Off Scott-Free: The Podcast

This week was a little bit of everything: superhero movies, mini golf, waterparks, hotel disasters, storage unit purgatory, and some unexpectedly deep conversations along the way.We kick things off with our thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day and whether Marvel might finally be finding its footing again, then recap a double date with old friends and the Twenty One Pilots watch party that very quickly became a party of two. Back at home, we finally tackled the last of our storage unit and spent several late nights figuring out why we own so much stuff and where the hell we’re supposed to put it all.Things get a little heavier as we talk about loving people who continually let you down, the boundaries we’ve learned to put in place to protect our marriage and our hearts, and the difficult reality that sometimes growing means growing away from people you still deeply care about. We also have a pretty big life update for Atlas: he got offered a job! Now he is just figuring out whether he’s actually supposed to take it.Then we’re off to Schlitterbahn, where exhaustion tested our marriage before we even made it to the waterpark, the entire state of Texas apparently decided to show up on the same day, and we discovered we may officially be lazy-river people. Our Austin plans proceeded to completely fall apart when the AC went out at our hotel, turning our nice dinner into late-night tacos, queso on Sixth Street, and Transformers in bed, which, honestly, may have been better anyway.Finally, we somehow make it from Voodoo Doughnuts and P. Terry’s in Austin to a 1:00 showing of La La Land in Frisco before ending the weekend exactly how everyone dreams of: meeting strangers from Facebook Marketplace and making a financial plan.A little chaotic, a little sentimental, and somehow very productive.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:12 - Brand New Day and Post-Endgame Trust Issues 13:29 - Mini Golf, Major Commitment 17:07 - Watch Party Minus the Party 19:12 - Keep, Sell, Donate, Cry 26:14 - Loving Someone From a Distance 44:35 - Reason, Season, or Lifetime 56:21 - From Passenger Princess to Professional Driver 59:23 - Our Marriage Survived Schlitterbahn 1:22:47 - Our Nice Dinner Became Transformers and Tacos 1:42:35 - A Surprisingly Productive Sunday 1:51:13 - Outro

We thought we were moving into a new apartment. Turns out, we were signing up for a multi-part saga.This week, we’re telling the full story of our move. From escaping our old apartment, to realizing our new apartment was somehow even worse, to driving an absolutely enormous Ford F-250, to moving AGAIN into an upgraded unit we didn’t even know existed. Throw in The Odyssey in 70mm, Six Flags, a very long email to management, broken appliances, a one-year proposal anniversary, and an unreasonable number of Twenty One Pilots coincidences, and you’ve got one hell of a month.It was stressful, ridiculous, exhausting, and occasionally hilarious, but somewhere in all of it, we were reminded that home isn’t necessarily a place. Sometimes it’s just having the right person beside you while everything else is falling apart.Chapters:0:00 - Intro3:20 -  Surely It Couldn’t Get Worse… Right?16:19 - Plot Twist: It’s Worse 31:07 - Fear the Ford F-250 XL38:02 - A Little Cinematic Intermission 58:18 - To Whom It May Concern, Wtf1:01:05 - New Apartment: The Sequel 1:14:25 - Another Day, Another Maintenance Request 1:22:47 - Oh Right, We Have Guests Tomorrow 1:29:40 - Everything Leads Back to Twenty One Pilots 1:35:49 - This Is Why I Chose You 1:45:27 - Outro

For our first episode with a guest, we’re joined by our friend Elijah, someone who started as Olivia’s friend and somehow became one of the most important people in both of our lives.We talk about how Olivia and Elijah met, how he eventually became friends with Atlas, and how that friendship has grown over the years. From there, we get very into music.As two producers, Atlas and Elijah bring a whole different perspective to the conversation as we dive into their own projects, Annex B and FORE, why they’re more drawn to the sound and feeling of a song than its lyrics, the things that immediately make us want to hit skip, whether old-school mixing techniques still hold up, and how we actually discover music today.And, of course, we end by talking about what Elijah hopes to do with his project, FORE, and where he wants to take his music next.Come for the friendship lore. Stay for the unsolicited music opinions. Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:28 - The Elijah Lore13:00 - Annex B & FORE20:57 - Vibes Before Verses 34:28 - Musical Red Flags 52:15 - Vintage Sound, Modern Ears 1:04:00 - The Music Discovery Pipeline 1:12:58 - So… What’s Next for FORE? 1:18:44 - Outro

