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Tune Tumult #1 - Game Changer!

Life, Laughter, and AI: Unraveling Decisions, Beard Drama, and Emotional RollercoastersLyrics and videos for the Battle Of The Songs entries here: https://newsletter.h...

It's either a gimme or a skinned knee (the origin of the song challenge)

Forever to go down in infamy, this episode is where Mark and Brendan decide to start giving each other a prompt to write a song in a week. Let’s see where this goes.An...

No, don't go back into Goldfinger

It's a musical episode where Brendan and Mark happen to break out in song, like the new Joker movie but with more sense to it. We discuss AI, dropping amazon, and how ...

The Jealous Art of Empathy; Sociopathic or Just Super Chill?

Gather ‘round, folks, and bring your popcorn – we’ve got a treat of emotional escapades and bean-timer antics! Join us in the men’s group saga as Brendan takes us thro...

Food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape.

Breaking down American culture and politics, focusing on the differences between programming languages and frameworks, the ongoing dismantling of the American Dream, a...

An answer without a question, or the profound necessity of rest

Wholesome Surprises and the Power of RestExplore the joy of wholesome TV content and  personal encounters with the streaming service Dropout, highlighting shows like '...

The Struggle for Quality in a Sea of Grifters

Frustrations with substandard podcast editing, the challenges of maintaining a high-quality freelance business, mental and physical pressures, and an insightful conver...

What we talk about when we talk about care

Mark wants the people he works with to be delighted, and Brendan is opting out of Amazon.LinksMacWhisper

Spike me, daddy

Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches
 and they both discuss ease and craft.Link...

I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel

Mark echoes a fundamental question: “What are you doing to make yourself more attractive and interesting?”.So You've Been Publicly Shamed, by Jon Ronson

Rattling around like Marley’s ghost

What do you give up once you’ve given up – to quote a popular Irish sitcom – cigarettes, alcohol, and roller-blading? Joy? Is it joy next?This one’s spicy if you’re a ...

Tasty meat fire

The one where Mark and Brendan build a new society.LinksUltra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food 
 and Why Can’t We Stop?, by Chris van Tulleken...

This is your podcast on mushrooms

Brace yourself – Mark’s developing a theory of existence.LinksCosmo Sheldrake

We all know blue Dave

Brendan throws down a debate for the boys to chew over. Wish them luck!LinksThis is democracy manifest (”A succulent Chinese meal”)

The thing about rollercoasters

Strap in, pull the safety bar down tight, and prepare to launch deep into some stuff in this episode.LinksFrequency illusion (Baader–Meinhof phenomenon)I Will Teach Yo...

The Darkenshrub epiphany

Mark went to London and met Rory Sutherland, and Brendan has a communion with the universe.Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary...

What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?

Mark can’t get arrested in this town, Gen X is clapping back, and Brendan’s playing a game but he needs it for his work.

Anything can be food if you want it to be

The boys wrestle with the question of man vs bear, explore the fertility epidemic, and deliver an update on Brendan’s arbitration.LinksHow pollution is causing a male ...

Biscuits the size of cat heads

Brendan kicks the new calorie knowledge, Mark talks about his vision and not his Vision Pro, and Brendan takes Mark on a virtual tour of the NFT Museum.LinksWeb3 is Go...

Is this what edging is?

The boys discuss Mark's doppelgÀnger, and Brendan's plans for him (Mark, not the doppelgÀnger).

Save the date

Brendan discovers his food is continuing to Gaslighting him, Mark meets the Mayor of Bike Shed, and plans begin for Brendan’s 40th.LinksVector theory of changeNo Bad P...

How do it know?

Profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.This episode delves into a rich tapestry of personal experiences, legal challenges, and engaging banter, high...

He think's he's people

Exploring Personal Identities, Happiness, and Human ExperiencesMark and Brendan discuss individualism, happiness, and personal identity, particularly gender identity. ...

What's in your breakfast burrito please

Cycling, Personal Reflections, and Drug ExperiencesMark starts with some cycling anecdotes that include several instances of bike theft and the acquisition of an e-bik...

The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge

Legal Battles, Lifestyle Changes, and the Value of ChoiceBeginning with a detailed account of a legal arbitration, where Brendan recalls a revelation about contract te...

The Silent Retreat

Silence, Social Awkwardness, and Streamlining Podcasts: A Journey of Personal and Professional GrowthThis episode delves into the social intricacies of Brendan’s path ...

Outing our shadows

A Conversational Odyssey on Growth, Challenges, and Game Mechanics.Mark and Brendan share personal transformation stories, from overcoming health and self-esteem chall...

Everything you know is wrong

Navigating Change and Creative FulfillmentThe conversation shifts towards the importance of meeting various needs through creative outlets and work, examining the pitf...

We've got stuff to do, we can't be sticking on Ds

Mark and Brendan have a banter of a good time discussing updates to a bunch of ongoing topics. Mark updates his Sticky Point Of View from last episode. And later, Mark...

Listen to your own advice

AI written shownotes:In this episode titled 'Convergence 18', the hosts delve into a plethora of topics, reflecting and sharing personal experiences. Beginning with an...

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