Big Shows

59:44 - Advice: Give Away Music, Don’t Try to Sell It at Big Shows

01:01:20 - Headliners Demanding Merch Price Minimums

01:01:40 - Steven Pearcy’s Generosity with Merch Booth Space

01:04:10 - Steven Pearcy Solo Shows and Eric’s New Record Demos

01:07:01 - Does Paying to Tour Actually Steal Fans?

01:09:55 - Vision and Creative Photos: Don’t Cut Off the Palm Trees

01:13:43 - The Vertical Phone Video Problem

01:14:30 - Canva’s Magic Fill and AI Image Expansion

01:17:16 - Mark Ruffalo as Columbo AI Image is Perfect

01:21:49 - Is Another Columbo Reboot Possible?

01:22:37 - Modern Reboots Steal Names But Change Characters (Sherlock, Matlock)

01:25:32 - Netflix’s Annoying Race and Sex Changes in Reboots

01:27:07 - The ‘Just One of the Guys’ Boob Reveal

01:29:15 - The Casting Couch and Hollywood Payola

01:31:50 - Harvey Weinstein’s Horrifying Genitalia Deformity Revealed

01:37:43 - Why Are Courtroom Artists So Bad?

01:40:07 - Eric’s YouTube Monetization Update

01:42:32 - Fright Bite Halloween Movie Announcement Tease

01:44:23 - Chris’s Tech Struggles and 13-Year-Old Experts

01:46:17 - YouTube Strategy: Talking about Hot Button Issues (Lost Prophets)

01:48:33 - Watching TV in the 70s: The Same Old Canned Laughter on M*A*S*H

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