Join Nat, guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley, in an off-the-cuff cinema review of Nic Cage's latest flick, Dream Scenario. What would you do if millions of people were dreaming about you each night? Are there dangerous implications of 'going viral' overnight? Is there a place for capitalism, even in our dreams??? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of laughs, then listen here. --- Katie's...

Join Nat, guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley, for a celebration of Women's History Month. History is filled with intelligent, powerful, and inspirational women who have been pioneers for women’s rights and defined the worlds of entertainment, science, sports, and literature. We share the beginnings of this empowering month as we work through our favorites. Guess who's on our list? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week'...

Join Nat, guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley, this week for a semi-rant on the oddity that is 'the airport'. Air travel is either a walk in the park or a total disaster. It feels like there is no in-between, and you have no idea how to go about it. Listen as we chat about the rituals and people of the strange alternative universe that airports exist in. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of...

Join Nat, guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley, and our in-house all around geek, Ray, for our celebration of March 10 National Mario Day! Wahoo! Since 1985 the most iconic video game character of all time, has been in our collective consciousness and shows no sign of slowing down. Did you know Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber?! Come geek out with us! If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie...

Join Nat, and Baked Bee of ⁠Wavy Flower Company⁠, on this very auspicious of days...LEAP DAY! This week we gave in to the wackiness that is "Leap Day" as we looked in the nooks and crannies of the web. How many birthdays do you think fall on February 29th? What famous historical events happened on this day? Who is Leap Day William? And more importantly, will the aliens eventually rid of us this clerical error of a date?! If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley as we get nostalgic. From action to comedy to horror, the 1990s was a game-changing time that broke all new ground — and box-office records — in every genre. We share our top 90s flick picks and they may surprise you! And also ask the simple but elusive questions like, what happened to Skeet Ulrich and was Jurassic Park a truly moving film?? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week as we learn the history of dentistry. Humans have been having problems with teeth since they were walking upright and, well, since they had teeth. Travel through teeth time with us. If you think going to the dentist now is not fun, just wait until you hear about what they did in the Middle Ages with worms!? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course,...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in our Season 10 premier to remind you, we promise you're not uncool - it's just *really* hard to make friends as an adult! We'll help you relinquish the myth that making new friendships happens organically as we share tips on friendly openings, places to bloom budding friendships, how to put yourself out there and not feel too cringe about potential pal interactions. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted...

Join Nat and software developer, Ray, in this week's episode on Artificial Intelligence as an emerging technology. We'll break down what AI is and isn't, where it seems most promising, and the areas using the tech we are most skeptical of. We also chat canna-bots as well as get AI to "hallucinate" sans psychedelics with our mind-bending questions in real time. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of laughs,...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley for an interesting look at the little known figure, Melville Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal System. We reveal some of the complex (and sometimes down right creepy!) patterns of his thinking and acting. We'll share the history of how the system we know today came to be. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of laughs, then listen...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley for a long-winded journey into our love/hate relationship surrounding consumerism. Tired of keeping up with the Joneses, can't sit through another extravagant vacay reel, already receiving holiday "wish lists", or just trying to dodge debt? Listen in this week as we highlight the cons of rampant consumerism in our culture. Don't worry, we're guilty of overspending too, so ditch #BlackFriday with us! If you like tangents, plus...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week in a ranking of restaurants for National Fast Food Day! Who remembers when burgers were less than a quarter? Not us, but we do have strong opinions about sandwiches, the scarcity of street food, who has the best pizza dipping sauce, and the levels of chicken we chow. Tune in for a rundown of sweet national deals only available November 16th and let us know your favorite fast food! If you like tangents, plus thoughtful...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley as we dive deep into the ocean that is 'Sharks'. Fascinating, frightening, and fiesty, how much do you know about these prehistoric sea creatures? Take a look into how sharks behave when around humans, media's part in global harmful 'Shark terror', how to be safe in the sea with sharks, and ponder if they could survive in deep space. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week'...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in this week's episode where we share our 'Cali sober' lifestyle choices. Whether you want to simply cut back on the booze for health, dependency, or for a more intentional substance switch, replacing alcohol with weed can be done! We touch on the social pressures, wellness benefits, self esteem boost when stepping into a place of power over your choices, and more. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week as we get spooky on sativa and urban legends. Are you still too scared to say 'Bloody Mary' three times in a mirror? Been on the lookout for a chupacabra? Convinced Walt Disney is on ice under your favorite roller coaster? Why and how do we as humans get wrapped up in folklore like urban legends? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in this week's episode where we peek into the marvels of mini-golf. Was it the Scots or the Chinese who first invented it? How did it gain nationwide popularity? Why are putt-putt and mini-golf not the same? We also ponder what makes a fun and interesting course as we share our favorite themed/weird courses from around the world. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW)...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week, as we take a closer look into the modern sector of seasonal work. From hotels, to National Parks, restaurants, and even the cannabis farms, seasonal workers are behind the scenes of well run (and essential!) businesses. What sort of protections do they have? What are the pros and cons of this type of work? And are they aptly appreciated by society? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of...

