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Shootin' Da Breeze

Shootin' Da Breeze

By Shootin' Da Breeze

Two friends talk about life, food, culture, habits, art, embarrassing moments and anything else under the sun.
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Episode 102

Shootin' Da BreezeJan 25, 2023

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Episode 110 - “The Bible Bums Me Out”

Episode 110 - “The Bible Bums Me Out”

Here’s some highlights: Pooping in a cave Stories and metaphors Grey Gardens: the documentary The Night Stalker JFK and the other Kennedys America’s rich families What would you do if you won a million dollars? Creating our own countries Mirror city Horses Girls And much more…
Mar 22, 202301:17:39
Episode 109 - “Merry Pason and the Fire Distinquisher”

Episode 109 - “Merry Pason and the Fire Distinquisher”

Here’s the highlights: Erik returns from Australia The worlds most deadly Snake Why we love award shows The art of acting Blooper reels Ripping DVD’s in the 90’s The Oscars 2023 recap Phone addiction Perry Mason vs Matlock And much more…
Mar 15, 202301:00:40
Episode 108 - “Over the river and into the woods…”

Episode 108 - “Over the river and into the woods…”

Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: Throat tickles Mouth Breathers Erik tries to get a passport Unforgivable sins Thoughts on soul mates Dicks Burgers Into The Woods: musical vs movie Les Miserables France and Franch Dolly’s “Into the Woods” theater neighbor Other classics by David Sondheim And much more…
Mar 08, 202301:14:60
Episode 107 -“The Girls Get It”

Episode 107 -“The Girls Get It”

Returning special guest Nicki Navarro joins us!!! Here’s some highlights: Getting a tattoo of your dog Good looking teeth that hurt all the time Orthodontists vs Dentists Dolly’s pet goat Making your therapist laugh How to get rid of a cold using socks Funny memes Actors: The ones we dislike and the ones we like The songs we have stuck in our heads And much more…
Mar 01, 202301:11:14
Episode 106 - "Time Capsule"

Episode 106 - "Time Capsule"

Nicki hosts the podcast!!! Here’s some highlights: Our breakfasts Sandwiches and Tortillas: The good, the bad, the ugly Spam calls and pranks Birthday plans What would your past self be proud of today? Having good eyebrows Future goals Rugs made out of real animal fur Nicki’s (rapid fire) breakfast bracket And much more…
Feb 22, 202301:06:55
Episode 105 - "Did you see that pack of Werewuffs?!"

Episode 105 - "Did you see that pack of Werewuffs?!"

We’re joined by returning special guest Nicki Navarro!!! Here’s some highlights: Tonsils…Who needs them? Celebrity Holograms The proper way to say Werewolf Our irrational fears Self Defense…again Dolly’s not a fan of a sandwich “Carbs are the enemy” Nicki watches a movie Our recent dreams Sleep talking Fight or flight? The “Take Three Things” challenge And much more…
Feb 15, 202301:04:48
Episode 104 - “Sugar Lenders”

Episode 104 - “Sugar Lenders”

Cryptic song lyrics Screen printing: DTF transfers Erik’s art idea for Dolly’s house The BeReal. App Crocodiles vs Alligators Swampy Florida Old and new country music The legacy of Clive Davis Crazy TV show Dolly watched in Mexico Intermittent fasting vs calorie counting And much more…
Feb 08, 202352:19
Episode 103 - "Compact Interest"

Episode 103 - "Compact Interest"

Here’s some highlights from this week: Erik buys an expensive deck of cards Photographer basics Seattle area freeways are sooooo nice! People’s obsession with Starbucks Going on a date/potentially getting murdered The return of Tam Honks Old School Hollywood Paul Newman movies Hustlers And much more…
Feb 01, 202351:18
Episode 102

Episode 102

Here’s some highlights: Dolly went to Mexico Constant dehydration Finding things on the street Book report life hacks Our favorite Hollywood Celebrity: Tam Honks Erik goes to Pittsburgh Andy Warhol What is art? You’ll never be as young as you are now The possible end of the world Erik’s dad turns 77 today Dolly’s Grandma’s 93rd birthday party And much more…
Jan 25, 202349:33
Episode 101 - Dr. Johnson’s Poems from the Jungle

Episode 101 - Dr. Johnson’s Poems from the Jungle

This week we bring you a special collection of poems, stories and thoughts on life.
Jan 18, 202331:48
Episode 100

Episode 100

Here’s some highlights from this milestone episode: A brief history of portable music players Flip phones What’s gonna happen in the future? Seafood in Mexico The Seattle (winter) freeze Scuba diving in the Puget Sound Adventures with pets Burning Candles Historical events from 100 years ago And much more…
Jan 11, 202351:52
Episode 99

Episode 99

Here’s the highlights: Podcast merch ideas The Goose Down conspiracy Our New Years Resolutions Principles for Conversations Online dating trickery Cheap travel hacks Adults are just large children Doing things for the right reasons Chosen family Marriage tips And much more…
Jan 04, 202358:01
Episode 98

Episode 98

Here’s some highlights: The Chicago Bulls golden era Erik’s first limo ride with The Foo Fighters “Colour and the Shape” tape Famous Seattle musicians that still live in Seattle Eating alone at restaurants Pizza + driving Our favorite restaurants and theaters Forgetting people’s names The wide world of dating Weird food habits Blood pressure readings And much more…
Dec 28, 202253:17
Episode 97

Episode 97

It’s our Christmas special!!! Here’s some highlights: Erik’s worst Christmas Eve ever Dolly’s favorite Christmas Eve Violent Night Slap stick 90’s comedy films Yellowstone and prequel shows Farting in public Honky Tonk Be-donka donk Mitch Hedberg (comedian) Our phones are watching and listening And much more…
Dec 21, 202251:25
Episode 96

Episode 96

We joined again by very special guest Nicki Navarro!!! Here’s some highlights: Dolly’s “radio announcer voice” intro Getting into Canada and being a nervous American Erik compresses his back while trying to exercise Leftover food rules Sammy joins us with her new gold chain Nicki goes to outer space Flight etiquette Drugs that your body produces Intrusive thoughts School lunches and growing up poor How to make sourdough Our Christmas plans for 2022 And much more…
Dec 14, 202201:25:43
Episode 95

Episode 95

We’re joined by very special guest Nicki Navarro!!! And here's some highlights: Puffer and Peacoats Board Parties Double dipping Minnesota Nice vs Seattle Freeze Ryan’s going to school for “Architecture” Dog and Cat Years The reality about Ghosts Nicki’s game And more…
Dec 07, 202254:56
Episode 94

Episode 94

Here’s some highlights: Children of the sun (Laguna Beach the show) Erik barely wore sunscreen in Hawaii Can you burn once you’ve tanned? Things that crawl in your mouth while you sleep La Cucarachas Tips for longevity Our favorite memes Dolly wrote a song Life check ins Music Preferences and Astrology And much more…
Nov 30, 202255:17
Episode 93

Episode 93

Here’s some highlights from this week: Gossipers The social media algorithms Erik’s Dog poop story Nude pets and beaches Lake/Beach property Rewatching old TV shows Paris Hilton's Simple Life Our thanksgiving traditions And much more…
Nov 23, 202256:33
Episode 92

Episode 92

Here’s some highlights from this week: Breakfasts of champions Air fryers are magical Double checking takeout orders Mythical creatures Gruesome TV shows NCIS vs CSI vs SVU Comparison and life goals Putting yourself last Dieting before Thanksgiving Detoxing And much more…
Nov 16, 202201:03:42
Episode 91

Episode 91

Here’s some highlights: Losing a parent Dealing with loss and grief Appreciation despite trauma Our stories and experiences Family members critiquing our music Writing music as therapy Figuring out day to day life Being healthy and doing self care Inheriting our Dad’s character traits Helping our parents with their dreams Family legacies And much more…
Nov 09, 202201:17:18
Episode 90

Episode 90

Dolly’s back!!! Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: Exotic reptiles and snakes that swallow people Pics of exotic animals on dating apps Large rodents as indoor pets The Mars Volta at The Moore Theatre Our favorite record stores Alligators on golf courses Celsius vs Fahrenheit People that Hike Our insecurities And much more…
Nov 02, 202201:02:36
Episode 89

Episode 89

This week we welcome back returning special guest David Salonen!!! Here’s some highlights: The unfriendly skies filled with Stink bugs and Wasps The Sewage Lagoon Seattle’s best fried chicken Complaining at restaurants Erik’s weird diet Food eating challenges Modern Philosophy via Social Media Self Therapy through music Dealing with loss Philosophies to live by And much more…
Oct 26, 202201:33:19
Episode 88

Episode 88

This week's podcast is part 2 of our look at the past, with Jake, Gabe, Dolly, Erik and a special guest.
Oct 19, 202201:02:08
Episode 87

Episode 87

This week we take a look at the past with our friends Gabe and Jake.! This is part 1 of a two week series, thanks for listening!
Oct 12, 202252:17
Episode 86

Episode 86

Here’s some highlights: We kick this episode off with compliments Cost Plus World Market’s pricey products Morning Routines Nicki Navarro doesn’t like milk (Melk) Peeing outside vs peeing your pants Princess Diana’s fashion and classy style Weathered by religion, but still trying to live our best lives What animal would you come back as? The making of Company (the musical) on HBO First weddings, second and third weddings Living a modest lifestyle And much more!
Oct 05, 202201:20:59
Episode 85

Episode 85

Here’s some highlights from this week: Indian summers Our stories about being naked in public Coming of age movies The best fail videos To shave or not to shave your head…that is the question House music and DJ aspirations Erik’s favorite Fergie song Parental warnings to their kids about music Our undiagnosed ADHD And much more…
Sep 28, 202201:08:53
Episode 84

Episode 84

We’re joined once again by special guest McCayla Butler!!! This week we dive into some deep topics, here’s the highlights: Intermittent fasting a.k.a “Starving” Lucid Dreaming Real life ghost stories and phenomenons McCayla’s might be starting a podcast Extroverts vs Introverts Imposter Syndrome Anxiety and the human psyche Getting older and the ever changing world And much more…
Sep 21, 202201:00:52
Episode 83

Episode 83

We’re joined by special guest McCayla Butler!!! And here’s some highlights: Identity Crisis hair styles McCayla’s family is getting a puppy Slavery in the United States (in 2022) Erik dislikes radio signals, wifi, bluetooth…etc The new Elvis movie If you could go back in time, what musician would you want to see live? Traveling and FOMO (fear of missing out) McCayla’s son almost gets lost in New York Erik has a scary dream And much more…
Sep 14, 202201:04:09
Episode 82

Episode 82

It’s Erik’s Birthday episode!!! And here’s some highlights: What’s worse, getting punched in the mouth or the eye? The best age to have braces Higher education Dolly’s theory on Star Wars Rick Moranis: 1980’s superstar Erik’s thoughts on the movie “Turbo” Playing sports when we were in High School Desserts we’re craving right now Erik’s goals for his 41st year And much more…
Sep 07, 202201:00:02
Episode 81

Episode 81

Here’s some highlights from this week's episode: Dolly’s home remedy for getting rid of a puffy face The pursuit of music as a career Being in a band and going to shows Dumping your wardrobe Sometimes your sweat doesn’t stink Erik puts a miniature fan in his mouth Metal Core Angry Instagram videos Dolly attacks Figs Kids say the craziest things And much more…
Aug 31, 202201:01:35
Episode 80

Episode 80

We're joined once again by special guest David Salonen!!! Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: Eating plastic on a weekly basis Dutch Ovens and those other things you use for cooking Band Dogs: RIP Bruno If you got a tattoo, what would you get? Bad touch-up jobs on famous paintings The hidden (or not so hidden) costs of college The DMV’s written test is full of trick questions Texting back in the dark ages Golf and other low impact sports And much more…
Aug 24, 202201:13:07
Episode 79

Episode 79

We’re joined again by special guest David Salonen!!! Making a bone broth and preparing a chicken Best practices for saving the planet David’s experience visiting Africa The Pacific Trash Patch The definition of someone being “trash” Social circles in the church Stereotypes and stigmas of divorced people Dealing with your emotional issues or letting them ride Erik’s survival prepping City life vs Country life Tik Toking & Dolly’s instant fame Upcoming concerts that David and Erik are playing And much more…
Aug 17, 202201:15:07
Episode 78

Episode 78

Here’s some highlights: Harmonizing with your own voice Singing is strange Dolly attempts going to go to Port Townsend Our talkative parents and times our families overstayed their welcome Growing up in a household with cancer Frozen Pizzas: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Drinking raw milk Montezuma’s Revenge A brief history of the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas Flirting with Dementia We play “Guess that Mashup” Celebrities having a liquor/drink brand Jessica Alba owns Honest Company not Alba Botanicals Tongue twisters Forgetting people’s names And much more…
Aug 10, 202201:34:25
Episode 77

Episode 77

Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: An update on the Sprite Bottle story Insect invasions Duck Dynasty and the world of reality TV Being a Sad Girl The Puppy store Erik’s Mission Impossible moments in Hawaii Motorcyclists vs cyclists Classic cars and trucks we’ve owned Old sports cars and their bravado And much more…
Aug 03, 202201:08:29
Episode 76

Episode 76

It’s our 76th episode, and Erik's first car was a '76 Mustang (fun fact) Now on to the highlights: Alice In Chains and Alice in Wonderland Overrated film directors according to Dolly We forget actors names again If you could be the heir of anything what would you choose? The wide world of canned meats Stories from Erik’s college days Giant bats and poisonous snakes Different types of influencers Miss vs Ms vs Mrs Leadership roles in relationships Alpha and Beta males And much more…
Jul 27, 202201:21:10
Episode 75

