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In this episode of Noodlin’ with Josh, we dive deep into the weirdly intimate relationship between a person and their workspace. Josh opens up about the joys and hazards of life spent behind multiple monitors, light stands, microphones, and an apartment floor that’s slowly surrendering to his sitting habits. It’s part ergonomics rant, part love letter to his highly customized home studio—and part existential spiral into career relocation anxiety.

From tales of testing toys with mommy bloggers during his time at Zappos and Exploding Kittens, to ruminations on marketing burnout and the fantasy of starting over in a new city, Josh explores what it means to stay grounded (or not) when your career—and your chair—are both showing signs of wear.

Whether you're obsessed with your desk setup, considering a big move for work, or just vibing with the chaos of creative life, this episode blends tech talk, memory lane, and mid-career reflection in the most Josh way possible.

🎧 Topics include:

Why his desk setup could be a sci-fi prop

Ergonomic guilt and worn-down floors

Microphone obsessions and audio neuroses

Marketing nostalgia (Zappos, Exploding Kittens, etc.)

The very real fear of relocation

An open invite for you to be a guest and reflect on your own moves—career or otherwise

👉 Leave a comment on Spotify (he can’t delete them)

📞 Call in to share your relocation story—Josh wants to hear it

🎙️ Theme music incoming

Noodlin' on Interviews, or "Help, I’m Unemployed (and Other Interview Adventures)"

Hey friends, welcome back to Noodlin’ with Josh! Today's episode is one part job hunt therapy session, one part AI love letter, and all parts honest reflection on surviving the interview process. After my mom’s gentle nudge ("you should do more of those podcast things"), here I am—filling up terabytes of cloud storage with voice memos and serving up the goods on unemployment, job applications, and the absolute thrill (and anxiety) of interviewing.

I’m diving headfirst into the trenches of job hunting, and trust me: the struggle is real. Ever try updating your LinkedIn after months (or years!) of neglect? Spoiler alert—it’s way easier when you’re not scrambling post-layoff. Lesson learned.

Plus, I'm giving you my hottest tips on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to polish up your resume, refresh your online presence, and even turn old notebooks into context-rich, career-enhancing gold. AI isn't here to replace your voice—just amplify it. Think of it like having a digital version of yourself: slightly terrifying, but undeniably helpful.

Then we're going full nerd on marketing funnels, why I prefer fueling big brand-awareness ideas at the top rather than crunching numbers at the bottom, and the not-so-secret secret to managing people smarter than you (spoiler: hire them).

And yes, I’m still obsessing over that elusive career sweet spot—where passion meets paycheck and networking feels less like work and more like recharging my extrovert batteries. Speaking of which, if you're up for a mock interview or just want to chat career paths, slide into my DMs (@eatmoretinytrees or @HotDadRadio everywhere else). Let’s talk, let’s learn, and let’s keep noodlin’.

Welcome to The Everything Episode — where the tangents are frequent, the topics are global, and the vibe is pure HotDad chaos. In this Seinfeld-esque session, Josh, Derek, and Ryan jump from dreams of Tokyo living to the realities of uprooting your life, exploring what it really means to start over in a new country. But honestly? We talk about everything... and nothing… all at once.

If you’re into conversations that feel like a late-night hang with your funniest friends — this one’s for you.

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🎙️ HotDadRadio: Bitterness is Not a Crime

Guest: Sarah Llewellyn | Episode: "Noodlin' w/ Josh"

In this introspective and emotionally sharp episode, Josh sits down with the brilliant Sarah Safuto for a raw conversation about navigating unemployment, reclaiming your identity, and staying soft in a world that encourages avoiding bitterness.

Together, they unpack the conflicting voices we carry inside — the wiser, nostalgic grandparent and the confused child torn from bliss. They reflect on how pain doesn’t have to be the enemy. In fact, when we stop resisting it, it burns off the illusion of burdens.

One standout moment? Josh and Sarah riff on the idea that "advice is a form of nostalgia" — a poetic reminder that when we share what we've learned, we’re just fishing old experiences from the trash, cleaning them up, and trying to make them worth something again.

On this episode of HotDadRadio, hosts Josh and Derek break down the latest box office projections for three of the year’s most interesting films: Minecraft, The Amateur, and Warfare. From family-friendly video game adaptations to gritty action thrillers, we dive into what industry analysts are predicting for opening weekends and long-term performance. Will Minecraft build on its blockbuster debut? Can The Amateur find an audience? And is Warfare set to help or hurt a24? Tune in for hot takes, data-driven insights, and a little dad-fueled banter. Follow us on social @HotDadRadio for more movie talk and episode updates!

