The Slanted Attic Experience

EP - 64 "Rob" Back in the Backcountry: Bulls, Bears & Boulder Creek

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 64 "Rob" Back in the Backcountry: Bulls, Bears & Boulder Creek Rob is back in the attic and if you thought his first appearance was something, this one goes even deeper into the wilderness. Robert Taylor III returns with a full season recap from the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness that includes emotional moments, incredible animal encounters, and the kind of stories that remind you why a life spent outdoors is worth every sacrifice. They open with what Rob has been up to since the last conversation before diving into the grading systems used to evaluate trophy animals and how that system was applied to the bull they shot this past fall. Boulder Creek Outfitters gets an update before the conversation turns to how weather and snow change hunting tactics entirely. The elk season breakdown begins with the second week of bow hunting and Rob's Christmas present before arriving at one of the most powerful stories the attic has ever hosted. A father and son hunt during the final days of archery season becomes something far more meaningful than a harvest, and the emotional weight of that experience is handled with the depth it deserves. Rifle season stories, whitetail hunting, adapting tactics by region, and what it genuinely feels like to hunt for leisure when it is your career round things out before a full year recap and a look ahead close things out. At the time of release Rob will have just wrapped bear season. Guest Panel: Rob: Also known as Robert Taylor III, Rob is a backcountry hunting guide for Boulder Creek Outfitters, Idaho's longest continuously running outfitter and one of the most active in the lower 48. Born and raised in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, Rob traded the East Coast for the mountains of Idaho in 2022 and has not looked back since. From elk and mule deer to whitetails, bear, and turkey, Rob spends his seasons sleeping under wall tents, riding horseback out of camp, and guiding hunters through some of the most remote and breathtaking terrain in the country. Topics Covered: Intro Recap of what Rob has been up to since the last conversation The grading scale and systems used to evaluate trophy animals The bull they shot this past fall and how the rating system was applied What is new with Boulder Creek Outfitters How weather and snow affect hunting tactics and animal habitats Last year's elk season recap The second week of bow hunting story Rob's Christmas present Documentary filming The third week of season: a father and son story during the final days of archery season The emotional event and the deeper meaning behind the experience How to transport an animal that size back to camp Rifle season stories The end of rifle season and whitetail hunting Hunting familiar regions with more experience How quickly hunting patterns and tactics have to change by region What it feels like to hunt for leisure when it is your job Full year recap and what to look forward to next Close out and outro Follow Rob's journey on Instagram at @robtaylor.guide [http://robtaylor.guide] and explore everything Boulder Creek Outfitters has to offer at bouldercreekoutfitters.com [http://bouldercreekoutfitters.com]. New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic [http://linktr.ee/slantedattic].

EP - 63 "D-Mills & Ben 02" Dunks, Drama & Dancing in March

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 63 "D-Mills & Ben 02" Dunks, Drama & Dancing in March Tyler brings D-Mills and Ben back into the attic for a basketball heavy roundtable that blends live March Madness reactions, coaching carousel drama, personal court stories, and enough hoops knowledge to keep any fan locked in from start to finish. They open with the latest college sports news and coaching hires before getting into the Will Wade story, the UNC men's basketball head coaching vacancy, and other notable openings across NCAA basketball. The Tournament takes center stage with the guys two rounds deep at time of filming, breaking down roster spots, realistic odds of players making the league, and a full Hokies men's basketball breakdown. Chandler Morris and his seventh year of eligibility gets its moment, D-Mills shouts out the Lady Wahoos, and the group debates whether an NBA or NCAA championship is actually harder to win before a live look at Purdue versus Texas brings the energy back up. From there it gets personal. High school basketball memories, dunking stories, Ben's middle school coaching experience including the actual offenses and defenses his teams run, pickup basketball at War Memorial Gym at Virginia Tech, and one genuinely wild high school basketball story that has to be heard to be believed. Fun trivia breaks things up along the way before tournament winners, wild college player names, what the bracket picture looks like heading into the later rounds, final thoughts on the Hokies and where this season lands in the bigger picture, and one last live look at the games close things out in style before the outro. Guest Panel: D-Mills: A Richmond native whose life runs on live music, sports analytics, and the occasional miracle shot on the golf course. Whether breaking down tournament brackets or chasing the next great story, D-Mills brings curiosity, humor, and genuine passion to every conversation. Ben: Raised in Blacksburg and a Virginia Tech lifer who spent his formative years storming the field and collecting game worn gear now living in a box called the Stench of Discovery. A nine year special education teacher, Teacher of the Year honoree, and longtime basketball and tennis coach whose students compete in Special Olympics sports yearly, Ben bleeds Hokie orange and brings real coaching knowledge to every basketball conversation. Topics Covered: Intro College sports news and coaching hires since the last episode The Will Wade story The UNC men's basketball head coaching vacancy Other notable coaching vacancies in NCAA men's basketball NCAA Tournament talk: two rounds deep at time of filming NCAA basketball roster spots and realistic odds of making the league Back to tournament talk Hokies men's basketball breakdown Chandler Morris and his seventh year of eligibility D-Mills shouts out the Lady Wahoos basketball team Is an NBA or NCAA championship harder to win? Baseball's long season and being a true die hard fan Live look in at Purdue vs. Texas from March Madness Fun trivia Back to a quick live look at the games High school basketball experiences and dunking stories Ben's middle school basketball coaching experience and the offenses and defenses they run Pickup basketball at War Memorial Gym at Virginia Tech A wild high school basketball story NCAA Tournament winners and wild college player names Final live look at the games and commentary before heading out Outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com [http://slantedattic.com].