Episode 75

Here’s some highlights: Our favorite Beatles Musicians who were killed by fans American Beauty Pageants Having pets and the overwhelming reality of mortality The mysterious deaths of Erik’s dogs Getting attacked by birds Dolly hates birds Hip hop song lyrics that Erik got wrong Circus culture and Carnies Murder podcasts Actors/Actresses and their famous siblings And much more…
Jul 20, 202201:06:02
Episode 74

Episode 74

Here’s some highlights: Live Action Roll Playing (LARPing) Erik leaves food out for hours and still eats it Low budget production studios from the 1970’s Dolly gives herself a chemical burn Renting goats Ordering machetes from Mexico We call Dolly’s mom and get a positive life message Local road trips and the beauty of the PNW Erik gets pulled over by a cop for the first time in years Our 4th of July traditions Dinosaur Park And much more…
Jul 13, 202201:14:49
Episode 73

Episode 73

Here’s some highlights: Erik could eat all day long Our phones are spying on us Eating only Soup and Salad is not a sustainable diet Our favorite venues in Seattle UFO sighting in Marysville Humanity, religion and existentialism Motivational social media peeps Royalty free music on YouTube videos Dolly still hates Ukulele music Seattle musicians And much more…
Jul 06, 202256:18
Episode 72

Episode 72

Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: We reminisce on that one time Dolly wasn’t allowed to join the Chess club Buying nice things We geek out on Super 8mm and 16mm cameras Tattoos: To get or not to get Dying your hair vs going grey Erik’s dad took him to Prophecy Club meetings as a kid Near death experiences Erik’s childhood bully And much more…
Jun 29, 202258:03
Episode 71

Episode 71

This is our father’s day episode!!! Here’s some highlights: The wide world of pillows Dog park etiquette for dogs and humans Concerts we used to go to that we don’t go to anymore Belief systems and dogma from our childhoods Erik brings beef chili to a vegetarian chili cook off Hotdogs Embarrassing things our dads used to do That one time Dolly missed the bus and was abandoned at school Personal organization styles Fingernail/toenail clipping: The do’s and don’ts And much more…
Jun 22, 202201:11:31
Episode 70

Episode 70

Here’s some highlights from this week’s episode: 80’s blockbusters and their theme songs Megastars from the 80’s Rich people look better than the rest of us Dolly hates spy films but loves a good kill Our favorite shows of all time Rejecting our parents as teenagers Erik goes on a cliff hike Breakfast burritos: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly And much more…
Jun 15, 202201:03:06
Episode 69

Episode 69

Ryan and Nicki return as our special guests!!! Here’s some highlights: Things that influencers say Skateboarding in a video game vs real life Our favorite cover bands Weird fried foods Marsupials Singing toilets Bedroom evolutions Haircuts that didn’t age well And much more…
Jun 08, 202257:31
Episode 68

Episode 68

We’re joined by special guests Nicki Navarro & Ryan Loudenback!!! And here’s a few highlights: Dog years vs human years Science superstars Live comedy shows Erik’s trip to Southern California The solar eclipse of 2017 “Coastal Grandmother” fashion trend Ryan and Nicki’s East coast trip Ice Cream: Cones vs bowls Our ideal evenings Charcuterie boards Gaslighting How to end a fight instantly Ryan passes out on an airplane And much more…
Jun 01, 202201:01:46
Episode 67

Episode 67

In this week’s episode we talk about a wide variety of things! Here’s a few highlights: Breaking things we own Dolly’s day on Capitol Hill The human brain and music The amazing world of Milk Tea Eating fish and their eggs Our food poisoning stories Erik wants to own a Sea Horse Shoes vs sandals in warm weather The California Coast Things we love about the PNW Dolly’s haircare secrets Sucking on roots in the woods And much more…
May 25, 202201:12:28
Episode 66

Episode 66

We’re joined again by special guest McCayla Butler!!! And we talk about: Crab Cakes: What are they made of? Wishing someone “a Happy Mother’s Day” etiquette McCayla keeps roasting Dolly Dolly starts laughing uncontrollably Blogging We explain what a Blog is Elder Millennials Social media and it’s addicting elements The varying degrees of being an addict Erik’s instagram gets hacked and he has to delete it, losing all his “friends” Our Podcast Instagram account is still hacked The motivation of hackers Is there a time you could smell what you just ate? Hot dog breath The right time to get a new dog Having a pet as a kid Time stands still once you get a pet Old cats that still love to play “Skeletor” the cat The pain of having to choose to put a pet down Choosing a puppy or a weathered dog Erik messes up the term “Long in the tooth” Owning a Sabretooth Tiger tooth Dolly has something on her pants Henry the cat cleans his butt and then drools on Erik McCayla takes her headphones off, similar to Christine Bell on “The Armchair Expert” Things we love about Dolly We have a final quick question for McCayla Life lessons Dolly roasts McCayla as she tries to speak Getting back to normal after Covid and burning out again just like before Birthday euphoria followed by the blues Withholding a surprise And much more…
May 18, 202246:24
Episode 65

Episode 65

We’re joined by returning special guest McCayla Butler!!! It’s Dolly’s Birthday, and we talk about: Joan of Arc and the origins of McCayla’s middle name Dolly’s Croquet story How to play croquet Is Lavender a flower? British vs American ways of saying things McCayla roasts Dolly for a few minutes The podcast jacket for the 5 timers Dolly didn’t grow up in Wenatchee McCayla questions if Erik actually went to college Colleges in Walla Walla, WA The Whitman missionaries story Walla Walla is now the Napa Valley of WA McCayla’s connection to Kristin Bell 2010 TV shows with Kristen Bell Birthday etiquette: When to wish someone happy birthday McCayla’s Back to the Future California trip this summer San Diego Erik hates being late Triggers for Enneagram 6’s Astrology signs and generic characteristics Disturbing discovery about Retinol face cream Many supplements have meat products in them Growing up vegetarian and accidentally eating meat Erik still hates condiments Saying words with a fancy twist What the word “Forever” means The concept of Heaven and hell Different views on what happens when you die What is time? Linear timelines and the human brain Being an Elder Millennial Understanding Millennials The original distracted drivers: fiddling with CD cases while driving Thieves don’t steal Christian stuff Joel Osteen’s motivational audio books And much more…
May 11, 202245:33
Episode 64

Episode 64

Jake joins us this week!!! And we talk about: Drunk personas Erik’s favorite happy hour drinks People that used to drive drunk/buzzed The OG podcast episodes Jake and Michelle’s house plants Plants create oxygen The death of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles America’s painted rats in a bad light The real lifespan of a turtle Dolly’s beliefs on the Yakuza The 90’s live action Ninja Turtles movies The Coreys: Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Corey Feldman’s live show @ Studio Seven The beach is the only place people should wear bikinis “She Shreds” goes to NAMM and discovers an inappropriate product Companies that use women in bikinis Baywatch’s ridiculously long body shot montages Lotta’s “Big Big Energy” Going to the casino and winning Jake’s lucky Estate Sale find The way people from England say “Z” The origin story of the Clyde Hill neighborhood near Bellevue, WA East coast cities named after European cities The meaning behind the name Portland How to spell “Mississippi” and “Bananas” Our morning routine updates Face moisturizer with SPF Vitamin D from the sun vs suppliments Jake’s face needs more moisture and forgot how to say “Milligrams” Chemical names are hard to say, so we make up our own name “Florp” Dying your hair naturally doesn’t work well, you needs drugs/chems Harry Potter hair styles Beard comb-over Random hair that can appear anywhere Dolly gives her dad a haircut and it goes wrong Erik’s dad cut his brother’s ear once while giving him a haircut The Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield fight Celebrities speaking truth and focusing on friends and family instead of fame We’re all stand up comics in our own lives Erik hasn’t seen Grease and gets confused by Dolly’s instagram story reference Grease: the musical and The Outsiders Book report hack: pick a book that was made into a movie Jake’s daughter Molly joins us for the end of the podcast We predict Molly’s future Sweetheart vs Bless their heart And much more…
May 04, 202201:13:46
Episode 63

Episode 63

In this week’s episode we talk about: Doom Scrolling Disassociation Being the first person to like someone’s social media post Neil Armstrong was the first person on the moon The moon landing “studio” footage Living an honest life or living a lie Postal workers and the term “Going Postal” Sammy goes to the groomers The proper term for someone who grooms animals Peeing from excitement Selling your pet at the groomer Puking in a car Easiest ways to detail your own vehicle Best car color to avoid it looking dirty Erik’s dad gets a visit from some old friends Staying connected to friends and family Liam and Noel Gallagher: the brothers from the band Oasis Erik tries using some “Millennial” slang Dolly’s been ripping up the roof of her mouth Erik experiences too much smoked salmon The $60 shrimp salad Fremont’s cool guitar shop “Dusty Strings” Vegan desserts Themed restaurants and Buffets Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream shops Popular Gelato flavors Erik’s google searching issues and reading instruction manuals in front of people The link between reading and speech The English language is hard How to properly say “Cochlear implants” Knowing another language so well you begin thinking in that language Robert Pattinson as the new Batman The Twilight series and other great Robby Patti hits Big budget movies and their picky audience Dolly’s take on new super hero movies The world of Marvel and DC comics vs their movies and TV shows Lollipops: A great way to drink a ton of your own saliva Ice Cream vs Suckers/Lollipops Being tracked by bots online We do a screen time tracking experiment Music is the soundtrack to our lives Leisure time is at an all time high Not needing to hunt/grow your own food Erik buys a bunch of survival food The great Toilet Paper shortage of 2020 Buying in advance or when you need something Fishing is a great way to always have food We don’t encourage shooting whales The movie that exposed Seaworld Mankind is an orcas biggest threat Our dilemma with Zoos Face to face with a sea lion way down in the Puget Sound Whale season in Hawaii and California Erik’s favorite city grouping in CA: Monterey, Carmel by the Sea, Pacific Grove 17 Mile Drive and other cool attractions in that area Bad weather on the California Coast during a Super 8mm film shoot Dolly’s upcoming vacation Traveling down the Oregon Coast Best time of the year to have a birthday Ways to get the best sun tan Turning a burn into a tan Movies about Albinos starring Sean Penn Erik reads the synopsis of the movie “The Game” Michael Douglas’s cancer controversy Kirk Douglas lived to 104 Our cultures obsession with beauty and youthfulness Going grey to start looking older Dolly’s tips on how to wear a baseball hat with long hair The Refreshments: one of Erik’s favorite 90’s bands Supporting our local baseball heroes: The Mariners Ivars Clam Chowder bowl Unhealthy cooking habits from Erik’s childhood And much more…
Apr 27, 202201:39:09
Episode 62

Episode 62

Becky Glaser returns as our special guest!!! It’s the 50th Anniversary of “The Godfather” and we review it! In this episode we talk about: Becky’s alternative middle name Godfather’s Pizza and other pizza chains Trying to go to Italy next month, but neglecting to order a new passport Sammy’s water drinking habits Milkshakes and other dairy products that mess with us Erik’s thoughts on The Godfather before reading about it or watching it Our parents guide our paths and thoughts when we’re kids A brief synopsis of the movie Marlon Brando: An American Icon Being above the law (a.k.a a gangster) Like father like son Young Al Pacino and James Caan Marrying into a mob family Kids have trouble watching dialogue based movies these days Singers with ties to the mob Horse heads in beds Robert Duvall as Tom (the lawyer) Other iconic gangster movies Francis Ford Coppola Sammy goes outside to pee Moving from Casinos to the drug business The brothers Don Vito Corleone is shot Why do people in movies always try to hide the body? The baker and the hospital scene The pregnant Corleone sister who gets beat up by her non-mob husband An eye for an eye The death of Sonny Corleone The new Godfather that kills his Godson’s father Diane Keaton as Michael’s wife Death is currency in The Godfather The corn pasture scene with Vito Corleone Michael hides out in Italy Gangsters with class Erik reminisces about Scarf Juggling and that one Criss Cross song Dolly notices something hilarious during the wedding scene in the movie Singing at weddings: American vs European weddings The dancing “cop” at the courthouse Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone’s story Movies that have quoted from The Godfather Marbles in Marlon’s mouth A country drive with “Marinara sauce” guy Happy wife, happy life The new show about the making of The Godfather: The Offer Wine in pitchers vs bottles Cannoli And much more…
Apr 20, 202201:10:44
Episode 61

Episode 61

We’re joined by special guest Becky Glaser!!! We give her a proper introduction, and guess her middle name! And we talk about: Zoolander quotes Erik’s fishy movie Dolly takes a trip to the dry side of the state Spending time with family Living with family Putting the wrong age on a birthday card Living by our own rules within other people’s rules Erik’s Hot tubing and Go Cart building days Peanut butter with white rice Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Our traumatic childhood experiences…Erik’s Go Cart accident Becky got stung by a Bumble Bee as a child And Dolly fell down a lot Rollerblading as an adult is still cool Rollerskating vs Rollerblading Youth Camps and PDA checks Our childhood heroes Steve Green, Keith Green and Greenday and other nostalgic artists Musicians and plane crashes Calling each other old based on cultural references How to age backwards Feeling grounded by being a parent Being a good parent and the sacrifices Having pets vs having kids How to tell a girl horse from a boy horse Foods that mess with our bodies Erik’s new diet plan called “Food Poisoning” Sober vomiting vs non-sober vomiting Haystacks: The Adventist taco salad Knowing when to leave a party Socks with food on them Severance: Ben Stiller’s new show Girls Mad Men Things that didn’t age well Becky gets compared to Don Draper’s wife January Jones’ introduction to the Hollywood party scene Sammi toots again… Fake meat will give you some real bad gas Erik eats canned hotdogs Opening cans of Tuna in the office and microwaving leftover Salmon Dolly loves hotdogs, but not a big Seattle Dog fan Carne Asada and Hot dog combo Reminicing about Dolly’s Grandma’s birthday party in Mexico Local Seattle Mexican pastry shops Bad toilet experience in Central America Outhouses filled with unidentifiable bugs IT: The toilet clown scene Tim Curry as Pennywise Being desensitized by watching horror movies as a kid Wild Country: the documentary about a cult from Oregon in the 1980s Cults are bad…M’kay Becky goes to a PBR event The movie “8 Seconds” Erik forgets that Luke Perry died Reaching out to famous people on social media Speaking in definitives vs possibilities Meeting famous people at their shows 90’s sitcoms Becky’s questions for Erik & Dolly Filling out dating site profiles The meaning of life And much more…
Apr 13, 202201:33:41
Episode 60

