Off Scott-Free: The Podcast

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