The Pavement Perspective

This week we’re talking the Detroit Lions’ latest letdown, a class-action lawsuit that’s got Spotify annoyed (and Drake’s name caught in the middle), and why the streaming game might be faker than ever. Plus on This Day, That Year we take a trip down Back to the Future Day, Saddam Hussein’s 2006 verdict. And can’t forget to get into the Halloween hangovers and the NYC Marathon scene. I wrap it up with my “Top 5 Races I Want to Do” and a quick rant on how influencers have officially ruined running.

Arrests at the Louvre, a massive NBA betting scandal, and the tragic passing of Nick Mangold headline a packed episode of The Pavement Perspective. We also get into the ongoing Government shutdown stalemate and a surprising US–Canada trade flare-up before jumping back to October 29, 1929’s Black Tuesday history, some personal wedding vibes, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive tracks to light up any wedding dance floor with Danielle!

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Arrests at the Louvre, a massive NBA betting scandal, and the tragic passing of Nick Mangold headline a packed episode of The Pavement Perspective. We also get into the ongoing Government shutdown stalemate and a surprising US–Canada trade flare-up before jumping back to October 29, 1929’s Black Tuesday history, some personal wedding vibes, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive tracks to light up any wedding dance floor with Danielle!

On this episode of The Pavement Perspective, we look back at Lance Armstrong’s epic fall from glory, break down the massive “No Kings” protests shaking U.S. politics, and unpack the Louvre jewel heist that feels straight out of a movie. Plus, a few personal highlights: birthdays, weddings, and oyster regrets. All this before wrapping up with our Top 5 Dead or Alive: Things That Can Ruin a Vacation.

This week, we’re diving into one of the most infamous moments in baseball history: the 2003 Steve Bartman Incident that crushed Cubs fans’ hearts and fueled the “Curse of the Billy Goat” for over a decade. Then, we shift gears with a look at what could be a historic Middle East breakthrough: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, with big implications for regional stability. Plus, a quick recap of the 2025 Chicago Marathon (shoutout to Oscar for finishing strong 🏃‍♂️💪), the mind-bending “Gates of Hell” black hole discovery, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive conspiracy theories. From moon landing truthers to reptilian overlords. Yes, you read that right.

In this week’s episode, we open with “This Day, That Year” exploring what made this October 8th stand out in history. We dive into the government shutdown and why healthcare funding is once again at the center of the fight. Then we unpack the uproar over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl and the hypocrisy of it all. We also pay tribute to Jane Goodall, reflect on her lifelong impact on conservation and science, and give some brutally honest thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album.

In the Me Segment, we talk Uber cologne, travel reflections, and confusion over the “Essentials” brand before wrapping up with our Top 5 essentials to do while traveling with Aurel!

This week on This Day, That Year: Henry Ford changes the world with the Model T, Eric Adams drops out of the NYC mayoral race, and college football fans lose their minds storming fields after wild upsets. Plus, Jimmy Kimmel’s back, Disney folds under pressure, and in then we talk running vests, smut books, and the Top 5 Lies We Tell Ourselves — starting with “my diet starts next week” and Cozy 19 aka Brent telling us he has what it takes to be a Quarterback in the NFL.

This week on This Day, That Year, we jump to September 24, 1991, arguably the greatest album drop in history. Nirvana’s Nevermind and Tribe’s The Low End Theory, hit the same day, reshaping music forever. We also dive into the new $100K H-1B visa fee, Jimmy Kimmel’s censorship drama, global recognition of Palestine, plus some personal wedding and dancing stories. And to close it out: the Top 5 People You’d Want to Sit With—featuring Franklin and why Van Gogh lost his ear.

This week, Spin the Wheel is back and it lands on September 15, 2008, the day Lehman Brothers collapsed and the global financial system nearly went with it. We’ll dig into the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history, how it triggered the Great Recession, and why it’s still a scary reminder of where we stand in the world today. And yes, we briefly talk about what has happened over the last week and how it’s a scary time.

Then, it’s time for some lighter fare: the Lions’ latest showdown, a recap of the 2025 Emmys (spoiler: The Studio made history, The Pitt pulled a shocker, and a 15-year-old is now an Emmy winner), and a quick dive into personal life. From Maine weddings, hiking misadventures, and why my foot still hasn’t forgiven me but I hope my girlfriend has.

Finally, we close with the Top 5 People You’d Hate to Get Stuck on a Hike With. Spoiler: Ben Franklin somehow takes the crown, and yes, James Corden made the list (again).

This week I break down my failed 100-mile ride and spin the wheel for another round of “This Time, That Year.” The NFL is back, the Lions are not looking great, and Juju makes his return with a brand-new segment. We also talk Kawhi’s salary controversy, while in the “Not a Political Segment,” we dig into some heavy topics: the Smithsonian scrubbing slavery’s painful history, PBS downplaying the past, the Department of Defense’s makeover to “War,” ICE and racial profiling rulings, and RFK’s wild CDC changes.

To lighten things up, I take your calls for the Top 5 Non-Car Forms of Transportation (planes, trains, horses—you name it), and close out with a breakdown of Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.