Things get real. We discuss the lies we tell ourselves inside the studio, while outside a wildfire burns less than 6 miles away. Benji is out being a good dad. The lovely Debbie Whitmore sits in and gets us started on the right foot. Hollywood is always in the mood with his jazzy vest. And [...]

Alright - who is more evil - Kanye west or the wicked witch of the west? Cody Pendleton wants to know. Benji is out of the studio but Geoff sit in and drops some wicked knowledge. Hollywood casts himself in different musicals. And Max literally learns The Wiz exists. Remember : 1) Usually what we [...]

Is ambition, by definition, selfish? Is it evil? Is it good? A little bit of both? Mary is curious. Max is self-ist. Geoff is a cynical bastard. Chef Mike cares about dragonflies. And Dave Blake knows your tells. Remember : 1) Truly selfless acts are rare. 2) Navigating complex bureaucracies is a skill set. 3) [...]

Are you afraid of failure? What about success? Is there a difference between the two? Are you sure? Tim Mahon wants to know. Hollywood is on hiatus but we do our best. Max believes in our limited vantage point and has a hunch about sports. Meanwhile it is all about reasonable goals for Benji. Remember [...]

Good friend and frequent collaborator, Tawdry Hipburn, wants to talk about the strangest things we have seen. Too bad Benji is not here. Lord only know what that man has seen...Hollywood sells us on a french amusement park. Geoff is a good host. And Max is just happy to have Ben back. Remember : 1) [...]

What is your inner-hero like? Are you a crusader with a cause? Are you behind the scenes making things right? Or do you slay karaoke and steal the show? Kevin McKenzie wants to know. Lauren, modern day gypsy she is, wants it all. Geoff likes books and Max has his sense of self challenged. Remember [...]

Oh man - this week we dig into a couple conspiracy theories. Unfortunately, our resident expert is out of the studio. But the much prettier Debbie Whitmore joins us. She likes mystical things, keeping us on topic, and being married to Ben. Max has perfect pitch and Hollywood has a secret wish. Remember : 1) [...]

If you had to choose one state to get rid of - which would it be and why? Mistress of Challah, Dr. Zooks, wants to know. Hollywood makes an aesthetic choice. Chef Mike talks sense and looks north. Max chooses complacency. And Jay Seevers has beef and a theory about hunger games. Remember : 1) [...]

Is it better to be broke and foolish or rich and smart? Easy answer, right? But is it? There are layers here. Geoff is anti-ownership and pro-education. Chef Mike is about personal satisfaction and family. Dave Blake has an ambitious life goal. And Max moderates. Remember : 1) Everything you gather is just more you [...]

Are there any animals you absolutely hate with an irrational passion? Mosquitos? Spiders? Snakes? Fire ants? Amy O. has us talking about critters. Max is without his normal co-pilots but Geoff, the snow white owl, and Lauren, the rule breaking birdderfly, help out. Remember : 1) Part of who you are is where you are. [...]