Not Not Down

Lucas and Nick are back for the first solo episode since week 2 of the pod. During the episode, the guys discuss the situation which led to this solo episode 9 (0:9:41), Nick has multiple complaints about the the shows being advertised on network tv (0:7:48) as well as Santa Claus and several Christmas songs (0:21:12), Lucas and Nick go into their Christmas traditions (0:22:14), they both joke about how no one does any work between Thanksgiving and Christmas and that's especially true for the Trump administration (0:36:32), and the guys leak the secret that Santa isn’t real (0:18:35). They also perform a deep dive into The Vow (0:45:18), a documentary about NXIVM, they provide some constructive criticism, and they no longer want to be in a cult. Lucas also shares an awesome website for finding unique Christmas gifts at uncommongoods.com (@uncommongoods) to help everyone out there looking for present ideas (0:34:00).

The boys are back and have their first ever SURPRISE guest joining the pod this week and also have Cramer and Linus in the background. They kick things off with Lucas bringing a new twist to the beginning of the show (0:01:22), Nick clears the air on a loooooot of things from last week (0:04:13), everyone falls down a rabbit hole when Lucas doesn't know what an aphrodisiac is (0:06:13),  Lucas explains a peculiar situation he’s caught in with his dad (0:10:53), there is a rowdy discussion on everyone's cheese and FRIENDS preferences (0:17:20), Nick was trapped in the middle of a douche bag NASCAR race (0:21:32), and Lucas gives the reasoning he retired his diamond stud earrings (0:28:18). The guys are joined by Morgan Noe (@morgannnoe) (0:34:25) who is the infamous girl that Lucas (now known as the perpetrator) spilled a drink on. Morgan spills the full details on the hilarious night in question (0:36:38), weighs in on what a Lucas and Nick breakup would look like (0:43:28), and explains why girls like to say “hiii” over dating apps and some of the worst "types" girls are into (0:48:36). They close out the show by bringing Cramer on the mic, Nick questions Lucas' use of lip balm (0:53:39), and they discuss the Logan Paul fight (0:54:55).

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! You’re welcome for the early episode by the way. Everyone’s favorite cohosts link up in Manhattan Beach to clear the air (0:05:05) and complain about fantasy football (0:01:05), Nick thinks me might in fact be becoming a "weeb" (0:08:35), Lucas is excited about his new art and Nick rains on his parade by calling it "cute" (0:09:50), neither knows what LACMA means (0:10:55), Nick talks trash about Buicks and questions what the ugliest cars on the market are (0:25:59), Lucas “woke up and chose violence” according to Nick (1:10:59) and also went to a drive in concert (0:16:30), Nick has a near death experience (0:22:00), and both provide some crucial advice on avoiding arguments this holiday season (0:20:20). The duo is joined by Taylor Tiefen (@taylatief) (0:25:25) to discuss saving endangered animals (0:30:46), impulse trips to Hong Kong (0:44:45), the THOUSANDS of people stuck on cruise ships because of corona virus (0:52:29), and finding happiness amid 2020 (0:57:04). 

Here are some links Taylor recommend to us that support the causes we discuss on the episode: @Karmagawa @sheldricktrust @timetobeherd

Aaaaaaand we’re back! Lucas and Nick link up via Zoom again to recap their annual Friendsgiving dinners (0:11:25). Additionally, the boys clear the air (0:01:50), they dive deeper into Johnny Depp’s weird spending habits (0:03:35), Lucas rubs his IG poll victory in Nick’s face (0:18:30), Nick heard a strange cry for help outside his apartment while Lucas is a superhero (0:19:53), Nick is shocked by his selfishness (1:04:05), and both discuss Oregon decriminalizing all drugs (1:01:25). The guys are joined by Taylor Futch (@tfutchh) (0:24:42) to talk about gaining the confidence to travel the world alone (0:26:16), finding people who inspire you (0:39:37), touring the country in a van (0:43:31), and crashing drones (0:46:25). 

Happy Halloween and happy Thursday! It’s an extra spooky episode where Lucas and Nick record the day after Halloween. They jump into their Halloween misadventures (0:12:10), Nick exercises out of spite (0:04:27) has a wig problem (0:06:24), we get another story from Lucas’ childhood curtesy of his mom (0:08:37), and Nick asks the group if anyone is familiar with what a "weeb" is (0:12:53), Lucas has a problem with certain people on Facebook (0:16:38), and Lucas daydreams about his future children (0:20:38). The duo behind Two Blondes, Kristin Koelewyn (@kristinkoelewyn) and Lilli Beckwith (@lilli_beckwith), join the show (0:24:28) to discuss their brand @twoblondes2 (0:27:09), our favorite Big Booty Mixes (0:29:40), and talk about the benefits of breakups (0:38:41), going to a dry wedding and Nick and Linus' potential green card wedding (0:46:15), seeing ghosts/dead people (0:58:28), Kanye buying a hologram af Kim's dead dad (0:57:00), and questioning if psychics are legit (1:02:48). The show ended with all of us being legitimately scared of ghosts. 

Lucas and Nick meet up at Nick's parents house in Oceanside to record this week's episode with Nick's old friend Sam Bockman (@sambockman) and Sam's girlfriend Shea Landeene (@shea_landeene). Before the interview, the boys clear the air (0:02:02), Lucas has a surprise story for Nick that ends with a cripplingly large Uber bill (0:04:25), Nick sustains an injury playing beach volleyball and is reminded that we're getting old (0:12:10), Lucas has a problematic moth infestation in his house (0:13:20), and outdoor cats are the WORST (0:16:13). Sam and Shea join the pod (0:119:21) to get deep into everyone's feelings as they discuss how they've been spending time traveling during quarantine (0:22:45), living out of a van (0:27:10), what are "Moments that Matter" (0:31:20), and how we can adapt our lifestyles to the "new normal" of COVID to better ourselves (0:52:22).

It’s Thursday and the boys are reunited via Zoom after Nick spent a week on the East Coast (0:12:26). This week Lucas is creating new words (0:04:34), the guys lament about reading books (0:05:19), Lucas exposes Nick's very unattractive doppelgänger (0:08:32), Nick has an idea to revolutionize air travel (0:19:28), Lucas tells a story about this mom taking a accidental tumble (0:22:58) and has some choice words to say about people who act a fool at the gym (0:28:58), and both and debate how to handle communication after a bad date (0:24:45) and analyze Jason Derulo spending $120K on a bar tab. The music producer behind Anaconda Beats (@anacondabeats) Alex Weitzel (@alex_weitzel) joins the pod (0:38:08) to discuss his new single “The Hustle”, following passions your musical passions (0:42:03), going Whole30 (0:58:27), and taking a gap year in Germany (1:04:48).