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For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we talk about Rauce's choice, which was a 19-minute Horror Short Film on YouTube called 'Warnings.' Next week, we will review our listener, Alicia's, choice, which is a 7-minute film called 'Checking out The Human Library' on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday - We talk; new shows we are watching, Wendy's restaurants are failing, Rauce at Pineapples, and Jack's sciatic nerve pain. Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering your dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on court decisions in favor of people who were fired over social posts about Charlie Kirk. Rauce Thoughtson completing those mundane tasks. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we talk about Jack's choice, which is an 8-minute video on YouTube about 'The Race to Construct the First Subway.' Next week, we will review Rauce's choice, which is a 19-minute film titled, 'Warnings: A Horror Short Film' on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Warren, with the podcast "Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel," steps in for Rauce Padgett to share what to expect during tonight's Episode 109, including which TV dad best matches the guys on the show, how to redefine Orlando, Joel's son is new driver, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Fowler joins us as Producer today, and we revel in Jim's story of getting foamy glue all over his hands and new flooring. Next is JCS News, followed by Rauce talking about his son, Miles, saying "Da-da" but NOT "Ma-ma," and how his wife is not happy about it. Then, we welcome Chloe Greenberg from the Orlando Weekly to share some cool things to do in Orlando this weekend. Next, we talk about the interesting and unique way former Apple CEO Steve Jobs would interview candidates for a job, before talking about a chair at Ikea that's inflatable and is launching today. We kick off the next subject about how the changing weather and excessive heat could lead some countries to start living underground, before we welcome Chase Padgett, Rauce's brother, to talk about his upcoming show at the Fringe Festival. Trivia is next, followed by Rauce Thoughts. Then we discuss what 'Moral OCD' is and if any of us suffer from it. Finally, we wrap up the show with our final newscast, 'You Heard It Here First,' and our Thank You list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
C-Lane from the News Junkie sits in as Producer today for a vacationing Jack Bradshaw. After JCS News, we talk about cryptocurrency and bit coin before welcoming Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey as our Animal House guest. Next, we talk to Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell about his recent articles, before moving on to discussing if we know co-workers well enough to tell them apart from just their social media feeds. Then, we talk about Meta glasses and their recent controversy before playing trivia. Joel Warren steps in for Rauce Padgett, and he shares what to expect during tonight's 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' before we move on to 'subscription fatigue' over the amount of streaming services. We wrap things up with our final newscast, 'You Heard It Here First,' and our 'Thank You' list before we calling it a day.
Joel Warren, with 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' steps in for Rauce Padgett, and shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 108, including that the main topic is the Roast of Kevin Hart, Joel talks about developing his Fringe show, 'Dad Bod Dance Off,' and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect in tonight's Episode 107, including the amazing recent win by Orlando City, Joel talks about his middle-aged physical struggle to perform in a play that he wrote, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 106, including special guest Sabrina Ambra, who talks about how she's doing and what she's been up to, a duck crime scene, and more.
Tuesday – Mel Taylor from WJRR is in while Deb is out. We talk great and not so great Rock and Roll front men, dangerous highways, A.I copyrights, volleyball celebrations, cyberbullying and sharing your feelings. Rauce calls to discuss his pick of exploring a cave for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday – Mel Taylor from WJRR is in while Deb is out. We talk great and not so great Rock and Roll front men, dangerous highways, A.I copyrights, volleyball celebrations, cyberbullying and sharing your feelings. Rauce calls to discuss his pick of exploring a cave for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 103, including the guys talking about Joel preforming with improv legend Colin Mochrie, Renedo getting called King, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 101, where they talk movies and introduce their very own Good Sauce Movie Critic Emily Maraglia, and dive into her appreciation of film, how it started and what her movie watching goals are for this year, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 101, including being joined by Rauce's great friend, fellow comedian Jake Ricca, the first, and last-ever, SKETCH COMEDY OFF, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 101, including being joined by Rauce's great friend, fellow comedian Jake Ricca, the first, and last-ever, SKETCH COMEDY OFF, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's historic 100th episode, including a look back at how the show started, what it is, what it hopes to be, and more.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we review Rauce's choice, which was a 55-minute video on YouTube about 'The World's Most Important Machine.' Next week, we will talk about a listener's choice.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we review Rauce's choice, which was a 55-minute video on YouTube about 'The World's Most Important Machine.' Next week, we will talk about a listener's choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we talk about Jack's choice, which is a 20-minute-plus video on YouTube about 'How Submarine Sailors Eat, Sleep & Survive.' Next week, we will discuss Rauce's choice about the world's most important machine.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we talk about Jack's choice, which is a 20-minute-plus video on YouTube about 'How Submarine Sailors Eat, Sleep & Survive.' Next week, we will discuss Rauce's choice about the world's most important machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode #98, including Rauce attending the best wedding he's ever been to, local comedian Tae Tatted Upp sitting in to talk about black culture, seeing Messi play soccer this weekend, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode #98, including Rauce attending the best wedding he's ever been to, local comedian Tae Tatted Upp sitting in to talk about black culture, seeing Messi play soccer this weekend, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode #97, including their Olympics expert, Kathy Padgett, who joins the guys for a full recap of the Games, they also talk about A.I., and more.
