Better Buddies

This week the Buddies discuss the most boring activities they can think of, podcasts to help you sleep, helpful NPCs in games, storytelling, perceptions around bisexuality, and self-care package gifting. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Songbirding (podcast by Rob Porter), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Book, Stieg Larsson, 2005), Monster Hunter Wilds (Video Game, 2025) -> new expansion 2027 (Monster Hunter Wilds - Ascendence), Gods of Risk (An Expanse Novella, James SA Corey, 2012)

This week the Buddies welcome back a buddy, talk about the most expensive things they've broken, immersive entertainment experiences, our inner monologues, and good nature places to be alone and collect your thoughts. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (book), The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul (book), The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel (Youtube video by Jenny Nicholson), My Little Pony Friendship is Witchcraft (Youtube Video), The IT Crowd (tv show)

This week the Buddies discuss what they want out of life, new games, gym attire, cinnamon roll seductions, and how to handle a competitive relative. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Sintopia (video game), Children of Dune (book), Blood on the Clocktower (game)

This week the Buddies discuss amazing things they've seen in Nature, dying a lot in video games, how to handle a bully, and what it means to be loyal to a barber. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Subnautica Below Zero (video game), Flock Around (video game), The Lost Metal (book by Brandon Sanderson), Dimension 20: Cloudward Ho! (Dropout show)

This week the Buddies discuss their customer service experiences (as both customer and server), a reverse Dick's Last Resort restaurant, the precise nature of Aquaman's relationship with aquariums, world domination, and de-escalation tactics. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Game Changer Season 8 Episode 1 (Dropout Streaming), Remarkably Bright Creatures (book 2022), chrissunk (guy who turns himself into pokemon), Subnautica (video game 2018), Crypt of the Necrodancer (video game 2019)

This week the Buddies discuss topics they've learned through cultural osmosis, bad movies, Big Day in bird watching, different ways to store your pants, where to keep your wallet, and good ways to handle disrespect. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Intern (movie 2015), Dimension 20: Never Stop Blowing Up (Dropout streaming service), Bob Duchesne (Youtuber)

This week the Buddies discuss the spiciest foods they've ever eaten, agrarian social practices, slice of life anime, how to learn a DIY mindset, and what professionalism means. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: You And I Are Polar Opposites (anime), Where the Deer and the Antelope Play (book by Nick Offerman), All Systems Red (novella by Martha Wells)

This week the Buddies discuss the ways we contribute to society, some recent tunes we've been jamming to, some books we're reading, why watching sports is enjoyable, and why couples should take separate vacations. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: FUNGUS by The Narcissist Cookbook (song), Ghost Stories by The Narcissist Cookbook (song), Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (book), BYOB by System of a Down (song), Chic 'n' Stu by System of a Down (song), Speedbag Bard (Youtube Channel)

This week the Buddies discuss the weirdest ways they've met people, the concept of knowing people before you're cognizant enough to know them, some absolutely delightful music and books, and good single-player video games if you're on a budget. Share with a friend! Contact us: Recommendations: Excursions (2018 album by C418), Mummy Joe (Youtube channel), Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (book series), Make Some Noise (Dropout Show), The Bands of Mourning (2016 book by Brandon Sanderson)

This week the Buddies discuss double standards they have problems with, games of various varieties, when the best time is to comb your hair, joint health, and buying clothing. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Pokemon Champions (video game), WolfeyVGC/PokeaimMD/CybertronVGC (pokemon Youtubers), Game Changer (show on Dropout), Game Night (movie)

This week the Buddies discuss old fashioned ways that are better than modern ones, space travel, the science of consciousness, hockey, wearing clothes from an ex, and where you can wear a cape. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Project Hail Mary (2026 movie - listen to the audio book too), The Secret of Secrets (book by Dan Brown), Hockey (the sport!)

