Bret, Josh, and Sean dive into the chaos of learning to drive, the thrill of getting a license, and the nostalgia of first cars (even the crappy ones). Why aren’t kids today as eager to hit the road? And has modern car tech made driving too easy? Buckle up for laughs, stories, and some good old-man banter.

Josh and Bret take a hilarious and nostalgic trip back to the chaotic days of childhood, where rusty monkey bars, soaring swings, and games like red rover were the ultimate tests of survival. From questionable playground equipment to the no-holds-barred games we played, they reflect on how we managed to come out (mostly) unscathed. Prepare for laughter, shudder-worthy memories, and a fresh appreciation for just how resilient kids of the past really were.

In this episode, Bret and Josh dive into the quirky, outdated skills we all learned as kids—like mastering cursive and writing checks—that have become relics of a bygone era. But that’s just the warm-up! Things take a wild turn as they venture into the world of conspiracy theories, exploring the intriguing, bizarre, and mind-bending ideas that captivate us today. Tune in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, peppered with some thought-provoking (and maybe a little out-there) conversations about what lies beneath the surface of everyday life.

The Christmas Episode.

Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? What about Gremlins? Join us as we debate what truly counts as a holiday classic, share our favorite festive films, and unpack the traditions that make this season magical. It’s a holly jolly deep dive into Christmas cinema and traditions with Josh, Sean and Bret.

Coming off of the Tyson/Paul fight; Josh and Bret discuss how social media and being internet famous seems to have made sports less about being the best at the sport and more about being a good self promoter. Growing up we had super hero athletes (and musicians) that were famous because they dominated their sport/music not because they had large followings (including Mike Tyson).

One part of getting old is that your memories become a bit conflated. We often ask, is your memory playing tricks on you, or did we all just slip into an alternate dimension where C3PO had a silver leg and the Monopoly man ditched his monocle? Welcome to the podcast where reality bends, memories warp, and nothing is what you swear it used to be - this is the Mandela Effect Zone! Josh and Bret chat about some of these memories that have become anchor memories...but are wrong. Trigger warning!

Bret and Josh dissect an article put out by Buzz Feed that claimed that growing up in the 80s was the worst. Was it though? Or perhaps it was the reason we do the things we do today. GenX rules!

Josh and Bret are super fans of our guest Mieke, and in this episode, they rap about the genesis of helicopter parenting, supervising children’s every move, and the wisdom of letting kids be kids.