Tuesday – We learn how much will be spent on Valentines Day. Tom Sorrells joins us while Deb is out. Sloth World VP Peter A. Bandré and Matt Doolittle talk about the new Orlando attraction. We review a video about Geo Guessing suggested by Rauce for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on ignoring the little devil on your shoulder. Jack's Olympic Update. Plus, JCS News, the final Froggers Football Follow-up, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday – We learn how much will be spent on Valentines Day. Tom Sorrells joins us while Deb is out. Sloth World VP Peter A. Bandré and Matt Doolittle talk about the new Orlando attraction. We review a video about Geo Guessing suggested by Rauce for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on ignoring the little devil on your shoulder. Jack's Olympic Update. Plus, JCS News, the final Froggers Football Follow-up, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 94, including special guest and local legend, Big Rick, who's considered Orlando's 'beer genie,' how joyous Groundhog Day is, and more.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we review Jack's choice, which was a video on YouTube about the 'Craziest Police Chase Ever.' Next up, we talk about Rauce's choice, which is a video about geocaching with social media personality Rainbolt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this edition of Whatd'ya Do That's New, we review Jack's choice, which was a video on YouTube about the 'Craziest Police Chase Ever.' Next up, we talk about Rauce's choice, which is a video about geocaching with social media personality Rainbolt.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 93, including special guest, attorney Moe Dewitt, who is the title sponsor of their upcoming mini golf tournament: The Mini Moe Masters, they also talk about giving and receiving compliments, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect in tonight's Episode 92, including special guest Jarri Knows, an Orlando comedian, producer, and entrepreneur, who talks about his new food truck. We also talk about the best small town to visit near Orlando, and more.
Wednesday - We discuss the I.C.E. shooting in Minneapolis. How much A.I. is too much A.I.? How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Animal House with Jifu, Christina and PT Cruiser, a prehensile tailed skink. Rauce calls in and asks if we sit while in the shower. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.
Wednesday - We discuss the I.C.E. shooting in Minneapolis. How much A.I. is too much A.I.? How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Animal House with Jifu, Christina and PT Cruiser, a prehensile tailed skink. Rauce calls in and asks if we sit while in the shower. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to share during tonight's Episode 90, including special guest, Alex Shelnutt, a drummer for an incredibly popular band. Rauce also talks about whether you sit or stand in the shower, Joel's offspring going big on the national stage via Cam Little, and more.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to share during tonight's Episode 90, including special guest, Alex Shelnutt, a drummer for an incredibly popular band. Rauce also talks about whether you sit or stand in the shower, Joel's offspring going big on the national stage via Cam Little, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect for tonight's Episode 87, including the difference between a broke Christmas and a rich Christmas, why deal with a real tree when a fake one will get the job done, and more.
For this episode of Whatd'ya Do That's New--the last of 2025--we review Rauce's choice, which was Author Jason K Pargin's Instagram videos, one chosen by Rauce, and of our own choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this episode of Whatd'ya Do That's New--the last of 2025--we review Rauce's choice, which was Author Jason K Pargin's Instagram videos, one chosen by Rauce, and of our own choice.
