Podcasts about overthinkers

The crew gets into the extreme lengths listeners will go to for tickets, from desperate DMs to a caller who completely shaved her head live for the cause. Clint shares a horrifying story involving a hot car, a sports coach, and a very unfortunate smell, before the team airs out their grievances over forced leave, past solo-hosting disasters, and who really ruined the podcast vibe.

Meg admits she was wrong in a two-year debate with Clint over Sandra Bullock’s Miss Congeniality dress, leading into a hilarious conversation about Daisy calling out Meg’s bad manners and later hitting her with her very first "I hate you". Meanwhile, Dan details his wild day from being legally forced to do a Stats New Zealand survey and surviving a painfully intense "UFC-style" massage, to booking a therapy session after catching his toddler imitating his intense road rage.

The full crew is back on deck as Meg returns from her sick leave! Things get immediately messy as the team unpacks a suspicious family raffle drama, a wildly inappropriate mom intro from Dan, and a hilariously awkward phone call where Dan's mom, Jules, admits she wouldn't mind seeing her adult son naked. Dan's mom hates telemarketers, so Producer Brady steps up to try and break Meg’s 11-second record for keeping her on the line. Plus, the team hatches a plan to fast-track podcast listeners to win Electric Ave tickets!

Why do we love art so much? What purpose does art serve for humans? Or is art useless and maybe that's a good thing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to author Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez about her new book "Art is How God Loves Us" on The Overthinkers.  References and resources Does art have health benefits? https://iris.who.int/server/api/core/bitstreams/e1cc8536-773d-446f-9822-8ae376f41415/content Can art express things words can't? https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/langer/ Is art useless? https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/526851-we-can-forgive-a-man-for-making-a-useful-thing Is art for therapy? https://www.alaindebotton.com/art/ Website The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes

Dan tests his mum’s political boundaries by prank calling her with a paid offer to put Chris Hipkins' face on her front fence. The team investigates Meg’s mum’s suspicious marching band raffle to figure out how her own son won the cash, and the boys confess to some hilarious bad behavior from their past jobs at bank branches. Plus, a heated debate over whether anyone actually watches Apple TV!

Clint and Dan are joined by Edge Night Show host Lucy, who steps in for a sick Meg, only to have her financial life completely exposed. Between roasting Dan’s high-mousse 20s throwback photo, contrasting old-school store lay-by with modern $3 sushi Afterpay habits, and running live credit score checks on-air, the trio tackles the funny, chaotic realities of age, debt, and bad money moves.

Clint and Dan host Edge Breakfast while Mig is sick, reacting to the Warriors’ playoff loss and Dan’s “jinx squad” bunker night at Archie Brothers. They debate whether to walk away from a $7.50 flat white, then unpack Bird of the Year voting as the black robin wins ahead of kākāpō and kārearea, with Dan tasked to learn “Rockin’ Robin.” Scandal covers Ed Sheeran addressing Macklemore tour backlash and a Prince Harry/Meghan media comparison. Highlights include Overthinkers stories, misheard lyrics, Easy Money attempts, odd breakup reasons, unique name trolling, outrageous cleaning laziness, coincidences, and a Harry Styles Sydney sign contest.00:00 Monday Warriors Hangover 05:24 Bird Of The Year Buzz 09:58 Ed Sheeran And Royals 11:46 Drink Thrown Storytime 15:51 Misheard Lyrics Madness 19:12 Easy Money 24:05 Too Big Divorce Talk 32:07 Over 35 Realizations 35:37 Lazy Cleaning Confessions 36:11 Rug Cover Up Confession 38:01 Robovac Fix And Prize 38:56 Unique Names Troll Trap 42:46 Callers With Wild Names 46:36 Easy Money Letter 48:57 Warriors Heartbreak Recap 54:21 Bunker Night With Jinx Squad 01:01:53 Rockin Robin Challenge 01:03:13 Coincidence Stories For Salmon 01:13:45 Harry Styles Sign Contest

Is your paneer really paneer? In this interesting episode of Overthinkers Anonymous, Richa and Renil explore India's latest food controversy, ‘the rise of analogue paneer'. From viral iodine-drop tests and social media food detectives to the economics of cloud kitchens and food delivery discounts, they unpack why restaurants might be swapping dairy for cheaper substitutes. Is this consumer fraud, market pressure, or just the inevitable result of wanting luxury food at bargain prices? Expect laughs, overanalysis, and a surprisingly useful guide to spotting the real thing before your next paneer order.