This week we're recapping our family vacation to Florida with Liv’s side of the family. We talk about the infamous "adult car" vs. "kid car" debate, our surprisingly amazing Airbnb in Watersound, beach days spent avoiding sunburns, and late-night NERTS tournaments in the carriage house.We also share our spontaneous food adventures (including Texas Roadhouse and a surprisingly incredible Mexican restaurant), a bike ride back to Rosemary Beach, our final beach day, and the long drive home. Plus, Liv gushes about one of the best books she’s ever read, Theo of Golden, and we discuss our early passholder preview ride on Six Flags' newest coaster, Tormenta.To wrap things up, we get into our thoughts on the new Supergirl movie, superhero fatigue, and Atlas opens up about finally finding clarity on his creative future and the path he wants to pursue.It's an episode full of sunshine, family memories, roller coasters, books, and big life conversations.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:12 - The Tesla and the “Technically” Adults 9:12 - Checking Into Paradise 14:09 - SPF Saves Lives 16:32 - Midnight NERTS Society 19:05 - Vacation Calories Don't Count 21:00 - Our Bike trip to Rosemary25:43 - Ending on a High Tide 29:35 - Vacation Reads & Emotional Damage 31:33 - Our New Favorite Coaster 41:16 - Another Day, Another (Unnecessary) Superhero Movie 51:51 - The End of the Creative Crossroads 1:07:10 - Outro

This week we're catching up on a little bit of everything. We recap our relaxing trip to Rosemary Beach with Atlas' family, share our less-than-glowing thoughts on Disclosure Day, and explain why we've actually been enjoying Euphoria Season 3 despite all the criticism.We also dive into Liv's latest obsession: building a personal library filled with books she'll love for years to come. Then, we talk about our trip to Arkansas to film interviews with Atlas' grandparents, Meme and Mickey, for a documentary celebrating their lives and preserving their stories for future generations.To wrap things up, we share some love for our dear friends Brooks and McKenna after spending time with them in Little Rock and reflect on how grateful we are for friendships that always feel like home.From beach days and book collecting to family history and lifelong friendships, this episode is all about appreciating the people, places, and stories that make life meaningful.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:46 - Salt Air & Family Affairs in Rosemary Beach20:53 - Disclosure: We Have Complaints28:57 - In Defense of Euphoria Season Three…31:00 - Shelf Control32:32 - Lights, Camera, MeMe and Mickey46:53 - Proof That Distance Means Nothing53:15 - Outro

We finally made it to Albuquerque.In this episode, we're breaking down the entire Breaking Bad universe. From our first impressions to what makes the franchise one of the greatest in television history. We dive deep into Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Hank Schrader, the unforgettable villains, and the moments that left us speechless before shifting gears to Better Call Saul to answer the question: did this prequel really need to exist, or did it somehow surpass the original?We also unpack Jimmy McGill, Kim Wexler, Chuck, the incredible new characters introduced in Better Call Saul, and settle the debate everyone has: Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul? To wrap things up, we discuss whether El Camino was a worthy epilogue, share our hottest takes from across the franchise, and finish with a rapid-fire round of questions.If you've watched any part of the Breaking Bad universe, there's probably something in here you'll disagree with and that's half the fun.Chapters:0:00 - Intro8:05 - Before We Broke Bad 11:05 - What Makes Breaking Bad Different? 19:09 - Say His Name 25:30 - Magnets, Bitch! 30:00 - Minerals, Marie. 34:13 - Cartel Chaos 36:54 - Ozymandias and Everything Else 40:13 - The Case for Saul 42:24 - It's All Good, Man51:07 - Wexler Wins 55:32 -The Man Who Couldn't Touch Electricity 1:03:46 - Expanding the Universe1:05:30- Legal Masterpieces1:11:41 - Face Off: Breaking Bad Vs. Better Call Saul1:16:24 - Jesse's Epilogue 1:21:20 - Highest Highs, Lowest Lows 1:23:27- Cooked Takes 1:24:35 - Last Call 1:34:13 - Outro

