Darian comes on the pod and we discuss no more masks (2:00), the fast food industry currently (13:00), minimum wage (20:00) and inflation (27:00). Also, is lying okay (37:00)? To end our conversation, we talk about cool bars (52:00) and Darian shares her mental health tip (58:00).

Fake altruism had us talking for a bit this week (3:00). After that, Angelo and I discussed America (28:00) and our opinions on if we think most people are good, even if they like bad things (38:00) and if we think comedy will die (46:00). To end, Angelo shares his mental health tip (58:00).

I welcome Mike, who opens up about his childhood quite a bit on the episode (2:00). Going along with that, we discuss dealing with bipolar (16:00), bullying (19:00), smoking weed (38:00), and weight (44:00). To end, Mike shares his mental health tip (50:00).

McKenna joins me to discuss mental health from a social worker’s perspective and psych emergency (2:00). We also talk about bad reviews (21:00), and having purpose (31:00) before considering a couple scenarios and asking, is that sexist (46:00)? Finally, we end with “controversial questions” (1:01:00) before McKenna shares her mental health tip (1:05:00).

Marlon and I discuss art and music (1:00), being yourself (15:00), self discovery (23:00), denying comfortability to follow curiosity (32:00) and how to be successfully single (44:00). To end, Marlon shares his mental health tip (58:00).

The boys are buzzin for a special 25th episode. Trigger warning for anyone who may find offense in any opinion regarding the topics we discuss. Toxic masculinity (0:01:00), e-sports vs sports (0:30:00), monogamy, polygamy, and the idea of marriage (0:48:00), labels (1:07:00), high school perceptions of one another (1:31:00), taboo words, again (1:39:00), and a whole lot about boundaries when it comes to ex relationships and friends remaining friends with ex’s (1:55:00). We end it a little differently by doing a snake draft of our favorite beers (2:48:00) and sharing some unsolicited ads (2:57:00). All uncut and unfiltered.

Joe and I discuss immigration - legal and illegal, and our thoughts on why immigrants may want to come to America and how to handle them (3:00). We then get into embracing our culture (24:00) before switching to talk about TikTok (29:00), specifically going viral and what we use it for. We finish by discussing the NFL draft, before the draft occurred, and the Detroit Lions (43:00), our favorite musicians and genres (49:00), and a quick hot take about J Biebs (59:00). Finally, Joe shares his mental health tip (1:06:00).

Don’t take yourself too seriously (2:00), that’s what Anthony says. We talk about making fun of ourselves and of others (10:00), the taboo around certain words that shouldn’t be spoken (16:00), and dark humor (36:00). Anthony opens up about self harming and suicide (42:00) before sharing silver linings and his mental health tip (1:00:00).

COVID and the policies and restrictions related to it starts off this conversation with Keyur (1:00) which leads us to question if anyone really has their own opinion (8:00) and if “sheep” mentality is as prevalent as some make it seem (16:00). Two more questions we discuss - do we only give a shit when something is trending (25:00) and is that racist (30:00)? We briefly dive into controlling your algorithm (38:00) and then all about complaining but not changing (50:00). Finally, Keyur’s mental health tip (55:00).

Jill joins me to talk a lot about Mac Miller (1:00) and some other musical topics like how we feel about posthumous albums (20:00). We then pivot to discuss cancel culture and sexual harassment accusations (26:00), abuse and gaslighting (32:00), the timeframe of when it’s acceptable to cancel someone for something they said (36:00), and defining sexual harassment (39:00) before getting into some lighter topics like food industry stories (51:00), Jill’s newest journey into entrepreneurship with her plant company, Seeded In Detroit (54:00), and Jill’s mental health tip (1:03:00). If you stick around long enough you’ll hear about the new MyHood project (1:05:00) and watch or listen to me not being able to finish a simple sentence (1:06:00).