This week on The Overthinkers, the crew dives down a rabbit hole of backhanded doppelgänger compliments, extreme listener catch-ups, and the bizarre history of medieval nicknames. Meg breaks down why "Richard" turned into "Dick" and "William" became "Bill," while Dan and Meg trade wild stories about public confrontations, drinks being thrown in faces, and the one time a single punch laid out a high school enemy. Plus, Producer Carl gets tasked with a high-stakes guest quest!

Things go sideways fast after calling their regular psychic medium, Linda, to give her a heads-up about celebrity psychic John Edward, only to catch her mid-dump while she somehow still manages to predict an upcoming trip to Africa. The studio then devolves into a taste test of the new Mountain Dew Blue Rasp Blitz to test high school penis-shrinking myths, before an off-air game debate turns into an unexpected investigation into which team member can actually queef on demand.

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off Friday with surprise bills, wedding chat and a debate on whether to go to bed angry. Dan’s Overthinkers challenge reveals who can remove underwear fastest, while Easy Money returns with letters K and Z. They announce Electric Avenue 2027’s huge lineup including Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon. A listener shares an $850,000 first-division Lotto win after nearly binning the ticket. The team calls for a surrogate for Jamie’s family journey, celebrates “love flex” shoutouts, and recruits New Zealand’s unluckiest 13 to bunker down so the Warriors can win. 02:39 Guy Sebastian Spiral 06:17 Let's Settle this 12:23 Undies Off Challenge 15:34 Trade Me Clue Drop 17:09 Cookoff Souvlaki Confusion 23:14 Easy Money 25:52 Pokemon Cards Craze 31:21 Godzilla GTR Investment 35:17 Surrogacy Biggest Favor 39:26 NZ Unluckiest 13 Bunker 43:28 Love Flex Challenge 48:59 Electric Avenue Lineup 52:26 Easy Money 54:05 Lotto Winner Story 59:57 Warriors Jinx Test 01:04:44 Suzie Cato Interview 01:08:30 Warriors Anthem Reveal 01:11:59 Jinx Bunker Callers

The crew dives headfirst into a list of seemingly simple, highly defensible life debates that reveal way too much about everyone’s personal habits. What starts as a quick discussion on pantry etiquette quickly devolves into an impromptu physical challenge, unearthing secret bank accounts, unexpected hygiene upgrades, and terrible hosting habits along the way.

Apply to work with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JeZ_BtgLpUF-9tAKzSjVfL7x1I3YIB5gdVQAl6JXPmc/edit Today's episode is about something I've struggled with a lot in my life and that's anxiety. I'm still a work in progress but every day I get better at dealing with it and making friends with my brain.

On this episode of The Overthinkers, the team spiral down an AI search rabbit hole to find out who the internet thinks is the biggest A-lister on the show. The results get wild fast as the algorithms award Clint Hollywood-style status, credit Dan with viral internet fame, and somehow assign Meg a full beard, a love for fixing motorbikes, and the odour of fish bait. Plus, they break down what they'd do if they found $10,000 in cash, address some very flattering (and unexpected) listener feedback, and reveal their most embarrassing moments of forgetting people's names.

The Overthinkers gang is back to break down the latest mailbag drama, including a very bold message from a listener named Tyler that sets off a debate about whether calling someone else's wife a 10/10 is considered cheating. Meg opens up about her monthly "luteal phase" rages (and why Guy is living on the edge), Clint admits to getting his garage door fixed via AI, and the crew reads the terrifyingly accurate final pages of their hypothetical AI-written biographies. Plus, Dan risks it all with his controversial standards for crèche bake sale cookies.