Join Nat and guest Cricket, all around app lover and creative mind, this week as we share some of our favorite life hacks. We'll look into unusually simple and clever tips or techniques for accomplishing some familiar tasks more easily and efficiently. Does your pasta water always boil over? There's a hack for that! Do you know what a micro list is? Want a trick for canna gel caps? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of...

Join Nat, and Marley, of The Reel Lovers podcast as we step back on the road with family for a reunion of our mini-series called The High Cinema (THC). It doesn't matter if you were along for the wacky ride that was our journey through EVERY Fast & Furious movie, we've got room for one more! Streaming now on Peacock is the latest installment, Fast X and we have some driver notes for better or worse, because we can't abandon #Family, not when they need us the most. And don't worry...we...

Join Nat and guest Miss Cadabera of the hemp and mycology focused podcast, ⁠Smoke to Smoke⁠ this week⁠⁠⁠. We're laying out the benefits of exploring psilocybin or magic mushrooms and their natural hallucinogenic effects. Let us debunk some myths as we share our personal tips for beginners and mind altering experiences. Did you also know that shrooms and cannabis are literally bff blooming buds? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW)...

Join Nat and guest Marley of The Reel Lovers as we paint the podcast pink with Barbie talk. What better way to re-open the studio than to review a beloved, American, toy icon. All of which we discuss, couldn't have been made without the talented individuals of SAG-AFTRA and WGA, who are currently on strike. What is Hollywood's fate? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of laughs, then listen...

Join Nat, and hypnotherapist and author, Pamela Topjian. This week we focus on Pamela's journey into the unknown to reclaim her passion. Once an overworked nurse during the pandemic, now a thriving individual pursuing her passion in hypnotherapy. She shares her perspective on what it means to not give up hope when it feels like you want to, and fighting for your joy. We also chat about her first book, I Didn't Come This Far To Only Come THIS Far, openly sharing her past trauma in an effort to...

Join Nat, for the Season 9 premier! We chat with the co-host of 'Movie Mistrial' and superfan of the Blue Man Group, Johannes. He shares what drew him into this style of performance art, the wholesome underlying message of the group, forming Blue-friendships, and why he's been to over 100 shows! We'll discuss the history of the global phenomena, what makes the show wholly unique, what the future of the the Blue Man Group under Cirque du Soleil could be. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful...

Join Nat, and Ian Brumfield, author of future book detailing a legendary tale detailing the happenings surrounding the Polk County Pot Plane. Picture it: it's August 1975 and you want to make some quick cash with friends. What do you do? Forget a lemonade stand. Would you smuggle 7,000 pounds of marijuana by flying a Douglas DC-4 (N67038) , from Colombia to Georgia and land it in the middle of the night? That's exactly what Marty and company did in the unbelievable, but very real, national...