This week the Buddies discuss which celebrities they think are the most down-to-earth, what makes them down-to-earth, the Scrubs revival, book to other medium adaptations, College Humor, and how to shake off the Sunday blues. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: New Scrubs (show, 2026), The Expanse (show), Game Changer (show on Dropout), The Witcher: Lady of the Lake (book)

This week the Buddies discuss beliefs that may or may not be justified, good anime, good books adapted into good movies, philosophy and its application to powerful people, and went over some of our favorite Chuck Norris jokes in memory of one of the icons of action heroes. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (anime), Delicious in Dungeon (anime), Emma (book by Jane Austen), Epoch Philosophy (Youtube Channel)

This week the Buddies discuss fun, favorite, and unusual food combos, old tv shows, new video games, which spouse to be buried next to if you're a widow. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Youtube Email Recommendation: Welcome to Pawnee (2024 book by Jim O'Heir), K Pop Demon Hunters (2025 movie), Slay the Spire II (2026 video game)

This week the Buddies discuss what current trends will be laughed at in 20 years, diet culture, Greek myths, Irish religious texts, what Pokemon you could eat, and how to ask someone out at the gym. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Circe (Book by Madeline Miller), Book of Kells (book by Irish monks), Secret of Kells (movie), Pokemon Edibility panel at Anime Milwaukee (live panel)

This week the Buddies discuss their Pyrrhic victories, what a Pyrrhic victory actually is, Pyrrhic poetry measurement, some moments of learning, stories within stories, compare and contrast fantasy romance stories, and the appropriate amount of hobby overlap with a significant other. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Starless Sea (book by Erin Morgenstern), Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (book by Heather Fawcett)

This week the Buddies discuss amazing slow motion videos, throwing bricks, video game speed running, the myth of Achilles, our shower product process, eating oranges in the shower, how to react to someone trying to start a fight, and the proper use of sinks. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Song of Achilles (2011 book by Madeline Miller), bewildebeest (Youtube Speedrunner), Pokemon Firered and Leafgreen (Gameboy advance game rereleased on the Switch 1 and 2)

This week the Buddies discuss Intelligence vs Wisdom, Bruce Willis' hairline, cozy murders, sexist sayings, letting go of resentment, and what qualifies as a chick flick. Share with a friend!   Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Man Who Died Twice (book by Richard Osman), Death Becomes Her (1992 movie), The Boys (tv show)

This week the Buddies ask what famous people have done the most good for the world, come to the realization that Punxsutawney Phil is an American God, talk about some novels, and dig into one of the biggest current events: The Epstein Files. Oh, and we recommend a watch order for the Marvel movies. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Champagne (the alcohol, drink responsibly) Origin - book by Dan Brown, Wild Dark Shore - book by Charlotte McConaghy, Anything about the Epstein Files - government documents, read at own risk

This week the Buddies discuss what they think they're experts in (but really aren't), good band names, the idea of personhood and bad art being key, modern haircutting experiences, the right number of donuts for a meal, and if we believe in ghosts. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Youtube Email Recommendations: Staring at the Sun (album by Hotel Fiction), the concept of what it means to be a person (philosophical topic), The Alloy of Law (book by Brandon Sanderson)

This week the Buddies discuss what technology they want to see in their lifetimes, a social movement to explore and clean up the Earth, how 2016 was the best time for video games, tips for finding a career you can stick with, and the interaction between dating and hobbies. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Rental Family (movie, 2025), Star of Providence (video game, 2017), Inferno (book by Dan Brown 2013)

This week the Buddies discuss the hot new meme trend for 2026, semi-hard near-future science fiction, a Facebook Reel that itched a spot in the brain, hard fantasy, when to talk about money in your relationship, and a movie that made you stop and think afterwards. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Leviathan Wakes (Book 2, 2011, James S.A. Corey), Micro rec: A Facebook Reel, Asanebo Restaurant (Gummy Time), The Witcher: Baptism of Fire (Andrzej Sapkowski)

This week the Buddies discuss ways to train people to understand nuance, Zen and Buddhist philosophy, how to handle the passage of time in a fandom, silly fun anime, and the generational difference in men being platonically physical with each other. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (book), Technotopia (video game), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (anime)