Episode 60

In this episode we talk about: As a kid Dolly wasn’t allowed to join Chess club Growing up anti-social Care Bears class (aka therapy) Being put in Spanish class, while only speaking English Auditing classes vs attending college classes Adam Sandler’s movie “Billy Madison” People that look like animals The Zodiac killer Lake Berryessa and the Berryessa Beast Seattle's Greenlake and Ted Bundy Dolly’s hair reminds her of The Night Stalker’s hair How the Night Stalker was captured What’s the definition of justice? Seattle’s vigilante superhero What’s something fake in a movie that you wish was real? The movie “What Dreams May Come” Greek Mythology Favorite college classes we took Screenwriting class The movie about the Enumclaw horse incident Dolly spins out of control for a couple minutes The writing process for professional screenwriters Space technology Traveling to Outer Space Space Odyssey 2001 Interstellar and it’s deeper meaning Want to age gracefully? Go to space! Space diapers and the inconvenience of going to space Astronaut salaries and sacrifices Being clostrophobic and going Spelunking/Caving The Ape Caves on Mt St Helens Avoiding dangerous situations Being dehydrated at all times One lane roads on the side of cliffs Dangerous tour bus adventures Erik’s brother visits Machu Picchu in Peru Crop circles Doing projects that feed your soul, not deplete it The amazing world of dating and putting “Spiritual” in your religion preferences The definition of “Spiritual” Dolly’s attracting the satanists on dating apps Erik’s very narrow dating app potentials Walking the road of online dating is a delicate path Judge not lest ye be judged Are we programmed into our beliefs? Religion is man made Community is a big part of humanity Forced belief systems Erik’s favorite spiritual quote Dolly doubles down on talking about the Enumclaw story and spins out again That one time Erik grew a weed plant in 8th grade Seeking our parent’s approval One more disturbing true story And much more…
Apr 06, 202201:29:28
Episode 59

Episode 59

Dolly’s Back!!! And we talk about: Insane asylums Busy Philipps People with animal names Feeding Ducks Erik raised ducks, Dolly wants to eat them Boi vs Boy The Oscars 2022: The Good, the bad…the ugly Shoutout to Hannah! Kanye West & Taylor Swift vs Will Smith and Chris Rock Inequality in Hollywood between actors and actresses pay Dolly reviews the 2022 Oscars Afro-Latina representation in film Ariana DeBose wins!!! The slap heard/seen around the world Amy Schumer kills at the Oscars Will’s acceptance speech Rachel Zegler’s path to The Oscars Seeing legendary heroes in their later stages of life Definition of Ableism Liza Minnelli and Lady Gaga’s cute moment Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s relationship Her documentary “Five Foot Two” Famous people being bombarded by Paparazzi in their normal lives Erik sees Jerry Cantrell at Burgermaster, and his friend meets Jerry in LA Taking photos with famous musicians Jim Carrey’s wise words about meeting people Getting terrible surprise photos taken of you How you can become a Paparazzi Erik tries to capture Brian Wilson singing “Love and Mercy” in concert What’s the purpose of posting photos/videos on social media? Going social or going non-social? Motivation…the enemy of indifference Dolly’s sees Norah Jones live Self reflection Our biggest insecurities/fears Erik reflects on being the concept of being “a bull in a china shop” Satisfaction Constantly looking for the next big thing Joan of Arc commanded an army when she was 17 Be kind to yourself The songs that are playing in our heads right now And much more…
Mar 30, 202201:21:26
Episode 58

Episode 58

Our special guest Brandon Dannals is back!!! And we talk about: Poparazzi US Weekly’s “Celebrities are just like us” section Febreeze and Poo-Pourri Brandon’s opening thoughts Hail Caesar! (The movie) Erik’s feature length film “Triple Bogey” starring Brandon Filming on the set of Bandits with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton Having the same name as a famous guitarist The meaning of “You know what I mean” Brandon’s film career and potential future projects We use some big words for a minute…then quickly return to small words Anthropomorthic: our last big word Being college dropouts BS degrees Dreams of traveling and filming Learning about other cultures and their music Tongue drums Experience Music Project vs MoPop Things change as time passes Knowing when you’ve found your calling in life That one summer Brandon was a tour guide on the Olympic Peninsula Most people don’t enjoy their jobs/careers Words of wisdom from Mike Tyson The girl who quit a 6 figure career job to sell Boba Tea Brandon’s “3 week” trip to Mexico What’s the definition of a hippy? Having a hippy mindset without trippin’ Tour guiding and living on the Big Island of Hawaii The meaning of Waimea Don’t take things from Hawaii Ceremonial blessings from the native people of the islands The troubles with living in a tent on the beach Our collective history of buying cheap vehicles Driving a 49cc scooter around the entire Big Island Brandon’s story about the “naturalist” in Kona Variety is the zest of life People that are scared to leave their “bubble” Traveling to Zion National Park Liquid courage Losing our mom’s to cancer at a young age Turning into a social butterfly College days Goofing off in college Latchkey after school program Erik’s dad picked them up 3 hours late every day after school The non-cell phone era Living as a positive person Da Kin and Ono Grinds And much more…
Mar 23, 202201:14:38
Episode 57

Episode 57

Our special guest this week is Brandon Dannals!!! And we talk about: The year we met, way back in grade school His world travels as a musician Western European countries Portugal and Spain’s beef Brandon lands in Spain on a work exchange program Working for free at an off grid property for a homeless man Alternative communication methods when you don’t know a language The journey continues from Spain to Mexico Destinos video series and getting bit by the travel bug Being a people person and meeting all kinds of people The meaning of Kamuela Collective consciousness Free style traveling with Brandon The story about the “friendly” Guatamalan gangster Performing Hotel California for a room full of gangsters Heavy rains turn to floods in Central America Brandon serenades use with some chords His friend Aldo: The Jimmy Hendrix of Central America Our favorite bands and musical influences Why did so many bands sing about 17 year olds? CCR, Crosby Stills Nash and Young Hawaiian music The Beach Boys The Buena Vista Social Club Maná Surfing with a full head of hair vs being bald Bald surfers have less water resistance Dave Berry’s Book of Bad Songs America’s “Horse With No Name” Erik’s story about going to the “Gangster Hotel” Quentin Tarantino’s “From Dusk Till Dawn” The problem with being really really really good looking Mistaking a guy with long hair for a woman Jokes we used to tell in High School Cachly: the geocaching app Putting our friends on blast Barely aging in the past 20 years Buying name brands vs cheap options A many beaches of the Big Island of Hawaii The End of the World (in Spain) Playing music for meals while traveling the world Eating Pulbo in Spain Erik once thought Santana was “Satana” Growing up in a conservative christian home and thinking everything was evil Jimmy Hendrix and his “possessed” guitar False beliefs about worldly things being bad England and Washington state look similar The stories about how our grandmothers came to America from England and Germany Good things in life we take for granted Brandon plays the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England Big bands from Liverpool The rivalry between bands from different cities in England Wonderwall: the universal song in Ireland The Pound vs the US dollar exchange rate Bicycling in Lynnwood can be dangerous Brandon’s trip to Harborview Medical Center Wear a helmet kids!!! Most people don’t enjoy their jobs And much more…
Mar 16, 202201:03:42
Episode 56

Episode 56

THIS WEEK: ASMR of Erik eating a piece of toast… and today we talk about: Different ways you can butter your toast Dolly’s mouth gets ripped up by crunchy bread Canker sores…who needs ‘em Check-ins: Life updates Senior living options and caretaker/patient ratios Definitions of the word “Cordially” Sad Girl living Family visits Humidifiers aren’t as good as actual Air Conditioners Erik uses the word “Retardant” and almost gets cancelled Sammy the dog goes vampire status: bites herself and draws her own blood Do you have to be an athlete to get athlete’s foot? Dolly gets a dog hair stuck in her foot Needle nose pliers can be a lifesaver Erik used to shave his face the wrong direction and get ingrown hairs When you go out in the snow, don’t wear street shoes Why do people run at all? Basketball practice traumatized Erik in High School Projectile vomiting at basketball practice is the best Puking scene in the movie “I Love You, Man” High School sports and social circles Basketball etiquette at the gym Wounds heal but they leave a scar Weight lifting Setting up your own gym at home Losing someone else’s house key Benefits of Saunas and Steam rooms At what age should people start using deodorant? Sweaty handshakes Slugs are slimy but are the cutest Erik’s T-Shirt Company and book idea Self publishing vs having a book deal Creating art is therapeutic Things that can create a midlife crisis Writing letters that you never send Creative writing Dolly’s screenplay Drumsets and electric drumsets Twin vs full size beds Pets that keep you awake at night Cats are great carriers of pinkeye Dolly gets scammed by WSDOT with toll charges Procrastinating on paying bills Highway robbery via Seattle area toll roads Music vs talk radio while driving Saves the Day: Emo vibes from the late 90’s Screamo music Dolly’s favorite band: Me Without You That one time Erik said he knew “Me Without You”…instead it was “Me vs Myself” Carson Cole Allen, Something Witchy and Foo Dog Moto Erik cuts to the punchline during Dolly’s story about accidentally seeing Thrice And much more…
Mar 09, 202201:35:25
Episode 55

Episode 55

We’re joined by special guest Ryan Tabb!!! And we talk about: The story about how Dolly got her first film camera The Canon AE-1 35mm camera: A work of art Shooting film and developing it yourself What does ISO stand for? We just realized we’re nerds Long exposure pictures using creative lighting Being a novice but being treated like a professional by others Erik’s biggest wedding gig at a bad venue Big lenses are better than small ones Ryan gets invited on a Yacht because he has a camera in his hand Micaela and Dolly take a classic Mustang on a Washington State Ferry Meeting random strangers who turn out to be really cool people Erik bought a shirt in Haiti but accidentally left it in someone’s car...in Haiti Dolly has a package that she’s been meaning to ship since December Best ways to make your car look undesirable to possible burglars When you start an Ebay return you have to complete it within 15 DAYS!!! Buying Stun guns online: Erik’s Ebay saga continues Testing self defense weapons on yourself Ryan’s BB gun story Youtube videos of people doing stupid things Taking Tae Kwon Do and registering your hands as deadly weapons Wayne Brady seemed like a nice guy till that one episode on the Dave Chapelle Show Ryan Stiles: Bellingham’s hometown hero Erik reviews the movie “I Love You, Man” Who’s Line is it Anyway? The San Juan Islands Friday Harbor The Burnside Skate Park in Portland, OR Portland’s best Mac n Cheese Ryan designs bike helmets and ski goggles Geocaching and the Cachly app Portland is the outdoor capital of the PNW Subarus are the official car of Portland Dolly wants an Outback Volvo: The European import that makes you feel like a million bucks Are Swiss people from Sweden and are Swedes from Switzerland? NOPE Feeling rich is almost as cool as actually being rich Online car clubs and their crazy cool cars Girls named after cars People’s names that don’t match their short slang name Ryan’s about to be a dad If you have a kid name them something nice If Erik has a son, his middle name will be “Danger” Disposable vs reuseable cloth diapers What’s the perfect number of pets to own? Dogs Erik’s known that got hit by cars and survived A cat that wasn’t so lucky Falling out of a moving car on the way to the Laundromat Watching DVDs in mini vans: The new culture of constant distraction Phones vs newspapers We revisit West Side Story for a minute The classic Hollywood ending Soul and Encanto: Animated masterpieces The new Matrix movie Sherlock Holmes: The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly version The War and other Elijah Wood classic films Back to the Future/The Godfather trilogy 21 And Over: a comedy filmed in the UW campus Project X: A party movie worth watching Erik’s T-shirt company idea Going to an EDM show vs watching one online Revisiting the idea of the Metaverse Modern gadget trends in new movies Dolly’s Portrait film photography Shooting on film vs the convenience of digital Portland and Seattle and the growing homeless population Sanctuary cities and other ways to help homeless people We guess Ryan’s middle name And much more…
Mar 02, 202201:42:26
Episode 54

Episode 54

We’re joined by special guest David Salonen!!! Erik instantly gets his flip flop stuck under his chair... And we talk about: Getting your shoes or clothes caught on something in public and falling Fail videos on YouTube People who throw their instruments on stage Bleeding on your instruments Musician fails Gibson’s showroom in Memphis We break down the song “Walking in Memphis” Catfish vs fancier fish options Heavy metal fish and seafood Don’t open a can of tuna in a shared work space Oyster sauce is like sugary ketchup Catsup vs Ketchup Pittsburgh is the Ketchup capital of the world Mr. Rogers was from Pittsburgh and had a dark secret Fred Rogers supported inclusion and equality for all The kids show: The Wiggles A PNW kid show icon: Blippi Education vs life lesson shows How Mighty Mouse got cancelled in the 80s Sponge Bob Square Pants (Douglas Bubble Trousers in the UK) Coolest names for toilets around the world Bath Tissue vs Toilet Paper Everybody poops Having to pee but holding it anyway as a kid Erik hates snowboarding due to childhood trauma with no bathroom breaks Shy bladder syndrome Our public bathroom woes David’s 24 music livestreams Erik’s “pooped in the bushes” story Always carry extra clothes at all times #idiots Dolly has mad baseball skills: Hitting the ball twice with one swing Erik’s poop story at hot springs in the mountains of Taiwan You gotta be able to laugh at yourself Airport restrooms and international toilets David’s goes to Rwanda and finds himself in need of a toilet Waiting in line for a restroom in dire straits David goes to Burning Man 2021 Towing outhouses for hundreds of miles Staffing for big festivals Concerts during the Pandemic David’s bands: General Mojo’s and The Cosmic Shuffle have concerts this week, you should go! They also have vinyl available, Dolly already owns it, Erik needs to buy it Recording on your own vs going to a studio Record labels and how an artist navigates the relationship between art and business Bands/artists who got caught in bad recording contracts The Beatles and the White album The Beach Boys and the Smile album How we consume music now, and how it’s affected the industry Support your local music scene And much more…
Feb 24, 202201:48:43
Episode 53