This week, we somehow went from hibachi and MSG to discussing how COVID completely wrecked my taste buds for months and may have permanently altered my relationship with food.We also survived another weekend of apartment hunting, toured some truly unforgettable floor plans, and are now anxiously waiting to hear back on an apartment we've had our eyes on for a while.On the reading front, I finally experienced Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (and have some thoughts about how it compares to the movie), gave John Green another chance with The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns, and finished It's Kind of a Funny Story.Then came our biggest accidental decision of the week: trying AMC on a whim and immediately becoming A-List members. Naturally, we spent the rest of the weekend seeing as many movies as possible. We review Obsession, The Backrooms, The Sheep Detectives, and AMC's latest Screen Unseen, The Furious.We also talk about Atlas filling in on drums at a friend's church, a lunch outing with friends afterward, and discovering what might be the greatest Six Flags hack of all time: showing up at 6 PM on a scorching Sunday evening.Finally, we're getting ready for Rosemary Beach this weekend, which means one thing: road trip podcasts are officially back and if you give a mouse a long car ride, chances are he'll make 17 podcasts.Chapters:0:00 - Intro5:45 - A Completely Normal Conversation About MSG 11:08 - Application Pending 21:14 - John Green: Redemption Arc? 22:34 - AMC Got Us…25:17 - Obsession: I Thought We Were Having a Nice Date30:13 - The Backrooms: The Real Backroom Was the Story We Lost Along the Way 39:04 - The Sheep Detectives: I Still Think It Was the Maid44:45 - The Furious: The Screen Should Have Stayed Unseen53:35 - Percussion and Fellowship 59:08 - Roller Coasters Hate This Trick 1:07:17 - Next Stop: Rosemary1:12:38 - Outro

In Part Two of our Twenty One Pilots series, we get a little more personal. We discuss the songs that have meant the most to us over the last decade, the tracks that carried us through difficult seasons, the lyrics that hit differently now than they did when we first heard them, and the songs we wish we could experience again for the very first time.We also hand out some highly prestigious (and completely unofficial) awards, including Best Lyric, Best Chorus, Best Bridge, Best Music Video, Best Album Opener, Best Album Closer, Best Live Song, Best Scream, Best Rap Verse, and Best Josh Dun Moment. Along the way, we share the songs that best represent who we are, the song we associate with our relationship, our most nostalgic Twenty One Pilots memories, and the track we would use to introduce someone to the band for the very first time.Most importantly, we reflect on why Twenty One Pilots has remained such a meaningful part of our lives when so many artists have come and gone over the years.Thank you for letting us spend two full episodes talking about a band that has shaped our lives in more ways than we can count.Stay alive, friends. |-/Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:00:45 Our Favorite Songs0:04:08 Songs That Helped Us Through Difficult Seasons0:11:40 Lyrics That Hit Harder 10 Years Later0:16:34 Our Favorite Lyrics0:22:16 Songs We Want To Hear for the First Time Again0:23:59 Songs That Represent Us0:27:28 Song We Associate with Our Relationship0:31:53 Most Nostalgic Song0:34:03 Best Lyric0:35:39 Best Chorus0:35:57 Best Bridge0:38:42 Best Music Video0:40:51 Best Album Opener0:44:51 Best Album Closer0:46:32 Best Live Song0:48:56 Best Scream0:51:47 Best Rap Verse0:54:52 Best Josh Drum Moment0:57:02 Best Song to Introduce a New Listener to the Band0:58:51 Most Emotional Song1:01:15 Most Underrated1:04:36 Why This Band is the Soundtrack of Our Lives1:14:51 Thank You, Twenty One Pilots

It's Episode 21, and there was only one band worthy of the occasion.This week, we finally dedicate an episode to the band that has been a part of our lives for more than a decade and the band that ultimately brought us together: Twenty One Pilots.In this episode, we share our individual stories of discovering the band, reflect on our evolution as fans over the years, and discuss what we believe makes Twenty One Pilots so different from everyone else. We dive into what Tyler and Josh do exceptionally well as artists, why the Skeleton Clique has remained so fiercely loyal, why the band continues to attract criticism, and which common complaints we think completely miss the point.We also tackle some of the most important questions known to Clique-kind: ranking every album, crowning the most underrated and overrated songs, highlighting overlooked lyrics, defending songs that deserved more love, drafting our ultimate Twenty One Pilots songs, and sharing a few hot takes that may or may not get our fan credentials revoked.Whether you've been here since self-titled, discovered them through Vessel, survived the Blurryface era, joined the Banditos in Trench, or found your way here through Clancy, this episode is our love letter to a band that has shaped both of our lives in ways we never could have predicted.And somehow, after all of this, we still had more to say. Come back next week for Part Two.Stay alive, friends. |-/Chapters:0:00 - Intro4:49 - Two Fans, One Band: How We Found Twenty One Pilots15:55 - More Than a Band: What Makes Them Different22:53 - Masters of Their Craft: What They Do Well26:17 - Welcome Back to Trench: Why the Fanbase Is Loyal35:58 - Not Everyone's Cup of Chlorine : Why People Don’t Like Them38:30 - What’s a Blurryface?: Criticisms That Miss the Point41:00 - The Few. The Proud. The Emotional.46:08 - Putting Our Reputation on the Line: Album Rankings53:00 - Justice for…: Our Most Underrated Songs56:55 - Too Much Hype?: Our Most Overrated Songs58:32 - Bars.: Our Most Underappreciated Lyrics1:02:13 - Deserved Radio Play : What Should’ve Been a Bigger Hit?1:04:49 - Late Bloomer: Songs We Appreciated Later1:06:59 - Square Up with Me: The Song Draft1:09:59 - Overcompensating with Opinions: Hot Takes

