Off the Clock w/Jon Eks

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Shepard, who was a guest on the old show, and who called me out of the blue for the first time in years a few weeks ago. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: How did you expect me to react when you called me?the importance of production design in moviesthe Fight Club concept of “single serving friends” as a metaphor for podcasting and how if we’re not helping each other, then what’s the point?how did Shepard start producing independent films (it involves Cuba!) and how does he make time for whimsy and creative pursuits“interested is interesting” returns to the show as a concept (shoutout Nate Lundy) with talk about Quentin Tarantino, Roger Ebert, Roland Barthes, the Colorado Avalanche & morea shoutout to Band Name Bureau by Kyle Ryan and sharing your compliments with creatorswe spend some time talking about Governor Jared Polis and how most Colorado politicians are “high in content” which is an interesting way of putting itShepard turns the tables on me and starts asking me questionshow have I intentionally curated my career?we reminisce about These Things Matter and I get into my origin story for the first time in a whilewhy I’m a better entrepreneur than I am a salaried employee (spoiler: I’m a pain in the ass)“are you the type of person who plans 5 or 10 years ahead, or are you the person who focuses on the work and people immediately around you?” I LOVE this questionhow do I manage my time? weirdly, I don’t have a good answer for this even though I’m pretty effective at it!Theme song by Sorry SweetheartLogo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:Where the Hell Have I Been?It's been a month since I did a show. I haven't kept up with TTROC and the reason for both is that I've been sick as hell off and on for the last 4 weeks. There have been a handful of bright spots here and there, but any energy I have has gone to my professional life and my family, and then I mostly just want to lie down. I provide more explanation -- along with my thoughts on this weird ass fucking winter, weather-wise -- in this mini-episode.Secondly, there are too many podcasts anymore. I've been doing this for 12 years and there are more now than ever, which makes finding your own motivation and how to add value to a bloated cultural discourse daunting at best, dispiriting at worst. Because a fucking podcaster is currently heading up the FBI and using our money to party with the USA hockey team like he's some Make-a-Wish kid. More on that type of thing in here too.I'm feeling better and I'll be back soon. But here's like 6 minutes of audio if you're interested. Cheers!Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Nate, who I’ve hung out with primarily in mosh pits before this get together. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What was the first concert you ever attended?favorite Weird Al Yankovic songshow did Nate end up in Colorado, and why did he almost not tell his wife about the opportunity to do so?how did Nate get into the local scene?how many siblings and family members does Nate actually have? and what does “Lake County Brady Bunch” mean? and how his mom had more kids at the age of 50 (!!!)we talk about the absolute monster size of some of these dudes we run into in the pit and they’re like the Monstars from Space Jamthe joys and challenges of being a cover band we once again talk about the cure to the Male Loneliness Epidemic and it’s just as f*cking simple as you think it iswe explore the old cliché of “punks and metalheads are nice people who pretend to be mean; hippies are mean people who pretend to be nice”the concept of a “concrete rose” and sometimes the lessons we get are in what not to dothe synesthesia that happens when you’re moved by live musica hypothetical: a band he’s playing in gets to open for any 3 bands. what is that ultimate bill?Find Nate at The Back Spams and Dammit Jim.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart – WHO RECENTLY GOT SIGNED TO BAD TIME RECORDS! CONGRATS TO MY HOMIES WHO MADE ME A DOPE ASS THEME SONG!Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Windfall Brewing.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my new pal Dave – thanks for the intro Paul! – a fellow dad, content creator, and the man I’d trust most to give me restaurant recommendations. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: You get offered money to produce videos of the best food in the city of your choice. What city are you choosing?why transplants make any city’s dining scene better\the bizarre ambitions of little kids before they understand the worldhaving lived in Los Angeles, Boston and Seattle, how does he rate the Denver food scene?how does Dave approach and review legacy places that Denverites are going to have outsized fondness for?how mean can people be to him in YouTube comments?the difficulty of doing a “hidden gem” video and do people get pissed for driving traffic to their favorite spaces and making them more crowded?indulging in barbecue, pizza, burgers… how does he keep himself in shape?how does he avoid side eye from other patrons if he’s coming in filming and generally avoid being a d-bag?how does he handle sponsored content?Dave is from Los Angeles. he’s a huge Nuggets fan. how does that happen?we spend a good deal of time talking ball and doing some of my favorite sh*t on earth: remembering some guys!let’s say I meet with Dave in the future and his YouTube channel has become wildly successful. what will have happened? Find Dave on his YouTube channel.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at MoodSwing (which is why you can hear the clickety-clack of pickleball in the background).

