Modern Confusion Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:22:45 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1443244 en-us © 2026 Modern Confusion yes Support this Podcast b8acd9fe-80a6-592f-9988-cf45d38256ca Paul & Tao episodic true Talking about everything and nothing at the same time.  The only podcast on Earth hosted by two dudes in their 30's where they don't talk about crypto.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Paul & Tao https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5p3r5ogd37gni0x74mgnaq485flp?.jpg Modern Confusion “We’re Gonna Wake And Bake” “We’re Gonna Wake And Bake” The boys spark one up on the eve of 4/20 to talk about Paul getting back into weed, Tao’s diary bullet points, fieldwork dives, creme brulee french toast, Andre Nickatina, Paul’s current situation evaluation, the iPod project, the old Ellsworth apartment on Google street view, Tao’s anti-AI life practice, rest in peace Sean Connery, and a little bit of NBA talk.  

Intro song: “Because I Got High” by Afroman.  
Outro song: “Sweet Leaf” by Black Sabbath.

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]]> The boys spark one up on the eve of 4/20 to talk about Paul getting back into weed, Tao’s diary bullet points, fieldwork dives, creme brulee french toast, Andre Nickatina, Paul’s current situation evaluation, the iPod project, the old Ellsworth apartment on Google street view, Tao’s anti-AI life practice, rest in peace Sean Connery, and a little bit of NBA talk.  

Intro song: “Because I Got High” by Afroman.  
Outro song: “Sweet Leaf” by Black Sabbath.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-19047760 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 4018 5 2 full false "Come Original" (311 Band Special) "Come Original" (311 Band Special) In honor of 3/11/2026 and to kick off season 5, Paul and Tao do a deep dive on one of the best bands to ever exist. 

Intro song: "Down" by 311. 
Outro song: "Freeze Time" by 311.

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]]> In honor of 3/11/2026 and to kick off season 5, Paul and Tao do a deep dive on one of the best bands to ever exist. 

Intro song: "Down" by 311. 
Outro song: "Freeze Time" by 311.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18824442 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 5334 5 1 full false "I Can't Shut The Fuck Up" ft. Kayla Janowitz "I Can't Shut The Fuck Up" ft. Kayla Janowitz East Coast icon Kayla Janowitz AKA After Ours hops on the pod to talk about why New York is so sick.  

Intro song: "Like Weezy" by Playboi Carti.  

Outro song: "Daisy" by After Ours.

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]]> East Coast icon Kayla Janowitz AKA After Ours hops on the pod to talk about why New York is so sick.  

Intro song: "Like Weezy" by Playboi Carti.  

Outro song: "Daisy" by After Ours.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18756615 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 4454 4 12 full false "Knapsack Ass Problems" "Knapsack Ass Problems" The boys return to talk about New Year's Eve, the SR-71, the Whale House, back to school, tetanus shots, Paul's productive 2026, rating 2025 out of 10,  a fatty computer science lesson, FUCK ICE, and NFL predictions.  

Intro song: "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet. 
Outro song: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin.

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]]> The boys return to talk about New Year's Eve, the SR-71, the Whale House, back to school, tetanus shots, Paul's productive 2026, rating 2025 out of 10,  a fatty computer science lesson, FUCK ICE, and NFL predictions.  

Intro song: "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet. 
Outro song: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18480761 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 4740 4 11 full false "Art Island" ft. Kelly Mason "Art Island" ft. Kelly Mason At long last, Kelly Mason hops on the pod to talk about top 5 art experiences of the past year.  

Intro song: "Noite Cartunesca" by Guerrinha.  

Outro song: "U.R.A. Fever" by The Kills.

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]]> At long last, Kelly Mason hops on the pod to talk about top 5 art experiences of the past year.  

Intro song: "Noite Cartunesca" by Guerrinha.  

Outro song: "U.R.A. Fever" by The Kills.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18233828 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4524 4 10 full false "There's No End In Sight" ft. Hana Antrim "There's No End In Sight" ft. Hana Antrim The lads celebrate 5 years of Modern confusion by bringing back Hana Antrim for her fourth MC appearance. Paul makes his pitch to get Hana to do his marine bio program, a few dating updates, Hana's mental breakdown, everyone's current top 5 favorite things, and what's been confusing lately.

