Episode #113 | Gatekeeping: Great Albums & Great Outdoors

Episode #118 | "He's Got Worms!"

Summary: In this episode, we explore the concept of creating the perfect city, delving into urban design, transportation, weather, and lifestyle preferences. We share personal insights, regional comparisons, and humorous anecdotes about food, travel, and local quirks, offering a comprehensive guide to imagining an ideal urban environment. How would you design your perfect city? Like, subscribe, follow, share. Chapters: 00:00 Podcasting Dynamics 03:12 Midwest Weather and Its Effects on Behavior 06:14 Food Preferences and Culinary Trends 12:08 Veganism and the Identity of Food 18:12 Creating Your Ideal City 19:28 Exploring Ideal Living Conditions 22:51 The Balance of City and Suburb 25:19 The Quest for a Perfect City 29:54 The Importance of Walkability and Accessibility 32:46 Weather and Affordability in Urban Living 36:02 Cultural Influences on Ideal Living Spaces

Episode #117 | Pre-Pre Diabetic

Damien gives some personal health updates which leads to a discussion about the complexities of the US healthcare system (SCAM). Later we compare real estate trends in Nebraska verse California. Our conversation covers personal health journeys, the impact of insurance, and the surprising dynamics of the housing market, plus a massive amount of tangents like always. Like, Subscribe, Share and weigh in (pun intended).Chapters00:00 Health Challenges and Lifestyle Changes03:06 Navigating the Healthcare System06:03 Diet, Weight Loss, and Cooking09:04 Commercials and Advertising Insights12:05 AI, Consciousness, and the Future15:11 Social Life and Drinking Habits18:06 Travel Plans and Experiences21:10 Waiting Room Observations23:27 The Rise of AI in Everyday Life27:29 The Quirks of Waiting Rooms30:40 Sick Days and Workplace Culture35:23 Real Estate Realities43:35 Comparing Housing Markets

Episode #116 | The Glow-Down

In today's episode, we explore biopics, the newest annoying trend in competition shows, and we end with a trip down memory lane! Join us as we discuss film, TV, and our most embarrassing senior photos. Would we have even been friends in High School? You tell us! Don't Forget to Like, Subscribe and Follow us on all platforms! https://www.youtube.com/@RemainRoamReturnPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RemainRoamReturnPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/remainroamreturnpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/remainroamreturnpodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557007462849 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557007462849] Chapters 00:00 - The Art of Comedy: Writing and Performing 03:06 - Biopics: A Love-Hate Relationship 05:37 - The Impact of Competition Shows 08:25 - The Evolution of Reality TV 11:13 - The Role of Authenticity in Comedy 14:03 - The Importance of Representation in Media 22:56 - The Reality of Comedy Competitions 25:48 - Favorite Competition Shows 28:41 - Nostalgia for Senior Photos 32:32 - Sharing Senior Pictures 37:13 - Best and Worst Senior Photos 44:37 - Fashion Fails and Embarrassing Photos 47:32 - The Letterman Jacket: A Symbol of Achievement 52:14 - High School Memories: The Story Behind the Photos 56:45 - The Art of Senior Pictures: A Reflection on Style 01:03:01 - Nostalgia and the Value of High School Memories

Episode #115 | Spirit, Spending & So-long Rock'n'Roll

R.I.P Spirit Airlines.. A toast to the death of our favorite airline... What's next? Rock music?! Oh no...👀 Chapters:00:00 Remembering Spirit Airlines 03:05 Concert Adventures: A Night Out in Anaheim 06:02 Exciting New Cinema Experience 09:12 Exploring Ancestry and Heritage 12:05 Landscaping and Mulch: A DIY Journey 24:00 Critique of Money Gurus and Financial Advice 25:53 Coffee Filters and Life Choices 28:22 Boomer Perspectives on Spending 30:36 The Reality of Gardening and Food Production 33:03 Avocado Toast and Millennial Spending 43:13 Is Rock Music Dead?

Episode #114 | Upgrades & Farewells

From janky setups to fancy upgrades. The differences of outdoor vs. indoor concerts, and the scam of the Farewell Tour trend. It's a long episode but we cover a lot of bases! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Setup Changes 03:09 New Laptop and Its Challenges 06:05 Mindset Shifts: From Poor to Prosperous 09:11 The Apple Dilemma: A Reluctant Switch 12:14 Navigating the MacBook Experience1 5:04 Quality Concerns and Podcasting Challenges 18:06 The Future of Technology and Consumer Choices 23:25 The Great Headphone Debate 24:17 Keyboard Layouts and Laptop Design 25:57 The Apple Ecosystem: Love It or Hate It 27:02 Streaming Devices: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 28:32 Steve Jobs: Genius or Fool? 31:01 Naming Conventions: The Junior Dilemma 33:09 Outdoor Concerts: Pros and Cons 35:14 Festival Fatigue: Are They Worth It? 39:51 Water Culture at Concerts 42:51 Indoor vs Outdoor Concerts: The Sound Quality Debate 44:10 Concert Planning and Ticketing Challenges 48:00 Music Preferences and Nostalgia 52:02 Literary Discussions: Books and Authors 55:59 Stand-Up Comedy Journey and Experiences 01:07:38 The Comedy Scene in LA 01:10:16 Navigating Open Mic Challenges 01:12:29 Building Relationships in Comedy 01:13:35 The Desire to Perform 01:16:25 The Allure of New York City 01:20:46 Public Transportation in Major Cities