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Jason, a fellow girl dad, and one who was goodly enough to coach my younger daughter’s soccer team and who is one of the most genuine dudes I have had the pleasure of knowing recently. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What is a memory from his soccer playing days that really stands out?how cool it feels as a kid when an adult coach cheers you on, calls out your good effort and good playshow do you, as a coach, find the correct level of intensity in dealing with developing young girls as athletes and people?we share a sort of unhinged story about something an opposing coach said to Jason within earshot about an upcoming game that my daughter’s team playedthe competitiveness of modern youth sports from the point of view of players, coaches, and particularly parentswhich statement does Jason identify with more: “I love winning.” or “I hate losing.”?we take a quick digression in talking about the weird Coach Beard standalone episode of Ted Lassowhy he picks one or two players per practice and focuses on coaching them up in a positive waywhen does he know it’s time to stop coaching his daughters’ teams?we share why we love being Girl Dadswhy Jason believes team sports are the most important thing in developing strong womenFind Jason on LinkedIn.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Postino 9CO.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:The Ugliness of UltrawealthFueled by two things I read this morning, and in stark contrast to a "Great Guys Lunch" I recently attended, I weigh in on why I find ultrawealth (a.k.a. billionaires) so distasteful and detrimental to society. 1. Today's New York Times Morning Newsletter has a small capsule article a little more than halfway down about how venture capitalists are squeezing volunteer fire departments for more money after acquiring the software they use to track incidents. You can find that newsletter here.2. On Hamilton Nolan's Substack "How Things Work," he has a piece called "Abominations of Capital: Forcing a price on priceless things." It is ostensibly about a piece of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat that is owned by a billionaire named Ken Griffin, but cuts at extreme wealth in an interesting way. Ultrawealth, in my opinion, should not be viewed aspirationally, but as a malignant mental disorder that deserves to be ridiculed, scorned, and legislated out of existence. Find out why in this edition of the #OTCQuickie.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Mikey, perhaps the most talented audio producer and sound designer I’ve ever known, one of my best pals, and now Australian citizen. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: Since it’s Saturday as we record this, what is the ideal way to spend a weekend in Australia?what is the process for becoming an Australian citizen?is there anything about living in Australia all this time that still flummoxes him?what is it about jiu-jitsu that keeps Mikey coming back and pushing hard to recently earn his black belt?where does his incredible drive and work ethic come from?Mikey describes for me The Misogi Challenge and why he always seeks out tough challengesthe books Atomic Habits and Chop Wood Carry Water and finding joy in the processhow do we find fulfillment in the aggregate, contextualizing setbacks, and success curveswhy Australia was his ultimate destination and how did he go about manifesting getting therewhat happens when your professional dreams come true? what comes next?what does he miss most about Colorado, and when do I get to see him again?Find Mikey on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded via Google Meet.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Eric who taught both my kids in their ECE-4 classes and someone who is one of the fiercest beer pong players I’ve ever played against. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: When parents find out he’s their kid’s preschool teacher, what is the most common reaction he gets?the unusual position of being a rare male preschool teacher and some of the stigma associated with thatEric shares how he developed his incredible calm, controlled, and warm demeanor in the way he runs his classroomhow does he get through the tough days of dealing with 20 unreasonable 4 year-olds?Eric shares with me that he always wanted to be a grandfather, which I’ve never heard before from anyonewe talk about punk rock including Green Day, Fall Out Boy, blink-182, The Linda Lindas, Story of the Year, The Starting Line, New Found Glory, and more! the risk of a band playing through an entire album for their live setwhat are the biggest differences between kids now and kids from when he started 16 years ago? and what about parents?as he looks at the landscape of early education, is Eric more optimistic or pessimistic?how has the perspective of parents shifted when it comes to disciplinary incidents with students?I ask him how his sports teams are doing and give a shout to Donato’s pizzaand we conclude the show with one of the finest compliments I have ever receivedTheme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Walter’s 303 in Lowry.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my best friend Jason who also happens to be my muse, my co-creator in so many endeavors, my confidant, and someone who makes me laugh probably harder than anyone else. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: When we say “we take our whimsy seriously” what does that mean?why it frequently looks like we’re doing an ad for gay marriage by the way we hang out and why that’s a great way of sniffing out liberal poseursour shared annoyance about this current culture of snitches and hall monitorsJason works with kids for a living. what gives him hope for the future? what worries him most?why we’re – as the movie The Menu helpfully articulates – shit shovelers in the grand scheme of things and ultimately members of the service industryhow does Jason re-fill his cup during a difficult year of kids?what keeps us coming back to local punk shows again and again and again? and why don’t we hang out with many of these people in real life?what it’s like running into his students in the wildI ask Jason to spin the roulette wheel of memories and grab a random one of us (fun! do this with your friends!)we remember some guys! and the old internet!we discuss the weird Elliott / E.T. connection we seem to have why did Jason buy me business cards for my birthday?who are some grown men who make each other mix CDs with liner notes? THESE GUYS!why people tend to hate or resent their own art and why that’s what makes it goodwhere should we go on vacation together next?Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Jason’s house.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Lisa, a world traveler, current resident of Shanghai, and one of my class’s valedictorians. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What has surprised you most about living in China?what life in Shanghai is actually like, and how that stacks up to the American experiencewhere has Lisa lived? (it’s an incredibly impressive list of notable places)what was her college path (journalism at Northwestern) and how did that lead to her living abroad?why does Lisa self-identify as a “huge f*cking nerd?” what contributed to that? and how is she different?what it’s like living in a country where elements of who you are are illegal and persecutedwhy teaching is a “full brain” occupation and how she works with teachers to help them grow, evolve, improve and transformhaving lived abroad for so long, what is the general impression of Americans outside of our borders? and has living abroad recontextualized her own American-ness?what are Lisa’s overall impressions of me from high school? and how was our particular class so chill and able to move between cliques?why it’s ok to have a hobby that you enjoy, but suck athow do we find fulfillment? and how do we have “enough?”what does she look forward to most about returning to Colorado?Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded over Google Meet.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Caleb, who has earned a Master’s degree, is a drummer for two different bands here in Denver, a middle school English teacher, and owner of one of the finest mohawk hairstyles I have ever seen. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What is the gnarliest pit you have ever been in?we re-live some old times when Caleb was on the old show 7 years ago, his time living in “Casa Basura,” and compare what the hell it costs to live in this city in 2025tattoo talk! matchies (his matching ass tattoo story is worth the price of admission alone), distribution, firsties, etc. we also both a have Rise Against Siren Song of the Counterculture tattoo, so we gush about that band for a whileformer heroes of ours who turned out to be dipsh*ts, abusers, predators, or otherwise dumb*sses – also, especially f*ck Brand Newhow do we use our positions of privilege – straight, white, cis, hetero men – for greater good and to support others without privilegeMaster’s degree, job stuff, and giving young minds plenty to grapple with through literaturehow is it being in two bands? and how was it stepping in for Curly in All Waffle Trick after his unfortunate passing?Caleb shares his favorite authors and I chime in with a few of minehow much does Caleb tell the kids about his life outside of school?why does this scene continue to be great?what’s the over/under on how many songs until Caleb takes off his shirt during a set?Punk Rock Fright Night Tickets here.All Waffle Trick Linktree.Younger Than Neil Linktree.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Ratio Beerworks RINO.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Brady, who I met when he was a site director for our school’s childcare provider, and who’s become a worthy beer pong opponent and one of my favorite homies. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What compelled you to work with kids professionally?where did Brady go to college, what did he major in, and what was his initial career path?how does he maintain his chill when a group of kids is jumping on his last nerve?why did Brady taking a liking to our family and what was it about our vibe that endeared us to him?what makes Brady such a killer beer pong player and where did he get his reps?we talk ball! where did he play on the floor? how’s his speed? his hops (can he dunk?) his 3-ball? his statline? we talk about Brady’s old man and what he’s likewhy making kids a “good hang” is a valuable goal as a parent and an educatorlife in a small town, why Brady was tagged as a “city kid” from an early age, and why he loves Denver, including one of his favorite concerts at Cervanteswe talk about Brady’s ultimate Southern feast, his grandpa and his love of sweet teahis personal take on our school closing and how it impacted himwhy getting a start in a new place is so liberatingBrady’s NBA predictions – Lakers, Cavs, Celtics, Nuggets, Thunder, and more!Brady’s advice for what it is to be a good dudeTheme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Ratio Beerworks RINO.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:Grow Up and Answer the PhoneI feel like three fucking times a day I see a meme or a joke or a post about how people are afraid to answer the phone or how they never make calls or how anxiety-riddled phone calls are. My response: Grow up and get over yourself. What kind of dork ass baby are you?Here are some reasons to be not afraid of the phone:1. Talking to a friend is a quick dopamine hit.2. Getting comfortable talking to strangers gets you great customer service, makes you fearless, and helps deepen your empathy for all sorts of people.3. This self-imposed isolation has made our politics worse, coarsened the way we interact with each other, and been detrimental to society as a whole. So get over yourself and don't be afraid of talking on the phone. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my wife and favorite person in the entire world Kristin. We get compliments on our marriage A LOT, so why not lay down some audio and let you peek through the keyhole for an hour? Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: How do you react when people tell us how great our marriage is?how dumb it is as a society that we have our healthcare tied to our employerwhy and how going through infertility sucks so badthe time we installed a vanity in our bathroom that put our marriage to the testthe story of how our (possibly autistic) cat Finn was the first to know Kristin was pregnantKristin’s professional journey and some cryptic talk about what her next chapter iswhat we think is the absolute bottom line thing about our marriage that is most important and why our marriage works so wellwhat words do we think the other pronounces weird?having been together for 21 years, what annoys us about the other person?why we’re so polite to each other, even after all this timethe thing that gives me the most consternation about parentingthe best compliments we can give each other with regard to how our lives turned outwhy you need to have the tough conversations about every topic under the sun (you’ll be better off)Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at our house.