This week, we take a trip back to the beginning and revisit one of our favorite memories: Cane's Night. What started as a casual evening of vinyl records, chicken fingers, and Edge of Tomorrow somehow turned into an all-night conversation that neither of us wanted to end.We also relive the chaos of fighting for tickets to Twenty One Pilots' massive one-night-only show in Columbus, talk about the latest progress on our movie script, and discuss the delicate balance between healthy eating and our unwavering devotion to Texas Roadhouse rolls.Elsewhere, Atlas meets with Blake to talk band backing tracks, we survive a cliff-jumping adventure at Lake Whitney, spend a packed weekend bouncing between church, Flower Child, grocery shopping, and Polka Fest, and Olivia shares some recent audiobook reviews including a few controversial opinions about John Green.To wrap things up, Atlas reflects on where he's at professionally, what the future might hold, and we talk about our search for a new apartment before the chaos of summer fully kicks in.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:00:30 The Most Productive Sleep Deprivation of Our Lives0:07:43 The Eras Tour: Twenty One Pilots Version0:25:15 The Table Read Awaits0:35:20 The Texas Roadhouse Appreciation Society0:54:42 Coffee Beans and Backing Tracks0:57:55 The Lake Day Chronicles1:00:55 Flower Child to Polka Fest1:05:20 Liv's Book Corner: Boundaries, Budgets, and Bright Places1:14:37 Atlas' Applications & Aspirations1:26:44 Apartment Hunting Season1:31:45 Outro

Today’s episode is a little bit all over the place in the best way possible. We start by reading through some of Liv’s old journal entries from the very beginning of our relationship starting with the concert where we met and our first unofficial date and reflect on what it feels like looking back on a relationship before we knew where it would end up. From there, we get into a deeper conversation about modern dating culture, why we think dating should be an intentional test for marriage rather than a performance, and how authenticity matters more than chemistry alone.We also recap church this morning and the start of a new series on the Holy Trinity focused on God the Father, followed by an extremely passionate discussion about why Panda Express might secretly be one of the best macro-friendly fast food spots out there. Later, we rant about The Devil Wears Prada 2, why we think some movies should stay untouched, and how the sequel completely missed what made Miranda Priestly such a compelling character in the first place.To wrap things up, we talk about the progress on Zenith: Desire, the realities of balancing creative projects with life, and what it’s been like building something meaningful together as a couple. Atlas also opens up about where he’s currently at mentally and creatively in his career, how his goals and passions have shifted over the years, and what it looks like to reconsider the future while growing alongside someone you love.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:01:51 Dear Diary, I Think I Met My Husband0:15:12 Compatibility Over Chemistry0:33:37 God the Father & Orange Chicken0:35:52 Miranda Would Hate This0:48:55 The Final Act0:54:34 Career Paths & Existential Dread1:06:53 Outro

This week’s episode is all over the place in the best way possible. We celebrate the release of Annex B’s second EP, Oblivion, reflect on making art without chasing validation, and unpack the weird emotional reality of creating things you genuinely care about. We also talk about an experience that accidentally helped reaffirm our film script writing-process, Liv beginning work on a Zenith-inspired book, and why inspiration is sometimes more important than originality.Beyond the creative spirals, we catch up on our trip to Houston, our ongoing housing search before our lease ends, recording acoustic covers in Ennis under intense time pressure, and Liv’s recent audiobook obsession after finishing both Narnia and The Hunger Games. We also have a very real conversation about living with misophonia, the ways it affects our relationship and future fears around it, plus our thoughts on Billie Eilish’s insane Hit Me Hard and Soft 3D experience directed by James Cameron.Basically: art, burnout, books, noise sensitivity, Zillow, and emotional damage.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:13 - Charting #1 in Our Apartment 5:13 - This Episode Is Somehow Current 7:57 - Your Dream Project Might Still Be Mid 21:11 - Fine, We’ll Just Make It Ourselves Then 29:56 - Stories Born From Stories 35:58 - In Sickness and in Mouth Noises 1:02:31 - Hit Me Hard and Soft and Also in 3D 1:10:24 - Audio Book Olympics & Post-Narnia Depression 1:20:15 - Mother’s Day and Emotional Growth  1:22:51 - The Ennis Sessions 1:27:11 - House Dreams, Apartment Budget 1:31:43 - Outro

