This episode is all about tradition, friendship, and deep-fried ingenuity. Eric talks about his legendary Friendsgiving—a gathering that’s been going strong for 24 years and shows no signs of slowing down.

What started as a simple get-together has evolved into a full-blown annual ritual, complete with a perfectly fried turkey or two and the crown jewel of the table: the Coney Chonga—a deep-fried Friendsgiving masterpiece that has to be heard (and probably tasted) to be believed.

We dig into how the tradition started, why it’s lasted for nearly a quarter-century, and what it means to create something consistent in a world that’s constantly changing. It’s a conversation about chosen family, shared history, and the kind of traditions that keep people coming back year after year—sometimes just to see what’s going into the fryer next.

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In this episode of SoapBoxLex, we dive into the wild evolution of boredom—from Gen X latchkey afternoons and Millennial AIM-era downtime to today’s hyper-stimulated, screen-saturated kids who rarely sit still long enough to feel bored at all.

We explore what boredom used to mean, what it means now, and how each generation responds to it differently. Is boredom a problem? A skill? A lost art? And are we raising a generation that’s forgotten how to daydream?

Join us for a funny, reflective, and slightly nostalgic conversation about growing up unplugged, surviving slow summers, learning creativity from boredom, and what modern parents can do to help kids build resilience, imagination, and attention in a world that never stops buzzing.

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This week on The SoapBox Lex, Paul and Eric sit downwith rising country artist and Kentucky native Mary Kutter — a fearless songwriter and storyteller redefining modern country music. They talk about her small-town roots, her local connection to central Kentucky, her journey fromNashville songwriter to recording artist, and how faith, family, and fire shaped her new album. Put on your fancy boots, but don’t let your guard down because as Eric and Paul learn from Mary, the Devil Wore a Lab Coat.

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For our 50th episode of SoapBoxLex,we decided to celebrate the only way we know how — by biting off way more than we can chew. The plan? Cover 50 topics in 30 minutes. The result? Total chaos, hilarious detours, and absolutely no chance of hitting all 50.

From pop culture and bad dad jokes to life lessons, random debates, and a few deep thoughts that came out of nowhere— this episode is part celebration, part trainwreck, and all SoapBoxLex.

Grab your coffee (or something stronger)and join us for a fast-talking, tangent-filled ride through our most ambitious failure yet. Here’s to 50 episodes and all the laughs along the way!

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In this episode, we bring on Sean (Eric’s brother) — the visionary behind Bliss-Box, a company focused on re-purposing old gaming hardware and building universal, modular adapters to bring classic controllers into the modern era. We dive deep into the challenges, triumphs, and philosophy of making retro and modern systems talk to each other.

We cover topics such as:

• How Sean first got into adapting hardware and what inspired him to start Bliss-Box

• The evolution of the Bliss-Box product line: from the legendary 4-Play adapter (and its spirit lives on in the “4-Play Advanced”) to the Gamer-Pro and Bridge system Bliss-Box

• What makes Bliss-Box adapters special: plug-and-play design, modularity, wide compatibility, no drivers, support for mixing and matching controllers and platforms Bliss-Box

• The technical side: how the adapters work (USB interface, Bridge to non-USB consoles, low latency) Bliss-Box

• Real use cases (your old controllers, combining two into one, splitting one into two, wireless experiments) Bliss-Box

• Sean’s vision for the future: where Bliss-Box goes next — more configurability, more consoles, better wireless, possibly new form factors

• Plus Sean spills the tea on some of Eric’s childhood mishaps.

Whether you’re a retro gamer, hardware tinkerer, or just curious about Eric as a kid, this episode gives you a look behind the scenes!

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In this episode of SoapBoxLex, we explore the funny, frustrating, and often surprising ways people misuse common words and phrases.

From the overuse of literally when they mean figuratively, to classics like I could care less instead of I couldn’t care less, we break down where these mistakes come from and why they stick around.

We’ll share some of the most popular examples, discuss how language evolves, and maybe even settle a few debates along the way.

Join us as we unpack the quirks of everyday speech and the words we love to get wrong.

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In this episode, we dive into the importance of having meaningful conversations—the kind that challenge, inspire, and connect us. Every month, we gather for The Summit, a forum where friends and thinkers come together to tackle the big topics: politics, science, and religion.

We explore why healthy debate matters, how open dialogue can bridge divides, and what it means to build a space where tough conversations aren’t avoided but embraced. Join us as we unpack the value of listening, questioning, and growing together through conversation.

On the heels of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, some folks might shy away from such conversations. But now, more than ever, it's important to lean in to them. We have a whole lot more in common that we realize, as long as we don't shut down communication.

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In this episode of SoapBoxLex, we dive into the fascinating and unsettling concept of the Dead Internet Theory—the idea that much of the modern web is no longer driven by people, but by algorithms, bots, and AI-generated content.

We explore how social media platforms, recommendation engines, and automated systems are reshaping online conversations, blurring the line between human interaction and machine-driven influence. Are we witnessing the decline of authentic digital spaces, or simply the next phase of internet evolution?

Join us as we unpack the implications for culture, creativity, and the way we connect online.

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In this episode, we take on the fascinating (and sometimes funny) world of the Dunning-Kruger effect—that cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge overestimate their own competence, while true experts often underestimate themselves.

We explore how this plays out in everyday life and reflect on our own run-ins with misplaced confidence.

Join us for a thoughtful yet lighthearted conversation on why we think we know more than we actually do, and what it takes to recognize the limits of our own expertise.

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