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:Get Over Yourself and See a Damn DoctorI went from trying to choke to death in my sleep 50+ times an hour to having only 5 obstructive apnea events per night. I am no longer in the express lane hurtling toward an early death, and the reason I'm not is because I made the conscious choice to go see a doctor and fix what was wrong with me.On this #OTCQuickie, I share my insights from grappling with sleep apnea, encourage my fellow dudes to get over themselves and go to a doctor. Seriously, the doctor already knows you're fat and that you drink too much, deal with it. I also kick off this show with a brief discussion about Charlie Kirk and why you won't see me weighing in on him in public, gun culture in general, the incendiary rhetoric that comes from the very top in this country, and why it's okay to sit some of this cultural dialogue out. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Jay, who I haven’t seen in person in like 7 years, but think about a lot. Reach out to people you like and do it out of the blue. Why not?! Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: Why am I wrong about A.I.?Jay tries to convince me of his belief that there will be a handful of companies worth billions of dollars running everything, and that everything else will be automation (needless to say, I don’t agree – but we dive into it extensively!)a fake comedic pitch he did online where a friend of his tries to convince a Shark Tank-style audience that we should replace cars with llamaswhy it’s a travesty that we haven’t connected more in the intervening years and why we both perceived our relationship (wrongly) as hierarchicalfriends that energize you vs friends that drain youthe importance of platonic male friendship, especially as you get olderJay isn’t good at receiving praise – and I catch him trying to deflect it from me!yet another reference by me of the Johari Windowthe dangers of over-utilizing self-reliancewe talk about our views on masculinity, fatherhood and prioritizing your valuesJay turns the tables on me and starts interviewing me with a bunch of rapid fire questions about Hamilton, cybertrucks, wet socks, Halloween candy and a ton more (this is really fun, btw)Find all of Jay’s stuff at his website.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Jay’s office in Golden, CO.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my long-time pal Shahara. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: Has anyone hit you up to plan a 25th high school reunion this year?we reminisce about the epic reunion we planned in 2021 and get deep in our feelings about the event and our class in generalthe evolution of our hometown of Goldenwhy Shahara has given up alcohol and why she doesn’t miss it at allwhat Jesus would think of today’s moment and how his portrayal has been totally bastardizedwhy she abandoned her master’s degree in “consciousness studies” and is now pursuing a degree in nursingwe get into the Tao, stoicism, Buddhism, aversion, avoidance, death, who we are as divine expressions and… my god, I love talking to Shaharaas it pertains to living in America in 2025: how to discern where to let things go and where to take action, fight and make things better for us allhow to use associations to make your memory better – e.g. how to remember so many names of pharmaceuticals without losing your mind“the curse of the gifted child”why you shouldn’t be afraid to change careers at any point in your lifedharma – and why it mattersFind Shahara on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded outside Humble House Café in Downtown Golden, CO.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:Grindcore Culture Is the New Amish Lifestyle"Burning Man is for the olds. Just ask the AI kids" is the name of an article I read recently that mentioned "grindcore culture."  Here's a pertinent passage from the piece:"Daksh Gupta, the 23-year-old cofounder of AI code review Greptile, said Burning Man hasn’t really been part of the zeitgeist since he moved to San Francisco in 2023. "Gupta, who has become a poster child of AI boom’s grindcore culture, summarized the current mood among young tech workers in San Francisco as incompatible with the Burner sensibility: 'The current vibe is no drinking, no drugs, 9-9-6 [work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week], lift heavy, run far, marry early, track sleep, eat steak and eggs.'" Congratulations! You've invented how to be Amish with a computer! I dig into this concept more, why I think it completely misses the point of life, advocate for art and beauty, and get an assist from the movie Dead Poets Society. Reminder: You are not your fucking job, and you will never be able to turn yourself into a robot, so go touch some grass.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend and co-star Banana J, the iconic symbol of the punk rock mosh pit. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: When did you first put on the banana suit?why did Banana J move to Colorado, and, sub-question: what is his record for most days on the snowboard hill in a season?does he ever feel pressure or resentment about putting on the banana suit? and does he ever go to shows incognito?I tell a story about who I thought Banana J was, and who I assumed he was related to. this story won’t make sense if you’re outside the Denver scene, but if you are, I am 99% sure it will make you laughwhich band triggered his love of punk rock, whom he also wrote a report about in 5th grade?who is his favorite band?how many shows does he go to in a year? and how does he count festivals with multiple bands and multiple days? how’s his body holding up after that many shows and that many pits? what are his gnarliest injuries?we talk about punk rock dads, our pals Rob & Lula, and the sweetest people in the punk rock scenehow does he afford seeing so many shows? how often does he get hooked up with comps? and is he a “trust fund banana?”who are the biggest people he’s ever helped crowd surf? we discuss co-starring in The Frickashinas’ music video for their cover of “Day-O” and how that was one of the most fun nights of our livesis there anyone left on his list that he hasn’t seen yet in the banana suit?Find Banana J on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:Why AI Will Never Take Over the WorldI read a piece in The Atlantic by Charlie Warzel called "AI Is a Mass Delusion Event," which inspired this Quickie. It's well-reasoned and well-written, and it triggered my memory from a couple of weeks ago of a recent rejection of a data center by City of Tucson. I reference a Tucson Sentinel story about it in this episode, which you can find here. One thing overlooked by both tech bros and the evangelical true believers is that for all their pie-in-the-sky posturing, they have one giant obstacle in front of them: Local governments who answer to their residents about how resources are allocated. This episode is worth 8 minutes of your time. Agree? Disagree? Drop me a note! Share the episode on your platforms!Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my tall pal Will, who I’ve known only a short while, who tells some of the funniest bawdy jokes I know, and provides probably the realest episode of a show I’ve ever done. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: What was it about the Dominican Republic that made you and Melissa want to go back there again and again?we talk about how Will lost a ton of weight, yoga, and making a wholesale lifestyle changewe talk about spirituality, religion (Southern Baptist & Methodist specifically), prosperity gospel, atheism, and how to connect to a higher powerWill tells me about how he got shot after a break-in attempt and what the recovery was likehow Will ultimately fell under the spell of a dude that led him to crimewhat was jail like? and what’s something that people don’t about but jail or should?we talk about race issues and why I’m unsure of my footing in these conversations as a white person“You don’t belong here.” – words from a sheriff to Will when he arrived in prisonwhat would Will like to see more of or less of from white people?Will’s feeling on the n-word, other charged words, and how we navigate languagethe different reasons each of us wore suits in high school, and Will’s first job at age 11 (!)Find Will on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Adam, my former accountant, a dude who inspires me in everything he does, and a fellow Rad enthusiast. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: Can you pinpoint the moment where you thought to yourself ‘I can’t do this anymore. I need to change careers?’”how the inspiration of a mid-life career change didn’t actually come from him, it came from his wife and her feeling that God talked to her about ithow damn good Adam was as an accountant, but why it was unfulfilling and why he ultimately pursued a career as a firefighteran actual story of a business treating an employee/partner right, which stands in contrast to so many stories about business todayAdam shares a devastating story of disappointment and pain that I’ve never heard him tell beforelet’s say he doesn’t make this life change, how does he picture his life turning out? what does the other side of the Sliding Doors moment look like?uh oh, it sounds like we’re “wife guys,” but not in that lame toxic way. we just enjoy the companionship of our wives as both partners and friendstaking your whimsy seriously – see: our Beirut tournament, the attached photo of Adam’s ridiculously good looking family, and being silly with your kidsAdam’s insights into why his kids are cool and still close with he and his wifewe discuss our friendship origin story and our shared superpower of pulling movie quotes at lightning speedwhat the realities of the lifestyle of a firefighter are likeone more time for everyone in the back: connect with your friends over the phone, not just through goofy Instagram reels sent back and forth!Find Adam on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded on the front porch of my house.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Paul, a dude I co-founded a network with, someone I deeply respect, and a brilliant podcaster. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: When I pitched this and asked you pitch a place in Denver that brings you joy, why are we sitting at the Chipotle on the 16th Street Mall?why people bitch about the city, why I generally don’t, and our different impressions of his show City Cast Denverwhy Paul loves tough (but reasonable) feedback and dissentwhy I dislike video podcasting formatshow we can survive for a very long time on a great complimentthe importance of being yourself as much as possible, especially in a public formatthe most batsh*t insane take about concerts I have ever heardof these two seven deadly sins, which is preferable: pride or greed?we talk some sh*t about Boulder, CO (well, I do)our shared concern about the businesses along Colfax during this construction phase of Bus Rapid Transitwhat does Paul think could improve the city, and would he ever leave?we share all sorts of opinions on the New York Times, Star Wars, WWE, kayfabe, AEW and a lot morethe “legalize recreational cocaine guys” at the No Kings protestwhat to do to embolden journalism in a very challenging environmentFind Paul at City Cast Denver.Photo by Jeff Stonic.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded on the patio of the Chipotle at 1480 16th St. in Denver.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Justin, lead singer of The Frickashinas, formerly of the band A Void whose concert was the first date I had with my wife, and a dude who tries to d*ck with me during nearly this entire interview. Here’s some of what we talk about:First Question: At what age did you first want to become a rockstar and who did you think you could emulate?who were Justin’s early musical influences? which nerdy band instrument did he play?the process of commissioning the song “Happy Friday” and our shared sensibilitythe fine art of ballbustingDave Grohl screwing up his reputation by screwing around and Justin’s own crazy family discoverypunks listening to Foo Fighters, Sister Hazel, Tegan and Sara, Taylor Swift, Post Malone and Olivia RodrigoJustin tries to hijack the interview by constantly interrupting me and I just stare his ass down and make it super awkwardhow our brains are not equipped to handle the constant barrage of information and how bad cell phones are for kids (seriously)how maybe we in the punk community are just throwing talent shows for each other, but how that’s the antidote to lonelinesshow even the smallest little projects can have a profound impact on someone’s day, someone’s life, someone’s entire existence and why we all need to keep creatingthe hidden 1-2-3-4 in one of the Frickashinas songsthe actual process of recording new stuff and what the best practices arethe pivot the Frickashinas have made away from the negative and toward the positiveFind Justin at The Frickashinas.