This week’s episode has everything: kolaches, conflict resolution, Michael Jackson discourse, audiobook slander, White Rock Lake walks, and Atlas spiraling deeper into his movie-writing era.We talk about trying to become the kind of adults who grocery shop with a list, the communication patterns we’ve started noticing in our relationship, and why vulnerability with friends matters more than we think. We also share thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic, the pressure parents put on kids to succeed, Atlas’ first time watching The Devil Wears Prada, and the books Olivia has been obsessing over this week (plus one she absolutely hated).Also featuring: friendship appreciation, acoustic EP rehearsals, health goals, and an alarming amount of emotional honesty.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:03:11 Holy Kolaches and Meal Prep0:06:30 Communication Issues (Remastered)0:38:28 A Fellowship of Yappers0:39:54 Moonwalking Into Generational Trauma0:51:23 Oblivion Is Taking Over the Plot0:55:46 An Abundance of Disappointment0:59:58 Cardio for the Girls, Acoustic Sessions for the Boys1:04:23 Atlas Discovers Fashion Cinema1:10:28 The Sunday Night Pep Talk1:19:13 Outro

In this episode, we recap a thought-provoking church message on why a “perfect” society doesn’t quite work in the real world, and share the personal rules we’re building our lives around right now to grow in discipline, health, and faith.We also catch up on meaningful time with friends, talk through a very real (and very expensive) life update, and let you in on what we’re learning about money, priorities, and long-term goals. Plus: grocery dates, current watchlist reviews, a surprisingly productive audiobook streak, and a big update: our movie script is officially in the works!Oh, and somewhere in there… an 18.5 mile walk.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:05:24 Why Utopia Doesn't Survive Reality0:31:01 Liv's Reset Blueprint0:36:48 Baptisms & Catch-Ups0:39:29 $4,500 Worth of Character Development0:47:00 Errands, But Make It Romantic0:51:46 Morally Grey Lawyers & Magical Lions1:01:00 Turning Time Into Growth1:03:41 We're Actually Doing This1:11:32 Just a Light Stroll...1:15:46 Outro

From Easter Sunday at Six Flags to a chaotic weekend in Little Rock, this week had a little bit of everything. We start by recapping the beginning of the week with a fun trip to Six Flags with the Murtha sisters that quickly sets the tone for what becomes a very eventful stretch of days filled with small disasters and car issues that refuse to resolve themselves.By Friday, we make our way to Little Rock where the boys spend time at Oaklawn watching horse races while Liv gets some intentional one-on-one time with Atlas’ grandparents. We have late-night hangouts, unexpectedly amazing tacos, and conversations that somehow drift from current life updates into full-blown childhood nostalgia spirals. We also talk through the more unexpected moments of the trip, including Jake performing in a salsa band as a very committed white boy on trombone. The weekend wraps with meaningful time spent with family, a lot of laughs, and some genuinely sweet conversations that balance out the chaos.And to close it all out, we share a big podcast update: we’ve officially upgraded our setup with new microphones and are stepping into a new era where we’ll start bringing guests onto the show soon! Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:02:21 Easter, Rollercoasters, and Public Enemy #1 (Teenage Boys)0:21:08 $0 Parking, $$$ Consequences0:27:05 Check Engine Light: A Love Story0:31:58 We Finally Called Saul0:34:42 She Said She'd 'Shoot the Families'???0:47:00 Lucky Number 4 Strikes Again0:52:48 Couple Goals, Honestly0:56:10 Forgetful Jake, Unforgettable Tacos1:02:21 A White Boy Played Salsa and Somehow We Ended Up at Floam?1:08:10 Southern Tail Talks & Podcast Upgrade1:14:57 Outro

This week had a little bit of everything.We spent most of our time working on visuals for Annex B. Late nights, parking garage shots, and racing the weather to pull everything off. Somewhere in the middle of all that, we took our cat on an office field trip, Liv “accidentally” walked a half marathon, and we had some unexpectedly deep conversations with family that stuck with us.Also… Liv’s car broke. Or maybe it didn’t? We’re still not entirely sure. What started as a “simple fix” quickly turned into a glowing dashboard and a lot of second-guessing.Throw in a rainy shoot, some emotional moments, and a strong opinion or two about reality TV, and you’ve got this week’s episode.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:04:07 When Your Parents Become Your People0:10:14 Hugo's Big Night Out0:14:40 A Lens on Letting Go0:23:29 Dashboard Christmas Came Early0:33:40 Timbre & Taillights0:37:20 Cinemark Membership Evangelists0:44:40 I Just Went to UPS… Anyway I Walked 13 Miles0:49:50 Rain, Lights, Action0:59:10 This Show Tests Our Patience1:09:35 Outro

