In this episode, comedian Bill Squire returns to the show. He shares why metal might not work as praise music, why dating a man-hating woman is amazing for men, his recently found love of oysters, the eerie future of 3D printed food, what makes American architecture a letdown, how the evolution of comedy careers can be viewed in a positive light, what his relationship has taught him about fun, whether a dude can be a pick me, how men can spot other men being creepy, and much more.

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01:02 Aging dogs & pet care 02:04 Paris scream-metal shirt 02:54 Christian metal debate 05:27 Podcast anxiety & tech check 06:06 Cleveland Christmas show 06:55 New girlfriend & oyster bet 09:31 Learning to shuck oysters 11:38 Friendliest Catch & sustainability 14:30 3D salmon rant & Europe trip 15:36 French castle wedding 18:10 Euro vs American architecture 22:52 High-speed rail vs cars 24:04 SiriusXM & comedy pay shift 26:03 Freedom over fame in comedy 32:09 Viral clips vs real fans 37:07 New love & communication 39:23 Boo Baskets & Halloween 45:21 Boundaries & exes 48:01 Creepy behavior & respect 53:05 Unwanted DMs & texting 55:17 Plane pet peeves 57:35 De-escalating a bar fight 59:57 Where to find Bill

What if great movies aren't about the hero at all?

In this episode, I'm joined by WGA screenwriter and author Michael Weiss. He shares why the best films are driven by one core relationship, why the best protagonists are the most toxic, what makes a great movie (it's not what you think), why Brian and Dom in Fast & the Furious matter more than the plot, why The Devil Wears Prada actually works, why the new Bruce Springsteen movie doesn't, whether AI can ever really compete, why Hollywood can't quit sequels, how to take feedback without getting your feelings hurt, and much more.

Michael's new book Beyond the Hero offers insights that other screenwriting books missed. Find it here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/162153880X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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00:00 Intro 00:56 Why we love movies 06:41 Beyond the Hero: the core relationship theory 10:49 Messy relationships = better plot? 21:18 AI vs human creativity 31:32 The movie that dropped the ball 38:51 Devil Wears Prada masterclass 49:06 Why Hollywood loves sequels 54:39 You can't teach lived experience 01:01:58 Future of movies

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