Pilot - Broken Algorithms and Watermelons

 In the pilot episode of their new podcast, brothers Zac and Al Shipley dive headfirst into the chaotic world of social media algorithms, aging, and childhood nostalgia. Zac breaks down how a viral Star Wars video blew up on Facebook while completely stalling on Instagram, sparking a debate on whether Facebook has officially become a "boomer" playground.  Meanwhile, the brothers confront the reality of their 40s. Zac leans into a textbook midlife crisis—complete with a blazing-fast electric Ford Mustang and a battle against thinning hair—while Al argues that keeping his pride means strictly avoiding any artificial hair rejuvenation. They also share their mutual love-hate relationship with the podcast format itself, why they prefer short-form clips over 10-hour epics, and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to remember growing up on late-night David Letterman and the fine 1980s art of smashing watermelons .