Intro Song: "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking Heads.  

Outro Song: "Like A G6" by Far East Movement.

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]]> The lads celebrate 5 years of Modern confusion by bringing back Hana Antrim for her fourth MC appearance. Paul makes his pitch to get Hana to do his marine bio program, a few dating updates, Hana's mental breakdown, everyone's current top 5 favorite things, and what's been confusing lately.

Intro Song: "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking Heads.  

Outro Song: "Like A G6" by Far East Movement.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18073871 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400 5089 4 9 full false "The Last Of The Movie Stars" ft. Miranda King "The Last Of The Movie Stars" ft. Miranda King The boys bring back iconic guest Miranda King to talk about top 5 favorite movies.

Intro song: "Universal Theme Song"  
Outro song: "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys

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]]> The boys bring back iconic guest Miranda King to talk about top 5 favorite movies.

Intro song: "Universal Theme Song"  
Outro song: "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-18024793 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3965 4 8 full false "No Pre-Date Mojito" "No Pre-Date Mojito" The lads are back to talk about Paul's Catalina adventure, songs from the past, incoming football season, Chris's love life, Paul's cafe crush, New York, and a call to action for our listeners.  

Intro song: "I'm out to Get You" by Robin Trower.  

Outro song: "Jane Fonda" Mickey Avalon.

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]]> The lads are back to talk about Paul's Catalina adventure, songs from the past, incoming football season, Chris's love life, Paul's cafe crush, New York, and a call to action for our listeners.  

Intro song: "I'm out to Get You" by Robin Trower.  

Outro song: "Jane Fonda" Mickey Avalon.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-17868328 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2384 4 7 full false "Mega Domed" "Mega Domed" The boys are high as fuck in the Mercurio family garage to talk about Paul's move, going-away party disappointment, Paul's community epiphany, Paul's fancy gym, Chris's challenge completed, Paul following the white rabbit, and Tao's eventual move.  
Intro Song: "Memory" by Sugarcult.  
Outro Song: "In The Garage" by Weezer.

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]]> The boys are high as fuck in the Mercurio family garage to talk about Paul's move, going-away party disappointment, Paul's community epiphany, Paul's fancy gym, Chris's challenge completed, Paul following the white rabbit, and Tao's eventual move.  
Intro Song: "Memory" by Sugarcult.  
Outro Song: "In The Garage" by Weezer.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-17468232 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3258 4 6 full false "Brat Tamer" "Brat Tamer" It's been a fatty minute but Paul and Tao finally hit a FREE 1 on 1 pod to talk nba playoffs, mystery ailments, credit card referrals, paul's school reading, michael's debut novel, paul's new type, paul's phone surgery, solid state drives, flip off styles, some song lyrics, and what we're confused about.  
Intro Song: "Tonight" by PinkPantheress.  
Outro Song: "The Hardest Button to Button" by The White Stripes.

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]]> It's been a fatty minute but Paul and Tao finally hit a FREE 1 on 1 pod to talk nba playoffs, mystery ailments, credit card referrals, paul's school reading, michael's debut novel, paul's new type, paul's phone surgery, solid state drives, flip off styles, some song lyrics, and what we're confused about.  
Intro Song: "Tonight" by PinkPantheress.  
Outro Song: "The Hardest Button to Button" by The White Stripes.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-17132274 Fri, 09 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3273 4 5 full false "But I Got That Dog In Me" ft. Tosh Clements "But I Got That Dog In Me" ft. Tosh Clements We finally got Tosh Clements on to talk about engagement rumors, having a baby on the way, helicopter parenting, 40 around the corner, being THE older brother, initial cold exteriors, coachella, and the artist's way.  
Intro Song: "Back to the Bag" by MoneySign Suede.  
Outro Song: "Scottie 15" by Andre Nickatina.

