This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian & Derek deep-dive on the little moments in life where acting like you belong can lead to impulsively fun moments, but sometimes bring guilt when they reveal themselves to be the wrong choice. Labels in childhood, dumb teenage decisons...sneaking into closed-door press events...just trust me, I'm totally supposed to be here.

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian & Derek have had enough of the insanity, injustice, and incendiary actions coming out of America lately. All of our opinions on these topics are clear reflections of our character: the guiding principles that will help us survive this stressful and upsetting period of history. But that's the thing...it's not just about survival. Come on, we'll show you, and remember to Be Good.

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian and Derek pull apart the panels (planks?) on their own ships of Theseus to find out how much of themselves have changed with each passing decade. Turns out there's plenty of rot under that wood so it's a good thing we've patched up our hulls...this metaphor doin' anything for you yet?

This might be of interest but on this episode, Brian and Derek ring in the new year with a deep dive on our collectively shared best friend: good ol' Anxiety. ATVs, thrill rides, talking to people at a party. These are the touch points, people. Don't be nervous.

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian & Derek are fighting off the Christmas blues by trying to solve how to keep the magic of the holiday from our childhood intact, but end up in a pit of Disney Adults and cosplayers. But what if cosplaying was in fact the key to SAVING CHRISTMAS? Yup, let's unwrap this one together.

This might be of interest but on this episode, Brian and Derek use Freaks & Geeks to delve into what it was like growing up and why it can be so strange and confusing. Maybe there’s many of us who don’t feel like we ever have. And if so, how do we break out of that imposter syndrome, and embrace the adults we have become? Nobody ever explained how all this growing up stuff works so we’re gonna have to do it ourselves. 

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian and Derek resdiscover the importance of hope despite literally everything, thanks to a chance encounter with a real-life hero for human rights. Heroes in both our world and in the stories we consume give us something to aspire to, but can we separate the art from the artist if the creator is problematic? I hope so, but let's find out...

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian and Derek recant their actual-real-life-hangout (wow), the social responsibility that comes with being a comedian, and the cross section in life of AI grandparents and Pixar movies....trust us, you'll wanna hang in there to hear us out.

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian and Derek break from the real-world and deep dive on the content they've been enjoying lately. If you thought that Bruce Springsteen and video games had nothing to teach us, well then come on in and have a listen.

*Some spoilers for the following movies inside:

- The Materialists

- Frankenstein (2025)

- Bugonia 

- Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

This might be of interest, but on this episode Brian and Derek consider whether their parents have anyone to vent to, and the differences in generational views on mental health. Are we inevitably our parents through genetics? Or might our environment and variable life experiences shape not just our behavior, but our very DNA?