Trade Daddy Trump: Who’s Actually Wearing the Chains?This episode is not for the faint of GDP. Max Bennett and Lisa Vega deep dive into the darkest kink in global economics—international trade dependency—with America playing the leather-clad dom in a suit. The infographic? A smoking gun showing how 10 nations are practically breathing through a Made-in-USA straw, while Trump smugly smirks like the godfather of globalization gone rogue.

Mexico? 27.8% of GDP hooked on U.S. exports. Vietnam? Just a heartbeat behind. China? Oh, sweet irony. While they beef in the press, they still trade like exes who “accidentally” keep bumping into each other’s DMs.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

Trump on Nukes: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Gold's up, morality’s down, and Trump is still talking like he’s the loudest guy in a silent auction. In this scorched-earth episode, Max & Lisa dig into Judge Napolitano’s golden pitch before handing the flamethrower to ex-Marine Scott Ritter. Spoiler: Trump doesn’t get nukes, Putin’s not bluffing, and the only thing bipartisan in D.C. is pretending Gaza doesn’t exist.

Tulsi Gabbard steps in with her anti-surveillance soapbox, while Israel’s military campaign in Gaza gets roasted as state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing—with U.S. tax dollars funding the fireworks. Bring your asbestos headphones.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

In Glassdoor We Trust (Until We Cry in the Office Bathroom)

Forget ping-pong tables and kombucha on tap—Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 list is out, and Max is calling it: "A corporate Hunger Games where the winner gets... another meeting."

In this episode, Max and Lisa decode the annual gladiator tournament of employer branding, diving into the cultish grip of Bain & Co, the cult-ier grip of Chick-fil-A’s “friendly fascism,” and why NVIDIA is apparently the Google of vibes. Spoiler alert: HubSpot didn’t make the cut in 2025. Did someone finally cancel the company karaoke?

From Servicenow’s ascent to Jesus showing up in the workplace (no, really—Jesus Christ Church Employment Services hit #9), we ask: what the hell does “best” even mean when your boss thinks work-life balance means answering emails with a yoga mat under your desk?

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

In this episode, Max Bennett and Lisa Vega unravel the global IQ leaderboard like it’s a dystopian draft pick. Spoiler: China’s sitting on top with an IQ of 107.19, flexing cognitive horsepower like a brain-powered bulldozer. South Korea and Japan follow closely, proving once again that mastering math and shame-based parenting pays off.

But here’s the twist—high IQ doesn’t stop corruption, chaos, or culture wars. From countries with sky-high smarts and low social cohesion to brainy bureaucracies stuck in existential crises, we explore the brutal truth: being smart doesn’t mean acting wise.

Expect IQ-shaming, stereotype smashing, and enough side-eye at global policy decisions to melt your Mensa card.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

Simon Sinek drops the mic on humanity’s latest existential fling: outsourcing everything to AI — from conversations to conflict resolution to, God forbid, friendship.

In this raw and deeply sarcastic breakdown, Max and Lisa dissect the human tendency to dodge the messy stuff (aka real life) in favor of machine-slick shortcuts.

Why suffer through awkward hugs, personal growth, or actually talking to your mom when ChatGPT can do it better, right? Wrong. Tune in as we toast the glorious chaos of being human — struggle, screw-ups, ugly crying and all.

Max tears into our dopamine-chasing tech habits like it’s an intervention, while Lisa reminds us that your grandmother’s wrinkled hands have more wisdom than a trillion tokens of machine learning. This one’s for the beautifully broken — the ones still trying, still crying, still human.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

Trump’s Travel Ban: Because Who Doesn’t Want More Chaos in 2025?

Oh, you thought Trump was done with the travel bans? Guess again. In June 2025, Trump brought his signature border control obsession back with a vengeance, reinstating and expanding his travel restrictions to 12 countries and partial bans for seven others. All this under the guise of "national security"—because, you know, making sure terrorists don't sneak in is apparently his only concern.

Max and Lisa take a deep dive into the latest iteration of Trump’s travel bans, analyzing how it’s affecting global mobility, economies, and, oh yeah, separating families. Is it just a political stunt, or is this an actual, harmful policy? From high visa overstay rates to terrorism fears, we’ll break down the real reason behind these bans—and no, it’s not just about safety.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

In a land where $67K gets you a tent behind a Whole Foods and $200K barely buys peace of mind, we ask: is the middle class still a thing, or just another American ghost story?

This episode, Max and Lisa deep dive into the 2025 middle class income ranges across U.S. states – and it’s an emotional rollercoaster. From Massachusetts to Georgia, the so-called “middle class” is now a spectrum of economic schizophrenia.

Why do you need a six-figure salary just to afford a shoebox apartment with anxiety as a roommate? Why is being middle class in New Jersey the new benchmark for being rich in Mississippi?

Max goes off on the cult of “hustle ‘til you die,” while Lisa breaks down how this warped definition of “middle class” widens inequality and gaslights the average American into thinking they’re doing fine—as long as they’re not dead.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

Elon Musk tried to out-alpha Washington. Armed with memes, a libertarian wet dream, and a fetish for "efficiency," he took a $2 trillion machete to the U.S. government. Four months later, the only thing leaner was his credibility. Welcome to Musk vs. The Swamp — a bureaucratic beatdown where D.C. said, "Aw, sweetie... no."

Max & Lisa dive into Elon’s catastrophic stint as Trump’s anti-bloat czar, where he fired hundreds of thousands, saved billions (maybe), and ended up looking like a failed intern with a God complex. From Silicon Valley savior to scapegoat of the year, this one’s a political faceplant for the ages.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

50 Shades of WTF: The Science of Sex That’ll Blow Your Mind (and Maybe Other Things)Ever wondered what makes the human body the horniest piece of hardware on Earth? Well, buckle up (or down) because Max and Lisa are going balls-deep into 50 jaw-dropping, toe-curling, nerve-tingling facts about sex that will make your biology teacher sweat and your therapist question everything.

From the 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris to the record-breaking 43-second orgasm, we’re unpacking the most deliciously NSFW trivia with zero shame and maximum snark. We'll also answer the burning questions no one dared ask in health class—like how fast semen can fly, why foreplay isn't just optional DLC, and why olive oil was the ancient world's Swiss Army knife for intimacy.

Max calls it “science porn for the curious degenerate”, Lisa says it’s “sex-ed with a PhD in sarcasm.” Either way, you’ll never look at oysters, dopamine, or hot weather the same again.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.

Zelensky’s Silent Kill: No RSVP for Donnie

In a plot twist worthy of geopolitical daytime TV, Ukraine obliterated 40 of Russia’s long-range bombers in a covert drone op so deep behind enemy lines it made Wagner’s ghost blush.

But here’s the kicker: Zelensky ghosted Trump. That’s right — the master of MAGA got left out of the group chat on one of the biggest hits of the war.

Max and Lisa unpack how a fleet of drone-packed trucks turned Russian airbases into barbecue pits while Ukraine played chess and Trump wasn’t even handed the checkerboard.

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 Grok-3 and Magic Studio.