It All Depends On The Situation

It's time to party again book lovers! Host Eric & Co-Host Ashley dive in for another slice of the Book It! pizza pie. We topped this episode off with tons of books made into movies, tv shows, or other related adaptations and check the temp on these hot takes to make sure these stories aren't too overcooked. Grab your certificate and lets get ready to punch out another fun Pod.

Hello fellow space adventurers! Join Captain/Host Eric and Co-Captain/Host Ashley and we travel throughout the galaxy on this special space exploration pod episode. We will cruise across the cosmos talking about NASA's Project Artemis, contemplate if Pluto is still considered a planet, talk about Outer Space related games, and our own personal experience chasing down Total Solar Eclipses. We're blasting off at the speed of light, so... Seat belts everyone! This magic school bus is taking you out of this world.

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley are back for a retro games pod session and they're locked and loaded for discussions about Tomb Raider, Duke Nukem, Animal Crossing, and even... Mixed-Up Mother Goose? It's a retro flashback rollercoaster and with all the highs and lows that come with it, things are about to get sticky.

Welcome back dear listeners. Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley are back in the studio again to talk about the phenomenon that is ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). What is it? Well, we'll dive into that and many more things in this episode. From triggers to cringes, euphoria to drowsiness, and the ever looming threat of AI again, ASMR is an interesting rollercoaster of both relaxation and controversy. So, pop those headphones on and lets go enjoy the ride.

Happy Holidays dear listeners! Host Eric is joined in studio with parents/Guest-Hosts Mike and Maryann and brother/Co-Host Jeremy to go on a Christmas journey for the ages. From sled rides to Christmas lights and Grinch meet and greets, we dive into all the magic, memories, and mayhem from Christmases of yesteryear. So bring out the roast beast and kick up your feet, as we dive into past family Christmases, what a treat! 

Try the grey stuff it's delicious! Host Eric is joined in studio with Co-Hosts Ashley and James to take you on a culinary and beverage adventure for the ages! We go around the world in eighty plates and discuss many local favorites, along with some not so memorable ones. Join us on this gastronomic escapade of hilarity, spirits, and everything in between. Bon Appétit! 

But, how do you feel dear listeners? Now that Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley are back in the recording studio again. In this episode we dive into the differences between all the generations of people and how most of the technological advancements from yesterday and today are being both embraced and condemned. So relax on the sofa as we talk about more randomness and get those brain synapses firing. 

NEW ACHIEVEMENT! BOOK IT! PIZZA PARTY UNLOCKED...AGAIN!  AWW DON'T YOU FEEL SPECIAL?REWARD:  A NEW POD EPISODE BY HOST ERIC & CO-HOST ASHLEY!Welcome back fellow listeners and join us as we dungeon crawl our way through the different levels of our recent book reads and audiobook listens. From the craziness of Dungeon Crawler Carl to the shivering tale of Frankenstein, there is mystery, suspense, and hilarity around every corner. Grab a slice of pizza and pull up a comfy chair, its gonna be a wild ride.

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley load the cannons of criticism to blast their takes at this A.I. ship. Audiobook platforms, graphic arts companies, and many of the other related industries have been getting obliterated by Artificial Intelligence. In the wake of A.I., companies are forcing their crews to walk the plank and we can sense mutiny is on the horizon. Buckle up Buccaneers, lets light these canons!

Host Eric is joined with Co-Host Ashley for their first dive down into the anime time block. We're going way back to the days of DIC and Cartoon Network's Toonami to the Modern Anime shows of today. We unload a slew of character voices and reenactments from some of our favorite scenes and moments. Fighting boredom by pod mics and winning love by sound bites. Lets get ready to Rock this Dragon!

Host Eric is joined in studio again with Co-Host Kevin for a rowdy good time reminiscing about Halo 2. Character voices, great memories, hilarious antics and a whole covenant ship load of nonsense. Somebody better go wake up Master Chief before these two get more out of hand with these Halo shenanigans.

It's time for a Book Pod Party! Better bring some pizza along! Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley dive back into talking about more books and banter. Eric gives an interesting look behind the curtain being an audiobook narrator for Audible and Ashley shares her experiences starting a BookTok account that has been growing significantly. Enjoy as we indulge in shared memories and work up an appetite for more delicious stories.

We're back to kickoff the New Year with a look back at the year of 2024 and having cautious optimism for 2025. Host Eric and Co-Host Jeremy reflect on the year that has passed and discuss overcoming challenges, the goals ahead, future travel destinations, and many more things to look forward to. As with every year, It All Depends On The Situation.

