ETC Podcast

The podcast opens with Tom joining live from Miami as he prepares for a 10-day Caribbean cruise. The hosts—Tom, Chase, and Ryan—discuss three major topics: airport upgrades, cruise ship crime, and a controversial Texas school law.

In this week’s episode of The ETC Podcast, the guys dive into a full spread of real-world conversations—no scripts, no filters. Eric, Tom, and Chase open with the breaking news of the government shutdown finally coming to an end, unpacking what it means for federal workers, SNAP benefits, and why political gridlock hits harder during the holidays. From there, the crew shifts into culture and gaming, tackling the hot debate of the week: Is Steam a monopoly? They break down the lawsuits, the market forces, and why indie games still thrive on the platform. Chase and Eric also share a hilarious story from Shadow of War and the infamous Nemesis system that turned one NPC into a personal super-villain. The conversation gets personal as the guys explore social media burnout, posting pressure, and what it means to disconnect in a world full of digital noise. Tom gives an update on his upcoming 10-day MSC Divina cruise, and the trio wraps up with podcast updates, future plans, and plenty of laughs. Real talk. Real family. Real conversation. Pull up a chair and join in.

In this debut episode, Tom and his sons Eric and Chase kick off The ETC Podcast — a no-filter, family discussion that feels like gathering around the dinner table. The trio dives into everything from the recent New York City mayoral election and government shutdowns to affordable housing, manufacturing jobs, and how AI is reshaping