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]]> We finally got Tosh Clements on to talk about engagement rumors, having a baby on the way, helicopter parenting, 40 around the corner, being THE older brother, initial cold exteriors, coachella, and the artist's way.  
Intro Song: "Back to the Bag" by MoneySign Suede.  
Outro Song: "Scottie 15" by Andre Nickatina.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-17095018 Sun, 04 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3586 4 3 full false "Where's My Fuckin' Money" "Where's My Fuckin' Money" The boys are back trying to sell people on the Patreon pod, talking about Paul getting rejected by jobs, the super bowl, Paul's newest strong connection, spitting game, the NBA, and potential kid names.

Into song: "Brain Stew" by Green Day.  

Outro song: "Wish You Were Here" by Incubus.

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]]> The boys are back trying to sell people on the Patreon pod, talking about Paul getting rejected by jobs, the super bowl, Paul's newest strong connection, spitting game, the NBA, and potential kid names.

Into song: "Brain Stew" by Green Day.  

Outro song: "Wish You Were Here" by Incubus.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-16585732 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2697 4 2 full true "The Entertainmentification of Government" ft. Nick Ritche "The Entertainmentification of Government" ft. Nick Ritche We kick off season 4 with friend of the pod Nick Ritche and talk US election results and contemporary politics at large.  We also get interrupted by some Australian birds.  
Intro Song: "Elephant" by Tame Impala.  
Outro Song: "Killing In the Name" by Rage Against The Machine.

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]]> We kick off season 4 with friend of the pod Nick Ritche and talk US election results and contemporary politics at large.  We also get interrupted by some Australian birds.  
Intro Song: "Elephant" by Tame Impala.  
Outro Song: "Killing In the Name" by Rage Against The Machine.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-16225592 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 5131 4 1 full true "I Would Sell Out In A Heartbeat" ft. Hana Antrim "I Would Sell Out In A Heartbeat" ft. Hana Antrim We cap off season 3 with Hana (our first ever 3-peat guest) to talk a little bit of politics, some sports, investing, feeling smart at one point in time and not anymore, selling out, brat summer, reels and shorts, columbus circle and songs that we're feeling lately.  

Intro Song: "My King Is Karma" by Chappell Roan.  
Outro Song: "Sex Princess 3000" by AntiHana.

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]]> We cap off season 3 with Hana (our first ever 3-peat guest) to talk a little bit of politics, some sports, investing, feeling smart at one point in time and not anymore, selling out, brat summer, reels and shorts, columbus circle and songs that we're feeling lately.  

Intro Song: "My King Is Karma" by Chappell Roan.  
Outro Song: "Sex Princess 3000" by AntiHana.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-16108221 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0500 7227 3 12 full false "Fuck Stocks & Fuck Poker" ft. Trace Levinson "Fuck Stocks & Fuck Poker" ft. Trace Levinson We finally get our college friend/roommate on to talk about gym life, college frats, working in tech, gambling, and first tinder dates.  

Intro Song: Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo.  
Outro Song: Clarity (feat. Foxes) by Zedd.

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]]> We finally get our college friend/roommate on to talk about gym life, college frats, working in tech, gambling, and first tinder dates.  

Intro Song: Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo.  
Outro Song: Clarity (feat. Foxes) by Zedd.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-15725630 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 5945 3 11 full true "I'm About to Say One of The Douchiest Things of My Life" "I'm About to Say One of The Douchiest Things of My Life" After Paul gets rained out from a Foo Fighters show we hit an impromptu quick episode where we talk about cold plunges,  the Xgames, talking volumes, and submechaniphobia.  
Intro Song: "My Hero" by Foo Fighters.  
Outro Song: "Ride the Lightning" by Metallica.

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]]> After Paul gets rained out from a Foo Fighters show we hit an impromptu quick episode where we talk about cold plunges,  the Xgames, talking volumes, and submechaniphobia.  
Intro Song: "My Hero" by Foo Fighters.  
Outro Song: "Ride the Lightning" by Metallica.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-15437049 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2758 3 10 full true "Maybe You Could Be My Mommy?" ft. Gigi ****** "Maybe You Could Be My Mommy?" ft. Gigi ****** In our first ever remote guest episode, Gigi joins Paul in Brooklyn and Tao phones in from Santa Barbara to talk Coachella, molly, sex work, clowning, Grind, venting to certain friends, attachment styles, and Paul's latest kiss drama.  

Into Song: "Han Jan" by Peggy Gou.  
Outro Song: "Blow The Whistle" by Too $hort.

