Pizza 'n' Popcorn

Jesse Osborn joins us for a conversation that plays out like Rocky if the fight were entirely internal, or Cast Away without Wilson but with way more emotional baggage and zero studio notes, sorry CliffsNotes. Jesse walks us through a life that goes from trying to belong, to wearing the Blue Bloods uniform and doing the job, to being spun through the media blender faster than a Law & Order cold open, or was that Saturday Night Live, either way it came complete with public opinion, lawsuits, divorce, and headlines that hit harder than a Netflix true-crime trailer auto-playing at 2 a.m. while you sleep. At his lowest moment — standing in a closet like a deleted scene from Breaking Bad — he nearly checks out of the Matrix, until the thought of his kids snaps him back faster than someone yelling “PIZZA’S HERE” during an existential crisis. What follows is less Eat Pray Love and more The Martian with fewer supplies: surviving one day at a time, forgiving people who definitely didn’t earn it, and learning to stay when walking away feels easier than surviving a Walking Dead season without snacks. It’s heavy, it’s human, but we keep it lighter than a Marvel origin story, picture Iron Man— so grab a slice, pass the popcorn, and settle in, because by the end you’ll realize that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stick around for the next episode, even when the writers have clearly gone Rogue One. 🍕🍿

In this episode, we dig into Snowmageddon 2026 and corporate giants quietly tweaking their recipes in the name of “cost efficiency.” We’ll also warm things up with some soup talk and a quick, no-nonsense take on Mercy, now playing in theaters, because nothing pairs with climate chaos and shrinkflation quite like a movie review and a bowl of popcorn. 🍿❄️🎬

In this episode, we explore a random story from the world of AI the rise of SkyNet, the cost of coffee, autonomous cars and more tune in and get your favorite slice of pizza and a bowl of popcorn.

Today’s guest is basically running the Inside Out cinematic universe in real life. They’re on a mission to help families heal, grow, and level up—think generational glow-ups, no reboot required. From teaching kids emotional intelligence and real-world leadership (yes, the kind that works off TikTok) tosupporting expecting moms and conscious parents through their MaternaWellness practice, this guest blends neuroscience, coaching, mediation, and holistic wellness like the ultimate crossover episode. Bottom line: they help kids lead themselves, parents break old patterns, and families build homes that feel more Saturday morning vibes and less season finale meltdown. Trust me—you’re gonna want to listen to this one.

In this week's episode, we explore a young up-and-coming Canadian poet, Star and her quest to write the next Odyssey, while also seeking creative justice for all our brothers and sisters up north who have been left out in the cold, literally. Come for the poetry, stay for the parley and fanfare. You can find her bio on the guest list here https://pizzanpopcorn.com/guest/

In this episode, we get a small slice of main character syndrome with a few other kernels being explored, one being the ego stroker hotline, and how not to be a street corner hustler amongst other things, tune into this medium sized pizza.

21 Dec 2025

Intro ideas for podcast fleshing out thought and ideas about the brand meet my new co-host Kayla Martin

Get an insight about how to become your city representative!

Alicia talks about Costa Rica her AirBnB book and other topics

Inaugural Episode Guest Todde Bliss

visit his YouTube bio here:

https://youtu.be/eQy-GJgljAA?si=XNCyYGcBCA_WGXjS