Tragedy Academy

Conversation about the chemistry behind "meat sweats" and a deep dive into the way we are currently treating our bodies vs what our minds and bodies are designed for.

Eric, with yet another ailment, ends up cutting in line due to an accidentally falsified seizure/panic attack scenario. Discussion of the time humans spend standing in, drawing in and staying in the lines. Jay swallows gasoline.

J&E discuss network motivation behind a stressful news cycle, the technology compromise that gen z'ers face on a day to day basis and set aside time for a little bit of humor by discussing the need for a comedy safe word when friends roast each other.

In this bonus detention episode, J&E discuss the Greek tradition of "Teeth Tossing" and the American Groundhog Day tradition.

Eric experiences humilation twice in the same weekend at the hands of males just over half his age. Jay offers perspective.

Jay discovers a single mailbox built into the middle of a residential sidewalk which leads to criticism of local government, tales of Yakuza corruption and a not so fond memory of Eric crushing a mailbox with a U-Haul. Eric is bestowed a secondary nickname of “Three Pickle E” when J & E try to find new ways to zen out when strangers freak in restaurants so they can feel comfortable returning as guests.

Eric and Jay propose a unique solution for people with panic attacks and seizure disorders. Could we make an entire band out of epileptics?

Is it possible to be 50% Jewish? Or can you go Jew just for the food and the jokes? Eric and Jay have tragic encounters with animals early in life that shape their current existence, both involving vehicles, and children.

Was there a "Stranger Things" style alien conspiracy theory at Eric's elementary school? What's the best way to handle reintegration of an alien abductee into their family?

This one is for the kids. Eric is having a baby girl and Jay provides advice to other #childfree men on best places to stand during kid's parties to avoid awkwardness.