Midlife Marauders

Looking back and forward.
Will and Max open 2026 by revisiting what actually mattered in 2025—personally, culturally, and publicly—and setting the tone for what’s next.

This episode covers:

• 2026 priorities & goals: nudge words, fitness, health, and midlife recalibration
• Sean Combs: The Reckoning — reflections on one of 2025’s most unsettling stories and Netflix documentary
• Beef & grudges: what the 50 Cent saga says about holding onto anger—especially in middle age
• Marauders of 2025 — the people, trends, and forces that defined the year:
  • Culture & power: Time’s AI moment and its architects — Elon Musk, Lisa Su, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, Fei-Fei Lee
  • Politics & place: Abigail Spanberger and Dominion Road
  • Music: longevity and late-career runs from Clipse, Nas, De La Soul, Raekwon, Slick Rick
  • Pop culture: Heated Rivalry director and author, Walton Goggins everywhere, Jon Hamm’s victory lap, Pamela Anderson’s reinvention, and late-night TV’s inflection point (Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart, John Oliver)

And finally:
WTF is going on with Nicki Minaj?

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We’re back—and Will’s marauding with his new Dominion Road Podcast. Then it’s all on the table: has Travis lost his rizz, or is he marrying up with the Swelce engagement? We get into how Snoop’s old-school take on gay marriage has lande him in hot water, whether brands are overcorrecting on representation in commercials, and why Pedro Pascal keeps delivering—even if Fantastic Four was kinda meh.

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Will and Max are back with a jam-packed episode full of midlife reflections, hot takes, and pop culture detours. Will shares his mixed emotions about seeing The Roots live due to an unexpected sighting of a recent flame. They weigh in on the Diddy verdict, Elon Musk’s political aspirations, and the surprising backlash against Charlize Theron’s one-night stand. They also dish on Hollywood’s midlife icons, from Brad Pitt's new F1 role to Pedro Pascal's rise as an unexpected heartthrob.

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Fellow UVA alum and CEO of Moyne Music, Frank Moyne, shares what keeps him motivated, how he is mentoring a new generation of artists, and how to embrace midlife.

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Diddy heads to court, with Suge Knight weighing in as an unexpected pundit. Marvel’s Thunderbolts are shaping up to be the midlife Avengers—while Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus) prove that middle age is a prime time for stardom. Meanwhile, Will pushes back on Tracee Ellis Ross’ recent remarks about toxic masculinity among middle-aged men.

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Will and Max dive into recent midlife celebrity mayhem — from Shannon Sharpe’s legal drama and Will Smith’s new album to John Cena’s hair loss and heel turn. They also unpack Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry’s space crew, exploring what it all says about fame, ego, and the need to escape. It’s a pop culture deep-dive with sharp takes, unexpected laughs, and just the right dose of chaos.

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Midlife Marauders is back with another lively episode as hosts Will and Max navigate the twists and turns of midlife—where breakfast with the boys sparks reflection, social drinking gets tricky, and the Super Bowl is more than just a game. They break down Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, dive into the future of the Marvel Universe with Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and debate whether it’s time for Aaron Rodgers to hang up his cleats. Tune in for a fun, insightful, and culture-packed conversation!

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Will & Max dive into their New Year's Eve plans (and anti-plans), review the Jamie Foxx and Celine Dion TV specials, reflect on the celebrities who dominated as top marauders this year, and discuss why they found inspiration in their bold actions. They also pay tribute to the passing of Jimmy Carter and look back on their own marauding feats throughout the year.

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In this episode, we dive into: why Halloween has become the ultimate extended celebration for midlifers, election reality bites (yes, even missing Dubya), a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, and breaking the stigma around men embracing Botox and the occasional Viagra boost. It’s a mix of reflection, laughs, and real talk about midlife moments!

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Will celebrates his 55th birthday 🎉 and contemplates his boozey ways. We also share our thoughts on the Mendendez brothers Netflix series and Milli Vanilli's revival as part of the soundtrack. Will reminisces on the hot albums of 1994 and how there are limits to how late a midlifer should stay out for a live concert. 

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