Episode 53

We’re joined by special guest David Salonen!!! And we talk about: A fool doesn’t heed advice The Dunning-Kruger Effect Incompetence vs coming into a situation prepared We all just realized we really don’t know much about anything Erik can’t say NASA right People at NASA know more than we do The Challenger: an unfortunate event We talk about Covid and politics in a neutral way Mistakes made with rockets and planes The missing Malaysian flight Ocean explorers...aka pirates The tectonic plates are the heart of our planet Are there bones in our noses? Septums vs Deviated Septums How to properly cut out swearing when you’re editing a podcast Rude radio hosts of past and present Coast to Coast: the radio show The mystery of the Philadelphia Experiment: Fact or Fiction? Buying a time travel device or time machine Astral Projection, DMT and other drugs that naturally exist in your brain and affect people’s states of consciousness The underlying message behind time travel is being unhappy with your current circumstances, and wanting to fix your past mistakes Blacking out vs time traveling: Both are too risky We’re always slightly living in the past…Minds blown Personal growth and change as the decades fly by How younger generations view the way older generations have dealt with problems in the world The compartment in your brain where you store all the things you don’t wanna fix Our current sleep patterns How to not get stressed out while accomplishing your deadlines and goals SAR (Specific Absorption Rating) in cell phones Getting a dumb phone vs a smart phone Erik hates radiation Eliminating distraction in order to accomplish more in your daily life Data: The Kid in the Goonies A brief history of Star Trek Using tinfoil to avoid radiation The smell of death Being a fight or flight person Journalists who got addicted to the adrenaline and dangerous situations during the Gulf War Marlins: the swords of the ocean Normal daily activities that can quickly become dangerous Car accidents and bad weather Myth busting beliefs about semi trucks Double Dipping chips: here's the facts What’s in a name? Dirty Surnames And much more…
Feb 16, 202201:16:30
Episode 52

Episode 52

We’re joined again by special guests Jenny Hazel and Luke Swenson And we talk about: Sammi’s toots How many weeks are in a year? Making up joke names for our friends Weird band names…What’s in a name? Chet Hanks Island Boyz Protocols for when you get tattoos Future tattoo ideas, tattoo regrets Getting sleeves done and interesting tattoo options Tattoos of Christian colors and their definition Erik’s possible future tattoo ideas Band name tattoos What’s a story that you’ve made up in your head? Deal breakers in the dating world Horse, hiking, Husky owners and rock climbing people Top shelf horses Riding a horse instead of a motorcycle Historical event: The Oregon Trail Would you ever live in a van? Van and Tiny House living Traveling and van life Growing up wanting to be a cowboy Old school conversion vans vs today’s Sprinter vans Our future house and property dreams The Seattle housing market and will the bubble burst Elon Musk and his tiny house New Utopia: The floating country/island in the Caribbean We dive into the Metaverse Can you survive in the future and not be in the Metaverse? Neurolink: The possibilities and the concerns NFT’s and WWIII Technology is now moving at lightening speed We ponder how the internet works and where does it live? Erik doesn’t know how to get to the Metaverse Is the future bleak? Jesus is a horse guy Erik tries to activate Alexa while podcasting Our most embarrassing stories Cows and their 4 stomachs Things you’ve snorted Shots, shots, shotgunning a…drink The Shotgun King Dolly’s insane cow story And much more…
Feb 09, 202201:28:57
Episode 51

Episode 51

We’re joined by special guests Jenny Hazel and Luke Swenson!!! And we talk about: Proper ways to say you’ve known someone a long time “Sammi” the dog lights us up with her farts We guess our guests middle names and Erik gets it wrong Spencers the store in the mall Vancouver, WA vs Vancouver BC Cool things in Portland Trying to pump your own gas in Portland Bring it On: the movie Sammi farts again The last road trip that Jenny took Fast and Furious series was far too fast and furious RIP Paul Walker The Italian Job and Mini Coopers Edward Norton is underrated Actors that look good with mustaches Cowboys and mustache curl Wyatt Earp vs Tombstone Famous musicians and historic people who died young from alcoholism The best or worst dream you’ve had lately? Sleep Apnea Holding your breath for long periods of time Falling in your dreams Dreams with famous people in them Playing Dungeons and Dragons in your dreams Tom Selleck, his career and mustache The Wahlberg brothers What’s the definition of a good actor? Action stars who always play the same role The Rock and Bruce Willis Christian Bale and Amy Adams in The Figher Five Years Time with Anna Kendrick Song names that come from the first lyrics in the song We discuss conflict resolution Dolly and Jenny’s recent text misunderstanding To ski or not to ski…that is the question The infamous chicken story The last time we got a bad meal at a restaurant Weirdest thing you’ve shotgunned Pizza Pizzas Reasons to get out of school: Food poisoning, Grandparents dying, explosive diarrhea Jenny and Dolly High School dance stories Falling in front of large groups of people Daphne (the band) has a show this weekend And much more…
Feb 02, 202201:34:14
Episode 50

Episode 50

For episode 50, our special guest Nicki Navarro returns!!! And we talk about: Intros and quick warm up topics Saying Spanish words wrong Shows we’ve recently seen at El Corazon Erik and Dolly have an argument about where The Crocodile is/was located JLo goes to her childhood home and the new owner doesn’t care or know who she is What is your morning routine? Favorite breakfast foods The Whole in one Brushing your teeth vs not brushing your teeth Swollen gums is not necessarily Gingivitis Nicki’s savory breakfast oatmeal Dolly reminiscing about the time in the United States when food was scarce Salad without dressing Erik’s family baked potato recipe Dolly likes dry toast Albums we’ve been listening to recently Pronouncing words wrong in public settings How to lose your voice while driving (Dolly edition) Singers that sing slightly out of their vocal range Fashion choices we’ve regretted Fashion recycles itself What song is currently playing in your head? Songs that feature the moon The Police and AIR Studios Montserrat in the Caribbean What are some ways you counteract seasonal depression? Sun lights that battle S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Having all your needs met, and still needing something else The character building struggles that most people don’t see when they look at someone else What would you do if you ran into Big Foot in the wild? Is it Moose or Meese if there’s more than one? Survivor Man Attacks from other wild animals like cougars and bears Luke Swenson’s close encounter with a cougar Erik’s mass amount of self defense weapons What would you tell your younger self? Thoughts on Dermatology and micro blading And much more…
Jan 26, 202201:48:30
Episode 49

Episode 49

We’re joined by special guest Nicki Navarro!!! Erik gets earwax in his eye… And we talk about: Ear wax scoops from the 1700 & 1800s We officially intro Nicki Ryan and Nicki’s dog only likes Ryan Dolly’s nephew is a back seat driver Drunk History the show Don’t drink and drive Don’t drink kids Our favorite frozen treats Erik gets Mouse and Mousse mixed up Albino rabbits are scary Hot dogs come in packs of 7 or 8 and hot dog buns come in packs of 6 Food that just went bad but you ate it anyway Moldy cheese and strong cheeses with bite Erik tries to do a happy hour commercial for Girardi's Osteria in Edmonds 99 cent stores that charge more than a dollar Tart vs sweet fruits Erik loves Red Delicious apples, Dolly and Nicki hate them Cosmic Crisp: The science apple windmills Leavenworth: a European town in WA state That one time that Nicki roasted us on how we speak The Sting cheese incident Pet Peeves Mr Peepers from SNL Ariana Debose hosts SNL Nicki doesn’t like Movies, and also doesn’t like TV shows Books vs movies The sound of silence Erik contemplates getting into creating animation How to properly dispose of plastic recyclables Nature is a cruel beast Monkeys are dangerous Erik almost got attacked feeding a monkey in Asia Dolly’s rational fear of birds Why we swipe left on dating apps Guys who own huskies or hike Girls who own horses or rock climb Accidentally swiping right on dating apps Catfishers The Anime guys Instagram filters that Dolly has mastered Shaving your eyebrows off How Erik got gum out of his hair in grade school Motivations behind buzz cutting your hair/shaving your head Hair dye alternatives that Erik has tried What’s one of our open tabs on our computer or phone? Chemical peel face masks How many times a day do babies poop? Fun facts about babies Dolly’s sisters told her she was adopted as a kid And much more…
Jan 19, 202201:27:24
Episode 48

Episode 48

It’s our West Side Story episode!!! A narrative on America then and now! Join us as we review everything West Side Story, from the music, to the actors, locations and differences between the 1961 movie and the 2021 remake. Thanks for joining us! Steven Spielberg directs the 2021 West Side Story His movies always have aliens in them but not this one Dolly loves Leonard Bernstein and his music Rita Moreno (Anita in the 1961 movie is in the Spielberg production) It’s set in the early 1950s We give an overview of the story The 2021 cast members who are also broadway singers Dolly like guys that look like Officer Krupke (aka Chicago style gangsters) Erik’s favorite line in the original movie “What are we doing pooping around here with dumb broads?” Life Lesson: Sometimes it takes a great tragedy to make people realize things need to change The story of Natalie Wood (the original “Maria”) Hollywood used to use white actors/actresses for ethnic roles Ansel Elgort was sick when he auditioned for Steven Spielberg Auto Tune is a standard these days in all productions ADR audio was the old Hollywood way Erik hates cameras that have “Rolling Shutter” Ariana Debose (Anita 2021) is our hero!!! True life story of love across social divides The new movie addresses the terrible actions of the white gang (The Jets) in how they treat Anita, when she comes to help Maria connect with Tony. Anita calls them what they are: “Rapists” Erik’s theater experience watching West Side Story 2021 Erik’s Covid weight loss plan The suspected murder of Natalie Wood Cool real life Hollywood connections: Stories from the cast members The color schemes in the original film were the best The “Love at first sight” scene from the movie Russ Tamblyn: The original “Riff” Spielberg’s night shots are his “Bread and Butter” The Psycho remake: Shot for shot The famous daughter of the Psycho actress The genius of Alfred Hitchcock The history of the Golden Globes and the Hollywood Foreign Press West Side Story and the main actresses won at the (non-existent) Golden Globes this year Conspiracies surrounding the Golden Globes And much more…
Jan 12, 202201:39:23
Episode 47

Episode 47

Jake joins us to kick off the new year!!! And we talk about: Erik being under the weather Viruses transferred through email links Dolly’s post op with the dentist Phantom teeth are like phantom limbs Dolly goes to a coffee shop and they’re all out of coffee Christian fast food chains Jake asks a random question about satanic toys The movie series: The Conjuring (Don’t watch it, if you don’t like scary things) Songs that reference scary movies Saints of Newark (the origins of The Sopranos) Do you watch the prequel first or the main show? Movies that we haven’t seen that everyone else has seen Billy Zane is an American icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (busiest man in Hollywood and Erik’s relative) Over achieving and over booking ourselves is the American way Time is the most important commodity in life Jake has a message for you: Take a break Crying in the shower means you should “take a break” Therapy is a great option, also a shower cry works great Erik pops his knee cap out of joint while playing basketball How to properly use a steam room Erik’s steam room buddy is most likely a retired Russian mob boss Boxed hair dye and chlorine pools don’t mix well Daring friends to do things for money as an adult We still stumble over our words A recap on our Christmas experiences Jake gets an Oculus Quest II The marvels of the advancement of technology Jake’s VR experiences with the Quest Erik’s favorite game for the Quest II (Acron: Attack of the Squirrels) The Sony PS5 shortage The normal internet vs the dark web Erik’s identity was stolen twice last week The T Mobile data breach Our feelings about Safeco Field becoming T Mobile Park The sidekick the classic “must have” phone We try out some ASMR Jake makes some “Got Soup?” soup while podcasting Breaking down a chicken Bees vs Flys Owning a Beehive Whole chicken cooking techniques and ideas Watching a movie vs doing something active with others People that like talking while they’re walking, jogging or hiking The obsession with tracking stats in the 21st century The world of HER and the possible future of Alexa Buying fake real estate and NFTs as an investment Seattle’s Augmented Reality NYE’s show 2022 Dolly and Jake don’t know John Tesh Jake’s got a bird in his house Erik’s story about his pet bird “Sunrise” Why Dolly hates birds Pets that live in cages and the clean up Turtles with hair Soups and bread bowls Rye and Sourdough bread Plants that you shouldn’t grab with your hands Dolly contemplates using a knife to remove a sliver while podcasting How to remove Moles and Skin Tags Jake shows us how to make baby RocknRoll hands Ways to create awkward introductions with new people Dolly pranks Micaela Tucker at a Seafood restaurant Erik tries lobster for the first time and doesn’t like it Jake and Dolly describes the experience eating Pork Belly And much more…
Jan 05, 202201:29:03
Episode 46