Clint and Meg catch Meg doing the absolute furthest thing from radio prep during the ad breaks, drooling over an insanely expensive, hyper-specific piece of cast iron cookware. This leads the crew down a rabbit hole of their most bougie possessions and what they would grab first if their houses were burning down to avoid ultimate post-fire embarrassment. Plus, Dan gets caught in a massive lie about an "exotic" item sitting in his bedside table, a listener asks for dating app advice regarding flatpack garden furniture, and producer Carl’s daughter Goldie gives her blunt review of the show.

The team navigates home tenancy panic, relationship dynamics, and high-stakes self-assessments. Dan reveals a growing domestic crisis involving a decaying fruit tree that belonged to his landlord's mother, a misidentification of citrus varieties, and the silent treatment over text. Clint brings a theory to the table about "punching" above your weight class in relationships, questioning whether lower-rated partners actually see themselves as lower-rated or if they’re settling for less than a 10. Finally, the trio plays a deadly rating game where they must guess where 100 strangers would place them on a 1-to-10 scale within a 0.5 margin of error, leading to wild overestimations, surprisingly low self-esteem, and unexpected compliments.

Dan, Clint, and Lucy break down the ethics of paying for a bigger nose before diving headfirst into body piercings you definitely can’t wear everyday. Then, an incredible fan message details a wild, cheese-induced dream featuring base jumping, wingsuits, and a hippie camp. Plus, Producer Brady defends his controversial hunting photos on dating apps, and the guys debate what really goes down on all-male trips into the wilderness.

Things get chaotic as the team plays a high-stakes round of Family Feud to guess the top icons, A-listers, musical powerhouses, and historical legends. From David Attenborough and Taylor Swift taking top spots to Keanu Reeves’ legendary "perfect day" routine, the crew breaks down who actually makes the cut and who gets relegated to the B-list. Finally, everyone crafts their own 5-person dream dinner party, resulting in pure chaos, wild stories, and Clint’s shockingly unhinged guest list.

Are we addicted to outrage? Why does everyone seem so angry? Is social media making us angrier or making us overperceive our anger? And if we are angrier, is that a good thing because we have so much to be angry about? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the theories and science behind outrage culture on the latest episode of The Overthinkers. References and resources Do most Americans think politics is worse today? https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/09/19/americans-feelings-about-politics-polarization-and-the-tone-of-political-discourse/ Does negativity drive news consumption? https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01538-4 Does high emotion drive news consumption? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1509/jmr.10.0353 Does tribal signalling drive engagement? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8256037 Does moral grandstanding increase status? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papa.12075 Does status seeking predict outrage? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6795490/ Do we overestimate how much outrage there is? https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01582-0? Does social media amplify outrage? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8363141/ Is outrage good?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37000374/ Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes

The crew digs into the archives to test out unused radio prep sheets, weird metaphors, and questionable proverbs, from bringing beers to an AA meeting to taking soup on a roller coaster. Things get chaotic fast during a game of The Mouth Talks Before The Brain, leading to a studio showdown where Dan threatens to physically tackle Producer Carl over misfired sound effects. Plus, Meg reveals the hilarious secret handover notes she left to keep Dan alive while she was away, including his strict diet of Pizza Shapes, his obsession with Cher, and Clint's alleged yellow tooth.

Do we temporarily ban the beloved "Guess the Fart" segment? Today is all about crude bodily-function banter, genuinely creepy ghost stories, haunted truck cabs, and horribly botched retellings of 1970s horror movies.