This week the Buddies talk about their rebellious sides, challenge beliefs, and discuss Nick Offerman. We also give advice on blankets, towels, and paying for lunch. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play (book 2021), Magic The Gathering (specifically casual Commander format, game), The Lost Symbol (book, 2009)

This week the Buddies discuss toaster pastries, Groundhog's Day, their plans for the new year, a wide variety of media tastes, encouraging men to work in education and childcare, and sudden urges. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: BLT (the sandwich), Catbus Collective (jazz ensemble band), Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha (book), Donut County (video game) 

This week the Buddies discuss important moments that defined them, their favorite holiday magic movies, buying toys for men, and reading spicy books. Share with a friend! And happy holidays! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Klaus (movie), Dogpile (video game), Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas (movie), Cameron Cortinas (Instagrammer)

This week the Buddies discuss childhood things current children won't get to experience, post-apocalyptic theme parks, great albums of the year, rom coms, and unorthodox ways to describe being a pediatric heart surgeon. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: SABLE,FABLE by Bon Iver (album), Never enough by Turnstile (album), Everybody Scream by Florence+The Machine (album), Cabin in the Sky by De La Soul (album), Getting Killed by Geese (album), K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack (album), Assistant to the Villain (book), Lovely Complex (slice of life romcom anime), Slay the Spire (video game)

This week the Buddies discuss their old people habits, an army of lumberjack husbands, unreliable narrator creepy stories, Norse mythology, and the loss of culture to history. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Smiling Friends season 3 (show), The Witch's Heart (book), Tales from the Gas Station by Jack Townsend (book series)

This week the Buddies have no secondary motive asking if it's better to know when you would die, talk about their bucket lists, biographies, video games, telling your friends that you love them, and being emotionally vulnerable. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Yes Please by Amy Poehler (audio book), Stardew Valley (video game), RV There Yet? (video game)

This week the Buddies discuss what they buy more of than most people, embarrassing stories from growing up, Parks and Recreation, AI, and how to know where the men's room is. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (show), So Close To Being The Sh*t Ya'll Don't Even Know by Retta (book)

This week the Buddies discuss the things they're sick of hearing about, the webcomic meme format known as Loss, the movie Alien, Sherlock Holmes, and how many people try to scale Mount Everest in a year. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Minecraft Datapacks (modding), Alien (1979 movie), Sherlock Holmes & Count Dracula: The First of the Classified Dossier Series (2021 book)

This week the Buddies discuss the most useful things their parents taught them, learning to drive, Red Dragon Inn, Neil Gaiman, and how to help your parents as a responsible adult son. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Red Dragon Inn (board game), Good Omens Season 2 (TV show), Ender's Game (book by Orson Scott Card)

This week the Buddies discuss where they get their decorations, Pokemon ZA (again), the history of an arcade game, and the philosophical and economic impacts of live-service video games. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Antimatter Dimensions (idle browser game), Mistborn: The Final Empire (audiobook), Killer Queen (arcade game), big boss (Youtube Channel)

This week the Buddies discuss the freedom of animals, the forgotten Transformers Lagomorphs, Pokemon Legends ZA, a variation on the horror story Carrie, and how to get good at push ups. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Pokemon Legends ZA (video game), The Mentalist (show, 2008), The Weight of Blood (book by Tiffany D. Jackson)

This week the Buddies discuss the best events they've attended, the new Pokemon Legends ZA game, faerie field work, historical parallels, Everyday Carry, and self-improvement out of spite. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Pokemon Legends ZA (video game), Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (audio book), In The Garden of Beasts (book)

This week the Buddies talk about sleeping positions, ramp pillows, Pokemon, Mario, Star Wars, giving cookies as a sign of romantic interest, respecting women's opinions, and the manliest movies of all time. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Super Mario Odyssey (video game), Star Wars: The Princes and the Scoundrel (book)

This week the Buddies talk about times they stressed out over nothing, how they all learned growing up that 2+2=Fish, some new video games, modern education, and how to start a garden. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Digimon Time Stranger (video game), Skate. (2025 video game), Knights of Guinevere (animated pilot episode)

