Unmotivated & Unprepared

Ross and Gregg dive headfirst into the bizarre world of failed futurist predictions—from flying cars and weather machines to AI home builders and underwater hippo cops. They ask the important questions: Will robots take our jobs? Can we teleport yet? And most importantly, where did that French toy maker even find scuba hippos? Spoiler: the future is weird.

In this episode, Gregg and Ross embrace their inner grumpy old men as they reminisce about the vanishing world of the yellow pages, cursive, and handwritten notes. From missing physical buttons to voicemail-induced anxiety, they explore what’s gone the way of the dodo—and why maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Algorithms beware, nostalgia’s having a moment.

Ross and Gregg kick off Season 4 with a deep dive into nostalgia. From the forgotten joys of wall ball, pogs, and trading cards to VHS tapes, vinyl records, and vintage video games, they reminisce about the toys, collectibles, and media that shaped their childhoods. The conversation winds through quirky memories like Garfield lunchboxes, Game Boy accessories, and the evolution of collecting in the digital age. Tune in for a funny, relatable trip down memory lane as they explore what makes something truly nostalgic—and why some things should probably stay in the past.

Ross and Gregg primarily discuss the Olympics, sharing their thoughts on various aspects of the event including its relevance, the inclusion of new sports, and potential everyday activities that could be turned into Olympic events. The conversation then takes an unexpected turn as they delve into a lengthy discussion about the childhood game "wall ball".

Gregg and Ross discuss the finer nuances of the Eurovision Song Contest and this year's competition. 

Ross and Gregg talk about fashion, what is it, how we know what it is, and why might we care. In this amusing diary entry, they look at fashion from all angles and hope the listener gets a bit more perspective on how we see fashion in the world.

Ross and Gregg discuss collections and what defines collecting over hoarding or whether it is just something you purchase to flex.

Ross and Gregg discuss opera, musicals, and being present experiencing the art that is the theater.

Ross and Gregg discuss 2023's new year's resolutions and discuss new one's for 2024, to include doing more podcasting.

Ross and Gregg discuss New Year's intentions. Gregg is attempting to learn a new language and Ross is focused on mindfulness. Listen in to hear how they approach New Year's goals and potentially how they plan to hold themselves accountable. 

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