The AtaZ Podcast

We listen and we judge. Though this time, we're not judging songs. In this episode, Amber and Zach read back some quotes by our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and a couple of passages from his books, primarily judging rhetoric and meaning. These are reacted to in real time, resulting in authentic conversation where we acknowledge we don't have all the information. So, grab a cup of something deep and casually judge with us! If we need correcting, join in on the conversation and comment below!

Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself trying to keep the peace? Amber and Zach dive into why people please and how you can be more authentic for yourself. Grab a cup of something deep and enjoy!

Hello blockheads! Welcome our very first guest to the podcast, Nicholas Little! In this episode, we dive into why Arkansas is called the Natural State, share some of our camping stories, and detail our experiences with animals! Stay tuned for a PSA on why you should keep your dog on a leash! As always, grab a cup of something deep, relax, and enjoy! Bonus: Some of our earlier recording with Nick will be released exclusively on Patreon soon!

Are we our thoughts? If not, what are we? What are the stories we tell ourselves and how do they affect us? Grab a cup of something deep and relax while listening to your hosts do what they do best - YAP!

Interested in what all goes into making friends? Curious about the levels of friendship and what category of friend you are (acquaintance, best friend, honorary family member, etc.)? You're in luck! Grab a cup of something deep and join us as we dive into how to make friends and the tiers you can go through! 

We Listen and We Judge! Join Amber and Zach as they read through the lyrics and discuss the top 5 songs in Billboard’s Hot 100! During the last week of February, the top 5 were: Opalite by Taylor Swift, Choosin’ Texas by Ella Langley, Man I Need by Olivia Dean, DTMF by Bad Bunny, and Ordinary by Alex Warren. Grab a cup of something deep and tune in to hear some strong opinions and analyze the meaning of these songs with your hosts!

In this lighthearted episode, Amber and Zach talk about happy everyday little things. They talk about everything from waking up, to moving water, baby animals, and even using the bathroom. Grab a cup of something deep, have a laugh, and share some of your happy everyday little things with us!

Ever thought about what the life would be like if the world was built around people's last names? What about if everyone but you suddenly flipped on their behavior and moral compass? You probably haven't, but now you can! Grab a cup of something deep and ponder these alternate realities with your hosts!

Zach and Amber dive into positive, negative, and realistic expectations and what they do for you. They also break down expectations into two types: complex and consequential. The conclusion? Maybe it's better to have no expectations at all.

In this episode, Zach tries out a new podcast introduction style, Amber struggles with being competitive, Zach has acknowledges his low conscientiousness, and the two discuss the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and share what they believe to be the five subcategories of identity. Let's get into it! As always, grab a cup of something deep, relax, and comment your thoughts!

Happy New Year! In this short episode, Amber and Zach go over some of the Spotify Wrapped stats for the podcast and give a special thanks to those who have been listening in! Comment and let us know if we were in your top 5 shows for 2025! Thank you all for listening and we hope 2026 is a great year for everyone!

Attempting to change is a process. You need insight, the willingness to experiment through experience, and the determination to see it through. In this episode, our hosts discuss how they've been trying to change recently and the difficulties that come with it.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this bonus episode, Amber and Zach list out (in no particular order) what they are grateful for this holiday season. Time to dig deep and ask yourselves the same question. Let the mindfulness commence!

In this episode, Amber and Zach discuss the difficulties in sharing what you really believe in. Turns out, the base root is fear. Grab a cup of something deep and relax while listening to your hosts talk about what they believe and some possible unpopular opinions!

Amber and Zach walk through the trials and tribulations of setting goals and habits. Join them as they break down the hierarchical structure of goals, how you can navigate your own challenges with establishing habits, and the importance of communicating and creating them.

What is success and what does it mean to be successful? What are some of the challenges we face when pursuing success? After briefly musing about "dumb" ways to die, Amber and Zach ask themselves these questions and more in this episode of the AtaZ Podcast!

In this episode, Amber and Zach give their opinion on the dating game. Though their experience in this field is lacking, they still have plenty of thoughts! Tune in to hear them talk about dating multiple people at once, ideal first dates, and how to tackle conflicts with your partner!

Can life be reduced to experience and productivity? And how do we face the idea of death? In this reflective episode, Amber and Zach talk about what it means to live - and how we understand death - from both a personal and a larger perspective.

In this episode, Amber and Zach confront aesthetics. What is art? What does it mean to be beautiful on the inside? Tune in to find out and jump from the cosmic fence with your hosts!

Enjoy episode one but feel like you didn't get to know the real Amber and Zach? Buckle up - episode two might be too much information. Hear our hosts yap on about something they tend to overthink: themselves.

Amber and Zach ask each other questions that they had prepared and placed into a plastic bag to draw from. Neither of them was aware of the questions posed by the other. Though at times, they both seem to be unaware of the questions they themselves had made. Join in on the first episode of The AtaZ Podcast and get to know your hosts!