Episode 46

Dolly gets her wisdom teeth pulled and we have a conversation right afterward while she’s in a “lifted” state. Haha And we talk about: Drugs they make you take Hallucinations Post Operation Care We don’t use Microwaves Rubber water bladders are named after human bladders Getting Wisdom teeth removed when you’re older vs younger Dolly gets a strange compliment from her dentist Boxing and shooting bows and arrows Movies with bow and arrows Dolly watches Gladiator years after it’s release Actors and Actresses who star in movies together and then date New Years goals for 2022 Dolly’s writing a script Our 2022 Podcast plans Things to eat after surgery The dangers of driving in Seattle Painful situations make Dolly laugh How to prepare for going to the Dentist Erik always has high blood pressure when he goes to the dentist The woes of buying and maintenance on a Fiat 500 How do you eat with with cotton in your mouth? Bleeding gums and waterpiks Erik talks about his favorite Carne Asada Sneaky techniques that restaurants use to up sell food items We stop to get donuts Drugs people use for STDs Dolly talks about her dentists and their qualities Erik’s dad just got off of prescription drugs and switched to Marijuana The strict travel rules for people in Australia right now Being a lifelong learner but never getting a degree again Dolly’s entertainment plan during mouth recovery We talk about musicals We’re greeted by Sammy (the dog) as we enter the house Dolly eats a donut Erik talks about his tipsy days of drinking as a certified “Lightweight” Dolly has a thank you speech prepared And much more…
Dec 30, 202101:22:07
Episode 45

Episode 45

We’re joined again by special guest Luke Swenson!!! And we talk about: All things Cheese Dolly hates many kinds of cheese Fancy French cheese as a topping Costco size portions of anything is crazy Luke has Scandinavian heritage Frozen: The movie series German music and other European artists Die Antwoord (South African artist) South African crime stories What is you could be in a cage and hang out in nature with wild lions? Fighting back against wild animal and shark attacks Defending yourself at home vs helping thieves load up your things Mel Gibson made the best revenge movies Francis Marion “The Swamp Fox,” hero of the revolutionary war Past wars and technology advancements Critically acclaimed war films: Dunkirk and 1917 Keanu Reeves’ masterpiece “A Walk in the Clouds” Keanu Reeves crazy past, he’s a great person and Erik’s hero Dave Grohl: The busiest man in RocknRoll The 1990’s grunge scene in Seattle The old days of concert posters and flip phones Musicals and James Corden Movies where actors played multiple roles Erik loves fart humor Eddie Murphy’s career Being Awe struck by famous people and having trouble speaking That Thing You Do: Directed by Tom Hanks Erik’s house was attacked by bed bugs years ago Fruit flies, maggots, tape and ring worms…where do they come from? Bad science and giving yourself a disease Dolly’s fear of hurting herself while swimming Facts about swimming and rats Erik accidentally killed 2 gold fish while filming a movie Terrariums vs Aquariums Erik’s cousins used to have pet snakes Florida and Australia are both dangerous Luke dances his way through Miami’s nightlife South Beach is $$$$ Erik buys the world’s most expensive canned Cokes in West Seattle Dolly spends $60 on a Shrimp salad The real cost of door dashing Getting food to go and the many struggles since Covid started Papa John’s 40 pizzas in 30 days video Real Crab vs fake crab Dump City/Dumpling experiences Sushi spots in Seattle And much more…
Dec 23, 202101:26:42
Episode 44

Episode 44

We’re joined by special guest Luke Swenson!!! And we talk about: Episodes from the first generation of the podcast Stereotyping Dolly guesses his middle name correctly…Erik doesn’t Bikes with banana seats Greasy faces Funny old catch phrases like “Fiddle Sticks” Daredevil the show That time Erik had to eat his words while working in retail We give Luke a proper introduction Dolly has an epic nickname for Luke Lifelong friendships Offending people and owning up to mistakes Everyone should own a Porsche at least once in their life Stories about parking tickets Erik loves the smell of new vehicles The new Ford Bronco What does MSRP stand for? Classic cars that now cost a fortune All the cars we’ve owned in our lifetimes Inconvenient old car features Tiny car windows that open and their annoying little handles X Factor vs Fear Factor More of our car history Lots of Erik’s friends have totaled his vehicles 50 years feels like a long time… Erik wants to start “Snowbirding” soon Travel ideas for the future Risky car alterations you shouldn’t do at home Trying to sell cars that barely run Wrecking your parents vehicle as a kid 2000’s Celebrity family shows Hulk Hogan Ozzy Osbourne Old British rockstars The Wrecking Crew and their many album credits Ways to make Christmas feel festive Santa is real Luke is in a “boy” band (Daphne) and they have an EP coming out Playing covers vs original music Band members with diverse skills Self promotion as an artist/musician Dark lyrics set to happy music And much more…
Dec 15, 202101:27:52
Episode 43

Episode 43

We’re joined again by special guest Annie Duncan!!! And we talk about: Pee Wee Herman Erik forgets that we were just talking about Jenny who was on the podcast recently Sammy the dog is a crop duster Fart stories: We all got ‘em Soy hot dogs will mess with your system Sharting while waiting in line for Disneyland More embarrassing stories Celebrities that have had accidents in public Armie Hammer’s recent problems and bad lifestyle choices Arm & Hammer the company Listening to music/watching movies featuring a cancelled celebrity We transition from Armie Hammer to talking about eating chicken Our favorite holiday movies Drinking a gallon of anything is a bad idea Our current obsessions Home workout routines Excessive screen time Dolly loves Broadway soundtracks Crypto mining and NFTs Actual value vs perceived value Money devaluation and the problems it creates Erik’s grandma grew up in Germany and lost all their money in the war Fear drives the stock market Shout out again to that horse with Alopecia from Episode 42 Our fashion icons Tailored clothes British terminology for everyday things Things that make us nostalgic? The biggest podcasts in the world right now The GOATS of our generation Feeling lifted all the time And much more…
Dec 08, 202101:11:45
Episode 42

Episode 42

Episode 42 We’re joined by special guest Annie Duncan!!! And we talk about: It being 60 degrees in December Dolly's been sweating all day Orphan Annie & Annie Oakley: Are they the same person? Asking friends for answers vs google searching We properly introduce Annie When your parents use your middle name The lost Shootin’ Da Breeze episodes Bavarians are from Bavaria Where is Bavaria? Passing out while donating blood Passing out and falling in public Celebrities die in threes Norm Macdonald’s Hitler joke The downfall of Rome Being an older sibling Erik’s brother Jeff Annie’s brother’s Jeff and Ryan Our brother’s wanted to be assassins Erik goes to a gun show Protecting your home Guns are more expensive at gun shows Annie goes to a shooting range Sons of Sam documentary Bow Hunting and arrow heads SNL style commercials with bloody accidents The Detroiters tv show What We Do in the Shadows and Energy Vampires The Dexter reboot Avett Brothers Famous film trilogies The Harry Potter series The Divergent series The OC and the pony with Alopecia That one time that Annie spoiled the OC for Dolly Gossip Girl: XOXO or OXOX Erik gets Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls mixed up Not many TV shows are about good things Classic shows and movies that were feel good shows There’s a new movie coming out about Tammy Faye “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” Dolly talks about watching TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) and how they’re spinning historical events Football, Thanksgiving and Friends TGIF shows Erik wants to live to 120 What if all your friends could live as long as you? How old we feel internally vs our actually age This is 40: an essay on life as a 40 year old parent Annie brings up a sensitive topic about our dogs Things My Husband Says: Annie’s social media comedy posts Having separation anxiety as a traveling pet owner Annie’s new business idea that her husband thinks is a great idea! And much more…
Dec 01, 202101:21:60
Episode 41

Episode 41

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We’re joined by special guests Nicki Navarro & Ryan Loudenback!!! And we talk about: Swimming in shallow water Dolly isn’t a water-life person Mountains and National parks Mountain goats live on mountains Rent-a-goat to get rid of blackberry bushes Ryan joins us Rockin’ the “devil” horns Ryan can read Latin but can’t speak it Using Latin in everyday situations We deep dive into languages Italian food phrases Linguine is a fancy word for pasta Erik is still trying to get to Italy Roman Holiday The many fountains of Rome Documenting moments of our lives Shooting Super 8mm film and processing it Old cameras with exploding bulbs Polaroid film and saving the planet Finding vintage treasures at Goodwill Rangefinders vs SLR cameras and quality lenses Nicki and Dolly go on a photo shooting day and Nicki forgets to take photos 4D theater experiences Ryan and Nicki’s dog gets in trouble for peeing on a bed Peeing on mattresses leaves stains Dolly tries to ask a question but keeps getting cut off Erik took a pee mattress home once Erik tells one more mattress story Being old enough to rent a car We try to guess Ryan’s middle name and get it wrong Nicki loves Rock n Roll We breakdown the term “Red Shirt” And much more…
Nov 24, 202142:10
Episode 40

Episode 40

We’re joined by a good friend of the podcast, Nicki Navarro! And we talk about: Nicki and Ryan’s new dog Erik’s cat has a human name We all ate Italian food for dinner Using the word “crack” as a reference for something good How to properly clean out a hot tub Ordering food from across the country If we all were rich, what would we have in our homes? Erik wants a fountain in his house Saunas smell like marshmallows James Turrell (artist) The Truman Show is an essay on humanity Dolly wants a personal art curator Athletes that spend a lot of money on their bodies Making homemade pizza Neopolitan pizza The proper way to say Pagliacci’s Pizza Seattle pizza chains Big Mario’s Pizza Cool multiplayer video games: Mario Party & Fusion Frenzy Traditional board games Nicki goes to the Coldplay concert and cries the whole time Favorite Coldplay songs and albums Bands that are defined and recognized by the lead singer Erik’s guilty pleasure album purchase: Ricky Martin “Living La Vida Loca” Kids with earthy names Seattle’s new arena and the loss of the Supersonics Concert crews: The behind the scenes people Best concerts we’ve ever been to? Erik talks about going to arena shows in the 90’s Times when our ears were ringing Does your hearing return after you’ve lost it? Eargasm earplugs Christmas music before Thanksgiving Big outdoor festivals: Coachella and Burning Man Walking on hot coals Get Dolly a Sprite and don’t ask her to do any dare devil stuff Calculated risks Erik pulls a dare devil stunt in his tiny Fiat Fail videos Getting shipwrecked at sea and how to survive Open Water (Independent award winning film) Swimming with sharks Swimming styles and technics And much more…
Nov 17, 202101:09:02
Episode 39

Episode 39

Special guest McCayla Butler joins us this week!!! And we talk about: McCayla thinks she was rude last time she was on the podcast Background noises while recording Dolly roasts the rest of us for being 40 years old We guess her middle name correctly Costco’s upselling strategy Muffins and Swedish Danishes Erik has friends of all ages, loves hanging out with people and recently missed a bowling party FOMO “Fear Of Missing Out” Erik is still an Energy Vampire McCayla asks if we have a topic today Our favorite vacation spots of 2021 Embarrassing moments on Washington State Ferries The Lost Years: Trying to stay connected with family and failing Remembering everyone’s birthdays Nobody remembered McCayla’s 40th Birthday A deep dive into birthday etiquette Expectations of people Milestone Birthdays Being trapped inside on Halloween during quarantine Instagram story birthday envy The best way to avoid being let down Social anxiety about planning a party Reading a card in front of the card giver Holiday gift opening Rules of communication during a pandemic Flaky friends Dolly plans a comedic bit and opens up a ton of drinks all at once McCayla’s A-list friends and family Taking ownership for proper communication Social media and texting has created lazy communication From life to death Preparing for retirement and life expectancy based on $$$ Dolly asks McCayla some serious questions… McCayla talks about drinking water and feels great all the time Skin care: attempting to look younger Feeding human food to dogs Putting acid on your face Face lifts and extra face fat Actors who have filled out with age Val Kilmer’s documentary Glen Campbell’s last film Selma Blair’s MS diagnosis Michael J. Fox Why do bad things happen to good people? Wearing shirts that might offend people Deceiving band names like “The Bare Naked Ladies” and “Live” Making lists of bands we’ve seen live Who’s Sandy Patty? And much more…
Nov 11, 202101:22:43
Episode 38

Episode 38

We’re joined again by special guest Jenny Hazel, we guess her name correctly! And we talk about: Birthdays Cartwheels and Monkey jumps Erik used to do Gymnastics Shout out to Jenny’s Dad and his response to people getting hurt Erik’s story about once being a camp counselor and he can’t say the word “Sixth” Pillow fights and hitting people with bars or soap Actors who were in Full Metal Jacket and other movies We head down the rabbit hole of Hollywood actors We play an intuition word game After multiple games we head back to reality Jenny’s experience living in the Midwest Living in or traveling through Oklahoma Cicadas live underground Running into Cicadas and Locusts in the Midwest Having Nostalgia about places you’ve lived The journey of life and milestones Dolly randomly runs into an old friend Erik’s 20 year high school reunion during Covid The benefits of having kids at a young age The teens vs the twenties vs the thirties Being honest, respectful and resolving conflict Our mom’s were/are people we admire Family stories Jenny compliments Dolly on choosing her words wisely Communicating through Emojis New Girl (the show) TV shows that ended poorly Dolly’s thoughts on James Corden ruining everything The Friends reunion show Jenny’s B Day Party story when Dolly joined virtually The story about how Jenny and Dolly met The band: Jenny In A Panic Training for an Iron Man race Jenny did one, and a bunch of Triathlons Getting motivated to run and preparing for long races The Wim Hof method Dolly gets a ton of shots at the doctor How to get free dental care Getting wisdom teeth pulled Acquiring a Primary Care physician You can be your own doctor, but it’s not recommended Erik is afraid to get a Colonoscopy When your doctor is your friend’s dad Talking about Colonguard ads as Sammy snores in the background Mouth numbing experiences at the dentist/Oral sedation Parents not telling kids when they have medical procedures What did you want to be when you grew up? The definition of being a martyr Assassins only kill bad people American Horror Story 2021 Historical conspiracy theories Jenny reviews the podcast Songs from the Goofy movie vs the Tarzan soundtrack And much more…
Nov 03, 202101:38:45
Episode 37