“This week, we reflect on a meaningful Sunday church service and discuss how we’re trying to bring more structure, like prayer, Sabbath, and community, into our daily lives. We share our journey finding a church home and building friendships as young married couples, and Atlas talks business with my dad, which leads into a conversation about our own financial goals as a couple.We also chat about the media we’ve been enjoying. From Breaking Bad and Love Is Blind to Project Hail Mary and Narnia and how it’s inspiring our creative projects. We wrap up by catching up with friends we haven’t seen in a while, all while our cats keep reminding us that interruptions are part of life.0:00:00 Intro0:01:19 From Sunday Service to Monday Motivation0:29:45 Young, Married, and Socially Clueless0:40:38 Atlas' Next Steps: Father-Son Insights0:46:48 Saving, Spending, and Not Ruining Our Fun1:05:21 Entertainment That Actually Entertains1:17:36 Audiobooks & the Art of Not Boring Yourself at Work1:19:43 Evenings Well Spent with the People Who Matter1:21:09 Outro

Somewhere between Lewisville and Midland, on the way to celebrate Atlas’ birthday and shoot content for Annex B at the Monahans dunes, the conversation unfolds into a deep dive on kids, parenting, and the direction society seems to be heading.We talk honestly about our own childhoods, what worked, what didn’t, and the patterns we’ve carried with us into adulthood. That leads into a bigger conversation about what we’re seeing now in Gen A: shorter attention spans, constant stimulation, and a noticeable struggle with self-soothing in a world dominated by screens. We unpack the idea of “brain rot,” not just in younger generations, but in ourselves, and how easy it is to become dependent on distraction.From there, we shift into the future. What we’d want to do differently, what values matter most to us, and how we hope to raise grounded, present, and emotionally aware kids in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction. It’s thoughtful, honest, and a little all over the place in the best way.0:00:00 Intro0:01:34 Is Gen Alpha the most screwed generation?0:04:15 Georgie Boys and the Gen Alpha face0:09:36 Gen Z vs Gen Alpha: social anxiety isn't the same0:29:42 The greenhouse tree analogy: struggle builds roots0:35:27 iPad kids, boredom & the pacifier problem0:40:24 Raising our future kids in a tech-saturated world0:53:30 Strict vs gentle parenting0:56:58 Divorce and the collapse of the family unit1:01:10 Leading by example: on set and at home1:04:03 Parents owning their mistakes1:13:40 Generational timeline: Gen X through Gen Beta1:16:10 Outro

This week’s episode is a bit of a rollercoaster. Olivia kicks things off while feeling under the weather and recaps our disappointing trip to Six Flags Over Texas, where limited rides and long waits made even Flash Passes feel pointless.We also talk about some creative changes behind the scenes and why we’re putting Atlas Drums on pause for now to focus on other projects.Next, we dive into our Enneagram types and what they reveal about our compatibility. Atlas also shares stories from his time on set working with Paramount on a project connected to the Yellowstone universe.Later, we talk about scoring last-second tickets to see Conan Gray on the Wishbone Tour dressed as Steve and Robin from Stranger Things.We wrap things up with Olivia’s outing with the Murtha Girls to the Fort Worth Stockyards, thoughts on the new movie Hoppers, and starting the Breaking Bad series.0:00 - Intro2:15 - Sick Day at Six Flags27:23 - Putting Down the Drumsticks (For Now)39:12 - Painting by Enneagram Numbers43:48 - Lights, Camera, Dutton Ranch50:53 - Steve & Robin Hit the Pit at the Wishbone World Tour69:16 - Murtha Girls, Movies, and Meth Labs72:11 - Outro

This week we worked on our movie outline and got excited about the story taking shape. Atlas headed to a Paramount promo shoot for Lioness and ran into a familiar face, while I caught up with an old friend and treated my grandma to lunch and a mani-pedi.We connected with family, adjusted our daily routines, and reflected on how different perspectives shape the way we work and live together. We also filmed five episodes of our Take Five drum cover series and watched the Twenty One Pilots documentary “More Than We Ever Imagined” twice.This episode is all about tiny wins, creative chaos, and the everyday moments that make life actually fun when you’re doing it together.0:00 - Intro3:08 - Making Progress on Our Movie Outline (And Actually Feeling Excited About It)21:48 - The Surprising Joy of Collaborating With Your Partner29:10 - Atlas’ Paramount Promo Shoot37:46 - Reconnecting with an Old Friend and Gramma’s Day Out42:58 - Sibling Check-Ins and Rebooting the Day-to-Day48:48 - Perspective, Patience, and a Lunch Worth Taking55:25: - More Than We Ever Imagined58:50 - Filming the Take Five Drum Cover Series67:45 - Outro

