Why are people so content to follow rules and laws? How come there is not more anarchy and revolution? Lawerence wants to know. Max worries about complacency. Geoff is over marvel movies. And Hollywood loves the spotlight. Remember : 1) We are not out thoughts. 2) There is no longer anything that outrages us into [...]
Never, in 5.5 years of doing the show have we ever had a guest like this. Perfect too, because the topic was all about luck. Max has lived a charmed life. Geoff courts unluck with 6-team parlays. And the Rainmaker just is. Remember : 1) Better hang on to that thing and keep rolling. 2) [...]
Is manipulation bad? Does it depend on the goal? How is manipulation different from persuasion, leadership, or diplomacy? Jay wants to know. Benji is out being a good dad. Hollywood is confused about time. Max is always on your side. And Geoff needs facts. Remember : 1) Cultures decides which words are positive and negative. [...]
Just in time for thanksgiving! We all have things to be grateful for. So appreciate and enjoy. Outdoor dave wants to know about individual effort and environmental impact. Geoff and his slow jams do not care about mother earth. Max eats his hippie words. And Hollywood delves deep into his shameful past. Remember : 1) [...]
When is the last time you saw a car with a hood ornament? Was it cool? Did you steal it, put it on a chain, and wear it around your neck? Why not? Vinny wants to know. Hollywood is on vacay. Benji is an impulsive flava flav without an angel and Max is waiting for [...]
What is the difference between a dictator and a warlord? What about a king? Are all dictators bad? More importantly - which one is your favorite? Danielle wants to know. Geoff decides to go biblical. Hollywood likes pulling dusty ones out in North Korea. And Max claims a cliche. Remember : 1) 1 in 7 [...]
Things get real. We discuss the lies we tell ourselves inside the studio, while outside a wildfire burns less than 6 miles away. Benji is out being a good dad. The lovely Debbie Whitmore sits in and gets us started on the right foot. Hollywood is always in the mood with his jazzy vest. And [...]
Alright - who is more evil - Kanye west or the wicked witch of the west? Cody Pendleton wants to know. Benji is out of the studio but Geoff sit in and drops some wicked knowledge. Hollywood casts himself in different musicals. And Max literally learns The Wiz exists. Remember : 1) Usually what we [...]
Is ambition, by definition, selfish? Is it evil? Is it good? A little bit of both? Mary is curious. Max is self-ist. Geoff is a cynical bastard. Chef Mike cares about dragonflies. And Dave Blake knows your tells. Remember : 1) Truly selfless acts are rare. 2) Navigating complex bureaucracies is a skill set. 3) [...]
Are you afraid of failure? What about success? Is there a difference between the two? Are you sure? Tim Mahon wants to know. Hollywood is on hiatus but we do our best. Max believes in our limited vantage point and has a hunch about sports. Meanwhile it is all about reasonable goals for Benji. Remember [...]