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]]> In our first ever remote guest episode, Gigi joins Paul in Brooklyn and Tao phones in from Santa Barbara to talk Coachella, molly, sex work, clowning, Grind, venting to certain friends, attachment styles, and Paul's latest kiss drama.  

Into Song: "Han Jan" by Peggy Gou.  
Outro Song: "Blow The Whistle" by Too $hort.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-15003245 Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 6377 3 9 full true "News Flash, Dickhead" "News Flash, Dickhead" We mostly talk about what's been going wrong in life lately.  
Intro Song: "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot.  
Outro Song: "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson.

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]]> We mostly talk about what's been going wrong in life lately.  
Intro Song: "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot.  
Outro Song: "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-14701768 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3225 3 8 full false "I'm Glad We Can Suffer Together" "I'm Glad We Can Suffer Together" Our first episode living on opposite coasts.  We talk Tao's initial impressions of living in LA, Paul's dating life update, and Tao's newly-acquired appreciation of football.  

Intro Song: "Superman" by Goldfinger.  
Outro Song: "Run Run Rudoph" by Foo Fighters.

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]]> Our first episode living on opposite coasts.  We talk Tao's initial impressions of living in LA, Paul's dating life update, and Tao's newly-acquired appreciation of football.  

Intro Song: "Superman" by Goldfinger.  
Outro Song: "Run Run Rudoph" by Foo Fighters.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-14117044 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 3376 3 7 full true "I Just Want Paul To Be Proud Of Me" "I Just Want Paul To Be Proud Of Me" In our last in-person episode with Tao living in NYC ever, we smoke a j with Chris.  We reminisce about our times together in NYC and talk about getting smoked the last couple of weeks as Fall rolls in.  

Intro Song: "Soft Shock (Acoustic)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  
Outro Song: "Going Back To Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G.

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]]> In our last in-person episode with Tao living in NYC ever, we smoke a j with Chris.  We reminisce about our times together in NYC and talk about getting smoked the last couple of weeks as Fall rolls in.  

Intro Song: "Soft Shock (Acoustic)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  
Outro Song: "Going Back To Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-14114265 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 3495 3 6 full true "Let's Get Into It" ft. Paige A. "Let's Get Into It" ft. Paige A. We ~FINALLY~ return with Tao's mom to talk about Paul's nostalgia gene, upstate bears, uncomfortable gift exchanges, lying, parenting, and smoking weed to open a portal of freedom and emotion.  

Intro Song: "eres para mi" by Julieta Venegas.  
Outro Song: "What is love" by Haddaway.

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]]> We ~FINALLY~ return with Tao's mom to talk about Paul's nostalgia gene, upstate bears, uncomfortable gift exchanges, lying, parenting, and smoking weed to open a portal of freedom and emotion.  

Intro Song: "eres para mi" by Julieta Venegas.  
Outro Song: "What is love" by Haddaway.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-13922575 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500 4072 3 5 full true "All My Heroes Were Smokers" ft. Michael Antrim "All My Heroes Were Smokers" ft. Michael Antrim We’re joined by MC superfan/Tao’s dad to talk about electric skateboard karma, gaming with the homies, turning 30, suprasternal notches, being a divorced dad, cigarettes, the vulnerability of asking, what we’re proud of Paul for, and procrastination.

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]]> We’re joined by MC superfan/Tao’s dad to talk about electric skateboard karma, gaming with the homies, turning 30, suprasternal notches, being a divorced dad, cigarettes, the vulnerability of asking, what we’re proud of Paul for, and procrastination.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13008675 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 7064 3 4 full true "Am I Being Stood Up? In The Ocean? On My Birthday?" Ft. Lisa Jenkins "Am I Being Stood Up? In The Ocean? On My Birthday?" Ft. Lisa Jenkins Paul and Tao are joined by fellow Berkeley graduate and long time homie Lisa ******* to talk about the Coachella lineup, Lisa getting stood up on her birthday, Paul's 3-monthers, and crying during Top Gun.  

Intro song: "The Start of Something" by Voxtrot.  
Outro song: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure.

