In this weeks episode, the burnouts delve into the ethics of porn and its associated brainrot. How it twists the relationships you form with women, society, violence, and yourself. We talk about what porn even is, and are forced to have an opinion on whether it's ethical or not.

This week's episode explores the consistently poor quality of modern cartoons, compared to the generationally defining cartoons of the burnouts youth, and how such a change in quality came to be. We also attempt to define the consequences of the motifs of modern cartoon entertainment, exploring the childhood narcissistic brainrot that these cartoons seem to enable.

P.S. We experienced some audio issues with audacity this episode, there seems to be a few places where the audio cuts out. We apologize for the inconvenience, we are recording on technology from the Obama Administration.

This week's episode, featuring a very special guest all the way from Mexico - close friend of the pod Connor, goes in-depth on the question "why didn't Bernie win the presidency?" To better understand and answer this question, we'll be examining the history and contemporary politics of other countries, namely Mexico, that have succeeded in electing progressive-leaning politicians.

This week, the burnouts question why every hot girl on Instagram seemingly can't keep their bowels in order, not feel dizzy when they stand up, or find anything to eat that won't ruin their entire life forever. We take a deep dive into the causes of IBS, examining the lifestyles that seem most common among those who suffer from it in order to determine what might be at fault. (Spoiler: It's never your fault.)

In this weeks episode, the burnouts tackle the tangentially relatable yet curiously followed idea of a "celebrity persona". Centered mostly around Lana Del Rey and other musicians that curated a "sad girl aesthetic". We discuss the effects these personas have on the parasocial relationships the audience forms with the celebrity, and the abusive facets of fame that might inform the decision and curation of a persona in the first place.

This week the burnouts discuss Challangers, the newest movie about the sexiest sport ever invented. We review, critique, and analyze the feminist undertones of what a 13 year long situationship does to a mf.

This week, the burnouts discuss the exponentially growing cultural rally around weed. We examine its apparent passive use among just about every single person you know, its looming appearance in the dating world, and its use as a political MacGuffin.

This week we explore the horrifically Cormac Mccarthy-esque history and exciting contemporary socioeconomic presence of trains! Featuring special guest, in-house train luvr, and friend of the pod Keegan!

This week, the gifted kid burnouts delve into what it's like working in the pseudo-sexual restaurant and serving industry. Exploring topics such as neurotic customers, neurotic coworkers, neurotic bosses, emotional labor, and how you're the only normal person working there and nothing is ever your fault.

The gifted kid burnouts explore the recent discourse surrounding food delivery apps such as doordash. Delving into the ethical, cultural, and economic facets surrounding their chronic use.