Host Eric is joined once again with Co-Host Ashley for a reflective and retrospective episode about the past, present, and future. From businesses and food franchises that have come and gone to the rise of smartphones and social media platforms. It's a rollercoaster ride of memories and changes as we navigate our way back to where we are today and beyond.

It's time to ring in the holidays with this special podcast episode of "It All Depends On The Situation." Host Eric returns with Co-Host Ashley as they are "Home Alone" to talk about treasured holiday memories and traditions. From classic christmas movies and sled riding stories to unforgettable memories of the Band and Show Choir days and the craziness of some family holiday gathering stories from this side of the nuthouse. Move aside Charlie, these Browns will show you a whole different side of Christmas.

Ghost-Host Eric returns with his ghoulish Co-Host's Ashley and James for another Halloween pod episode, just in time for spooky season! From scary games and movies, to traumatizing experiences and wild sleep paralysis stories, this episode is a rollercoaster of both terror and excitement. No tricks, only treats this time.

Ghost Host Eric is joined by his Ghoulish Co-Hosts Ashley and Jeremy for a special halloween edition of retro games and nostalgia. Spooky season has begun and we dive headfirst into the depths of some of the best scary/horror genre games we've experienced. From old school games like Shivers and Myst, to the more modern immersive games like Until Dawn and Phasmophobia. Foolish mortals, enter if you dare...

Host Eric is joined by Co-Host Ashley to kickoff fall and spooky season with a deep dive into some of their fears. From claustrophobia, fear of heights, public speaking, and other personal stories/experiences, It definitely sets the foreboding mood for whats to come in this and future fall pod episodes. Just make sure to keep the lights on and leave Gumby at home.

Host Eric is joined with Co-Host Shawn and Jeremy again for a down the rabbit hole conversation about dreams, nightmares, and déjà vu. We share some of our freakiest experiences with sleep paralysis, reoccurring dreams, horrifying dreams, goofy dreams, and even enlightening dreams. We then dive into some deeper symbology we perceive from them, along with sharing stories of some personal near death experiences. Good luck getting some sleep tonight after this episode. Sweet Dreams.

Host Eric is joined once again with Co-Host Kevin to Super Sonic Spinball their way through more video games and nostalgia. From the early 90's days of the Sega Genesis, to the infamous red rings of death with the xbox 360 and the many video game to movie adaptations in-between, it's all here in this episode! Gotta go fast!

Host Eric is reunited with Co-Host Kevin for an unforgettable Pokemon roundtable blast from the past! From the card game to video games and from the anime to Pokemon GO, we will travel across the land and to bring you goofy voices, good times, and many stories from two guys starting their Pokemon journey in a small town.

Host Eric is joined by Co-Hosts James and Ashley and are "blasting off again" to the past with another Pokemon nostalgia trip. From the cards and games to pudgy birds, plushies, and PoGo Gym sniping, going on this Master Quest is always done best with friends. " Meowth that's right!"

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley tumble down the nostalgic rabbit hole of the borderline traumatizing animated movies of their childhood. From classic Don Bluth movies to the Brave Little Toaster and FernGully, let's "Roll Back the Rock" to the dawn of this special period of time.

Host Eric is joined by Co-Hosts Shawn and Jeremy for double the trouble on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with video game references, the infamous ketchup & mustard fight, and burning through enough printer ink to fill Lake Erie. Even Mario can't make this stuff up.

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley take you on a masterful trip with their fascinating journeys through Pokemon! From the late 90's Pokemania to the worldwide release of Pokemon GO and everywhere in-between. Gotta Catch'em All!

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley reflect on finishing the recent Fallout TV series and the Fallout video game series. Retrospectives, recipes, and radiation, who could honestly ask for a better time?

Host Eric and Co-Host Shawn go way back into the past for a video game trip down memory lane. From Mario to Mega Man and everywhere in between. Let's-A-Go!

Host Eric and Co-Host Kevin dive into the beloved Elder Scrolls games, Morrowind, Oblivion, & Skyrim. Both have a unique and different perspective on the many hours they have each poured into all the games.

Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley take a deep dive into the past with a videogame discussion down memory lane.

A Halo retrospective episode! Eric is joined with Co-host's Ashley and Kevin to talk about their experiences with the beloved Halo franchise. From nostalgic memories, LAN parties, and hot takes on all the games, this episode is just the tip of the iceberg.

Kicking off our pilot podcast episode with Eric and Kevin blowing smoke rings around one of their favorite fandoms: The Lord of the Rings.