Wednesday – Should you need a license to ride an e-bike? We talk to Toto lead singer Joe Williams. Christina and Josh from the Central Florida Zoo bring their New Guinea blue-tongued skink, Reptar in for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on how the government shutdown is affecting the 2nd Harvest Food Bank and how Florida ranks on median income. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday – Should you need a license to ride an e-bike? We talk to Toto lead singer Joe Williams. Christina and Josh from the Central Florida Zoo bring their New Guinea blue-tongued skink, Reptar in for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on how the government shutdown is affecting the 2nd Harvest Food Bank and how Florida ranks on median income. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.
Thursday – The Deb-Bot 1000 makes its debut covering for Deb. Rauce is in and tells us about a new car he and his wife bought. Should Supreme Court justices have term limits? Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas for Halloween season. Plus, the Froggers Football Forecast, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday – The Deb-Bot 1000 makes its debut covering for Deb. Rauce is in and tells us about a new car he and his wife bought. Should Supreme Court justices have term limits? Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas for Halloween season. Plus, the Froggers Football Forecast, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.
Josh Fowler serves as Producer today and Rauce joins us, as well, and we start things off by talking about the controversy surrounding the choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show. Up next, we go over the day's headlines during JCS News before making our picks for the Frogger's Football Forecast. After that, Dani Meyering from Orlando Date Night Guide joins us for 'Date Night Done Right.' We put on our legal hats as Attorney Glenn Klausman once again brings us a case to go over in 'Colbert Court.' Next, we talk about what one airline is going to charge for that up until now had been free, followed by Jim sharing a viral hack for your morning cup of joe. Trivia is next, followed by Rauce Thoughts. Then we discuss Orlando ‘No Kings' organizers urging protesters to don inflatables for Saturday's protest, before wrapping up our Thursday with 'You Heard It Here First' and our Thank You list.
Josh Fowler serves as Producer today and Rauce joins us, as well, and we start things off by talking about the controversy surrounding the choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show. Up next, we go over the day's headlines during JCS News before making our picks for the Frogger's Football Forecast. After that, Dani Meyering from Orlando Date Night Guide joins us for 'Date Night Done Right.' We put on our legal hats as Attorney Glenn Klausman once again brings us a case to go over in 'Colbert Court.' Next, we talk about what one airline is going to charge for that up until now had been free, followed by Jim sharing a viral hack for your morning cup of joe. Trivia is next, followed by Rauce Thoughts. Then we discuss Orlando ‘No Kings' organizers urging protesters to don inflatables for Saturday's protest, before wrapping up our Thursday with 'You Heard It Here First' and our Thank You list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casey "Two-Time" Allen joins us as Producer today and right off rip, we welcome comedian Dane Cook, who will be appearing at Hard Rock Live in a couple of days, to talk about his latest projects and what folks can expect from his show. After that, we tackle the latest heasdlines in JCS News before we talk to Kenny Tallier for 'Animal House,' who comes to use from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and introduces us to Trixie, an 8-year-old pitbull looking for her fur-ever home. Next, we talk about living in an apartment and what to do about loud neighbors, before moving on to what major brands can do when extremist groups prominently use their products. We have some fun with trivia before talking to Joel Warren from the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel.' Then we wrap up our Wednesday with 'You Heard It Here First' and our Thank You list.
Ryan Holmes steps in as Producer today and Rauce is here, as well, and we start the show by talking about what brings us the most joy, but costs the least. Next up is JCS News, followed by our Frogger's Football Follow-up. After that, we review listener Remy's choice for Whatd'ya Do That's New before hearing what Jim is going to assign. Up next is a story about Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd getting sued and why, before we talk about a rape suspect described by prosecutors as a danger to community being out on bond. Then we have fun with Trivia, before getting some Rauce Thoughts. Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth joins us for 'It's Only Money' before we wrap it up with 'You Heard It Here First' and our Thank You list.
