#33: Dragons, Dinosaurs & the Questions You’re Not Supposed to Ask

#35: Cult Attractions: The Yellow Deli (Experience + Belief Breakdown)

This episode explores the Yellow Deli through a firsthand visit—what it’s like, why it feels so welcoming, and what stands out. From there, we break down the faith-based organization behind it, including their beliefs, structure, and why some consider it a cult. Part experience, part analysis, and a deeper look at how places like this exist in everyday life. 00:00 Intro: Cult Attractions  01:20 Visiting the Yellow Deli  06:10 First impressions  11:30 The environment & atmosphere  17:45 Who runs it  22:30 Beliefs explained  29:10 Red flags & concerns  35:40 Cult vs community  41:30 Final thoughts Click to Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontevenbotherpod], Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontevenbotherpod] +  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontevenbotherpod] , email us at dontevenbotherpodcast@gmail.com, + share with your cool friends :)

#34: Are We Too Connected? Adulting, Tech & Nostalgia

Are we too connected for our own good? In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to navigate adult life in a world of constant technology—where being online never really stops, and nostalgia for the past hits harder than expected. From overstimulation to feeling disconnected despite always being connected, this conversation explores the tension between modern life and how it actually feels to live it. 00:00  Intro: Are We Too Connected?  00:18  Adulting in a Hyper-Connected World  01:45  Constant Stimulation & Mental Overload  05:30  Always Being Online  11:40  Feeling Disconnected Anyway  18:20  Nostalgia & Missing the Past  25:10  Why Things Felt Different Before  32:00  Life in Boise & Slower Pace  38:30  Environment & Perspective  44:30  Making Sense of It All  48:30  Final Thoughts Click to Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontevenbotherpod], Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontevenbotherpod] +  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontevenbotherpod] , email us at dontevenbotherpodcast@gmail.com, + share with your cool friends :)

#33: Dragons, Dinosaurs & the Questions You’re Not Supposed to Ask

What happens when curiosity crosses the line? In this episode, we explore the questions people don’t like being asked—from flat earth reactions to dinosaur or dragon debates to the strange reality of animal evolution. It’s not about having answers—it’s about why certain questions make people uncomfortable in the first place. If you’ve ever been told “don’t ask that,” you’ll feel right at home here. 00:00  Intro: Let’s Ask the Questions We Shouldn’t  00:30  Why Do People Hate Certain Questions?  01:30  The Flat Earth Reaction Test  03:30  The Pug Skull & Weird Animal Reality  06:00  Why Animals Look So… Strange  09:00  Dinosaurs vs. Dragons (Wait, What?)  14:30  What Do We Actually Know vs Assume? 18:00  Why Some Topics Feel Off-Limits 22:00  Social Conditioning & Group Thinking 26:00  Asking Questions Without Needing Answers 30:00  Final Thoughts: Stay Curious Click to Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontevenbotherpod], Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontevenbotherpod] +  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontevenbotherpod] , email us at dontevenbotherpodcast@gmail.com, + share with your cool friends :)

#32: Overthinking Everything — Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Up (And How to Deal)

Why do we overthink everything — conversations, decisions, texts, moments from years ago? Today, we unpack overthinking: where it comes from, why our brains won’t shut up, and how modern life keeps us stuck in mental spirals. We talk anxiety, decision fatigue, people-pleasing, and the pressure to constantly self-analyze — from replaying conversations to second-guessing choices and lying awake at night with a racing mind. No toxic positivity. No “just relax” advice. Just an honest, grounded conversation about learning when to trust yourself, quiet the noise, and stop overthinking without pretending you’re chill when you’re not. If your brain loves a good spiral — you’re not alone. 00:00  Why We Overthink Everything 03:10  What Overthinking Actually Is 06:45  Anxiety, Control, and Mental Spirals 11:20  Overthinking Conversations and Texts 16:05  Decision Fatigue and Second-Guessing 21:10  People-Pleasing and Fear of Being Misread 26:00  Why Our Brains Won’t Shut Off at Night 31:15  Social Media and Constant Self-Analysis 36:40  How to Interrupt the Spiral 41:55  Trusting Yourself More 45:30  Final Thoughts: Quieting the Mental Noise Click to Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontevenbotherpod], Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontevenbotherpod] +  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontevenbotherpod] , email us at dontevenbotherpodcast@gmail.com, + share with your cool friends :)

#31: Are We Vintage… or Just Old? (90s & 2000s Nostalgia)

Are we vintage… or just emotionally attached to the past? We're spiraling hard into nostalgia, revisiting the cartoons, movies, toys, and random childhood obsessions that shaped us in the ’90s and early 2000s. From My Little Pony figures and Strawberry Shortcake stationery to truly unhinged collectibles (including George W. Bush playing cards), nothing is off-limits. We mourn the loss of Blockbuster nights, disposable cameras, and the unmatched joy of renting movies and ordering pizza like it was a full-blown event. We also ask the real questions:  Why did fashion get harder? Why are jeans impossible now? And when did life stop feeling fun without a subscription? If you miss a time when we weren’t always online, plans were simple, and nostalgia hits a little too close to home — this episode is pure comfort listening. 00:00  Are We Vintage or Just Nostalgic? 03:20  Childhood Cartoons and Core Memories 08:45  Toys, Collectibles, and Unhinged Merch 14:30  The Era of Stationery, Stickers, and Stuff 19:40  Fashion Then vs Fashion Now (Why Are Jeans So Hard?) 26:10  Blockbuster Nights and Movie Rentals 32:55  Disposable Cameras and Pre-Internet Fun 38:20  When Plans Were Simple and Not Digital 44:10  Why Nostalgia Feels So Comforting 50:25  Missing Life Before Subscriptions 58:10  Final Thoughts: Are We Vintage? Click to Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontevenbotherpod], Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontevenbotherpod] +  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontevenbotherpod] , email us at dontevenbotherpodcast@gmail.com, + share with your cool friends :)