Episode 37

We’re joined by special guest Jenny Hazel!!! And she tells us her middle name before we can guess… Dolly introduces Jenny In this episode we talk about: Our friend Andy is an amazing musician and photographer Dogs with instagram accounts De-Clawing pets Erik wants pet turtles Soft shell turtles in real life Dolly says something dumb around friends Movies and shows featuring The Yakuza The 90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies Rhinos Ace Ventura movies Trying to read the entire Bible in your lifetime Memorizing Bible verses at a kid The internet is making us all dumb People who were trying to ban versions of the Bible Only Friends: Wednesday night youth group Erik used to get embarrassed when his name was called in class Stereotypical youth pastor practices portrayed on Instagram A quick trivia test on the 10 Commandements Jenny almost became a children’s ministry director Erik grew up in a small country church Transparencies for presentations back in the day Being Professional vs having power Analogies about judging other people Cooking pasta How to get water to boil in less than a minute We play a quick game called: Guess that song What if your name was Siri? Actors who play Marvel and DC Superheroes People love Chris Evans as Captain America Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday Rips/Shreds on YouTube Sammy rips it for a bit too One Direction “The Story of My Life” Shred Erik’s voice is going out Sam Elliot and Patrick Swayze: Icons of an era Chris Evans in real life Thinking we have a chance at dating famous people Beyonce and Erik Meeting famous people in random places Jenny meets someone from The Bachelor loses her cool Dolly meets one of her idols and has an awkward exchange Erik imagines what it’ll be like to meet Brian Wilson Meeting Good Charlotte before they were hugely famous Pooping pranks in real life Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Authors books that were made into movies and casting decisions Jenny stayed at the Hotel that the Shining was inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s Dolly watches “An American in Paris” Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” The Green Book and how it brings to light the racial issues of the 1960s Reading books vs watching the movies And much more…
Oct 27, 202101:15:21
Episode #36

Episode #36

On this episode...Jake joins us from California! And we talk about: Words that rhyme with “Here” Dolly gets a phone call Phone scams and real life scams Dolly gets AC for the winter Jake tells an Aziz Ansari joke The best sleeping temperature Airplane mode and Erik hates WIFI Hello Goodbye live in concert We get super confused for a minute… Seeing Mayer Hawthorne at the Neptune That one time Dolly saw American Footage at the Showbox Market “Digg” the documentary about the Brian Jonestown Massacre Rockstar egos and Scott Stapp Getting Pearl Jam and Creed mixed up Trips to Cali Jake has amazing In-laws Traveling with a newborn Hitting a Hot Tub in the morning Getting older and getting excited about home improvements Solar panels in WA state Conspiracy Theories: Could they be real Erik’s Dad is really into Conspiracy Theories The definition of Chupacabra: Goat Sucker The folklore of Chupacabras Aliens eat cows Stories about Alien abductions Theories on Alien origins Time travel Shows about traveling through time and space How religions explain aliens Real life out of this world experiences People with paranormal abilities Erik sees a real photo of a ghost We all stutter when we talk That one time Dolly mocked Jake at work Stretching out your tongue in an attempt to speak better Talking too fast Early signs of ALS Trauma + ADHD Erik has ADD Caffeine helps people with ADHD be productive Adderall and Ritalin Street drugs vs drugs from the doctor Different kinds of mushrooms Erik is obsessed with cheese Embarrassing drinking games How many cheeses can you name? Pagliacci’s Pizza locations in Bellevue Chinese Buffets are our favorite Dolly’s thoughts on PCC Natural Markets Erik’s finally a PCC member Bargain Wars: Walmart and Grocery Outlet Traveling down the Oregon and California coast Pacific Coast Highway and The Beach Boys And much more…
Oct 20, 202101:11:18
Episode 35

Episode 35

We’re joined again by our special guest Nick Lambert! And we talk about: Fancy drinks Erik’s body rejects alcohol Getting older and heartburn Things in stores you shouldn’t digest The pollen invasion of 2020 Honoring Norm Macdonald Conan O’Brien and Norm’s relationship The roasts of Bob Saget and Justin Bieber Paul Rudd and Conan Jimmie Kimmel and Matt Damon Trading TV for Podcasting Our parents keep getting older Thoughts on aging and death Life goals and timelines Having familiar things and comforts of home Nick’s experience living in Iceland Learning to relax Working while traveling Reasons behind being busy all the time The wisdom of Drew Barrymore on The Armchair Expert Nick’s Love/Hate relationship with social media The benefits of social connection Real life vs life online Validation through likes Video Production class in college Learning life skills and spending way too much for college Living without regrets Echo Chambers World religions Supporting social causes Elections in the US vs Iceland Iceland has 9 political parties The Pirate party The anti fruit diet and scurvy Living in the country vs the city Wild animals in backyards Every city has cougars There’s no crime and people have good morals in Iceland Working remotely and traveling Hurricanes in the Caribbean Scooter inspection fees in Hawaii Being in your 30s without kids Bringing kids into this crazy world Becoming timeless through art Bo Burnham’s “Inside” quarantine special Brooklyn Nine Nine, Pop Star and Bash Brothers Modern technology and tiny amplifiers Recording music with too many plugins Shure SM57: Best microphone in the world Using old mics to create vintage sounding music Nick talks about working in the VR industry Old dogs not trying to learn new tricks Subscription based software vs buy it once Protools vs Logic Pro X for recording Growing up with subscription based music (CDs) BMG Music Weird Al, Relient K, Green Day, Soundgarden and Seal Restaurants that only serve one thing Olive and Pineapple pizza and other weird food combos Erik’s grandma made Peanut Butter and Butter sandwiches Adventists eat Haystacks and fake hotdogs from a can And much more…
Oct 14, 202101:31:23
Episode #34

Episode #34

We’re joined by special guest Nick Lambert, all the way from Iceland! We try to guess his middle name…and fail How people pronounce names in Iceland Ancient ways of communication The last time we played a show together Making band YouTube videos in the mid 2000s before social media Nick purposefully does Social Media poorly Movies of the 70’s and their poor lighting techniques Taking theater class in college and switching majors From Pre-med to acting and music Growing up being in a band Tooth and Nail records and their other labels The S.A.C. at Walla Walls College Seventh Day Adventist schools People that say “clean” things that sound dirty Dolly is a musician Playing trumpet in high school Ska is dead Nick and Erik are bad drummers and can’t keep tempo Everyone has an instrument When Nick joined the band Falling Up, and growing up listening to them Practicing the same song for hours Structured band practice Creating new guitar parts after the record is released Nick’s Falling Up discography Being in a signed band and making the most of the limelight One hit wonder bands and how we all would be lucky to gain any success Chumbawamba’s hit Nightlife in Iceland The healing powers of the Arctic sea Hollywood star that Nick met when he landed Eurovision was surprisingly accurate, accept for the belief in Elves Kindness of the Icelandic people and learning the language TV shows from Iceland Taking Spanish in high school Learning multiple languages Erik tries speaking Spanish while asking for toilet paper in South America The pitch of languages Rolling R’s C’s get degrees The grading system in school and what actually matters Even D’s get degrees Jobs never ask for your grades Going to a college just for the name/status Who’s your Dad or what’s your family name? Famous people that changed their last name to make it on their own College applications Getting asked if you have kids and proper responses Family trees and names that disappear through marriage Icelandic dogs sound way different than dogs in the America Adjusting to climate Iceland being from the PNW Strong winds and renting cars in Iceland Working remotely and other reasons Nick moved there Depends diapers and Austin Powers references Having a VPN and watching different Netflix content around the world Movies with giant monkeys and the new Super Mario Bros movie Playing classic video game consoles in 2021 Reminiscing about old games Michael Jordan and why he’s not in any basketball game Comparison between players in different eras And much more…
Oct 06, 202101:13:52
Episode #33

Episode #33

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month!!! And we talk about: The reason it’s celebrated between September 15th-October 15th Latin countries vs Hispanic countries Identity (nationalism and heritage) People asking other people in public where they’re from Dolly talks about being Mexican and dinner parties Forgetting ingredients and realizing it after you’ve eaten the meal A big thanks to our listeners Join us on Instagram Our Instagram handle is ridiculous The two jingles for Klondike Bars That Office episode when Andy can’t remember the Kit Kat bar song Allan Thicke wrote jingles Actors on TV vs people in real life Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin Hollywood marriages The classic Batman movies That one time Erik does something embarrassing and terrible on stage The term “Oriental” and the appropriate way to use it Erik’s favorite Hispanic themed movies El Miriachi and Salma Hayek in Desperado Casa De Mi Padre, Nacho Libre and The Three Amigos The baptism scene in Nacho Libre America Farrera and the movie Real Women Have Curves Coco: Way to go Pixar Dolly visits her Grandma in Mexico Slapstick comedies Party music starts at 6am in Mexico Cheech and Chong movies Born in East L.A. Traditional Mexican meals that everyone should try Cows and their many stomachs Peruvian food Mazatlan and Shrimp Eating local fresh food while traveling Wet tacos vs vs dry tacos Tex Mex And much more…
Sep 29, 202101:00:21
Episode #32

Episode #32

Our special guest McCayla Butler returns reluctantly Dolly sings a song for us while we get ready… 3 things we like about McCayla And we talk about: ASMR chewing audio The proper way to say “Gnocchi” Urinary Tract Infections When you have to pee, you go! Erik’s great uncle was in WWII The Great Escape and Greatest Generation Tough jobs of the past Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month Trying to speak Spanish while being white Getting tongue tied by the English language McCayla learns Spanish Ordering food in Spanish “Kitchen” Spanish The English language is always assumed Cooking beans in a crock pot The moment McCayla became obsessed with Dolly The Tamale incident Dolly looks vaguely Asian Blacking out in social situations Genuine connections vs forced networking Saying stupid things in public The Honeymoon phase of relationships How dare you? Why are you this way? Asking ourselves hard questions Parenting in the 2000s The definition of a “Polly Anna” Dealing with loss Stereotypical solutions given during tough times “It was God’s will.” Consumer Christianity vs Spirituality Mission trips Positive results of helping others Community in other countries Good parenting Emotions are part of being human The heart of a parent When young Dolly made her mom cry And much more…
Sep 22, 202155:22
Episode #31

Episode #31

We have a very special guest McCayla Butler And we talk about: The definition of Dingleberries Introductions Micaela’s middle name Today’s topics for Micaela Dangerous drivers in our families Dolly learned how to drive at 11 The right way to say “Chauffeur” Erik failed his first driver’s test Driving stick shift Stories involving Thunderbirds Walk Hard: the movie Re-watching TV shows Personality types and genres of shows they watch Erik talks about something serious while Dolly laughs uncontrollably Worst or most memorable family vacations Picking your nose while driving People being kind to people they don’t know Experiences vs things Dolly was almost the first brown Gerber baby On tour with Candlebox and Erik’s van blows a head gasket in the Rockies Places we’ve been where Hollywood movies were being made Jurassic Park and Bandits Jeff Bridges said hi to Dolly at a concert Widelux camera Perception of buying something vs actual ownership of it When Micaela first become obsessed with Dolly Does she like me or does she hate me? Evidence and stories that support it When inappropriate words are accidentally said in church More reasons why Micaela is obsessed with Dolly Definition of a Chotski? All things through Christ…So jot that down! And much more…
Sep 15, 202101:12:23
Episode #30

Episode #30

In our Dirty 30 episode: The Triumphant return of Jake!!! And we talk about: Our recent Korean BBQ adventures Tapioca and fish eggs Jake is a Dad and Molly is her name. Parenting 101: Jake’s experience Adults inadvertently teaching kids bad words Being a kid and saying bad words when you don’t know what they mean Young Dolly writes the F word on the family tambourine Our parents didn’t swear Candy Cigarettes in the 90’s Tobacco is bad M’kay kids Erik hates Wifi Jake calls Erik out on his healthy and unhealthy habits Eating food while bowling and getting grease into the bowling balls Custom bowling balls and leagues Mystery Men and Ben Skillard Holmes and Watson Will Ferrell and John C, Reilly and Will Smith Dolly’s Mom slams Jennifer Coolidge Comedic actors that play serious roles Jim Carrey and Ashton Kutcher Dolly loves young Mark Ruffalo The scariest moments of our lives Dolly is visited by the Exorcist Jake is visited by an invisible little monster Erik is attacked by a giant alien spider REM Sleep cycles Dolly finds a hand sized spider in her house Youtube video with Bananas filled with spiders More stories about spider encounters Erik catches another Mole Dolly’s surgery update Different takes on Biblical stories Did Jesus create comedy or is it a bi-product of sin The human body is amazing Erik finally gets skincare products Skin tags, ingrown hairs and acne Face pliers or tweezers Our dads didn’t teach us how to shave Don’t mistake shaving cream for whipped cream Erik’s 40th birthday week Accolades among friends Creating a Jake soundboard The 40th Birthday roast John Stamos Jake’s viral video idea (Reaction videos) Outros and more…
Sep 15, 202101:15:30
Episode #29