EP - 62 "Sports Room 08" Picks, Pucks & the Price of a Ticket

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 62 "Sports Room 08" Picks, Pucks & the Price of a Ticket The Sports Room is back for its eighth installment and Tyler, Liam, and Graham are bringing the full sports calendar with them. From the NFL Draft to playoff hockey, the NBA, Champions League, the Kentucky Derby, and a World Cup preview, this one covers more ground than any episode before it. They open with youth sports culture before diving into the NFL Draft with Pittsburgh and Eagles focused takes across the full board. The AJ Brown trade drama, the Hendrickson and Crosby situations, Rico Dowdle's contract, NFC South contenders, and McVay's baffling decision not to watch tape on his own first round pick all get their moment before playoff hockey takes over with the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia series and the debate over which sport delivers the best postseason experience. The cost of attending live sports and whether everyday fans are being priced out of the stadium rounds out a first half that does not slow down. The NBA Playoffs open with the Boston and Philadelphia series, early Finals predictions, and betting odds before Graham brings the Champions League recap, an early World Cup look, group stage contenders, and the sticker shock of 2026 ticket pricing into the room. Virginia Tech's Spring Game drama, the LIV versus PGA battle, a Masters bet win, and the Kentucky Derby close things out before the wrap up and outro. Guest Panel: Graham: Born in North Carolina and raised on Duke basketball in the heart of Tobacco Road, Graham became a devoted Hokie after attending Virginia Tech. While he keeps a close eye on American sports, his true passion right now lives in the English Premier League where he proudly supports Brighton and Hove Albion week in and week out. Liam: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Liam is a die hard Eagles, Phillies, and WVU fan who has lived through championship highs and gut punch lows with equal passion. He fell in love with lacrosse in high school and now follows the rise of the PLL as closely as anything else on the sports calendar. Topics Covered: Intro Youth sports culture Eagles draft pick from the international players pathway program NFL Draft: Pittsburgh and Eagles focused takes and overall board AJ Brown trade drama and the Hendrickson and Crosby situations Carolina Panthers draft choices and Arizona's first round pick Rico Dowdle: is he underpaid? NFC South contenders McVay not watching tape on his own first round pick Playoff hockey Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia series Which sport has the most entertaining playoff games? The cost of attending live sports and pricing out everyday fans NBA Playoffs: Boston vs. Philadelphia series Early Finals predictions and betting odds Masters bet win Champions League recap World Cup early look Teams that could reach the top 16 World Cup 2026 ticket pricing Virginia Tech Spring Game drama LIV vs. PGA drama The Kentucky Derby Wrap up and outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com [http://slantedattic.com].