Dan gets CALLED OUT by daycare for his low-grade artwork, Cal fails the ultimate human body quiz, and Meg defends the show’s filthiest titles! In today's chaotic episode, the team dives headfirst into the mailbag to address listener calls about their "filthy" podcast titles. Meg puts Dan and Cal to the test with a high-stakes trivia battle to determine who is officially the thickest host. Later, Dan shares a humiliating story after getting pulled aside by daycare workers over a Father’s Day drawing he did for his two-year-old son, leading to a live drawing session that produces a terrifying hybrid of Salad Fingers and a baboon.

This week, Clint, Meg, and Dan get called into the principal's office by Producer Carl over their out-of-control, NSFW episode titles. After drawing a "line in the sand" (and threatening each other with actual flax lashings), the crew tackles the absolute scam that is modern tech innovation. From Dyson’s $1,000 camera-equipped toothbrush to the $1.75 billion disaster that was Quibi, we break down history's dumbest, most overpriced inventions. Plus, Meg rubs a sponsored trip to Hawaii in everyone’s faces, forcing Dan and Clint to hit the block button out of pure jealousy.

The team addresses a hilarious live-on-air blunder where Meg mispronounced a caller’s name - Trani (spelt T-R-A-N-N-I)—leading to absolute mayhem and nearly suffocating the studio with laughter. Clint raises a pressing medical mystery: why does anyone actually choose to become a "butt doctor" (proctologist)? The crew debates whether the career choice is driven by a genuine passion for saving lives, a strange personal interest, or simply the rumoured $600k salary. And, Dan reveals he was offered a job line as an international flight attendant purely because of his height and reach, prompting a wild roleplay where he attempts to soothe a nervous passenger, manage dietary restrictions, and navigate Mile High Club requests.

Clint, Meg and Dan dive into the topics that weren't quite fit for air today... What starts as a casual chat about global retirement ages and recent celebrity deaths quickly spirals into a dark debate on how they want to go out, David Bowie's post-mortem album drops, and why Dan believes he’s guaranteed entry into heaven. Plus, the crew reads out some of the most unhinged, explicit, and aggressive listener texts Meg received during the live show, including an unforgettable 8-inch anatomical insult. Finally, they draft a group celebrity hit list: if you fight a famous person and win, you get all their net worth.

The team opens up the mailbag to confront a listener named Logan from Taupo who claims Dan sleeps with a nightlight in a single bed, leading to an intense, live call-out. Things take a wild turn when the crew debates proper urinal etiquette (featuring fly stickers and football goal cakes) before diving into a horrifying "topdecking" flatting story. Plus, Melbourne listener Tatiana calls out Dan's use of the word "babe" and reminds everyone of Clint’s infamous, cringe-inducing spice rub jingle. Meg, Dan, and Clint relive the time Meg bought 60 jars of fancy meat rub for just 7 cents each, leading to a hilarious live jingle showdown. Finally, the trio plays another round of Guess the Fart and caps off the episode with Meg's AI-generated R&B track!

On today’s episode of The Overthinkers, the crew dives deep into Dolly’s classic interview responses, comparing their own life philosophies to the queen of country herself. From wildly specific definitions of perfect happiness (ranging from precise pizza-cooling times to bath salts in sensitive places) to deeply concerning death fantasies involving burning buildings and drug benders, no topic is off-limits. The gang debates the most overrated virtues, dissects their worst personal traits, and trades Nerf bullet penalties for bad jokes and questionable quotes. Plus, Clint names a very unexpected Hollywood hero, and Dan tries (and fails) to compare his comedic genius to Ricky Gervais.

The gang is in full chaotic force today, keeping track of studio wins and losses with a high-stakes Nerf bullet reward system, though Meg is pretty sure it’s just an excuse for Clint and Dan to gang up on her. Dan spills the awkward details of his latest barber trip, where his hairstylist couldn't place his face and ended up guessing everything from a 45-year-old school teacher to a West Auckland tip worker, completely missing his radio fame. Things devolve quickly from there into an outrageous round of "Would You Rather," touching on passing marble-sized kidney stones versus popping a softball, grandfathers groaning in the night, and horrific hotel revenge stories involving midnight farts and pillow pranks at Electric Ave.