Episode #29

Episode #29 Special guest Nicki Navarro joins us! And we talk about: Dolly pronounces her last name wrong and her dad calls her on it We just ate way too much sugar Sammy the dog’s face looks like Steve Buscemi Organ transplants from people to animals Old terms mentioned around gossip Podcast Merch ideas revisited What’s the difference between a “Button Down” and a “Button Down” shirt? Dickeys, overalls and other fashion choices Clip on neck ties vs real neck ties Being a kid at church and thinking you’re cool Old church smells Nostalgic trips we took as kids that were different than we thought they were Dinosaurs in the PNW The Body Exhibit The fake Grand Canyon Dolly goes to Lake Chelan as a kid Erik’s freaked out by deep water An Alligator attacks a zookeeper Let’s move the Zoo experience back to nature Tigers are vicious in Denmark Monkey fights Raccoons and Monkeys don’t mix What’s worse than a bear? A Wolverine STDs are scarier than wild animals Vegetables can also be grains Herbs vs vegetables vs grains The many kinds of broccoli The world of dark greens Beets bleed Erik thinks beets taste like dirt Nicki’s relationship with carrots and mushroom journey Dolly hates Jicama Sammy snoring sounds like something out of a horror movie Songs in our heads right now The Oscar Meyer Weiner theme song Erik saw the Weiner truck once Hot Dog water smells real bad Fake meat and dog food ingredients are similar Seattle Dogs and other ways to eat a hot dog Dolly wants to own a hot dog stand one day And much more…
Sep 01, 202101:02:31
Episode #28

Episode #28

We’re joined again by special guest Nicki Navarro And we talk about: Turtlenecks and things they hide Mustaches + Vans Predator vans vs Conversion vans The history of Turtlenecks Restrictive clothing Panic attacks Advanced math classes in high school Erik’s throwaway college class Fun classes: Bowling and Intro to Flight How to properly say words like “windmills/pillow/milk” Dolly’s dad taught her proper pronunciation at the fair Friends: forever or seasonal Eras of technology and pop culture Greenday’s “Dookie” album Trash TV shows David Spade’s “Bachelor in Paradise” experience Skin care for your face Our collective age Drugs we take Belly Buttons are weird Chalk boards in school Erik’s favorite math teacher Shop class 3D printers and the future The best ways to have good looking skin Pronouncing: Jojoba Oil, Quinoa, and Acai Languages are hard Dolly goes to an Italian restaurant and gets corrected by a waiter We are our own worse critics And much more…
Aug 25, 202101:09:31
Episode #27

Episode #27

In this episode we talk about: Famous people that died The 27 club Board games and hour glasses Team games Tyra banks The band Spin Doctors and their obsession with Superman Catching up on sleep and intermittent fasting A homeless guy gives Erik a compliment Danzig is ripped Home workouts Steak sandwiches Batchworthy Sauces We love Mandy Moore Mandy’s adventure hikes Submitting vs summiting Llamas: the original pack animal Fun facts about Llamas Erik’s friend’s Llama falls out of a trailer Sammy burps while we’re talking Beacon Rock and the Columbia Gorge Dolly is an inside winter person Erik loves the heat Thoughts on climate change Hollow Earth Theory Big Foot Los Angeles, CA and Venice, Italy 2020 The sweet smell of Camas, WA Erik explains Cesspools The disadvantage of working at a treatment plant The smells of sugary treats and candy Least favorite candy smell Dolly wants to be a machine The mountains of sugar in our daily diets Erik says "I like hot cereal" (Dolly has never said that phrase) Horchata and Arroz con Leche Textures that gross people out Erik accidentally ate seafood Smelly fruit and stinky Tofu Grapefruit: the fruit kids hate Costa Rica and giant frogs Poisonous creatures Getting drafted into the military in the 90’s That one time Erik’s family almost moved to Belize Dolly gives a shoutout to her allergy medication Growing your own food vs eating a trash diet Pho restaurants in Seattle area Cheese Zombies Erik’s grandma made Peanut Butter and Butter sandwiches Mayonaise on a grilled cheese (no thanks) The Big Chill and the Mayonaise sandwich Top 3 foods we hate Super rare steak Wet foods that aren’t supposed to be wet Super sprayer restaurant sinks Slipping and falling in public Walking out of the bathroom with TP on your shoe That one time Jake had dog poop on his shoe And that one time that Dolly didn’t tell Erik he had a bat in the cave Check your face before you go out in public And much more…
Aug 18, 202101:10:46
Episode #26

Episode #26

Sammy jumps on the mic And we talk about: What if our pets are aliens? We can’t say the word “Rural” 30 Rock and Arrested Development’s tongue twisters How Television ratings work Dairy ruins everything Sammy slurps up some water Dolly re-watches Smallville The timeless comedy of Chris Farley I Love Lucy’s comedy setup Erik watches super old shows The days of TV Land Don Knotts Ron Howard: Child star to Hollywood Director Bonanza Dolly’s favorite Mexican shows: The Red Grasshopper & El Chavo del Ocho Erik’s Grandpa knew 5 languages The story of Erik’s grandparents during WWII Germany The human body’s reaction to hearing bombs dropping History of Erik’s family in detail…too much detail Old picture frames and paintings The benefits of apprenticeships Education and the expectation of a career Dolly sneezes Erik realizes summer’s almost over Mark Hoppus (Blink 182) cancer diagnosis How many summer’s do we have left? Loving where you live The race toward happiness Happiness vs Contentment Filling the void by buying stuff Erik’s biggest temptation: Camera Gear Dolly is a curator of nice things Espresso Machines Professional vs Prosumer We both spend too much money on nice things Erik’s ancient golf clubs Inappropriate joke about world hunger The crisis of hunger Charities and changing the world The American way: Spending more than you make The real cost of buying a boat More of Erik’s family history The real price of alcoholism And much more…
Aug 11, 202101:08:15
Episode #25

Episode #25

We just turned 25!!! And in this episode we talk about: The definition of “Butt Load” Living in the country near cows Erik’s friend's cow pie story Thomas Crapper Pastors that swear in church The woes of remote podcasting Dolly’s apology about non-active listening Kids in high school do dumb stuff Erik’s story about asking a girl out in High School Dancing is from the devil Liquid courage + Dancing Dolly wasn’t allowed to dance Line Dancing TV shows Growing up without Television Sleepovers Erik poops his pants on a sleepover (as a kid) Don’t poop your pants Our bodies are miraculous but gross Erik’s entire family works in the medical field Dolly’s goes to the hospital Web MD vs actual doctors Erik tries to get an A in high school Bible class and fails Donating blood Colonoscopy preparation Pills are allows too big The rules of conversation Haircuts and talking with stylists Dolly’s hair secret Long hair vs short hair Energy Vampires Covid social circles Therapy Singing impromptu songs to end the podcast And much more…
Aug 04, 202156:43
Episode #24

Episode #24

Special Guest Micaela Tucker joins us and reviews a movie! And we talk about: The NBA finals 2021 Basketball team names NHL video games Dolly’s thoughts on sports Fantasy Football Dolly’s Kitchen is still getting fixed Her house has shrunk yet she still likes staying inside Erik’s Dad goes out on the town Dolly and Micaela review “Rent” the movie Paying rent is what life is all about as an adult The Review begins…there’s a black screen at the beginning Rosario Dawson and Taye Diggs Gotee vs clean faced Favorite couple in the movie Old School home answering machines A deep dive into “Rent” A brief review of the movie “Cats” Dolly roasts Micaela about watching Cats without her “Selena” the movie Dolly can’t say Bernadette Peters Erik reviews the review of “Rent” Movie vs Theater versions of musicals That one time Erik saw “Wicked” “Jersey Boys” the movie Clint Eastwood Things tourists do Malls a.k.a. energy suckers Artists that sing their own names at the beginning of their songs Garry Marshall’s movies We’re happy not knowing everything about everything Selena and Donna Summer Biopic films Going on walks with music vs without music Sammy snores Info on our socials Thoughts on merch We talk about what a Dicky is And much more…
Jul 28, 202101:21:34
Episode #23

Episode #23

Special Guest Nicki Navarro joins us once again! And we talk about: Nicki’s family is the best Golden Doodle’s and hair cuts Our favorite dogs we had growing up Pets that live forever Snot rockets and cats TV shows to watch in the winter vs summer A wasp lands on Dolly More about our favorite pets Dog farts Sammi and Stinky (the dogs) Jerry Lewis’s animated comic style Watching classic films The golden age actors of Hollywood We find out that Nicki doesn’t like movies She also doesn’t like games Nicki’s hobbies People that know me know that I __________ Sharing our opinions with others Social Media Staying positive during crazy times Erik is a vocal processor Creativity as a lifestyle Favorite places we’ve travelled Favorite international foods Jurassic Park Erik’s real life dinosaur experience at OMSI Scientists are trying to create Chicken dinosaurs Animals that are extinct Outer Space and Intelligent life on other planets Killing bugs and feeling bad about it Alien abduction vs human abduction The movie Signs Levitation Dua Lipa and Elton John Time Traveling in movies When will we die? Following your dreams Life goals Our Instagram Explore pages Basketball and Tik Tok videos The Social Dilemma Zit popping videos Dolly’s Dear Diary series And much more…
Jul 21, 202101:34:57
Episode #22

Episode #22

We have a very special guest Nicki Navarro! And we talk about: Getting married and changing last names Proper introductions for Nicki We’re a surface podcast with deep topics Erik’s mom takes a picture of him at a sad moment as a kid The trouble with having the same name as your parents Our worst moments as kids Capturing memories back in the day on film Sammy the dog chews on a stick and she still loves eating grass People in the Bible who ate grass Wheatgrass shots and shot glasses The many uses of the word “vessel” Dolly spills coffee on her favorite shirt Erik’s favorite V-Neck shirt made by Allmade Apparel (shameless promo) When you find a pair of jeans you like, buy a few pairs of them Clothes from the 90’s Being tall at a young age, and the fear of becoming a giant Short actors Erik mixes up actors in movies and confuses everyone The Movie Hook explained in a Jeopardy format Your height doesn’t equal your value Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake & Beyonce and Jay Z Depends diapers/pants Dolly and Erik aren’t thrilled about getting old Nicki is excited to get old Dying your hair or going gray Anti aging skin products Botox: The good, the bad, the ugly When it comes to beauty and fashion, do what makes you feel your best! Steve Martin the immortal actor The movie “The Jerk” “Father of the Bride” movies “Pure Luck” with Martin Short Martin Short is an epic human being SNL actors and actresses Erik has a spider on his shoulder and freaks out! All about Spiders Daddy Long Legs are the least poisonous to humans Nicki’s greatest fear is Spiders The many scary spiders in Australia Giant rats of New York City More spider stories Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra Forging our parent’s signatures That one time Dolly went to the principle’s office Our favorite quirky teachers Coffee and Cigarettes Align your soul with good things Lizzo knows best Drake, Ariana Grande and Rihanna Dolly’s kitchen is getting remodeled Demolition Our podcast snacks this week Andes Mints Power walking “Mindful” walking Be mindful And much more…
Jul 14, 202101:06:04
Episode #21

Episode #21

We’re joined again by special guest David Salonen! It’s been a bad year for good things, and a long December… Counting Crows vs Black Crows 90’s Pop Rock bands that didn’t age well David and Dolly are still so young Dolly forgets her birth date Introductions 90’s Rappers Marcy Playground and A.D.D. Green Day vs Blink 182 Seinfeld vs Friends How Erik copes with cursing in music Staying positive while venting and raging Swearing is a form of self help The ice water cursing experiment TV Shows that have substitute curse words The Last Man on Earth The Good Place “Veggie” swearing Thomas Crapper The “Rule of Threes” in comedy Eminem lyrics Kids these days The “Screen” generation Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s Texting to avoid talking to people Dolly gets trapped into taking a survey Restaurant etiquette Red Robin is like the “defensive driving” of meals Starbucks the mediocre coffee experience Getting surprised by condiments in food Restaurants, take out and tipping Buying in bulk when Door Dashing to save money McDonald’s food lasts forever Erik puts yellow cheese on tacos Fancier cheeses What is Colby Jack? David thinks Colby Jack sucks Erik ruins 4th of July food this year Our 4th of July parties this year Construction on the freeway on a holiday weekend Astronaut lady goes psycho while wearing a diaper The story of her killer road trip from Houston to Florida Space diapers vs consumer brands Do Nascar drivers wear diapers? Peeing discretely in public NASA sends way too many feminine products into space with female astronaut Mind over bladder: How to expand your bladder What causes migraines? And much more…
Jul 07, 202101:05:22
Episode #20

Episode #20

Special guest Matthew Pew is back!!! And we talk about: Ritz crackers Suzanne Vega & the song Putting on the Ritz Donuts and the dangers of sugar Coconut on pastries The smell of garlic is contagious We all have middle names Matthew has a sweet tooth If sweetness was evil “Little Debbie” would be the devil Malasadas (Hawaiian donuts) Trying to stay healthy while eating fast food Dolly’s relationship with milk Matthew’s relationship with cereal The benefits of Keto Erik’s favorite taco place “Tacos Guaymas” Roadtrips and food on the road Board Sports (Skateboarding, Snowboarding and Surfing) Surfing in the PNW Secret surf spots Scuba diving in the Puget Sound Hydrofoils are cool! The ocean is huge Matthew’s coastal exploration The Oregon coast Sand Dunes of the PNW Never park on the back side of a hill while riding dune buggies Beach life Custom license plates Sports cars Erik’s dad has owned There’s a $500,000 electric sports car Ford vs Ferrari the movie Estates and living like we’re rich Celebrities Erik has been told he looks like Professor Snape (Alan Rickman) Life goals and the meaning of life Obituaries Living Memorial services Hologram concerts Blade Runner 2049’s Hologram scene The phone app that brings people back to life Roger Deacons the master of cinematography Tree of Life the movie Director & Cinematographer teams Our favorite films Dolly believes she fully understood the movie Tenet the first time Premonition vs foreshadowing Matthew meets Christopher Nolan’s DP And much more…
Jun 30, 202101:11:54
Episode #19