This week we’re catching up on everything from Super Bowl parties and birthday celebrations to discovering what might be the best ice cream we’ve ever had in Waxahachie. We talk about our current era of going to the movies almost weekly thanks to our Cinemark membership (and why The Moment didn’t quite live up to expectations). We also recap filming a music video with our friends in MKN Coffee, balancing creative projects with work and marriage, and Olivia’s showroom grand opening. Plus, we share how we spent our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple at Eataly in Dallas and the very “us” gifts we got each other.0:00 Intro0:38 A Super Bowl Party and a Birthday Reunion5:21 Georgie's Boys11:10 Another Week, Another Movie Review23:35 On Set With MKN Coffee36:00 The Showroom Grand Opening Party42:48 Pizza, Pasta, & People Watching54:25 The Valentine's Gift Exchange: Homemade Bouquets, Parisian Hot Chocolate & Six Flags1:03:25 Outro

In this episode, we walk through the full creative journey of Atlas . From the first short films he made in middle school to the music he’s creating today with Annex B.We talk about the early filmmaking experiments like Ransom Space Wars and Fine and I’ll Stay, how Atlas started a freelance videography business at just 16 years old, and the moment he began composing his own scores. The conversation continues through his gap year and the creation of his first feature-length film Black Box, his autobiographical book Sunglasses, and his years posting drum covers on his YouTube channel, Atlas Drums.We also dive into his collegiate film projects at the University of North Texas, what it was like stepping onto professional sets including work with Paramount Pictures, and how music eventually became a major creative outlet.If you’ve ever wondered how a creative career actually unfolds. The experiments, risks, and projects that shape it. This episode breaks down the full story.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:41 Atlas' Middle School Cinematic Universe13:37 When the Hobby Became a Hustle19:12 Black Box: The Gap Year Saga26:00 Sunglasses: Turning Life Into a Book30:05 Atlas Drums: The Loudest Creative Outlet47:32 UNT: Film School & Final Cuts53:52 The Post-College Grind1:09:33 Annex B: Cue the Soundtrack1:27:06 Outro

This week we’re talking about what security actually unlocks.We spent our first weekend apart since getting married (turns out… we really like each other), and it led us into a deeper conversation about honesty, jealousy, and what it looks like to create a safe relationship. Olivia shares a vulnerable moment about processing old feelings from a past relationship and why withholding jealousy and choosing grace instead changes everything.We also talk about what we’re building creatively right now: breakthroughs in our movie outline, renaming Atlas’ album, and how feeling secure at home gives you the freedom to take bigger risks in your art.Safe love. Big ideas. And a walking pad that might’ve changed Olivia’s life.(00:00) Intro(03:12) Turns Out We Actually Like Each Other(05:24) The Safety of Telling the Truth(31:38) Movement Changes Everything(38:52) Creative Breakthroughs(56:11) Outro

We’re snowed in and what starts as cabin fever turns into some honest conversations about creativity, calling, and what it looks like to build a marriage with someone who never stops dreaming.In this episode, we talk about Olivia’s growing Needoh obsession, Atlas finally getting his thumb stitches removed, church hunting (including our visit to Hope Fellowship), and what it’s been like to reignite creative drive in the middle of everyday life and responsibilities.We also dive into the tension of loving a chronically creative person. The ambition, the restlessness, the constant pull toward “what’s next?”, and how to stay anchored in covenant while still chasing a big vision.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(7:26) Needoh & Let God(9:33) Stitch Please(15:28) Sanctuary Scouting at Hope Fellowship(30:31) Between Paychecks & Passion(46:43) The Rhythm of a Creative Marriage(58:32) The Itch That Won’t Quit(1:18:00) Outro