Clint, Meg and Dan break down the high-stakes office game sweeping their show: Nerf Bullets. Between accusations of Webby rigging the scoreboard, dipped Marmite bullets, and a high-stress "Happy Hour" tactic, the team tries to establish order before the entire workplace falls apart. Plus, the mailbag brings up hot debate topics: Do gym mirrors actually trick men into thinking they're swole while trying to force women into gym memberships? Meg gets an unexpectedly specific DM from a cosmetic clinic in Turkey that makes her evaluate her own smile, Clint reveals his family's genetic eye surgery plans, and Dan pitches a truly horrifying nose-to-dick surgical swap

Episode Summary Today we tackle the trauma of retail changing room lighting, catching hideous mirror reflections, and why everyone lies when asked "how are you?". Things take a chaotic turn when Meg receives an edited Instagram DM asking for a "pleasure toy" recommendation she swears she never made. The crew finishes off by calling out a massive 14.5-minute voice note and Clint trying (and failing) to deliver a "cute" studio fart. Bulleted Breakdown Changing Room Horrors & Distortion Mirrors: The team dissects store lighting at H&M and Hallensteins, gym "slimming" mirrors, and the tragic feeling of catching your reflection and seeing a "podgy little pig". Radical Honesty & The 7-Day Challenge: Clint arrives at the studio claiming he's "gassy," prompting a debate on fake "I'm good" greetings and inspiring Dan to answer every "how are you?" with "positively fantastic" for a week. Benson Boone’s Zero-Like Flop: Clint gets roasted for leaving a late "Mum, watch me!" dad comment on a two-week-old Benson Boone Spider-Man backflip video—and netting zero likes. The Sex Toy DM Mystery & The Hits Crossover: Meg receives a strange DM asking about a pleasure toy she allegedly recommended on air. The crew calls up Megan from The Hits to check if it was her—uncovering a Satisfyer Pro debate—before Meg realizes the fan was actually referencing a luggage review video from years ago. 14-Minute Voice Notes & The Fart Finale: Meg calls out listener Liam for sending a ridiculously long 14.5-minute voice message, followed by Clint attempting a "cute" mic fart that completely backfires.

Jodi's off on a girls' weekend so we're wondering: is shopping actually a hobby, therapy, or just a chore? Plus - the rule to help you stop overthinking. And, 3 Things to Know Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint celebrates a massive victory after winning a high-stakes fire-making bet against the boss, while Postman Dan shares a painful $150 PlayStation voucher mistake sent straight into the email void. The team tackles a juicy listener "Would You Rather" question, unravels Dan's secret history of writing emotional odes to past male co-hosts, and exposes ChatGPT-generated birth messages.

On today's episode of Overthinkers, Meg gets interrogated over a mystery infection in her old belly button piercing - complete with allegations of rogue Dorito crumbs. Then, the team exposes the company's new internal social app, "Bob," where Meg's hyper-specific coffee order and Clint's bare-minimum profile spark pure chaos. Plus, Clint prepares to dress in a dangerously flammable caveman costume to light a fire using only bamboo and a knife live on air. And finally, Dan tries a positivity technique from his therapist by giving out live compliments - only to accidentally insult Meg, get rejected by his best friend in New York, and completely lose his mind. WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Dorito Belly Buttons: Meg gets grilled over her hygiene routine after Clint and Dan accuse her of storing nacho crumbs in her old piercing. The Corporate App Nobody Asked For: Roasting "Bob" - the workplace app where Meg lists three different coffee orders and Clint lists absolutely zero effort. Caveman Survival Stunts: Clint gets 19 minutes to build fire with bamboo and a knife while wearing a wildly flammable outfit live on air. Therapy Advice Gone Horribly Wrong: Dan tries to give a positive compliment to boost morale, accidentally tells Meg she's doing great despite being "handicapped," and sparks full-blown studio warfare. The NYC Rescue Attempt: A desperate Dan phones his best mate in New York to save face, gets left on ring, and completely spirals.

