Tough Times Podcast
by Tough Times Podcast
Nate, Dave & Rob co-host a weekly show filled with light-hearted conversation about the things in life that can be kind of tough. We discuss culture, relationships and just about anything else we think is funny or interesting. Check out show notes & additional content at toughtimespod.com.
Episodes
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E10 | Guns Are Tough: Legislation??
In the second and final part of our guns series, Dave is made fun of (again) for his tiny fish. Dave also laments about Facebook and shares his solution to his perceived problem with it. We then talk about a new subscription bike service in Portland and Rob tells us how good the new show Stranger...
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E09 | Guns Are Tough: Personal Views
In the first of a two-part discussion on guns, we start the episode with Nate getting called out for his recent purchase of protein powder. But then Dave also gets called out for a text that was supposed to go to his wife but accidentally got sent to Nate & Rob. This leads us into a discussion...
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E08 | VR Is Tough: Entertainment
Pokemon Go is a thing. We talk about it for awhile before Rob dives into a couple stories of recent encounters; one with a homeless woman and another with his neighbor. We start our main topic by outlining the difference between virtual reality and augmented reality. This leads to a brief mention...
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E07 | VR Is Tough: Education & Research
This is the first of a two-part series on virtual reality. We stumble upon the topic of tipping at the beginning of the show, which leads Dave to a rant about how he thinks tipping shouldn’t exist. Some Bernie Sanders impressions come out (as they often do) and then we take a few minutes to share...
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Bonus Banter | Rappers, Parents & The Magician's Code
This is a short mid-week bonus episode! How far does a beer need to travel to be considered "imported"? Could Rob secretly be a rapper? Does Dave have a wristwatch obsession? How should one count a baby's age? We talk about all of this plus old magician shows, new movie sort-of sequels & our…
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E06 | Marriage Is Tough
Dave bought a pick-up truck! Nate reminisces on his first experience smoking a cigar which leads to Rob also sharing a story about an early experience with tobacco. We open up the main topic discussing some statistics Rob found about marriage and divorce. Nate points out that all three of the...
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E05 | Etiquette Is Tough
This episode starts with Rob & Nate making Dave very uncomfortable talking about teeth. Nate then shares a story from his week and how it made him realize his dislike of crowded spaces. Rob fleshes out some thoughts on childish insults and how they're often the harshest of disses. The guys then...
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E04 | Social Media Is Tough
Rob kicks off this episode with a funny situation he just witnessed consisting of a kid on a "hoverboard". Nate gets a little too transparent with last names and cross streets, earning him the nickname "Loose Lips Nate" which Dave insists on calling him for the rest of the episode. Rob shares his...
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E03 | Jobs Are Tough
This episode starts with Nate telling the guys about a recent experience caring for his sick toddler. Rob then shares a story about an IKEA purchase that became a huge ordeal. After that, it's all about jobs. Current jobs, entrepreneurial endeavors, funny stories from the workplace, worst bosses,...
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E02 | Bathrooms Are Tough
We begin this episode by following up with Rob on his homework, as well as getting a recap on the bachelor party he attended. Nate then proceeds to call out Dave on his "California driving" before they both share about their first experience at a restaurant that came highly recommended by Rob. We...
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E01 | Music Is Tough
In our debut episode Dave laments about a recent visit to the big city (far outside of his suburban comfort zone) and Rob shares some concerns about an upcoming bachelor party he's been invited to. We take a minute to honor Kobe Bryant's legacy before diving into the very broad topic of music. We...
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E00 | Introductions Are Tough
Nate, Dave & Rob give a brief introduction to the newest podcast on the internet: Tough Times Podcast. We share a little bit about why we're launching a podcast and we give you all the best ways to interact with us, including the possibility of hearing your own voice on a future episode. Day 1 of...
About this show
Nate, Dave & Rob co-host a weekly show filled with light-hearted conversation about the things in life that can be kind of tough. We discuss culture, relationships and just about anything else we think is funny or interesting. Check out show notes & additional content at toughtimespod.com.
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