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]]> Paul and Tao are joined by fellow Berkeley graduate and long time homie Lisa ******* to talk about the Coachella lineup, Lisa getting stood up on her birthday, Paul's 3-monthers, and crying during Top Gun.  

Intro song: "The Start of Something" by Voxtrot.  
Outro song: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-12845941 Sun, 14 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 5205 3 3 full true "The Show Must Go On" "The Show Must Go On" Paul encounters a new life challenge post-Coachella. Tao has nuclear family reunion back at San Pablo.  
Into Song: "Thinkin' Bout You" by Frank Ocean.  
Outro Song: "All Gold Everything" by Trinidad James.

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]]> Paul encounters a new life challenge post-Coachella. Tao has nuclear family reunion back at San Pablo.  
Into Song: "Thinkin' Bout You" by Frank Ocean.  
Outro Song: "All Gold Everything" by Trinidad James.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-12814244 Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 3230 3 2 full false "Are You Yawning On Me?" "Are You Yawning On Me?" Tao joins Paul for the first Adderall episode in years. we talk 30th birthdays, paul's coral job, his ipod project, rapper birth names, NBA trades, new years resolutions, and the mushroom invasion of 2023.  

Into Song: "Undone (The Sweater Song)" by Weezer.  
Outro Song: "Cold Hard Bitch" by Jet.

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]]> Tao joins Paul for the first Adderall episode in years. we talk 30th birthdays, paul's coral job, his ipod project, rapper birth names, NBA trades, new years resolutions, and the mushroom invasion of 2023.  

Into Song: "Undone (The Sweater Song)" by Weezer.  
Outro Song: "Cold Hard Bitch" by Jet.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-12454029 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2683 3 1 full true MC BONUS: "Dead to Me" MC BONUS: "Dead to Me" Paul shares a life update.  

Outro song: "Lose Yo Job" by iMarkkeyz.

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]]> Paul shares a life update.  

Outro song: "Lose Yo Job" by iMarkkeyz.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-12109982 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2785 full true "Hit 'em With The Snippies" ft. Dylan Fitzgibbons "Hit 'em With The Snippies" ft. Dylan Fitzgibbons On the season 2 finale we sit down with DJ Desktop yet again and attempt the impossible: listing our top 10 favorite songs of all time.  

Intro Song: "Jaws Theme" by John Williams.  
Outro Song: "Fat Lip" by Sum 41.  

Top tens playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IqCo30HvieglBIhXxlRdN?si=745afe60f2e44034

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]]> On the season 2 finale we sit down with DJ Desktop yet again and attempt the impossible: listing our top 10 favorite songs of all time.  

Intro Song: "Jaws Theme" by John Williams.  
Outro Song: "Fat Lip" by Sum 41.  

Top tens playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IqCo30HvieglBIhXxlRdN?si=745afe60f2e44034

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-12034892 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4300 2 12 full true "Strive To Be Happy" ft. Nick Ritchie "Strive To Be Happy" ft. Nick Ritchie At long last Paul and Tao sit down with the first international guest/modern confusion day one Nick from Sydney to talk aussie slang, Nick's legendary father, scientific advancements, and hope for the future while the world cup finals play in the background.  ¡Vamos Argentina!  

Into Song: "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny.  
Outro Song: "Location (ft. Burna Boy)" by Dave.

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]]> At long last Paul and Tao sit down with the first international guest/modern confusion day one Nick from Sydney to talk aussie slang, Nick's legendary father, scientific advancements, and hope for the future while the world cup finals play in the background.  ¡Vamos Argentina!  

Into Song: "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny.  
Outro Song: "Location (ft. Burna Boy)" by Dave.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-11943894 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4657 2 11 full true "Probably Looks Cool Later" "Probably Looks Cool Later" We sit down at the Mercurial studios  for old time's sake and talk some New Year's resolutions, more basketball, mood swings, and grilling Paul yet again for not wearing hats.  Paul rants about the TikTok generation on a Plane.  

Intro Song: "Polar Opposites" by Modest Mouse.  
Outro Song: "Toxicity" by System of a Down.

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]]> We sit down at the Mercurial studios  for old time's sake and talk some New Year's resolutions, more basketball, mood swings, and grilling Paul yet again for not wearing hats.  Paul rants about the TikTok generation on a Plane.  

