Why don't schools teach kids about money?  The "pieces" discuss whether personal finance should become part of the core curriculum in secondary schools.  Lance thinks the current lack of interest in financial education is possibly a conspiracy.  Matt wonders whether people would make the same stupid money mistakes even if schools taught them personal finance.  

The "Pieces" discuss the appeal of violent sports in America.  Does watching or participating in violence fufill some human biological need?  Does society give a crap about atheletes who put their bodies and brains on line everyday?  If you expect these two "Pieces" to have the answers  then you're new to this podcast. 

Let's all settle down and keep our preferences to ourselves.  Must you corrupt your friends and family with all of your terrible habits and interests? 

Lance's heroic rant about the excesses of Las Vegas and online sports betting kicks off this episode.  Later, Matt joins for a suprisingly thoughful coversation about humanity's deep seeded need to be bad and break the rules.  

Lance opens with a story about Jenna and Ryan's life in the suburbs of Houston.  Their life is busy and materially rich but all is not what it seems.  The "Pieces" discuss Jenna and Ryan and share their beliefs on suburban life and American excess.

Lance unloads on American excess and the "Pieces" debrief.  

The POS Co-hosts search for meaning in ChatGPT responses.   

We intended to talk about family dynamics during the holidays but things got hot and nasty.  You can't joke your way out of real life, Matt. 

Clear your desk of useless tasks and make room for important things like, throwing dildos onto a basketball court.  

I'm so sad and angry about the choices other people make.  I can't take it anymore.