Ryan Holmes steps in as Producer today and Rauce is here, as well, and we start the show by talking about what brings us the most joy, but costs the least. Next up is JCS News, followed by our Frogger's Football Follow-up. After that, we review listener Remy's choice for Whatd'ya Do That's New before hearing what Jim is going to assign. Up next is a story about Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd getting sued and why, before we talk about a rape suspect described by prosecutors as a danger to community being out on bond. Then we have fun with Trivia, before getting some Rauce Thoughts. Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth joins us for 'It's Only Money' before we wrap it up with 'You Heard It Here First' and our Thank You list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday – Who is in charge of a Pop Warner football team, the coach or the dad? PBS is selling off Bob Ross paintings to fund their broadcasts. Orlando Storm of the UFL is coming in 2026. Rauce Thought's on the stigma of buying bagged cereal. We review Rauce's pick about the D-Day invasion during WW2 for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on your 401k. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia, Froggers Football Follow-up & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday – Who is in charge of a Pop Warner football team, the coach or the dad? PBS is selling off Bob Ross paintings to fund their broadcasts. Orlando Storm of the UFL is coming in 2026. Rauce Thought's on the stigma of buying bagged cereal. We review Rauce's pick about the D-Day invasion during WW2 for WYDTN. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on your 401k. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia, Froggers Football Follow-up & You Heard it Here First.
• Promotion for MyEternalVitality.com and Dr. Powers' hormone and nutrition services • Andrea's success story using hormone therapy and personalized nutrition • Dr. Powers offers free consultations for Tom and Dan listeners • Introduction to the Friday free show from the Just Call Mo Studio • Rauce joins the show and references his podcast “Good Sauce with Rauce and Joel” • Game of Thrones character comparisons and jokes between the hosts • Dan compares himself to Robert Baratheon • Complaint about Tyrion keeping his nose in the show versus the book • Discussion of Game of Thrones' decline after running out of book source material • Comments on the finale and foreshadowing with Daenerys • Rauce says the books will never be released • Brief review of House of the Dragon, especially season 2 • Announcement of new Tom and Dan merch, including straw hats and sun shirts • Praise for The Danger Brain's decade-long branding work • Introduction of new merch partner Hittin' Skins • Details about Hittin' Skins' services and Orlando showroom • Rauce endorses Hittin' Skins socks from personal experience • Joke about Tom not liking fun socks and his boys wearing them • Urging listeners to buy merch before it sells out • Tom and Dan discuss keeping merch prices low compared to concert merchandise • Joke about overpriced Morgan Wallen merchandise • Mention that the Tom and Dan hat is only $40 despite high quality • Limited quantity of hats ordered (about 20) • Hats have stitched and glued patches via Hittin' Skins • Rauce asked about the Coldplay cheating couple video • Hosts play and break down the viral Coldplay kiss cam clip • Couple's suspicious reaction led to viral speculation they were cheating • Dan jokes about cheating scenarios and how he would never be caught like that • Andrea says the couple could have avoided attention with a more natural reaction • Clip went viral because Chris Martin joked that they must be having an affair • Man in the video is a CEO, and the woman reportedly works for him • Hosts discuss how acting natural would've avoided the scandal • Dan calls it a “big ask” to act perfectly under pressure when cheating • Crystal initially thought the video was just a funny couple moment, not cheating • Internet sleuths tracked down and exposed the couple • Hosts debate the morality of online vigilantes exposing cheaters • Dan criticizes the need to “Batman” other people's scandals • Rauce comments on the irony of the woman being the Chief People Officer • Rauce introduces the idea that people don't have free time—free time has them • AI and facial recognition likely played a role in identifying the couple • Chat room says the CEO's wife is hotter than the woman he cheated with • Christine adds that the woman cheating was recently promoted and possibly rewarded for discretion • Hosts joke about it escalating to higher levels of company leadership • Daniel predicts this will lead to more kiss cam scandals at public events • Hosts predict people will start faking cheating reactions on kiss cams as a bit • Discussion about how the original cheating scandal will spawn meme