Intersecting Paths

On the day R.E.M. turns 41, superfan Chad Capellman joins the podcast to talk about the influence of the band, favorite eras, albums and songs and why the band - even after having disbanded a decade ago - is still relevant for so many fans.

The boys' half of the Chips, Dips and Dorks crew reunites to discuss the recently-released Coming 2 America, and why the original was so instrumental in our lives. But was this sequel necessary? What hit and what missed? Are comedy sequels much harder to make than drama or action sequels? 

Resident TV and film critics Josh Miely and Tom Precht join the podcast to talk about the slew of new TV and movies, including where the MCU is going with WandaVision, The History of Swear Words, going back in the time machine with Freaks and Geeks and more!

In this episode, we cross paths with Dr. Sangita Doshi of Pediatric Dentistry of Columbia to talk dental care during the time of COVID, and get a forecast about what the state of healthcare and dental care will look like moving forward.

*** SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE *** The critics - Josh and Tom - join the podcast along with a cameo from a ticked-off 17-year-old to talk about Wonder Woman 1984 and where DC Comics goes with their superheroes. Also, what's everyone else watching? We discuss!

In what can only be described as a complete s-show of a year, we've all got gripes, complaints and grievances. What better day to air them than Festivus - the official holiday of the Intersecting Paths podcast. RIP, Jerry Stiller. 

Renowned and dedicated Hallmark holiday movie enthusiast and reviewer Jenna Golden joins the Intersecting Paths podcast to talk about the criteria for a great holiday movie, why we could all use more warm and fuzzy holiday movies in our lives, and her best and worst list of 2020.

Gagan is joined by Tom Precht and Josh Miely to talk all things TV, movies and documentaries. Which shows to binge this long, cold winter? What makes Cobra Kai great? What does the Warner move to HBO Max mean for movies going forward? We've got thoughts!

What would possess someone to get up on stage in front of a few hundred semi-drunk people and try to make them laugh, knowing full-well that they are in the room expressly to have someone make them laugh? This episode features a conversation with Christina Shriver, a stand-up comedian from Jacksonville, about what it takes to make people laugh, what do you do when you can't be on stage due to a pandemic, and how social media has changed the stand-up comedian dynamic.

How we're coping with COVID, imposter syndrome and will we be afraid to reenter society once restrictions are lifted?

The annual airing of Festivus grievances. Listeners and friends of the podcast sound off on those little annoyances that drive them nuts. 

Tom and Two Cents join the podcast to recommend what prestige TV to binge on this holiday season. No surprise that Watchmen, The Boys and Succession lead this diverse list of shows you should catch up on when you're home for the holidays.

Members of the legendary Chips, Dips and Dorks crew convene to talk about the third season of Stranger Things, including theories on time travel, malls, fashion and the tearful ending.

Tom and Sarah from Grateful Gardeners join the podcast to talk about what would compel them, as full-time professionals and parents of three children, to start a flower farming business. We talk about the slow flower movement, buying local, the challenges of parenting teenagers and finding a purpose beyond the day-to-day.

A panel featuring Chips, Dips and Dorks alum Josh "Two Cents" Miely, and podcast friend and Marvel superfan Tom Precht takes a deep dive into the latest Marvel offering, the spectacular Spider-Man: Far from Home. Also, now that Avengers: Endgame has come and gone and the world is reacting to the "blip," where do we go from here?

Dr. Lisa Levine from the Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington joins the podcast to talk about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and how to diagnose it in children and teenagers, the causes of the issue, and treatment options. 

Mike Collins, one of the nation's foremost experts on theme parks and co-founder of the Coaster Radio podcast - one of the longest-running podcasts, now in its 13th year - talks about what's hot this summer and offers tips and tricks for parents to maximize their time (and money) at parks this summer.

Group therapy in the form of a podcast, as we dive headfirst into the series finale of Game of Thrones and talk about all the things that left us scratching our heads.

A discussion about user experience and how even global media companies can't get it right, and a knee-jerk reaction to "The Bells," the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones and why it's leaving viewers so polarized.

The introduction of Intersecting Paths, a general interest podcast about life as a sleep-deprived, pop culture-obsessed forty-something. This week, we assemble a small conclave to talk about Game of Thrones, season 8 episode 4, and the beginning of the end of the phenomenon.