Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns

Reduce. Reuse. Relocate Your Recycling Off Our Front Yard

This week we talk late-night storms, garage gutting, failing windows, renter-friendly upgrades, and whether the Pacific Ocean is gearing up for the strongest El Niño in modern history. Plus: quick low-effort meal prep ideas, Ring camera deals, and way too many streaming recommendations from Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, HBO, and beyond.

We Found Out MVP Is Afraid Colonel Sanders Could Kick His Butt

In this episode, we bounce between everyday life and the downright bizarre—reviewing smart home gear, pet products, and a new mobile groomer, while diving into a surreal news story about a FEMA official allegedly teleporting. We also tackle topics from dog treats and food mascots to voter registration in Michigan, wrapping it all together with humor, skepticism, and plenty of offbeat commentary.

Wider Rain Gutters Are Life Changing

This episode explores the risks and controversies around GPS dog fences and e-collars, along with the mixed reception of the Big 12’s high-tech LED basketball court. It also touches on LEGO nostalgia, the importance of heartworm prevention in dogs, and wraps up with a quick look at smart home lighting upgrades.

The Government Stole an Hour of Our Time and Didn’t Even Say Thank You

This week Nicole and Michael revisit one of the most confusing traditions on the calendar: Daylight Saving Time. Did you know the U.S. already tried permanent DST in 1974? Nixon pushed it through, people hated dark mornings, and Ford reversed it almost immediately. Now places like British Columbia are considering the same idea — which means some cities could see sunrise close to 10 a.m. 😳 Along the way we share some genuinely useful finds (like electric scissors that actually work, a surprisingly good foldable floor mattress, and a clever way to calculate tips on your Apple Watch). We also talk humidifier drama, dog deodorizing sprays that save your furniture, and a few smart-home gadgets from Govee that make daily life a little nicer. Finally, we wrap up with what we’ve been watching lately — from Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Doc Martin to the brutal ultramarathon documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young. Michael revisits Batman: The Animated Series while Nicole dives into classic TV like The Dick Van Dyke Show and Donna Reed. It’s a little science, a little tech, and a lot of everyday discoveries that make life easier.

Hey San Antonio, We Know Who is Causing the Fatbergs

Are you a spender or a saver? A credit card maximizer or a debit-only minimalist? In this episode, we unpack the everyday decisions that quietly shape your financial life — from Warren Buffett’s investing advice and exchange-traded funds to subscription overload, budgeting habits, and whether new cars are really a trap. We get real about the hidden costs of homeownership, surprise expenses (hello, childcare and dryer fires), Costco vs. Sam’s Club loyalty, coupon codes, name brands vs. generics, and even how much the outfit you’re wearing right now actually cost. Plus: Do dogs cost as much as kids? Should you obsess over your credit score? What would you never spend money on? And ultimately — can money actually buy happiness? It’s practical, honest, and with one of our favorite guest David Leake. Just the way money conversations should be.