This week the Buddies discuss childhood landmarks that were destroyed, the coming Fast Food wars, bird identification, geek apparel, and getting your life to be successful. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Over the Garden Wall (2014 show), Space King (Youtube Series), Birdie (game), The Witcher; Sword of Destiny (1992 book)

This week the Buddies discuss some other movie stars with repetitive roles, entertaining Youtube videos, Tao philosophy in Western pop culture, and modern societal beauty standards and their negative connections. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: What Makes The Song Stink Ep 8 (Youtube video by Patt Finnerty), ZaneGames Pokemon Quizzes (Youtube videos), The Tao of Pooh (1982 book by Benjamin Hoff, audio book)

This week the Buddies talk about what helped them succeed, what lead them to failure, the hotly anticipated video game Silksong, the runaway success story of Stardew Valley, Breaking Bad, and how to keep working on your professional development. Share with a friend! Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Hollow Knight: Silksong (video game), Star Wars Victory's Price (book), Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters (book)

This week the Buddies discuss their favorite (and most dangerous) places to nap, two popular TV comedies, how it's alright to order the salad but you'll disappoint all the Italian grandmothers, and the importances of having platonic friendships. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Abbott Elementary (TV show), Resident Alien (TV show)

This week the Buddies discuss how to popularize eating bugs, how to make money on that effort in five different ways, how much Nick Offerman loves his wife, and the life and times of George Lucas. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman (audiobook), George Lucas by Brian Jay Jones (audiobook), Funhaus Drunk Mario Party Let's Plays (Youtube)

This week the Buddies discuss not judging books by their cover, The Wheel of Time, how much of your life you should commit to helping a homie move, and how it feels to wear pants when everyone else wore shorts. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Wheel of Time 6-12 (books), Twisted Metal (2023 Peacock show), @smacmccreanor on Instagram (content creator)

This week the Buddies talk about people getting fired, two famous next-level actors, how to care for a beard, and how to talk sports when you're not a sports person. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Making It So by Sir Patrick Stewart (audio book), Jim Henson by Brian Jay Jones (audio book)

This week the Buddies discuss if humanity will be around in 1,000 years, side tangent from that to the robot uprising, side tangent from that to if robots would see humans like gods since humans created them, take it down another side tangent when doing recommendations to talk about Star Wars, talk about what it would be like to be house husbands, and then side tangent from that to the correct Star Wars watch orders. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: How It's Actually Made (from Youtube channel Huggbees), DJ Cummerbund mashups (Youtube), Sir Patrick Stewart's "Making It So: A Memoir" (book)

This week the Buddies talk about influential books, different games, men taking feedback from male vs female managers, how men ride bikes, and buying groceries for one. Share with a friend!   Contact Us: Facebook Instagram Youtube Email Recommendations: Package Pushers (video game), Dimension 20 (D&D Actual Play), Music the Gathering (band), The Langer's Ball (band)

This week the Buddies discuss historical figures who are worse than you thought, how we'll make history worse, K-Pop, Adam Sandler, utilizing youth to increase your floor time, and bridging the gap between men wearing heels and AI. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Youtube Email Recommendations: K-Pop Demon Hunters (movie, 2025), Fantastic 4 First Steps (movie, 2025), The Wedding Singer (movie, 1998)

This week the Buddies discuss board games that end badly, the history of Monopoly, Bullet Train, sharks going tubing, and how to advocate for yourself through actions instead of words. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: Bullet Train (2022 movie), Cumtown (edgy podcast), Guilty As Sock (2025 video game), Tubing on the river (timeless)

This week the Buddies discuss Superman, Marvel and DC takes on social issues, the sex lives of superheroes, men hugging their friends, and an advice question on using the bathroom. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube

This week the Buddies discuss the benefits and drawbacks of art on society, what qualifies as an artist, the history of the original D&D company TSR, and how to handle friends making misogynistic comments. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Jackal (Italian comedy group), Central Park (show), Slaying the Dragon (audio book)