The Kindergarten Hero

The Kindergarten Hero

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510505/fan_mail/new]  Jen and Dagda dive into Arnold Schwarzenegger's Kindergarten Cop (1990), featuring Miko Hughes (Gage from Pet Sematary), Linda Hunt, and Penelope Ann Miller. They discuss the iconic "boys have a penis, girls have a vagina" line, participation trophies vs. earning rewards, ginger debates, and how the world has changed since the 90s. The conversation spirals into dream casting Kindergarten Cop with Bill Murray, Patrick Swayze, and Danny DeVito, and why Arnold got the role (intimidation factor). They rant about the Total Recall remake's ridiculous "bore hole through the center of the Earth" concept, discuss vertigo and fear of heights, and search for the Kindergarten Cop filming location in Oregon. Jen raves about Nathan Fillion in The Rookie, Korean cooking shows (Chef in My Fridge), and Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) as a Gen X cultural turning point. They explore Gen X tolerance (tolerant of views, intolerant of stupidity/laziness), military transition policies, gender identity vs. sexual orientation, Ryan White, Matthew Shepard, and 90s LGBTQ+ advocacy. Plus: Predator as Dagda's favorite movie, recasting Kang the Conqueror with Idris Elba after Jonathan Majors, Heimdall casting frustrations, Junior (Arnold as a pregnant man), Running Man remake, Jingle All the Way, Say Anything, and John Cusack dream casting. It's part Arnold retrospective, part Gen X cultural analysis, part dream casting session—classic Conversations Over Coffee. #podcast #arnold #actionhero #whosyourdaddyandwhatdoeshedo #lol #genx #popculture Artwork:clkr-free-vector-images Support the show [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810] https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# [https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/#] http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC [http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC] https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC [https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC] https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Music by:DELOSound

Game For Thought

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510505/fan_mail/new]  Jen and Dagda dive into the world of tabletop gaming, pen-and-paper RPGs, and video game adaptations. Dagda recaps his weekend making characters for a Dragon-based game, creating a second Pathfinder character to fill gaps when players don't show up, and playing old Warhammer strategy games (Shadow of the Horned Rat and Dark Omen) on Steam. The conversation spirals into frustration with multiplayer-only games—especially Shadowrun, which should have been a campaign RPG but became a failed competitive shooter. They discuss Warhammer 40K MMOs, the origins of Warhammer as a competitive miniature game, and why co-op-only games are frustrating. Jen pitches her dream video game concept: a Pathfinder/D&D campaign video game with multiplayer lobbies, chapter markers, progress tracking, and the ability to drop in/out with NPCs filling gaps. Dagda explains living campaigns, virtual tabletops (VTTs) like Roll20 and Battlegrounds, digital modules, licensing agreements, and how players can take their characters across cities. They explore AI game masters, subscription models for online play, tutorial adventures, and why eliminating human GMs could hurt the industry. Plus: work schedules, sleep deprivation, horror movies with Marlon Wayans, and why Jen's back hurts. It's part gaming rant, part tabletop RPG deep dive, part video game pitch—classic Conversations Over Coffee. #podcast #tabletopgaming #warhammer #mmos #pathfinder #creativethoughts #roleplaygames  Artwork:Kyra_Starr Support the show [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810] https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# [https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/#] http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC [http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC] https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC [https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC] https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Music by:DELOSound

Marky? Mark!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510505/fan_mail/new]  Jen and Dagda dive deep into Mark Wahlberg's incredible career, from his early days as Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch and Calvin Klein model to his breakout film roles in Fear (1996), Boogie Nights, Three Kings, and The Departed. They explore his impressive range across action (Shooter, Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), comedy (Daddy's Home, Ted, The Other Guys), and biopics (The Perfect Storm, Pain and Gain, Instant Family, Joe Bell). Jen raves about Mark's latest thriller Flight Risk, where he plays a terrifying bisexual hitman with a cold sack wig, and compares it to his psycho performance in Fear. They discuss his 11 siblings (including Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block and Dreamcatcher), his bizarre Sega CD video game, and why he's Hollywood's grittiest leading man. The conversation spirals into Halloween Ends spoilers (Michael Myers ground into fertilizer), Jamie Lee Curtis as Hollywood royalty, Don Cheadle and Kevin Hart's age debate, and Mr. T's name change to demand respect. Plus: Starship Troopers, Ben Affleck's worst line in Armageddon, George Clooney's early career, and why Mark Wahlberg ages gracefully. It's part career retrospective, part horror movie tangent, part Hollywood history lesson—classic Conversations Over Coffee. #podcast #markwahlberg #markymarkandthefunkybunch #entertained #talented Support the show [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810] https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# [https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/#] http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC [http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC] https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC [https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC] https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Music by:DELOSound

Good Luck Dean and Carl

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510505/fan_mail/new] Jen and Dagda start with a deep dive into Dean Schneider, a Swiss entrepreneur who sold his financial business at 27 to create Hakuna Mipaka—a 1,000-acre animal sanctuary in Africa. They discuss his lion pride (Dexter, Snow, Nyla), the controversy over disciplining a lion, and the challenges of funding a sanctuary without exploiting the animals or compromising integrity. The conversation shifts to bison vs. beef, teriyaki deer jerky, and memories of Tatanka restaurant. Jen shares why she's obsessed with Dean's content, the capuchin monkeys (Momo and JJ), and why feeding lions zebra organs is both fascinating and brutal. Dagda brings up the upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop RPG Kickstarter, sparking a deep dive into LitRPG (literary role-playing games), character progression systems, and why Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of the most popular series in the genre. They compare it to Play to Live by D. Rus, debate which apocalyptic world they'd rather live in (spoiler: neither), and discuss the mechanics of skill leveling, affinities, and stat sheets in fiction. It's part wildlife conservation, part carnivore diet talk, part LitRPG nerd-out—classic Conversations Over Coffee. #podcast #deanschneider #dungeoncrawlercarl #princessdonut #kickstart #litrpg #wildlifeconservation #HakunaMipaka Artwork: Aristal Support the show [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810] https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# [https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/#] http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC [http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC] https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC [https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC] https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Music by:DELOSound

A Daring Punishment

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510505/fan_mail/new]  Jen and Dagda kick things off with Tide Pod-scented water and tequila stories before diving into the Marvel vs Sony rights battle, corporate greed, and why the MCU's Infinity Gauntlet felt incomplete without X-Men and Fantastic Four. They discuss the death of movie theaters, the rise of streaming, and why Amazon and Netflix are winning the content war. The conversation shifts to Jon Bernthal and his return as The Punisher in the upcoming Disney+ special The Punisher: One Last Kill (May 12). Jen shares her journey from hating Bernthal's douchebag characters to respecting the man behind them—especially after watching his accountability-focused interview with Shia LaBeouf. They also discuss Wind River (2017), the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and Bernthal's roles in The Accountant films. The episode wraps with frustration over Stranger Things' final season, praise for Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes, and a reminder to listen more than we talk. Plus: Walking Dead jokes and Epic Rap Battles references. #podcast #Punisher #JonBerenthal #Marvel #onemoretime Artwork: Pixabay Support the show [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810] https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# [https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/#] http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC [http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC] https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC [https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC] https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Music by:DELOSound