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Unprepared

by Alex Essman and Mason McAnnally

A couple of friends completely unprepared to start a podcast but are doing it anyway. Let's shoot the bull.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 16- Mason goes to counseling

    On this episode, we discuss what it means to be a man, Mason's counseling experience, and how sports and culture are intertwined. Hope you enjoy!

  2. Ep. 15- Sleep is under-appreciated

    In episode 15, Mason describes his night terrors, Alex talks about his fascination with sleep, and we start a new segment called "Things we should stop saying." Hope you enjoy!

  3. Ep. 14- Mason got married

    Mason got married, but more importantly- Bryson DeChambeau is a kook. Alex and Mason talk about Mason's wedding and his honeymoon, our thoughts on church and culture, and some final facts about wedding traditions. If you enjoyed the episode, please like and subscribe! We'd love to hear your...

  4. Ep. 13- Mountain Talk (Alex got lost again)

    Season 2 of Unprepared kicks off with a discussion about Mason's bachelor trip and Alex's Wyoming trip.

  5. Ep. 12- Disney World is overrated

    Alex and Mason catch up on home renovations, Mason learns that he has been doing common core math all his life, and we discuss how Disney World is not that great.

  6. Ep. 11- Alex wrecked his bike (guest appearance from Rosalee)

    0:00-10:00 How Alex wrecked his bike 10:00-24:55 Mason's new house 24:55-28:24 The Masters (The Bryson Saga continues) 28:24-34:12 Just some thoughts 34:12-47:48 Med school anatomy experience 47:48-end Idiom & Paradox

  7. Ep. 10- Alex went to Asheville and Mason went to TPC Sawgrass

    0:00-2:35 Sorry Adam 2:45-13:45 Mason tests negative for COVID-19 and talks about TPC Sawgrass 13:45-25:45 Alex talks about his Asheville trip 25:45-32:00 The Bryson saga continues 32:00-36:50 Alex's med school golf club 36:50-45:00 Mason's idiom "head scratcher" + Alex's weird tick 45:00-55:40 A...

  8. Ep. 9- Some trends we hate

    Mason shot his all-time low, Alex explains the origin of the word "honeymoon" and rambles about infinite, and we discuss some annoying trends.

  9. Ep. 8- Our listeners prepared this episode

    0:00-3:58 Mason addresses the Golden Retriever community 4:10-9:26 Would we attend a cockfight? 9:28-12:30 Our fast food picks 12:33-15:15 Why is three-putting worse than kissing your sister (S/O to our incestuous audience members) 15:20-19:16 What's the best way to stay motivated through...

  10. Ep. 7- Tanner Vines

    We sat down with a long time friend of ours to catch up, and to get some perspectives on life as a worship leader. Tanner has some really interesting thoughts about ministry, life, and the modern church. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

  11. Ep. 6- Weekend Recap/ A talk about anxiety

    0:00-20:25 Rambunctious behavior with friends 20:25-34:30 Confronting our weakness 34:30-56:45 Our perspectives on anxiety and depression 56:45-end Idiom/Paradox of the day

  12. Ep. 5- Trey Mullinax

    We finally sit down with the "Pride of Castle Pines" Trey Mullinax. Trey is a professional golfer and a close friend of ours. We had fun getting into his head as he's dealt with a tough year full of life changes. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

  13. Ep. 4- Hot Takes

    0:00-2:06 Mason's conversation with a Minnesotan 2:18-34:40 Hot Takes (listener submissions) 34:40-39:44 Idiom of the day 39:44-44:00 Paradox of the day 44:00-end Elon Musk isn't human

  14. Ep. 3- Emotions and Enneagrams

    0.00-1:27 5 Hour Energy question 1:40-9:50 Saudade/Emotions across cultures 9:50-16:55 If Mason gave a TED talk 16:55-20:50 The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows 20:50-38:24 Our Enneagrams 38:24-41:00 TikTok is stupid why do we still have it? 41:00-44:34 Jordan Peterson answers our question about...

  15. Ep. 2- Alex got lost on a mountain

    0:00-1:08 Negative self talk 1:18-5:47 Breathing techniques and Wim Hof 5:47-8:00 Bryson's blowup 8:00-15:30 Quarantine wins (Mason got engaged) 15:30-18:40 Mason has a good golf swing but sucks at golf 18:40-29:52 Alex got lost on a mountain (Whistler, BC) 29:52-46:24 Our origins/Alex's sister…

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  16. Ep. 1- Nostalgia

    0.00-2:10 Mason hates that Bryson Dechambeau is good 2:20-5:50 Introductions 5:50-15:20 Why is nostalgia such a powerful emotion? 15:20-19:18 Old people are dope 19:18-25:50 What "moves the needle" for women? 25:50-28:50 The friendship Paradox 28:50-31:50 The Fermi Paradox 31:50-33:30 Mason's...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A couple of friends completely unprepared to start a podcast but are doing it anyway. Let's shoot the bull.

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Alex Essman and Mason McAnnally

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A couple of friends completely unprepared to start a podcast but are doing it anyway. Let's shoot the bull.

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