We’re spiraling over Dan getting his Celine Dion competition comment deleted on Facebook, Meg entering a $500 grocery survey, and whether a pair of $100 slippers should last longer than three months. Plus, Meg is going undercover at a local school, Dan remembers getting reported to the dean for sharing a drink bottle, and we debate if Corgi racing is actually okay!

We start off with a massive question: would you take five million dollars if it meant an immortal goose was hunting you down for an entire month? We also spiral over unfair house deposits, chaotic breakup piñatas, and whether the boys could actually survive a threesome.

We kick things off with a wild desert island hypothetical that derails immediately when Meg decides a single piece of steak is a solid survival tool. Things get deeply personal with some brutal relationship dilemmas, before Producer Carl tries to force us into a bizarre experiment involving a fart gun and five innocent girls. You're honestly not ready for this chaos.

Are you an introvert? Overthinker? Do you feel everything deeply? Joy is still for you. New episode by Gina Smith on choosing joy, even when it doesn't come naturally. LINKS: Freebie: Drive Time Conversations Fruit of the Spirit Download How to Pray God's Word for Your Children Follow Everyday Prayers @millionprayingmoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. A Prayer for More Joy by Gina Smith Reference: Romans 15:13 Prayer: Father, grow my children's faith so they may experience more of your joy. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We are cracking open Producer Carl's unpopular opinion envelopes today and honestly, you aren't ready for the absolute chaos. Dan reveals a very intimate bathroom habit, Meg pitches the genius idea of having a second husband just for laundry, and Clint literally walks away from the microphone.

We're kicking off this one by laying down our dirtiest secrets and dedicating the episode to a listener heading into radio! Things get completely unhinged when Meg reads out the absolute worst ex-boyfriend nicknames, from "T-Rex" to "C-Puppy". Plus, Dan attempts a private confession that goes horribly wrong.

On the Overthinkers podcast, Clint, Meg, and Dan read listener mail from their Overthinkers Feedback Instagram, including a belated birthday message for Clint from longtime listener Hayden Allen. Hayden poses a 24-hour challenge: complete set amounts of wanks, beers, sweet treats (donuts or muffins), and running kilometers, finishing one task before starting the next, and decide the best order. The hosts debate what counts as a “wank,” joke about feasibility and exhaustion, and each proposes an order, with Meg initially misunderstanding the rules. They ultimately argue Dan’s plan is most realistic, agree Meg’s is the worst, and plan to post the question for listeners to answer.

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off with a chat about going to see Moana, agreeing the live-action version feels like a money grab, then open the mailbag: Honor ranks meeting the hosts (Meg first, Clint second, Dan third), Caitlin shares she listens while working as a sexton digging and filling graves, and Kirsty says she laughs out loud on walks and gets odd looks. The episode’s theme is “alternate lives,” with Clint imagining selling up and living in Bali/Thailand, Meg picturing a New York apartment or a Paris bookshop life, and Dan recalling a dream of Broadway success. They finish with a kids’ party mishap where Clint changes his son after an explosive accident, leaving a stranger thinking he’d soiled himself.

We just wrapped a massive radio show, but we couldn't leave without spilling our most absurd secrets! From Meg dropping a total bombshell about her past medical history to a primary school teacher asking for our wildly inappropriate musical script, things spiralled fast. Plus, we bring back iconic Guess The Fart!

We’re breaking down our wild personal bank account names and old-school Chrisco hampers, but things get off track when Clint lets off a hot, silent-but-deadly fart in his car at football practice. How does he escape?

We officially went way too far, and now corporate is involved! Clint spent $80 of company money on an Air Zooka fart gun, and the purchase got flagged by the CFO and sent straight to the CEO. We tested it live in studio.