Episode #19

In this episode we talk about: War movies Playing circus music while watching scary movies Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the moon” The story of 2001 Space Odyssey’s soundtrack Famous film scoring dudes DISC personality test “In and of Itself” TV Show and Russian Roulette Dolly’s thoughts on personality tests and swimming Our friend Anthony can swim, even though Gabe said otherwise The South: swimming in lakes with water snakes Erik’s story about being on a lake in Alabama with friends Platoon vs Pontoon vs Harpoon vs Spitoon What would happen if we suddenly passed away? Life insurance: Naming a beneficiary Erik finally did his taxes in June Procrastination and being an adult Being uncles and aunts, instead of parents We’re joined by a special guest: Matthew Pew We try to say Matthew’s full name Dolly introduces Matthew Traveling gigs and gear Filmmaking styles Red vs DSLR cameras Cinematic filters aka LUTs (Look Up Tables) The story about Dolly getting her first camera Matthew’s first camera A brief history of cameras in the 90s Mid 90’s directed by Jonah Hill Growing up in SoCal and skateboarding California fashion trends Fitting in at school as a kid from SoCal New and old catch phrases Issa Vibe (It’s a Vibe) Getting out in nature Dolly and Matthew plan a trip that never happens The Olympic Peninsula and it’s many wonders The trip to Oyster Dome Driving a 2WD vehicle through snow Erik’s West Seattle icy slip and slide experience Dolly slides down a hill during a snow storm Matthew chases a blizzard Chains vs 4WD Attempting to walk on ice And much more…
Jun 23, 202101:12:02
Episode #18

Episode #18

Singing Intro songs Erik’s writes a generic birthday card poem Things we talk about: Cars that don’t have computers in them Our disaster escape plans The future Cascadia earthquake Zombie Apocalypse plans Zombie pranks on YouTube Brad Pitt & Mirielle Enos in World War Z Erik goes to the theatre and sees The Quiet Place 2 Making fart sounds with your mouth Family edition of Cards Against Humanity Warm weather + ice cream What if Baskin Robbins stores go out of business? Cold Stone Creamery Dolly only likes plain ice cream & doesn’t believe in frozen yogurt Fat is not the enemy, sugar is the enemy Yogurt toppings Erik’s terrible Covid Fro Yo experience The classic neighborhood Ice Cream trucks The one time Erik ate Rice Dream ice cream Dolly doesn’t like the consistency of cheese Erik's Dad likes Craft singles Fresh cheeses Mexican pastries and hot chocolate The best way to eat a tomato Erik forgets something Dolly told him yesterday The fear of telling people your stories too many times Dolly continues roasting Erik about forgetting what she said Everyone has their own catch phrase Succession (the TV show) The Culkin brothers Actors and how they age The Home Alone story John Hughes: The epic filmmaker of the 80’s and 90’s His movie credits and much more...
Jun 16, 202101:12:27
Episode #17

Episode #17

In this episode: Dolly traverses the great state of WA Erik goes Mini golfing in Redmond and eats hot wings And we talk about: Fire poops Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Facts about exotic alcohols Drinks with weird things in them Worm wood Words that we don’t like Words we like Our hometowns The summer birthdaze series Party people: People with kids vs without kids Erik experiences a scary theater production Smelling drinks at parties Playing vintage video games Dolly and her niece We discuss cousins, 2nd cousins, 3rd cousins…etc The definition of kissing cousins Famous people that married their cousins Bobby Darin and the song Mack the Knife The lyrics for the song “Kissing Cousins” by Closure in Moscow Brian Wilson and his new documentary Erik sees Brian Wilson live in California and sees Carnie Wilson Meeting our heroes vs not meeting them Weapons for self defense when going out in public Erik buys a bunch of knives and survival stuff online Beavers: Nature’s loggers Erik saves a mole’s life Beavers make Adobe style homes Koala Bears are the most promiscuous animal Don’t hold wild animals The last white Rhino And much more…
Jun 09, 202101:03:38
Episode #16

Episode #16

Erik's feet destroy sandals What if your feet were all toes? It’s hard to balance when you lose toes Possibly ways they remove toes at a hospital a story about a Filbert nut farmer who lost a few toes The marvels of science and prosthetics Nicholas Cage returns The Umbrella Academy South Park is great Organ transplants: diet and personality changes in recipients Emotions affect our physical health You can’t lie to yourself Personal roadmaps Reptilians The Denver Airport and it’s creepy art Dolly tells a scary story that Erik thinks is real Scary movies and sewer drains Irrational fears based on movies we’ve watched Falling in public Actors that were masters of physical comedy Monochrome films Dolly’s brilliant business card idea Sammy finds a large bone in Dolly’s backyard Erik and Micaela believe it’s a human bone Dolly’s sister believes it’s a cow bone What do you do if you discover a dead body? Erik gets actors and serial killers mixed up The reason Dolly knows what a cow bone looks like Stories about parents killing animals for dinner The book “Eating Animals” Another attempt at harmonizing and refocusing our souls And much more…
Jun 02, 202101:01:03
Episode #15

Episode #15

In this week's episode: We have a special guest: Micaela Tucker Sammy tries to eat Erik’s sandals again and we talk about: The grand introduction of our guest Micaela can fly a plane A short history of flight in America Learning how to ride a bike Is skydiving a sport? Carla Gugino is ageless How rich people stay young Erik’s fear of being an organ donor Things we wouldn’t want people to take if we were organ donors The relationship between the dark web and the black market Which organ would you give up if you had to? Pop songs are deep and also shallow Tony Bennet and his cool collaboration albums Micaela is a singer and she recorded an album Her recording journey in Nashville, Tennessee Suzanne Vega Stage names vs actual names Thoughts on The Godfather Trilogy Sofia Coppola Creating vulnerable art The toxins in candles and sandwiches Food life hacks Dolly corrects Erik’s terrible Spanish Messy eaters: eating in the car or on the couch Dolly gets a steak knife stuck in her hand Hide-a-Bed couches The couch is the Belly Button of the house Belly Buttons: inee vs outee theory Piercings We have trouble pronouncing words and realize we still need to go to speech pathologists Vocal warmups Tea culture Licorice root Surviving by eating things in nature Erik accidentally burns a survival book We practice meditation And much more…
May 26, 202101:05:32
Episode #14

Episode #14

In this episode David joins us again, and we talk about: Songs that get stuck in our heads Erik can’t say artist's names correctly Humming songs in public Singing along with songs and getting the lyrics wrong Fans of country music also love hip hop Bravado in genres of music Erik’s rap song “Ladygurl” The definition of “Emo” music Weird Al and his Polka music Banjos are the best Dolly’s favorite instrument: the Ukulele The history of the Accordion The Salem Witch trials: What we believe happened vs what actually happened Death by crushing/pressing Did it really matter if a person was a witch or not? Humanity and world religions Live and let live Musical witch hunts Growing up conservative and buying albums and throwing them away because of content Historical symbols in modern times that changed the meaning of their origins We strive for equality for all And much more…
May 19, 202101:03:25
Episode #13

Episode #13

SDB Episode #13 In this week’s episode we have a special guest: David Salonen And we talk about: ASMR ice cubes Mother’s Day Sammy the dog eats onions Mono vs stereo music Weird vocal warmups for singers Famous singers and their vocal routines The Sound of Music Musicals we’ve been in Recycling Erik shares stories from his past career as a battery salesman Sammy tries to eat a marble coaster David talks about his pets Cats: self sufficient pet The Romans and Vomitoriums History’s Mysteries Ken Burns and his effects The number 13 Erik tries to get free Yerba Mate from Guayaki Saving the rain forests by drinking tea Red Bull can give you wings The dangers of mixing alcohol and caffeine Erik’s house used to be a party house Playing darts and other sports like frisbee Damaging people’s property while playing sports Sammy tries to eat Erik’s Local flip flops again David goes to a gun and fishing camp Dolly breaks her mom’s hutch Family heirlooms Antique Road Show Where do things go when we die? Wills and Living Trusts We realize we’re all bad at saving money and things we spend money on And much more…
May 12, 202101:09:28
Episode #12

Episode #12

In this episode we talk about: Sammy’s (the dog) morning routine She’s allergic to grass Puking Overdosing on vitamins Dogs are furry pigs Picky pets fake cats that meow Pros and Cons of pet insurance Other kinds of insurance: fires, floods earthquakes “Oh My” Grapes and chicken bones kill dogs Self care Dangerous video jobs Helicopter rides First cameras we ever owned Sony VX2000: The quintessential skateboarding camera Roller blades College Days Dolly loves photography and film Our mom’s were family photo journalists Old vintage gear Dolly captures a wedding on film And more…
May 05, 202144:41
Episode #11

Episode #11

Here's what happens in this week's episode: Guilty pleasure bands Jake goes on paternity leave The Oscars 2021: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Ageless actors and actresses Theaters are Re-opening Skincare Erik considers living in his Fiat Mank: Our favorite movie of the year We can’t pronounce actors or actresses last names Comparing yourself to other people Joan of Arc is better than all of us The filler game at the Oscars Best Soundtrack feat. Trent Reznor Our favorite Oscar winner Highlights on winning films Long movies that release extended versions Sammy eats Erik’s flip flops Dolly’s thoughts on West Side Story and Spielbergs remake Stories from the TigerBelly podcast Old Hollywood trends in casting roles John Wayne loved steak My Octopus Teacher (documentary) Erik had pet ducks as a kid Social Awareness in TV and Film We talk about our ancestry Letterkenny Tyler Perry’s Humanitarian Award at the Oscars Glenn Close Spinal Tap and Christopher Guest And much more…
Apr 28, 202101:00:02
Episode #10

Episode #10

In this week's podcast we talk about: Making mistakes Bad pranks That one time Jake feel asleep in a Podcast The return of our speech impediments Tense Tongue disease Wisdom teeth and getting them pulled Wisdom teeth recovery diet Kokomo is real Conspiracy Theories The Bermuda Triangle & The lost city of Atlantis Amelia Earhart Time Travel The Philadelphia Experiment Art Bell Hanford facility The 1940s Area 51 Aliens Men in Black Actor and movie trivia And much more… zXd3qQ6f7SDnfReX7VTN
Apr 21, 202139:12
Episode #9

Episode #9

In this episode we talk about: Badonkadonk vs Babadook Eating while podcasting ASMR food and drink sounds Rich food Banana Preem Pie Dolly’s stuttering story Hereditary traits Bullies in school High School and College Cliques Weird song lyrics Telling people pop culture news a few days late Celebrity deaths illegal music downloading Dark songs that sound happy Erik’s video camera gets stolen at the airport Viral videos James Dean Conspiracies about celebrity deaths Jake’s scary hotel story Ghost stories Colon Cleansing Giant mushrooms ...and much more!
Apr 16, 202101:06:55
Episode #8

Episode #8

On this episode we talk about: Being a 3rd Wheel Babies Gabe visits the podcast Things we’re thankful for part 2 Personal goals and ambitions Online courses that help you get girls Ghosting Fancy Shampoo names 3 part harmonies Juice cleanses We record a Robo call The Soviet Union Heartbreakers the movie 4D movies and rides Jake interprets Dolly’s dream about Vince Vaughn Erik goes to a speaking in tongues session We talk about being dyslexic Jake tells a joke about his new business idea And more…
Apr 08, 202147:31
Episode #7

Episode #7

Scratch tickets and discuss the lottery McMillions Documentary Miniseries Ingrown Toenails Gender neutral names Britney Spears’ deep cuts What makes you feel lucky? Sammy the dog Dog years vs human years Dogs go to heaven Game of Thrones (reality or fiction) We’re living in our own Truman show Checking in on friends Transitions in life and relationships Jake’s daughter Molly Changing habits to have the best life Washington State’s weird marriage rules Amish lifestyle Social Media overload “You don’t have enough Twang” video and more...
Mar 31, 202149:02
Episode #6

Episode #6

In this episode we do Check Ins, talk about destressing, Pandemic Anti-Covid drinks, The last time we cried, Dogecoin, outlooks on life, Jake reads our enneagrams, star signs, Dolly gets caught singing in public, winning the lottery, electric cars, Jake talks about his daughter Molly and we cover much more. Join us!
Mar 25, 202101:14:37
Episode #5

Episode #5

Here's what happens in this week's episode: Dolly does the Intro Bangers and Mash Mexican Markets and their delicious food Air Fryers Art Institute of Seattle Movie trivia Messing up celebrity names Deep Thoughts Baby Shower games Jake and Erik’s white stereotypes and traditions Vespas (motor vehicle) vs Vespers (worship night) Holiday carolers Guy does 6 month internet/society fast Getting scared Campfires and Bonfires Animated re-creations of terrible events Favorite Ice Cream flavors Chinese Buffets and soft serve Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream Allergies and stomach gurgles from dairy We list our fake sponsors
Mar 18, 202152:02
Episode #4

Episode #4

In this episode we talk about Sunsets, favorite candies, H Mart, Erik's dad gets a haircut, Dolly's dad's barber is Dolly, Hairs in random places, Growing up with braces, photos from our pasts, 4 or 5 finger foreheads, personal beauty routines, poopy shoes, favorite scents, and what you do when deodorant wears off in the middle of the day.
Mar 10, 202101:06:09
Episode #3

Episode #3

In this episode we cover a plethora of topics including Marshall headphones, Southwest States, Chain Restaurants, Eating Seafood in the Midwest, Fishing, How to get rid of moles, Movies, Dolly's Mystery Animal, Aliens, Trick or treaters and more.
Mar 04, 202147:06
Episode #2

Episode #2

In this episode we discuss all kinds of food, UTI's, bad smells, essential oils, suicidal stink bugs, Jake's juice theory, Dollar stores vs 99 cent stores, Trader Joe's favorites, 90's pop culture, fail videos and more.
Feb 24, 202154:00
Episode #1

Episode #1

In this first episode we do proper introductions, talk about the wide world of dating, what pasta sauce you'd be, fail videos, All kinds of milk, Erik breaking his ribs and more. Join us as we deep dive into reality.
Feb 18, 202130:56