Pretending to Amuse

We start with a social media announcement, and dig into our thoughts on using social media to make such announcements. We talk about our collective disdain for small talk. We talk about the sorts of pressure people can put on you about kids. We talk … Continue readingPTA 067 – The Blob

We start this show off talking about Steve having another kid and the impossibly difficult questioned he posed to himself during his wife’s first pregnancy. Of course, Jason had the same twisted thoughts. We talk about having a baby a bit. Jason talks paying special … Continue readingPTA 066 – The Handyman

Jason clues you into why we have been slacking lately. Steve reveals a recent obsession. We figure out the true nature of ghosts and how one can logically believe in one but not the other. Starbucks story time… again. And we FINALLY dig into Deadpool!

Jason tells us why we are recording this episode just hours before release. Steve confuses Stargate with Quantum Leap. We dive deep into weddings! Jason had a special privledge over the weekend. We talk about best man duties, and all the jobs Jason should’ve had … Continue readingPTA 064 – The Wedding Kisser

Jason tries out something new and sees results he has never seen before. Jason describes the first week at his new job, and contemplates how awful office jobs could bem and shares a story about picking up his final paycheck. We dig into the recent … Continue readingPTA 063 – The TV Mini-Series Starter

We discuss going in on monthly bills with our families. Jason has to deal with family politics scheduling an event. We talk about how to properly enjoy the zoo. Jason has real trouble on his hands with a gentleman caller. We discuss, at length, our … Continue readingPTA 062 – The Concerned Fathers

Jason buys another big appliance, and forgets a crucial step. We discuss “Armada” by Ernest Cline and how it stacks up to “Ready Player One”, one of our collective sci-fi favorites. And we dig deep into Captain America Civil War!

We are in studio with special guest, co-founder of the Detroit City Football Club David Dwaihy! He gives us the history on how the club was formed and how much it is grown. We chat about the experience and the game and dig into what … Continue readingPTA 060 – The Detroit City Football Hipsters

We discuss Jason’s wife’s graduation, and graduation celebrations in general. Jason relates a fatal design flaw in the layout of his living room vs the HDTV antenna. Jason discovers VUDU. Steve tells us he likes to control the party so he can control the food.Has … Continue readingPTA 059 – The Overly Commenced Commencing Ceremony of Commencement

Jason relates a story where he thought his Jeep would be stolen as well as a good time he had buying appliances at a store we have a hard time understanding is still operational. We talk about how to attend a day long, or weekend … Continue readingPTA 058 – The Department Store Bachelor Party