The American Dream is now on a crash course with automation, and let’s be real—your job, your future, and your sense of self-worth are all up for grabs. AI and robotics are kicking down the door, but is the U.S. economy strong enough to survive the chaos? Or are we about to watch the country implode faster than a startup burning through VC money?

In this episode, we rip apart the political gaslighting, the economic realities, and the dystopian tech utopia they’re selling us. Grab a drink. You’re gonna need it.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into Yuval Noah Harari’s unsettling theory that AI has “hacked” humanity’s core operating system. With AI emerging as the ultimate storyteller, curating content, manipulating narratives, and subtly shaping our perceptions, are we still in control, or is AI rewriting reality itself?

This episode explores the ethical minefield of AI’s influence, weighing the power, opportunities, and dangers of a world where algorithms might know us better than we know ourselves. Expect a sharp, irreverent, and darkly humorous exploration of whether AI is a tool—or a threat—to human civilization.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the shadowy world of sports conspiracies, from rigged matches to referee bribes and shady deals. Is your favorite game as fair as you think, or is there a puppet master pulling the strings from behind the scenes?

Whether it’s questionable calls in championship games or star players mysteriously “underperforming,” we uncover the juicy, suspicious, and downright scandalous side of professional sports. With sharp analysis, dark humor, and unapologetic insights, we ask: is the thrill of victory real, or just a well-choreographed performance?

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into NATO’s “midlife crisis” as it faces the potential of another four years under Donald Trump’s unfiltered, America-First policies. With Trump’s disdain for multilateral alliances and his demands for European countries to up their defense spending, NATO’s stability is hanging by a thread.

Can this aging alliance hold its ground, or will it crack under the pressure of Trump’s second coming? Expect a sharp, irreverent, and darkly humorous exploration of NATO’s existential dilemma, Trump’s impact on global alliances, and what it all means for future security.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

With e-readers and audio versions becoming the go-to for “reading” (while doing anything but sitting down with a book), we ask: are we evolving, or are we just dumbing down? Expect sharp analysis, dark humor, and a dash of sarcasm as we explore the cultural shift from pages to playlists—and whether actual reading might become a relic of the past.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

The Social Dilemma: Are We All Trapped in the Algorithm?

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega tackle The Social Dilemma, the docudrama that exposes the dark side of social media. From addictive algorithms to data mining that knows us better than we know ourselves, the film uncovers how platforms are shaping everything from mental health to political polarization.

But it’s not all dry facts—The Social Dilemma throws in a fictional family to show how social media seeps into everyday life, sparking tension, addiction, and a touch of dystopian horror. Expect a sharp, irreverent, and darkly humorous exploration of the film’s biggest claims, along with biting sarcasm on whether we’re truly in control—or just pawns in Silicon Valley’s game..

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega take a hard look at sports drinks, the neon-colored liquids marketed as the ultimate thirst-quenchers for athletes and wannabe athletes alike. Are these drinks actually boosting performance, or just loading you up with sugar and buzzwords? With ingredients that sound more like a science experiment than a health boost, we break down what’s really going on inside that bottle.

Expect sharp analysis, biting humor, and no-nonsense truth as we expose whether sports drinks are worth the hype or just overpriced sugar water with a splash of electrolytes.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the annual ritual of setting goals we’ll inevitably break by February. From gym memberships gathering dust to diets derailed by day two, New Year’s resolutions have become the world’s most predictable joke.

Are we setting ourselves up for failure, or are these resolutions just a socially acceptable way to lie to ourselves? With sharp analysis, dark humor, and zero mercy, we’ll explore the psychology behind why resolutions rarely work, complete with the top 10 most insane, misguided attempts at self-improvement you’ll ever hear. Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Pain, Ink, and Existential Regret.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega take a hilariously sharp stab (pun intended) at the tattoo pain chart, guiding you through the agony zones of the human body. Is the ribcage a rite of passage or proof that masochism is mainstream?

Why do people insist on tattooing their kneecaps like they’re trying to win a Darwin Award? And what does your ink placement say about your life choices?

Expect biting sarcasm, unapologetic insights, and the kind of commentary that’ll make you reconsider your next tattoo—or double down on your bad decisions.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.