You Got Thirty

Joshua shares a tale from the seedy underworld of gay online dating, the YGT duo explore the concept of anxiety, and Valerie flexes hard about her success with very big rooms. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

This week, the YGT duo discuss the two hottest topics of every September: Apple and 9/11. Joshua brings Valerie up to speed about the latest gadgets out of Cupertino, and the two share their memories of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Live long and prosper. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or […]

Joshua and Valerie report on their experiences leaning out of Facebook over the past week. Joshua recommends a Mac app to protect your online privacy. Valerie gets spooked by the algorithm, but luckily she knows how to stay hydrated. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

Joshua and Valerie talk about dealing with friends who are going through different stages of life, both online and IRL. Valerie provides some tips for leaning out of social media when you’re just not here for it. The duo challenge themselves to lean out of Facebook over the next week. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket […]

The AppleCard may have arrived, but Joshua and Valerie are fed up with Siri. With summer coming to an end, the YGT duo talk about the media they’re consuming in their free time before things get busy again. Valerie advocates passionately for the return of the romantic comedy. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, […]

Joshua and Valerie talk about the newly-introduced AppleCard, and whether or not it’s worth applying for. They both had amazing days, and they’re ready to rant about it. Valerie challenges Joshua to venture outside his comfort zone. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

After Joshua opens up about his new obsession, the YGT duo discuss the difficulties that arise when trying to make plans. Valerie talks about the culture in her workplace, and once again calendars are everything. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

Valerie and Joshua explore the idea of playing project manager for one’s life. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

YGT once again gets very real and takes on the issue of behaving yourself online. Joshua tries his hand at influencing YouTube comment culture, Valerie shares a story about dog sitting, and the duo agree not to feed the trolls. Shownotes UrbanDictionary.com – Swatting UrbanDictionary.com – Doxxing The Intercept – Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost Was […]

What is passion? Joshua and Valerie explore the topic in this episode, and draw connections to leadership, effective communication, vulnerability, and empowerment. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or use this link for a direct download.

Joshua recently published a new blog post on JoshuaJudd.com and he’s excited to share it with the world and You Got Thirty. Learn how to do philosophy with this 4-step standard method. Shownotes Why You Should Study Philosophy, by Ryan Holiday A Standard Method of Philosophical Inquiry, by Joshua Judd Agnotology and Epistemological Fragmentation, by […]

Joshua and Valerie begin with what they’re watching on YouTube and Netflix to distract them from the current state of the world. Main discussion topics include the migrant crisis, the first Democratic debate of the 2020 election, and thoughts about the candidates. Shownotes Funny or Die – Zach Morris is Trash IMDB – Riverdale The […]

It’s the end of June, and that means it’s Valerie’s birthday. The YGT duo contrast New Years resolutions with birthday check-ins, Joshua shares his fears related to being thickened, and the two construct a “30 Before 30” list. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use this link for a direct download.

Joshua and Valerie discuss Facebook’s recent announcement about its plan to form a global cryptocurrency called Libra. Shownotes New York Times – Facebook Plans Global Financial System Based on Cryptocurrency TechCrunch – Facebook announces Libra cryptocurrency: All you need to know Wired – The Ambitious Plan Behind Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Libra iMore – Can you trust […]

The YGT duo are back at the mic after a brief hiatus. Valerie shares details about her time abroad before diving into the main topic of internet influencers. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use this link for a direct download.

After a gummy vitamin-related schism, the YGT duo return to the internet to explain the cause of their conspicuous absence. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use this link for a direct download.  

The YGT duo discuss Game of Thrones. Spoilers abound. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use this link for a direct download.

The YGT duo return to their roots of being very busy people and tackle mental health and life choices. How do you care for your mental health when putting out fires is a daily chore? Valerie shares her 1-Day-Away-Vacay approach and Joshua talks about planning ahead to get ahead. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, […]

Joshua and Valerie provide a behind-the-scenes look at how You Got Thirty gets made. As usual, the conversation returns to technology and social media. Valerie makes a personal appeal to the audience. #BeviFan Shownotes Rhetoric in Podcasting – Sounding Out the Progymnasmata, by Eric Detweiler Valerie’s #BeviFan tweet Joshua’s bed jokes Joshua’s tumblr   Subscribe […]

After briefly touching on the bomb cyclone hitting the US this week, the YGT duo discuss powering through the hard part and reaching the finish line. In a move that’s very on brand, Joshua brings up taxes. Valerie gives a spoiler alert, and the two share some thoughts on marriage. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Pocket […]