Life’s got Steph and Cody down in the dumps which poises this question: Do you ride the wave or push against it?

It’s not all sniffles and tears, our hosts debate the hotness of Travis Barker, the choices of Aaron Rogers and the the single-girl allure of Pete Davidson.

It’s a day of reckoning for Cody as Topa hot topics of episodes past confront him on his opinions and realizes that if one is going to f*ck around, one must find out.

When a building in downtown Ojai is vandalized overnight, Steph and Cody discuss how to have your opinion heard constructively, regardless of what it is.

Nearing 100 episodes, our hosts decide the time is now to finally air their grievances towards how they communicate on air and on Instagram, deciphering how you, our listener, enjoys our conversations - akin to two bickering parents figuring out what’s best for their child.

From The Twilight Zone reboot to the Twilight Saga, nothing goes undiscussed - not that either of us can remember what we talked about, anyways.

Listeners of the show send thought provoking and laugh inducing questions knowing that Steph and Cody will be answering them whilst stoney bologna.

Easily sidetracked, our hosts dive into prompts such as mistaking someone for someone else, past lives, acoustic chocolate milk, desert island essentials, Meryl Streep’s surprising superpower and so much more.

Take a hit if you’re home, take it easy if you’re driving and take these mics away from Steph and Cody before they go too far.

Learning that it’s all fun and games until it’s not, Cody works through the realization that perhaps his flippant relationship with sex is no longer serving his well being.

Stephanie reminisces on the gorgeous wedding of former Topa Talk host Melissa Lamb and details the trials and tribulations of getting home to Ojai.

Sex and Relationship Coach Katie Grimes of the Anything For Love podcast joins us for an incredible conversation on self worth and how many of us tend to seek it.

It’s Halloweentime in the Topa Talk Studio as our hosts recount unnerving and ghastly tales of being snubbed by a local business and sent aggressive messages on Instagram.

From alien abductions to close encounters with sea creatures whilst surfing, keep the lights on while listening to this ookie spooky episode where you will be confronted with the horror of topics such as gay football players, lesbian vampires and straight men on Shelf Road.

Under new ownership, can a local business with a tarnished reputation be given a second chance by the community?

Steph returns after a weekend of backpacking with new insight on her psyche, Cody draws the line when it comes to hickies and the pair ponders the mysterious mind of the straight man, recreation at Lake Casitas, songs that pull one to the dance floor of a wedding reception and the love life of Jesus Christ. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and Cher with your friends!

Grappling with the notion that people must be held accountable by their beliefs, Steph and Cody wonder if we have reached a double standard when it comes to what is promoted by local businesses.

Other debates ensue as topics are bounced around including actors in fat suits, Ojai Arcade decorations, an alleged curse placed on The Ojai Valley, phone calls with listeners and more unsolicited Blink 182 chat that will leave you asking, What‘s My Age Again?

As more details surface regarding Ojai’s boutique war, Stephanie and Cody begin to understand where local resentment may be stemming from.

Inspiration is apparent as Cody curates the perfect playlist for sex while Stephanie details her new chore chart for her house.

As Cody struggles to get to the point of what he’s trying to talk about, Stephanie swoops in to highlight heavier topics regarding Texas and Elections throughout this very special episode filled with hot takes and post-nut clarity!

The Train of Thought is leaving the station in the latest episode covering pressing matters as even more local businesses close their doors, high-end boutiques offer questionable service and one of us begins the legal process of changing their name.

Stick around for ghoulish discussions about post-mortem planning, a phone call with our dear number one fan and a shocking repercussion of too much rowing on this wild episode!

Supporting small businesses has never felt more important as one Ojai staple closes it’s doors and another faces harassment.

Steph and Cody dive deep into the world of theater kids, the art of sneaking out, failed expectations placed upon us and even get haunted by a ghostly presence in Palm Springs.