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my workout buddy, Beer Pong Tournament co-champion, and all-around ray of sunshine Peaches ‘n Diesel. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: In your pantheon of accomplishments, where does Beer Pong Champion rank?getting Big Shot into a costume to drink with strangershow I potentially rigged the lethal lottery tournament draft like the 1985 NBA draft lotteryjust how many DMs she gets in a day (which – OHMYGOD)does she ever feel resentful of the online persona she’s built for herselfwhat are her biggest triggers and/or insecurities about being a creator?which social media platform has the meanest commentors and how we’ve lost a lot of civility in this societyhow do we break down the barriers of society and start talking to each other again? (hint: costumes!)the pitfalls of tattoo location as you age and some general light tattoo talkhow we define weird and we answer the question of whether we find ourselves “weird”goats, alpacas, yoga, and making yourself happy in moments of sadnesswhat are our most used emojis?the endgame for Peaches n Diesel, brand deals, and misplaced self-righteousness from an audiencewhat’s Serena Williams like? (Peaches has met her)are we prepared to defend our championship? (YES!)Find Peaches 'n Diesel on Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Dana, a fellow punk rock radio DJ, trans rights advocate, and all-around great hang. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: What was the band, song or album that turned you into a punk rock fan?our early music tastes and migrating from pop into other genresold war stories from college radio including the origin of Jonny Xnot being a morning person and dealing with sleep deprivationhow long we’ve wanted to meet each other and then a lot of mutual admiration society energyhow apparently the bassist from Murder by Death bartends at a bar near my house (!)her process of coming out, the pandemic, Laura Jane Grace and her path back into radiowe talk about the current cultural spotlight on transgendered people, grooming, and being a “fully customized human being”which bands we’ve been keeping our eye on and her station’s Indiefest coming upDana’s extreme extroversion and the cocktail that’s named after herhow weird having notoriety in your community ishow finding the highest expression of yourself leads to greater successwhat she would like to see out of society to make it better Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house.Pictured in the photo from left: Dana, my daughter, my pal Jason, some photobomber, me, Bret & Justin from the Frickashinas

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:End of Pride Month: A Quick Word of Support for My PalsWe live in a world that is currently either trying to take away rights from the LGBTQ+ community, sitting idly by as that happens, or just silent out of fear, apathy, or ignorance. I just want to use my platform to tell you that at least one straight, cis, white guy supports you, and does so loud and proud!Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Courtney, who is my old business travel buddy, a great friend, and drop dead hilarious. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question (admittedly, a gimme): What does the term “reverse date” mean to you?the insane reason Courtney was worried about having kidsour friendship and how as corporate trainers we developed the chemistry of an old vaudeville teamwhy powdered eggs are superior in a catering buffet to real eggsmy theory that everyone loves a woman who tells a good dirty joke(there’s a break in the action where a lifeguard makes an actual save in the pool)how synchronized swimming in many ways hasn’t changed in probably 100 years and is a valid survival skillhow we’re both charming and engaging, but how we cannot carry a relationship on our own and need others to raise their game and be funny toothe time Courtney’s dog Jeffrey greeted Sen. Bernie Sanders a little too enthusiasticallyCourtney’s incredible resume and the fact that she carries a (metaphorical) switchblade on her at all timesthe patriarchy and the irritating unearned entitlement of many in the management classdoing jobs that teach you how to deal with jerksbeing obsequious with restaurant servers to cosmically balance out how many crappy customers they deal withself-awareness, tactical vests, fingerless gloves, and playing drinking gameswhat would she tell the men of the world that would make the world better?holy hell do we laugh in this episode. this is very fast-paced, so funny, and totally full of love. what a great time!Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my swim club on a gorgeous day. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friends Adam, Mike, Austin and Aaron, who comprise the band Bad Year out of Milwaukee. In May, they were on tour and swung through Denver. I invited them to my house for tacos before the show.  Here’s some of what we talk about:First question (admittedly, a gimme): What was your favorite dinner while on tour?the origin of our connection and the incredibly thoughtful messages over Instagram that led to this new friendshipwhat does their self-selected descriptor “accessible punk rock” mean?what other bands do they get compared to?how do you create the music scene you want to be a part of?how to tour the country as four dudes in an SUV and not kill each otherhow often do they get invited by randos out on the road to come have dinner in someone’s home?why being on tour is actually easier in some ways than “real life.”Mike got engaged on the tour to a stranger in Santa Monica (note: I could not tell which elements of this story were real, or if the entire thing is made up)\why it’s important for your band to pick a lane in terms of style and aestheticI annoy the band by asking them the prosaic ass question of “what is the process of writing a song like for you?”Find Bad Year at their website. Stream their new song “Black Skies.” Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded over Google Meet. Dinner was at my house a month and a half or so prior.