We’re spiraling over a movie theatre being completely evacuated because of a horrific fart, and honestly, we haven’t recovered! Between Dan’s boss-funded fart gun, Clint’s disastrous TV invention history, and a heated debate on solo baths, you’re so not ready for Dan’s quiet breakdown.

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off Monday with Warriors banter, Meg’s headphone mishap and a chaotic craft “haul” interrupted by her kid. They plug the Overthinkers podcast and replay a wildly inappropriate Would You Rather involving Dan calling his mum. The show covers Charlie Puth on opening up in music, chats with a tow-truck driver about towing rules and dating apps, and Dan’s looming security meeting after clicking “copy files” while booking a spray tan. They discuss accidental Instagram likes, play Easy Money twice, share outrageous real-life names, recap weekend stories (Bigfoot sightings, Lotto winners, Twirl vs Flake), and Meg speaks candidly about eating disorders and Ariana Grande imagery. They also debate whether mum or partner gets the front seat and start writing a Gisborne “Postcode Playlist” song. 00:00 Welcome to the Group Chat 00:21 Warriors Win and Jinx Talk 02:00 Craft Haul Chaos at Home 04:49 Martini Glass Debate 05:50 Overthinkers Pod recap s09:16 First Time Caller 13:22 Naughty 640 17:20 Instagram Accidental Like Panic 20:31 Easy Money Letter N Challenge 22:49 Dan Loves Unique Names 29:29 What ya got 33:44 Bigfoot And Twirls 34:08 Ariana Body Talk 39:07 Front Seat Debate 45:00 Easy Money 47:57 Postcode Playlist Returns 56:03 Commonwealth Games Recap 59:52 Lost To Weird Hobbies

We’re diving into absolute chaos after a listener mail question about our work hours sent us down a wild rabbit hole! From mouse pads and hotel curtains to Dan’s outrageous confession about a self-inflicted direct hit to his own face, we completely lost it. You're not ready for this!

We ended up in absolute shambles after night-show host Lucy dropped by the studio and left behind the most stomach-churning "gift" on Meg’s desk. Things spiraled out of control so fast that we ended up calling Dan’s mum live on air for a deeply uncomfortable "Would You Rather" scenario, and let’s just say her answer left all of us completely speechless. You are not ready for how gross and absurd this gets.

We've never been more connected, and we've never been more alone. Men have endless ways to reach each other and almost no reason they'll actually use them. We don't reach out. We don't check in. We won't pay another man a compliment without slapping "no homo" on the end of it to make sure nobody mistakes us for caring. And somewhere along the way, we decided that the first flowers a man receives should arrive at his funeral. This week, AJ Kazmierczak joins the show to tear that pattern apart. We get into why connection is the single most valuable skill a man can build, how to develop it on purpose, and why most guys would rather avoid the discomfort of self-auditing than face what's actually holding them back. We talk accountability, discernment, evolving without losing yourself, and what it really costs to be the kind of man other men want in their corner.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 01:30 - Reconnecting After Montana Knife Company 05:20 - Why Men Are More Connected Yet More Isolated 08:00 - The Lost Art of Complimenting Other Men 12:57 - Building Relationships Through Small Conversations 16:24 - Accountability and Encouragement in Unexpected Places 21:16 - Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Credentials 24:47 - Whose Opinions Should Actually Matter 31:21 - Creating an Identity Instead of Fitting In 35:49 - Authenticity, Attention, and Standing Out 38:36 - Evolving Without Losing Yourself 42:55 - Why Honest Feedback Is So Rare 45:09 - Self-Auditing and Becoming More Self-Aware 49:08 - Fast Decision Makers vs Overthinkers 51:59 - The Problem With Being the "Nice Guy" 54:14 - Technical Reset + Bringing It Home 55:12 - Redefining What It Means to Be Alpha 57:36 - Family, Purpose, and Building a Meaningful Life 01:00:18 - Connection, Conversation, and Community 01:01:12 - Winter Strong, Sorenex, and Future Plans 01:02:59 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready