Release Date: July 14, 2021

Summary:

A chaotic minisode where the DvE crew flexes their new gear,

rants about spending money, and reflects on past episodes. It's a raw,

ridiculous re-introduction to the Dudes VS Everything universe.

Key Talking Points:

• New podcast gear purchases

• Spending habits and impulse buys

• Reflecting on early DvE episodes

• Declaring the DvE Multiverse

official

Contextual Deep Dive:

• Podcasting equipment upgrades

can dramatically impact sound quality and listener retention.

• Impulse buying is tied to

dopamine spikes and emotional regulation, especially during post-pandemic

burnout (Psychology Today).

• Creating a 'universe' or theme

around a podcast helps build community and listener investment (NPR).

Listener Prompts:

• Have you ever gone overboard

buying gear for a hobby?

• Which DvE episode first pulled

you into the multiverse?

• What’s your favorite running

theme or joke from the show?