In this casual, catch-up-style episode, Evan and Aaron return after a brief hiatus, joking about a lost recording that was supposedly their “best episode ever.” They cover a wide range of topics, from parenting hacks like using a Skylight calendar and keeping wet wipes in the car, to home tech discussions on Ring, Blink, and outdated alarm systems.

The conversation takes a fun detour into Dr. Squatch products, with a hilarious dive into man-scented soaps, deodorant horror stories (especially with Old Spice), and Sydney Sweeney’s viral bathwater soap collab.

Aaron drops a major life update: after 23 years at his previous job, he’s now working at Printed Threads, a company he’s admired for years. He talks about the transition, the exciting creative opportunities, and how it aligns with his passion for band merch and community-based work.

The episode shifts into band and merch strategy, touching on:

• Why most tribute bands miss out on merch sales
• How Dick Buildings and So Long Goodnight are building fan loyalty through creative, nostalgic designs
• Upcoming shows, including a multi-band metal fest at Haltom Theater
• Booking philosophies, venue frustrations, and what makes tribute bands appealing in today’s live music scene

They round out the episode with some laughs about Tool tribute drama, Facebook group politics, and the idea of starting a YouTube reaction channel—a “totally original” concept, of course.