EP - 61 "Courtney" Billionaires, Botox & Big Legal Energy

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 61 "Courtney" Billionaires, Botox & Big Legal Energy Courtney is back in the attic and this one goes to some genuinely unexpected places. A civil rights attorney, Harvard Law grad, die hard Eagles fan, and proud owner of a cat named Charlotte Binky Pee Pee Paws, Courtney brings a perspective that is impossible to replicate and a conversation that is equally hard to stop listening to. They open with the Eagles, Boston's Masshole culture, and what separates truly elite athletes before getting into the monetization of children's sports, NIL, and ad revenue in college athletics. From there it becomes a full hypothetical sprint. How fast could you spend six million dollars, is teleportation actually the best superpower, and are all billionaires ugly? Plastic surgery, anti aging trends, social credit scores, and data collection round out a first half that somehow keeps getting more interesting. The second half gets more serious without losing any of its edge. Local community, social media's impact, and Courtney's reading year in review lead into AI's growing role in law, the resource demands of data centers, and how chatbots are quietly eroding critical thinking skills. Billionaires being completely disconnected from everyday society closes out the heavy stuff before a recent snowstorm, reading outlooks, and a proper outro bring things home. Guest Panel: Courtney: A civil rights attorney focused on LGBTQ+ rights and a Harvard Law grad who was tragically forced to leave Philadelphia for Boston, where she lives with her partner Nick and their perfect demon cat Charlotte Binky Pee Pee Paws. A die hard Eagles fan through every high and gut wrenching low, Courtney spends her free time playing ultimate frisbee, reading fantasy, sci fi, and romance, and petting every cat within reach. Sharp, funny, and refreshingly honest, she makes every conversation better just by being in it. Topics Covered: Intro The Eagles Boston and the Masshole term Tom Brady and what makes truly successful athletes The monetization of children's sports Ad revenue, NIL, and college athletics How fast could you spend six million dollars? The realities of being a homeowner Is teleportation the best superpower? Are all billionaires ugly? Plastic surgery and the anti aging societal trend Social credit scores and data collection The climate of local community today The impact of social media Courtney's reading year in review Artificial intelligence in the legal field The impact of data centers on the grid and resource use AI chatbots and the loss of critical thinking skills Billionaires and tech moguls being removed from general society The recent snow Reading outlooks and final outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com [http://slantedattic.com]

EP - 60 "Abby & Caitria" Blueprints, Banter & Bringing Back Your Childhood

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 60 "Abby & Caitria" Blueprints, Banter & Bringing Back Your Childhood Tyler sits down with two Richmond based architects and things get out of hand in the best way possible. Abby and Caitria bring sharp perspectives, genuinely great stories, and the kind of conversational chemistry that makes an episode impossible to stop listening to. They open with construction costs before somehow landing on meat processing, an octopus learning to play the piano, and the critical question of how many third graders you could realistically take in a fight. The Antonio Brown story gets its moment, the Joe Rogan platforming debate sparks real discussion, podcast recommendations are handed out freely, and Flophouse Comedy Club makes a well deserved appearance before public restroom horror stories take over completely. From there it is a full dive into childhood. Middle school memories, Caitria's rowing journey and the Bay Bridge swim, exercise induced anaphylaxis, Walktober at the office, tribalism and Sapiens, the pre versus post internet divide, teachers buying their own classroom supplies, Polly Pockets, Barbies, public speaking fears, and what American culture looks like when you never leave your hometown. The recording ends before the outro gets a chance to happen, which honestly tracks. Guest Panel: Abby: A 27 year old North Carolina native and proud UVA architecture grad who has called Richmond home for five years. When she is not walking her dog through the Fan or tending her vegetable garden, she is deeply invested in historic preservation, sustainable design, and the architectural character that makes Richmond worth caring about. Caitria: An Arlington native and fellow UVA architecture grad who spent two years in New York before landing in Richmond. When she is not designing buildings she is rollerblading, drawing, catching a comedy show, hanging at the river, or playing pickleball. Refreshingly honest and genuinely funny, Caitria brings an energy to the conversation that is hard to manufacture. Topics Covered: Intro The real costs in construction Meat and animal processing and food in general An octopus learning to play the piano How many third graders could you take in a fight? The Story of Antonio Brown The Joe Rogan Experience and the platforming debate Podcast recommendations: Exploration Live, Brooke and Connor, Caleb Hearon's So True Flophouse Comedy Club Public restroom horror stories and public infrastructure The hypothetical of going back to elementary school Middle school stories Caitria's rowing journey and the Bay Bridge swim Exercise induced anaphylaxis Walktober at the office Tribalism and hunter gatherer instincts from Sapiens Pre versus post internet and instant information Teachers purchasing their own supplies Kids being oblivious: the stories Polly Pockets and Barbies Continuing the childhood theme and memorable events Public speaking American culture and living in the same town your entire life No outro this time New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com [http://slantedattic.com]. Octopus Playing the Piano!! - https://youtu.be/PcWnQ7fYzwI [https://youtu.be/PcWnQ7fYzwI]