Intro Song: "Polar Opposites" by Modest Mouse.  
Outro Song: "Toxicity" by System of a Down.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-11893909 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500 3982 2 10 full true "It's Not About The Spit" ft. Miranda King "It's Not About The Spit" ft. Miranda King Paul reluctantly allows fellow don/fellow bear/ex girlfriend/text message bestie into Merkershaw studios to talk about don't worry darling drama, defenestration, biking in New York, Paul's weird texting, and the shins.  

Intro Song: "Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast.  
Outro Song: "We Will Become Silhouettes" Postal Service cover by The Shins.

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]]> Paul reluctantly allows fellow don/fellow bear/ex girlfriend/text message bestie into Merkershaw studios to talk about don't worry darling drama, defenestration, biking in New York, Paul's weird texting, and the shins.  

Intro Song: "Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast.  
Outro Song: "We Will Become Silhouettes" Postal Service cover by The Shins.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11440637 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 7583 2 9 full true "I Would Like to Overcome my Fear of Mountain Lions" ft. Taylor Clements "I Would Like to Overcome my Fear of Mountain Lions" ft. Taylor Clements Paul and Tao FINALLY sit down with the fifth and final amigo in the beautiful Merkershaw studio to talk about leaving Santa Barbara, dating, furniture, and shoplifting.

Intro Song: "Drown" by Smashing Pumpkins.  
Outro Song: "Taylor" by Jack Johnson.

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]]> Paul and Tao FINALLY sit down with the fifth and final amigo in the beautiful Merkershaw studio to talk about leaving Santa Barbara, dating, furniture, and shoplifting.

Intro Song: "Drown" by Smashing Pumpkins.  
Outro Song: "Taylor" by Jack Johnson.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11283740 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 7070 2 8 full true "...And why were you Crying?" "...And why were you Crying?" Not the most riveting MC episode but Paul and Tao catch a rare shared moment in New York to talk about Coachella, tit for tat, and Google maps.

Intro Song: "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins.  
Outro Song: "Dope Dealer" by ScHoolboy Q ft. E-40.

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]]> Not the most riveting MC episode but Paul and Tao catch a rare shared moment in New York to talk about Coachella, tit for tat, and Google maps.

Intro Song: "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins.  
Outro Song: "Dope Dealer" by ScHoolboy Q ft. E-40.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-10756897 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2858 2 7 full true "Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi" "Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi" We sit down for the first  time in over a month and talk recent travels, Will Smith, Taylor Hawkins, things we want but have never asked for, and knocking on wood.  

Intro song: "Cold Day in the Sun" by Foo Fighters.  
Outro song: "Everlong" by Foo Fighters.

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]]> We sit down for the first  time in over a month and talk recent travels, Will Smith, Taylor Hawkins, things we want but have never asked for, and knocking on wood.  

Intro song: "Cold Day in the Sun" by Foo Fighters.  
Outro song: "Everlong" by Foo Fighters.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-10400037 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400 4402 2 6 full true "I'm Thinking About Texting Bananaman" ft. Isabel Huynh "I'm Thinking About Texting Bananaman" ft. Isabel Huynh We sit down with DJ/musician lil bun buns to talk about leaving people on unread, fear of relationships, hurricane harbor, favorite chess pieces, Roth IRA’s and more.  

Intro Song: "Sun Ra in a 64" by DOM.  
Outro Song: "no signal" by mimi mookie.

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]]> We sit down with DJ/musician lil bun buns to talk about leaving people on unread, fear of relationships, hurricane harbor, favorite chess pieces, Roth IRA’s and more.  

Intro Song: "Sun Ra in a 64" by DOM.  
Outro Song: "no signal" by mimi mookie.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10153637 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500 6323 2 5 full true "The Feeling Is Too Sick" "The Feeling Is Too Sick" The MC boys pop off 2022 talking about nasal expansion, playing some new games, listening to Nick Ritchie eloquently dismantle old mate rogan, and tap trying to persuade Paul to fuck with graffiti.  

Song: "Erotic City" by Prince.

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]]> The MC boys pop off 2022 talking about nasal expansion, playing some new games, listening to Nick Ritchie eloquently dismantle old mate rogan, and tap trying to persuade Paul to fuck with graffiti.  