culture • Reference to fake public proposals becoming common after real ones went viral • Speculation that team marketing departments will stage fake kiss cam scandals • Joke about making cheating more common by turning exposure into a trend • Mention of memes featuring Epstein and Maxwell as a parody of the kiss cam • Concern about how social media encourages artificial communication and behavior • Observation that culture is becoming more superficial and performative • Commentary on society not taking anything seriously anymore • Story about using a tax accountant who worked out of a storage unit • Dan got a $13,000 tax refund from that accountant • Warning that if everyone cut corners like that, it could ruin the system • Discussion on how quickly scandals go viral and ruin lives ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)
• Ad read for Modern Plumbing Industries with character improv • Shout-out to small, family-owned businesses and Modern Plumbing's legacy • Guest Rauce Padgett joins the show • Tech complaints about new studio setup • Discussion on Adderall, productivity, and memory struggles • Poor sales of new Tom and Dan shirt; Danger Brains designed the logo • Reflection on branding and the outdated original logo • Plug for Orlando Science Center's “Mess Fest” with elephant toothpaste • Fringe Festival kicks off; Rauce promotes his show “Ten More Sketches” • Fringe praised for artist support and global reputation • Artists keep earnings directly, unlike traditional entertainment models • Fringe compared to capitalism without corporate control • “Six Guitars” success story from Rauce's brother • Rauce recommends his show as a Fringe entry point • Fringe content shifting toward higher quality comedy • Fringe prep includes five months of writing and rehearsing • Use of AI to rehearse lines; Rauce blames memory issues on past drug use • Dan says talk radio ruined his memory for scripts • Preference for improv and instincts over rigid scripts • Comedy writing needs a character engine and clear structure • Sketch example: homophobic gay cowboy based on heartbreak • Jim Colbert's advice on story structure referenced • Danger of becoming a generic “host” personality • Risks of outdated sketch premises and over-refining comedy • Need for consistent tone and strategic sketch order • Some jokes flop despite strong rehearsal feedback • Performing often reveals unexpected crowd favorites • Frustration when popular band songs are covers; Weezer's “Africa” mentioned • Ad read for My Eternal Vitality and Dr. Powers • Andrea's nutrition coaching and Mother's Day promos at MEV • Praise for collagen therapy, cold hammer, and MEV's judgment-free vibe • Air T&D discontinued due to market shifts and mismatched guest base • Joke about old lesbian couples booking the Airbnb • Rauce accused of not being fun; agrees he reflects others' energy • Tom shares frustrations around theme parks and parenting dynamics • Tommy didn't want gifts—just a “lazy stick” and compression socks • Family secretly got annual passes without telling Tom • Tom talks about trying to plan meaningful moments for Tommy • Reflection on time anxiety and raising kids • Comment on Dan's post wanting to hang with Maisie forever • Rauce writes future messages to his kids through social media • Dan writes nightly emails to his daughter as if from beyond the grave • Social media awkwardness around expressing love or status updates • Phones shrinking attention spans; new Florida law bans phones in schools • Crystal cried with relief over the phone ban • Kids don't know life without smartphones; 2009 seen as tipping point • Phones replacing boredom and killing introspection • Personalized algorithms creepily accurate—Rauce got a dog med ad • Praise for no-phone events like Chappelle shows and Epic Universe previews • Less phone use leads to more presence and less drinking • Marriage reflections: different blanket needs and conversation effort • Smugglers Run ride stories—Tom critiques the fake interactivity • Guests yelled at staff over malfunctions; parents already stressed • Rise of the Resistance praised for immersive quality • Tom annoyed by fellow guests trying to steal focus with jokes • Tommy gets his first phone, but only for text and FaceTime • Debate on giving kids smartphones and pressure to conform • Ross jokes about being pressured to perform at open mics • Dan shares being asked to sing on command by Jeff Howell • Fantasy vs. reality: Tom dreams of being a piano man in a restaurant • Talent expectations in casual settings called out as annoying • Joke about Tommy breakdancing to impress strangers • Promotion of “Ten More Sketches” and reminder to buy Fringe buttons • Mo DeWitt and Mortgage Guy Don sponsor Rauce's show • Joke about human vs. AI jingle writers—“John Jacob Jingle Writer Smith” • Wrap-up with joke feedback banter and sign-off ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)