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:How do you get along with women so well?It's a question I get often because I work extensively with women, have a lot of platonic female friends, and enjoy myself with ease in predominantly female social situations. The answer to this question is shockingly simple, but something a lot of men have trouble with. Download this episode and hear my secrets! Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friends Alan and Victor. They’re both multi-hyphenate creators, lifelong best friends, and recently collaborated for the first time professionally on the short film Always Most of the Time. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: What is the thing that has surprised you most about making a movie together?why I, as a white man, am frequently uncomfortable having conversations about race and what to do about it (hint: show up with curiosity, not prescriptions)the male loneliness epidemic and how to fix it? the importance of a film editor – a great editor can elevate a mediocre film and a lousy editor can make a good movie terriblewriting a story from the perspective of someone who wronged you and the deep empathy that implieshow friends work through disagreements on a creative project without torpedoing the project or the friendshipthe origin of their friendship and a pushup contest that wasn’tculturally why men (and the unique perspective of black men on this issue) are frequently sizing each other up – also! New York vs Atlantawhy for Victor and I that our marriage is like the easiest thing in our lives, but also how much work we put into ittaking a “Hippocratic Oath” of friendshipCheck out Always Most of the Time at Victor's website. Find Alan here.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded over Google Meet.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Jeff, a wine enthusiast, the person I text the most with about the Nuggets and The King of Thornton. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: Who is your favorite Denver Nugget and why is it LaPhonso Ellis?is Jeff introverted? no, he just doesn’t care. let him explain.trying to describe wine without sounding like a pretentious douche – although we were drinking out of crystal, so idka whole bunch of Denver Metro nostalgia featuring Thornton, Englewood, Applewood, and Arvadathe self-assuredness to even do a podcast, much less do it successfullywhat percentage of each of the two of us is gay. the proportions might surprise you.why growing up when he did was the worst time to grow up and realize you’re gay.Karl Malone vs John Starks (or remembering some guys) (or how our 90s basketball taste differs)how many Jeffs we have in our lives, how it seems to be dying out and what the names are like nowmore music obsession including deep cuts from Bob Dylan, Frampton Comes Alive!, “Take It On the Run” by REO Speedwagon and moreBill Simmons (again), hating self-promotion, and selling out.Find Jeff at his shows CSG Podcast and The GenX Show.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at my house over a bottle of Orin Swift’s Abstract. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Conor, one of my best friends of my entire life, but someone I haven’t talked to with our actual voices since the pandemic. This is one of the most honest and intimate chats I’ve ever had in any public-facing format. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: When you think back on all of our time together, what memory floats to the top first?why a near death experience in his youth contributed to Conor’s nihilistic approach to life in his teens and 20sConor’s superlative musical taste and how there’s basically no punk scene in God’s countrywhich state is the absolute worst to drive through?we compare notes about living in a deep blue district in Denver vs ruby red South Dakota and share some surprising insightsthe absolute funniest and most accurate description of my dad that I’ve ever heardConor’s ebullient joy at Rory McIlroy winning The Masterswe get deep in our #FEELINGS about male friendship and our shared historyConor’s unbelievable ability to just devastate me by accurately assessing my personality and taking me down a peg or two (complimentary)Conor’s low key ball skills and how well he can dish the rockthe first defense of buying a $200 bottle of whiskey that has actual credibility to meTheme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded via Google Chat. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Reed, a dude I’ve known for 20+ years, a man with the voice of a god, and an all-around ray of sunshine. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: When was the last time you watched The Big Chill?the best friends are ones that you can go months without talking to each other and just pick it back up like no time has passedthe beauty of the song “Audience of One” by Rise Againstour candidness about mental health, body image, the constant assault of our adult scheduleswhy you should call your friends and not just text them[a f*cking siren from a fire truck interrupts us because we’re sitting on a patio]why and how Reed is, in fact, smarter than the average bear and having faith in yourselfwhen you’re in your 40s how hard the movie City Slickers now hitshow would 18 year old you look at your current life?we’re pretty sure we’re living in the alternate 1985 timeline from Back to the Future IIwe debate fandom of Bill Simmons (yes, we’re middle aged white guys. how did you know?)a long discussion of music including boy bands, Radiohead, girly pop, yacht rock, bands you choose to listen to in the car, and a lot morewho in your life is allowed to be the meanest to you? Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Prodigy Coffeehouse.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Diana, one of the fiercest and warmest women I know, a great storyteller, and one of the most driven professionals I've ever met. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: What is the most baller way of dropping off your child at a birthday party?stories of crooked Colombian priests, escaping Pablo Escobar’s men and fleeing to Americasteering your kids away from classmates whose parents suckthe origin of her love of medicine because nurses let her sneak in as a kid during her mom’s treatment and prep for brain surgeryher fearlessness in standing up to bullsh*t authoritywe unpack some of the saga of our elementary school getting closed our insanely all over the map musical tastes including Limp Bizkit! DMX! George Strait! Brooks & Dunn! Metallica!what it’s like acclimating to America in the 90s and being the only non-white person in her school the Max show The Pitt, nurses who smoke, empathy and violence against medical practitionerstravel stories of Europe and Mexico and how she knew she loved her now husbandthe counter instinct of wanting people to reply “no” to your wedding invitation and our weirdly synchronous anniversary datesTheme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded on my back porch.  

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Jeff, lead singer of a kickass band, koozie enthusiast, Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: You’re in a band. How do you feel about people your band’s shirt to your own show?how people react when they find out he’s in a bandthe remedy for the male loneliness epidemic in this countryour age difference revealed by which of us can drive a stick shift and which can’taging out of some the music we loved when we were younger, and aging out of songs he’s writtenplaying music a million miles an hour and how to integrate a new drummer into that insanitywe rank Zebrahead lead singers (excluding Ali)singing a silly song about self-love in the grimly serious style of Tom Waitshow great video game soundtracks used to be (hi “Not the Same” by Bodyjar!) the eternal struggle of wanting to revisit the nostalgic music you love vs staying up on new musichow many koozies does Jeff actually have? (the answer will likely surprise you)advice to bands about how to create the scene you want to be in, how to level yourself up, and why Denver’s scene is really goodJeff’s ultimate 4 band lineup to play withFind Jeff at All Waffle Trick’s website, on Facebook and Instagram.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Recorded at Platt Park Brewing. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Nick who is an incredibly knowledgeable historian, dynamite wrestling promoter, and ace shit stirrer. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: Why are you such a mark for a character in the Bible that doesn’t even have a speaking role?a LONG history of the iterations of Satan/Satanism, Judaism, Christianity and other religions ranging from discussions about romantic writers, the central tension between Christians and Jews, a reference to the HBO show Silicon Valley and all the religious orthodoxy criticism you can handlethe discomfort associated with the cultural de-centering of white masculinity and why that has led to our current cultural momentwhy people who are intellectually curious but have no critical thinking skills are drawn to the hero narrative of conspiracy theoriesa history of oppression and discrimination against marginalized groups in this countrywhy, when fighting oppression, it can’t be war all the time (spoiler: that relentlessness  turns you weird)how he’s helping take professional wrestling back from the racists and rednecks for the cool kidsI pitch him a pro wrestling angle for his promotion that Nick is goodly enough to listen to very politelywhy all art is political, and making art that reflects your valuesputting haters in a clownsuitFind Nick on Bluesky, Lucha Libre & Laughs on Bluesky, and on Facebook.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Matty, a friend of more than 20 years, lead singer of punk band No Bueno! and probably the biggest Colorado Avalanche fan I know. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question [Frank Costanza voice]: Do you know about the cup sizesaddiction, relapse, recovery, maintenancewhy the Denver punk scene is as good as it’s ever been and who is the Andy Kaufman of this scenesecond acts in life and how you write new chaptersthe godawful vibes of the Denver Nuggets before they dismissed their coach and GM with 3 games to go in the regular seasonthe importance of having things to look forward tothe secret to male friendship: remembering some guys! Dan Hinote! Stephane Yelle! Adam Deadmarsh! Peter Forsberg!our shared distaste for the Minnesota Wild, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, the St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Starsthe Fort Collins punk scene circa 2004 featuring defunct bands Stepshort, Dysarranged, and Knee Jerk and their song “Local Heroes”old ass punks and how we can’t stay up late anymore and how to prevent a scene from dyingsinging Matty’s lyrics with a broken English Russian accenthow to help someone who you think might be struggling with addictionFind Matty at No Bueno! Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.   

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Nate, who’s become a good friend, is a longtime media personality, a huge music fan, and a great guy to work with. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: Who is “Big Shot Nate?”the necessity of ego to work in media while keeping it in check when you’re not on the airdeveloping your forward facing personas and giving audiences something they cannot create themselvesthe work ethic of Denver Nuggets’ bench player Zeke Nnajithe comedy of the Marx Brothers, the TV show M*A*S*H and the comedy of Lewis Blackthe person in our lives who is allowed to be the meanest to uswhich athlete’s brain you’d pick to parachute into and experience one sporting contest through their eyes what do swimmers think about while they’re swimming?what makes Nate the angriest and how does he handle his anger?how we’re in the FO part of the acronym FAFOmusic video recommendations from Dire Straits, Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and Peter GabrielFind Nate at Mile High Sports. Recorded at Number Thirty Eight (where they were nice enough to turn down the music for us)Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Kyle, who’s a professional creative, a friend of like 3 decades, a dad and a fellow entrepreneur. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: Senior year of high school Kyle from 25 years ago time travels to the present day, how does he feel about your life?knocking on the doors of places you used to live and how much people love thattattoos! what do they mean? why do we get them? and the d-bags that hate them!recognizing when you’re unfulfilled in your life/career and how you address thatthe AppleTV+ show Severance and how cruel it would be to make your innie hungoveralcohol as a crutch / addiction to cigarettes / the constant struggle of sobriety / dissociation / how to handle adversity / substituting one vice for anotherwhy I found acting unfulfilling and why I don’t need to invent new neuroses neurotic body image crap and how we can be kinder to ourselveswhy it’s important to be comfortable being shitty at a hobby and why we don’t need to monetize everythingstrip clubs and “strip club guys”Kyle’s best piece of advice for other dadsFind Kyle at Yond Studio.Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.   

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Molly, who’s a podcaster, my good pal, and one of the most insightful movie watchers I know. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: On a scale of 1-10, how cringe do you find me?why we need more people to get into mosh pits to work out their issueswatching and re-watching bad movies is a compulsion we sharemicrodosing birthday parties (or holding quarterly birthday parties with small groups of frineds)engaging with and understanding art that is not for you (e.g. a 30 year old woman understanding what’s great about the movie Major League)the movie she least liked watching on her show and why (depending on your sensibility, this choice will either be brutally obvious or totally shocking)why intelligence and seriousness are not the same thing, but why they’re often confused for each otherhow surreal it is to regularly watch yourself on video and why doing video makes you sweaty as shitone of my favorite philosophical constructs: THE JOHARI WINDOW! how apparently I say the word “poor” weirdtelevision recommendationswhat would you like to see more of, or less of, from men in this country?we laugh A LOTFind Molly at Did That Age Well?Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Eric, who’s a minister, a dad, and a really good hang. Here’s some of what we talk about:First question: We record this on a Friday, how far along are you on this week’s sermon?the bastardization of Christianity, fighting white Christian nationalism, who Jesus actually was and how dumb “prosperity gospel” isthe time he got hit by a car on his bike and ended up apologizing to the guy who hit himthe joy of embarrassing your own kidsintellectual curiosity vs this country’s occasional impulse toward anti-intellectualismthe movie Multiplicity with Michael Keatonthe unconscionable treatment of the trans community and how dumb it is it to get angry at pronounsour shared annoyance of alpha bro masculinitythe transformative power of people singing togetherthe danger of people in matching t-shirtsand yes, cinnamon rollsFind Eric at First Universalist Church. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.Logo by Nebulus Visions.Produced by Deft Communications.Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.