Song: "Erotic City" by Prince.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-9971527 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500 3816 2 4 full true "Steampunk's My Shit" ft. Max Mercurio "Steampunk's My Shit" ft. Max Mercurio Tao and the Mercurio boys chat it up about being children of divorce, investing, steampunk, and warehouse dreams.  

Intro Song: "This Is How It Goes" by Billy Talent.  
Outro Song: "Burnout" by Green Day.

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]]> Tao and the Mercurio boys chat it up about being children of divorce, investing, steampunk, and warehouse dreams.  

Intro Song: "This Is How It Goes" by Billy Talent.  
Outro Song: "Burnout" by Green Day.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-9742702 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 6662 2 3 full true "Little Bitch" "Little Bitch" We’ve finally returned to talk about Paul crawling back to his job, Tao crawling out of depression, the height of the Empire State Building, and a certain polarizing podcast host...

Song: "Ping Island Lightning Strike" by Mark Mothersbaugh.

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]]> We’ve finally returned to talk about Paul crawling back to his job, Tao crawling out of depression, the height of the Empire State Building, and a certain polarizing podcast host...

Song: "Ping Island Lightning Strike" by Mark Mothersbaugh.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-9660063 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0500 3501 2 2 full true "It's Just You And Me Dog" ft. Hana Antrim "It's Just You And Me Dog" ft. Hana Antrim We pop off zeazon 2 with a return visit from our first guest ever.  We talk about Hana’s new EP, play some games, discuss whether or not Paul’s hard to read, diary honesty, and decisions in a collapsing world.

Intro Song: "See for Miles" by AntiHana.  
Outro Song: "Something You Should Know" by Mac Dre.

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]]> We pop off zeazon 2 with a return visit from our first guest ever.  We talk about Hana’s new EP, play some games, discuss whether or not Paul’s hard to read, diary honesty, and decisions in a collapsing world.

Intro Song: "See for Miles" by AntiHana.  
Outro Song: "Something You Should Know" by Mac Dre.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-9050406 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 6215 2 1 full true "Because I Got High" "Because I Got High" Paul opens up about some past friendship dynamics, Tao examines projected vs. authentic self, playoff predictions, and a roach smokes a roach on TikTok.

Intro song: “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz.

Outro Song: “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang.

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]]> Paul opens up about some past friendship dynamics, Tao examines projected vs. authentic self, playoff predictions, and a roach smokes a roach on TikTok.

Intro song: “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz.

Outro Song: “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-8945196 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 3927 1 12 full true "I'm The Least Essential Human" "I'm The Least Essential Human" Paul moves and prepares for a vax.  Then Tao surprises Paul with a housewarming gift.  We talk about last words and play a new game.  

Intro song: "Sex and Candy" by Marcy Playground.  
Outro song: "Loser" by Beck.

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]]> Paul moves and prepares for a vax.  Then Tao surprises Paul with a housewarming gift.  We talk about last words and play a new game.  

Intro song: "Sex and Candy" by Marcy Playground.  
Outro song: "Loser" by Beck.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-8430157 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2174 1 11 full true "I'm Makin' Eggs" ft. Gaelyn Golde "I'm Makin' Eggs" ft. Gaelyn Golde We sit down with future comedy writer Gaelyn Golde and talk entertainment business, being friends with your therapist, and loving multiple people at once.  

Song: "Theme from Seinfeld"

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]]> We sit down with future comedy writer Gaelyn Golde and talk entertainment business, being friends with your therapist, and loving multiple people at once.  

Song: "Theme from Seinfeld"

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-8321475 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 4827 1 10 full true "You Heard It Here First" "You Heard It Here First" We discuss unique ways to view a solar eclipse, reminisce about an old band, discuss what makes a GOAT, and finally how we all got here.  

Intro song: "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" by Luis Miguel.  

Outtro song: "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World.

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]]> We discuss unique ways to view a solar eclipse, reminisce about an old band, discuss what makes a GOAT, and finally how we all got here.  

Intro song: "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" by Luis Miguel.  