Our wall tells our story. From our first snow to our wedding, Europe adventures, and tiny treasures like a gumball pig and a Mini Cooper model, every piece holds a memory.In this episode, Atlas and I break down our collage wall, sharing the meaning behind each keepsake, from pressed flowers and Polaroids to vinyls, postcards, and family heirlooms.(00:00) Intro(01:58) The Most Detailed Invitation Ever(03:47) Linen & Legacy(05:15) Frozen, for a Moment(07:22) Receipts From Abroad(17:13) Greetings From Our Wedding(21:30) Still in Bloom(23:53) Pressed for the Aisle(29:15) Instagram Official(32:30) Where It All Began(33:37) In Between(35:00) Pressed Petals(35:57) It Started at the Fair(38:47) The Wedding Party (Unsupervised)(41:32) Point, Shoot, Spin(42:16) Waves of Tradition(43:40) Scott Street(44:28) The First Flowers(45:05) Engaged(45:22) Hugo, Drawn in Love(46:43) Built on the Word(49:02) The Night It Clicked(49:45) Six Months In(51:03) Our TOP Obsession(53:20) Purple Cow(56:21) From Memaw, With Love(57:18) Eli(58:28) In the Eye of the Wedding(59:46) The Bracelet(01:01:52) The Dog & the Racecar(01:03:24) Little Pig, Big Buffet(01:04:53) From Emmalea(01:05:42) Frozen Footprints(01:06:28) Concert Memories, Wedding Promises(01:08:09) Rosemary Remnants(01:09:14) Atlas’ Mini Mini(01:11:45) Instant Memories(01:12:25) Anchored in Faith(01:14:30) Outro

In this episode, we navigate the highs of travel and the lows of kitchen accidents. Join us as we recount a chaotic trip to Little Rock and explain why spaghetti squash is officially off the menu. Later in the episode, we dive into a serious conversation about faith and community. We discuss the difficulties of finding a new church home, how "sanctification" plays out in real-world relationships, and what we’re learning about love. Plus, an update on "Annex B" and what’s coming next.(0:00) Intro (3:26) Weekend Recap: Little Rock nightlife vs. doing absolutely nothing(14:27) The Injury Report: Why spaghetti squash resulted in stitches (31:30) Faith: The struggle of "church shopping" and finding where you fit(50:30) Deep Dive: Growing through love and the concept of sanctification(1:04:12) Annex B: Breaking down The Master Plan™ (1:15:35) Outro

Venice, Florence, and Rome. No AC, lots of pasta, missed sunsets, stinkbugs, leather shopping, and late-night gelato. This episode is our slow, messy, beautiful journey through Italy. From wandering Venice’s quiet streets to falling hard for Florence and ending our trip under Roman night skies, we talk about letting go of expectations, chasing the light, and why doing Italy without a perfect plan ended up being exactly what we needed.(00:00) Intro(00:47) First Night in Italy(06:04) A City Suspended in Time(16:24) European A/C and Our Stinkbug Friend, Phil(19:28) Falling for Florence(23:24) Leather, Phone Call to Mom, and a Missed Sunset(28:56) We Hate Tourists (We are tourists)(31:46) Closed Doors + Sweet Detours(34:38) Sunset Redemption Arc(36:11) Rome, Sponsored by McDonald’s(39:11) Carbs, Coins, + Tiramisu(43:46) Ancient Ruins, Tiny Elevators(46:54) Basilicas, Italian Asian Food, and Rowboating Around Ruins(49:56) Last Night and Gelato After Dark(53:51) Goodbye Europe, Hello Jetlag(1:05:16) Outro

In this episode, we recap the first three days of our honeymoon: starting with our arrival in Paris and a quick hop over to London. We battle intense jet lag, fall in love with French strawberries, somehow end up at the top of the Eiffel Tower without paying for it, and experience a full-on panic after getting lost in London with dead phones. It’s equal parts romantic, chaotic, and unforgettable. The rest of our honeymoon adventure through Italy continues in Part 2.(00:00) Intro (01:54) “I Do” to Terminal D (04:47) Newlyweds, New City(06:30) Hot Chocolate, Croissants, and Notre Dame(08:58) Paris is Beautiful! … Atlas is fading.(10:30) A River, A Ribeye, A Reset(12:18) Strawberries on the way to the Louvre(19:04) Pink Mamma and the Climb to Montmartre (20:52) Up the Arc, Down the Champs (22:25) Eiffel Tower Chaos and Midnight McDonalds(25:55) “Bonjour” to “Cheers”(28:25) Sugar Rush and Shakespeare(30:35) London Postcards Tour IRL(31:57) Lost Somewhere Near Abbey Road(38:45) Victory Burgers in Home Sweet Paris(40:30) Outro

There are already too many podcasts, and we fully believed that. In this episode, Atlas and Olivia explain why starting one felt unnecessary, even egotistical… and what ultimately changed our minds. We share our story, how we met, what life looks like now, and why this podcast is less about having a platform and more about preserving a life. Consider this our why.Engagement Video: https://youtu.be/YG2k7jvnPTM((00:00) Intro(00:33) Who Are We? Why? Our Setup(05:08) How We Met(12:11) Glass Animals Night(25:50) Cane's Night(27:47) Razorback/A&M Game(30:02) Listening to God's Calling to Engage(44:37) Transition from Engagement to Marriage(49:10) Where We Are Now/Outro