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

In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author of “Listening in the Raw: Coming Home to Receptivity,” Dr. Randall Alifano. He shares why our bad listening is leaving us lonelier than ever, what makes someone a bad listener, the impact of not being heard in childhood, what we are fundamentally misunderstanding about listening, what makes listening similar to meditation, if men are worse at listening, the two elements that make good listening, why fixing isn’t listening, how much listening is nonverbal, how to ask someone to listen better, and much more.

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00:00 Intro: Dr. Randall Alifano & why he wrote Listening in the Raw 01:32 Why being heard is a fundamental human need 03:39 What happens psychologically when no one listens to you 06:02 The litmus test: are you actually a good listener? 07:09 Why we make everything about ourselves 10:23 Listening is intimacy 11:26 Growing up Italian: nobody listened at dinner 15:47 Why men don't ask questions on dates 20:09 Why online arguments go nowhere - no humility 25:35 Stop trying to fix it, just listen 29:01 The non-verbal cue his client hid for a year 34:49 Why therapists make you say it yourself 40:34 What to say when someone won't listen to you 48:04 Do people always do their best? Brene Brown debate 54:01 3 tangible steps to become a better listener 55:34 Where to find the book + outro

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and latest winner of Funniest in Austin, Annie Teicher. She shares how she deals with nerves, why she lies about her job to strangers, what it was like going pro and working for the Golf Channel, what it means to be good at golf and why so many people gravitate towards it, the modern pressure to have “hot takes”, the wild fandom of Kill Tony, why she’s not woo woo, the wholesomeness of the DMs she receives, if Jennifer Lawrence being on IG is a red flag, dealing with people who repeat corny jokes, why she won’t do dating apps, and much more.

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00:00 Intro & Funniest Person in Austin Finals Nerves 02:10 Coping With Anxiety & Mirror Affirmations 03:35 Why Comedians Lie About Their Jobs 09:00 From Golf Pro to Comedian 11:19 Golf vs Stand-Up: You Have to Suck For A While 19:29 Austin Archetypes & Biohacking Culture 23:03 The Struggle to Have a Hot Take 26:01 Nothing Matters, Everything Matters 31:20 Anti-Manifestation & Source Power 35:09 Wholesome DMs & Weird Comments 41:20 Recession Indicators 45:02 IRS Debt & Facebook Marketplace Horrors 50:23 Compassion vs Advanced Pilates 57:15 Dating Red Flags & Dating Apps 01:00:15 Compliments & Is Texas the South? 01:06:00 Ross Shopping Hacks for Skincare 01:10:49 Outro & Where to Find Annie

Comedian Katie Novotny returns to the show! She shares what it was like to finally be diagnosed with a condition usually found in dogs, the road to recovery, why she'd rather bomb in front of 10,000 strangers than ask friends for support, what it's been like debuting her comedy album, why gen z and millenials are losing it over iced coffee, why she hated the popular novel Project Hail Mary, and much more.

Check out her debut comedy album Son of Your Dreams (out October 2). https://linktr.ee/burnthisrecords?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#598944367

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In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Jay Legend. He shares what elements he believes shape a great comedian, his recent private-jet story while touring with Fluffy, how his spiritual practice fuels his creativity, why patience is a virtue of meditation, the worst pet name a girlfriend ever gave him, his first date philosophy, sci-fi superpowers and why we might have them sooner than we think, and much more.

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In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Jay Legend. He shares what elements he believes shape a great comedian, his recent private-jet story while touring with Fluffy, how his spiritual practice fuels his creativity, why patience is a virtue of meditation, the worst pet name a girlfriend ever gave him, his first date philosophy, sci-fi superpowers and why we might have them sooner than we think, and much more.

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In this episode, I'm joined by therapist and author of "Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace," Noelle McWard Aquino. Nicole shares the three root patterns she sees in therapy: catastrophizing (what-if spirals about the future), control anxiety (high-achievers who can't turn off), and distorted beliefs (I'm unlovable / I'm a fraud / I'm a failure), what helps for each one, why anxiety exists in the first place, when it becomes a problem, why successful people fear losing their edge if they heal, why you can't diagnose yourself from a 90-second TikTok, and much more.

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