Outtro song: "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-7997116 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1942 1 9 full true "Apologia" "Apologia" We’re back ATC experimenting with ASMR and talking new years resolutions, iPhones, our email address, and dumb dads.  

Intro song: "Aqueous Transmission" by Incubus. 
Outro song: "Smokin & Drinkin" by Danny Brown.

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]]> We’re back ATC experimenting with ASMR and talking new years resolutions, iPhones, our email address, and dumb dads.  

Intro song: "Aqueous Transmission" by Incubus. 
Outro song: "Smokin & Drinkin" by Danny Brown.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-7398649 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2689 1 8 full true "I Bet Gandhi Would've Said The Same Thing" ft. Connor "The Ceej" Lyon "I Bet Gandhi Would've Said The Same Thing" ft. Connor "The Ceej" Lyon A special on-location episode where we soak in the J-Kwon and talk early childhood mischief and what comes next with our old pal Connor Lyon, colloquially known around the SBC as "The Ceej."  

Song: "Balla Mozzarella" by Giovanni T

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]]> A special on-location episode where we soak in the J-Kwon and talk early childhood mischief and what comes next with our old pal Connor Lyon, colloquially known around the SBC as "The Ceej."  

Song: "Balla Mozzarella" by Giovanni T

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-7244173 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2114 1 7 full true "I Want All The Smoke" ft. Dylan Fitzgibbons "I Want All The Smoke" ft. Dylan Fitzgibbons We sit down at the Mason Beach Inn with long-time homie/DJ/producer/rapper/comedian/actor/woodworker/vegan/chef Dylan Fitzgibbons to talk about Santa Barbara gossiping, putting in what you want out, and life goals.  

Song: "Gospel For A New Century" by Yves Tumor.

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]]> We sit down at the Mason Beach Inn with long-time homie/DJ/producer/rapper/comedian/actor/woodworker/vegan/chef Dylan Fitzgibbons to talk about Santa Barbara gossiping, putting in what you want out, and life goals.  

Song: "Gospel For A New Century" by Yves Tumor.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-7151155 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4051 1 6 full true "What's Chad Muska Up To These Days?" "What's Chad Muska Up To These Days?" Old voicemails,  surfing, skating, Normal People,  and New Years resolutions.  

Song: "Buddy Holly" by Weezer.

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]]> Old voicemails,  surfing, skating, Normal People,  and New Years resolutions.  

Song: "Buddy Holly" by Weezer.

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-6793750 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0500 2375 1 5 full true "I Never Said Fuck" ft. Chris Bebb "I Never Said Fuck" ft. Chris Bebb Childhood best friend Chris Bebb joins us to talk about quitting your job, what makes us cry, and where do we go from here.  

Song: "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac

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]]> Childhood best friend Chris Bebb joins us to talk about quitting your job, what makes us cry, and where do we go from here.  

Song: "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-6675188 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500 3764 1 4 full false "The Witching Hour" ft. Hana Antrim "The Witching Hour" ft. Hana Antrim Tao's sister joins us for a long talk about Tiktok binging, unemployment, ghosts, turbulence, and being back home.  

Song: "BADBADLUV" by AntiHana

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]]> Tao's sister joins us for a long talk about Tiktok binging, unemployment, ghosts, turbulence, and being back home.  

Song: "BADBADLUV" by AntiHana

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]]> Paul & Tao Buzzsprout-6603340 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3835 1 3 full true "Either Be Careful Or Make Sure To Flex" "Either Be Careful Or Make Sure To Flex" Paul accidentally deleted episode 2 so we had to re-record it, sending Paul on an angry rant. Tao is still unemployed.  

Song: "Deceptacon" by Le Tigre

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]]> Paul accidentally deleted episode 2 so we had to re-record it, sending Paul on an angry rant. Tao is still unemployed.  

Song: "Deceptacon" by Le Tigre

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]]> Paul Mercurio Buzzsprout-6238366 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 2383 1 2 full true "Mazk Or No Mazk" "Mazk Or No Mazk" Our first go at this.  Two boys one mic.  

Song: "Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang

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]]> Our first go at this.  Two boys one mic.  

Song: "Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang

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]]> Paul Mercurio Buzzsprout-6062728 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0400 2370 1 1 full true