Observed Chaos

When covers and remixes are better than the original, and when they're not.

Oh no... the horror... how ever shall we avoid this terrible fate you are threatening..?

Today the guys talk about chasing the elusive dream... money! And how many celebrities sell out for the sake of a dollar.

The bowl is back!

Tonight we try to guess a movie based on bad clues, then talk briefly about the film in question.

On tonight's episode, Dave and Noah go head-to-head in a musical showdown for the ages!

Tonight we're going to talk about the fictional characters everyone loves! ...and we don't.

Tonight Dave and Jon talk about stepping outside of your comfort zone and the possible consequences of taking risks.

Tonight we do another rapid-fire episode with a bowl of new topics!

Tonight we're going to discuss the kinds of things people do because it's comfortable, even if it's not what's best for them.

Tonight we'll discuss appropriate and inappropriate times to have a conversation with somebody.

Tonight we're going to discuss some of our favorite underrated actors, why we like them, and what we'd like to see them do going forward.

Tonight we'll be talking about our least favorite films, why we don't like them, and if they should be remade.

In this episode we do something a little different and do a shootout between some of the most popular fast food burgers around us!

What would you do if you could get away with anything for one day? Tonight we delve into the topic of what crimes we would try to get away with, from the slightly annoying to downright devious!

In this rapid-fire episode, we pick topics at random and only have five minutes to talk about them.

Tonight we talk about the things we grew up with in our childhoods that we miss.

Tonight we talk about all the hidden (and usually unnecessary) fees and costs associated with just about everything these days.

We talk about one of the most iconic superheroes in history, the Dark Knight himself, Batman!

This is the first episode of Observed Chaos, formerly Carry-Out Conversations. Be sure to catch us live every other Monday night!

In this, the last episode of Season 2, we talk about a little bit of everything, from politics to religion and from birthday cakes to bagels. Listen as we recap some of our favorite moments from the season.

Today, the guys get deep into the tragedy of loss, and what happens when we try to fill the void. This episode is not for the weak at heart. Listener’s discretion is advised.

Some people just can't do their job, whether it's just a lack of caring or a total inability to understand what they're supposed to do. In this episode we discuss our own interactions with these people along with a number of stories we found online.

In this episode tinfoil is being used for something other than wrapping leftovers. Grab you aluminum hats and join the guys as they block out the brain waves and discuss their favorite conspiracy theories.

The guys give even more of their hot takes on movies. Some of them common, some rare, and the rest... well you'll just have to listen and find out!

What little things in life brighten your day? In this episode we talk about the little positive things that can happen and how they can effect our lives, and we discuss the line between good luck and genuine blessings from God.

The guys continue on from a previous episode, this time talking about things that have become societal norms that maybe shouldn't be anymore.

A fun and lighthearted episode, we're missing a third of our usual group, so the remaining two talk about their hot takes and otherwise unpopular opinions on various movies, but mostly Star Wars!

Today the guys discuss how stupid is is to be grown ups, having to do things we just don’t want to do. 

In the guys’ usual way, they pop around from cinema, to fiction, to historical and (as always) Star Wars. The guys recognize fathers of all sorts in this Father’s Day episode!

Part 2 of 2. We continue our discussion about secularism and talk about various ministries, whether they be online or in person, and how to act like a Christian instead of just claiming to be. Disclaimer: A wrong name is mentioned and we apologize for the mistake.

Part 1 of 2. For the first time we actually take a deep dive into religious topics including secularism in churches and preachers who lead their flock astray.

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, NO it’s another Podcast episode! On today’s episode the guys sit down and discuss their favorite heroes, heroes, and…gyros.

We always find a way to relate back to Star Wars, so to open our second season, for your listening pleasure, we actually have a discussion about Star Wars! In this episode we discuss whether an Empire was actually a more fitting form of government for the Star Wars Universe than a Republic.

Wrapping up the first season of the podcast, the guys reflect on the holidays, family, and most importantly their love for cereal. Then the question is asked, what would life be like with cereal? Could they live? What are the affects? Are they addicted to cereal? Is this really a conversation? Yes…yes it is.

Warning: Some things in this show may be so absurd they need a warning label, which is exactly what we talk about. We discuss the ridiculous warning labels out there, and why they are actually needed. And if we need to put warnings on people as well.

Have you heard about the new outrageous news? It's such an outrage! In this episode we talk about people who seem to get outraged purely for outrage sake despite the facts of a situation typically being more mundane. We wonder why people tend to throw a fit over small things, and tend to play the victim when in reality they're the one in the wrong.

It's late October so we wanted to have a little fun! We talk about the ridiculous proliferation of pumpkin spice flavoring, we talk about a few of our favorite Halloween movies, and we bait a number of companies into suing us! Join us for a fun chat!

[CONTENT WARNING: Discussions in this episode heavily involve mature subject matter, including talk of poor mental health and attempted suicide.] This week we talk about some more serious subject matter. Mental health is an important subject to discuss, but it seems that nobody is comfortable discussing it at length, especially publicly. Join us as we delve into the real issues plaguing a vast majority of people. If you feel you have trouble with your mental well-being, we cannot overstate how important it is to seek actual help from a licensed professional.

What makes us tick? How did we get to where we are? In this episode we take a break from discussing society and the outside world and instead have a look at ourselves. Join us as we take turns interviewing each other! Uh… how’s that for a description?

In this episode of Carry-Out Conversations, the guys have a chat about the ramifications of a zombie outbreak; this includes weapons, defensive and offensive strategies, and how to find a stable source of supplies. Noah discusses how to dissociate from loved ones, and Jonathan gives his top pick for which retail chain to raid for the best chance at survival.

The guys have a chat about the differences between what the public perceives and the reality of a situation, how those with the deepest pockets tend to control the narrative presented to the public, and whether one can even find the truth through research.

[CONTENT WARNING: Discussions in this episode involve some mature subject matter.] In this episode of Carry-Out Conversations, we talk about our love of cinema, then discuss the ways in which Hollywood has effected everyone's lives, for better or for worse.

We have a talk about how food seems to be tied into pretty much every event in our lives, from weddings to funerals, from just hanging out to helping someone move, everyone expects there to be food.

After some burgers we sit down and have a discussion about our pet peeves, annoyances, and abhorrences. Pet peeves are like butts... everyone has one. We then talk about ways to deal with the annoyances in our everyday lives.

In this, our inaugural episode of Carry-Out Conversations, we sit down at the table and discuss the way that society has changed to the point that "normal" no longer feels normal.

Our first sit-down at the table, this was only meant as a test run but we liked the result so much that we decided to post it anyway. We discuss the ways decisions are made these days and who is actually qualified to make them. Enjoy this bonus feature!