In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Deric Poston. He shares how doing one simple chore changed the trajectory of his marriage, what it's like navigating parenthood while feeling connected to your inner child, why it’s tricky to find happiness in a nihilist world, what makes a true crime documentary truly compelling, the story of his cousin who was a victim of a serial killer, how it impacted his family, how seeing a healthy relationship modeled is better than any dating lesson, why men don’t plan for old age, why it might be time to revolt, and much more.

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00:00 - The great water bottle fiasco 03:12 - Who does chores? Gender roles & "I pay the bills" 06:00 - Social media made us all narcissists 11:00 - Dating advice: forget cool guys, find a nerd 17:00 - Project 25, population decline & Handmaid's Tale vibes 18:55 - True crime obsession, Chris Watts & Idaho Murders 22:30 - Derek's family story: cousin murdered by a serial killer 27:00 - Resilience, happiness & his aunt's outlook after tragedy 32:00 - Victim psychology & wild true crime docs 38:00 - Toxic relationships, affairs & side-chick stories 44:00 - What Derek wants for his daughter's future partner 49:00 - Kids, elder care & men vs women perspectives 55:00 - Late-stage capitalism, consumerism & burn it all down 01:00:00 - The hedonic treadmill & how to actually be present