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Hot Dad Radio – Episode #7: Lost in the Loud

This week on Hot Dad Radio, we get real. Like, really real. Ryan opens up in a way we haven’t heard before—about therapy, trauma, and the long road of figuring yourself out. We talk about what it means to heal, how to break cycles, and why checking in on your “happy” friends might be more important than you think.

Also:

• Derek reminds us that firing your therapist (or your dental hygienist?) is totally a thing.

• Josh drops wisdom about documenting your journey before it all goes up in flames (literally).

• We somehow still manage to talk about Borat, Tim Robinson, and Pearl Jam.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the noise of your own mind, this one’s for you. And if you need someone to talk to, please reach out—text HELLO to 741-741 for free, confidential support.

Join the Hot Dad Radio Discord for more conversations and exclusive chaos—DM us for the link. 💙🔥 #CheckInOnYourHappyFriends #HotDadRadio

Hey...uh...if you don't want to hear a detailed recounting of one of the HotDads almost drowning you should skip this episode. It gets dark, but that's sort of the point, right? Examine the unexamined.

Oh we also talk about music and movies and such...but just wanted to give a heads up. Enjoy!

Hey evr’budy!

Soooo, we decided to put the transcript of Episode 5 into chatGPT to see what it’d do…and the answer is write the most mid-description imaginable. However, we felt bad we wasted all that energy to get such a shit description, so we’re publishing it so at least it was “worth it”.

-HotDadRadio

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Hot Dad Radio | Episode 5: Mickey 17, Movie Bets, & A Musical Meltdown 🎬🎶

This week on Hot Dad Radio, we’re talking movies, clones, and music in a wild ride through pop culture! We kick things off with a heated discussion about Mickey 17, Robert Pattinson’s latest film with Bong Joon-ho at the helm. We predict its box office fate, talk clones, and get deep into how this could either be a cult classic or a huge flop. And, of course, we can’t help but draw parallels to Multiplicity and Snowpiercer—this is Hot Dad Radio, after all! 🎥

Then, we go full-on music nerds as we cover everything from Jethro Tull’s comeback (yes, they still rock), to Neil Young’s new album, and even The Wiggles dropping an album. Yes, you read that right. But we’re not stopping there—Ozzy Osbourne, Coheed & Cambria, and a whole bunch of other heavy hitters are also getting some love this week. Oh, and did we mention we’re super hyped about Deftones and their legendary tracks? 🤘

And if you’re thinking we’re just about the movies and music, think again—get ready for some good ol’ fashioned Hot Dad banter, movie speculation, and an unpredictable podcast experience that’ll leave you laughing, thinking, and ready to press play again.

🔊 Tune in, laugh with us, and join the Hot Dad family. Follow us on Instagram: @Josh for all the behind-the-scenes nonsense.

In this sprawling and completely unhinged episode of Hot Dad Radio, the crew cracks open the vault to read through Josh’s old sketch treatments, riff on pop culture deep cuts, and somehow spiral into a chaotic table read of Good Cop / Recently Divorced Cop. Along the way, they cover everything from snack preferences to obscure superhero comics, the perils of creative procrastination, and the constant tension between creative ambition and pure nonsense.

This is peak Hot Dad energy — no structure, no filter, all vibes.

Episode Outline / Timestamps (Suggested):

Intro & Setup (0:00 - 15:00)

• Reuniting after a break: chaotic catch-up

• Derek’s snack obsessions and cereal debates

• The existential crisis of writing vs. eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch

• Josh reveals the treasure trove of old treatments

Treatment Roulette (15:00 - 1:15:00)

• Reading through random sketches from the archives

• Deep dive into The Visitors — an alien first contact comedy

• Work Friends — why office friendships are hell

• Life After Zappos — a corporate dystopia

• Brainstorming future sketches in real-time

• Dial H for Hero — love for bizarre, one-off superheroes

• Detours into Substack plans, personal PR, and self-doubt spirals

Good Cop / Recently Divorced Cop Table Read (1:15:00 - 1:38:00)

• Cold read chaos — everyone forgets the script instantly

• The most unprofessional interrogation ever written

• Unexpected divorce monologue meltdown

• A deep, dark, and hilarious therapy session disguised as a cop show

• The episode-ending punchline: “You gotta stop going to cookouts.”

Wrap-Up & Teasers (1:38:00 - End)

• Preview of next week’s treatment roulette

• Plans to keep reading through Josh’s archive

• Final chaotic thoughts before Derek has to leave for dog duty