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Garrett and Mike sit down to discuss some observations they've made while watching the hit NBC game show "Traitors".

Garrett and Mike meet on the real front porch to discuss the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.

Garrett and Mike welcome fall with a discussion on the thoughts(?) of Jiddu Krishnamurti and how Pumpkin Spice Lattes may capture what he means. Podcasts mentioned: The Bundy Clock: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/100-objects-015-bundy-clock/ J. Krishnamurti: https://beherenownetwork.com/j-krishnamurti-freedom-from-the-known-ep-1-knowledge-transformation/

In this episode, Garrett and Mike discuss what it means to "grow up." Is to reach a point where certain facts are true about your life? Or is it a way of being available to anyone of any age?

Garrett and Mike discuss the final chapter of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. It is finished.

Garrett and Mike discuss the second to last chapter of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich". Is Ivan ready to be honest with himself ? Are our brave hosts ready either? Note: Mike was not blown away by a tornado after recording this episode.

Garrett and Mike rejoin Ivan in his suffering as they continue their discussion of Tolstoy's novella.

Garrett and Mike discuss Chapter 9, Ivan's "Dark Night of the Soul".

In this episode, Garrett and Mike discuss Ivan's mentality and relationship to the world around him as he deals with the reality of Death.

Garrett and Mike continue their discussion of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. In this chapter, they discuss the character of Gerasim and what he can teach us.

Garrett and Mike celebrate Father's Day by continuing to do their best to face death with the help of Tolstoy and Ivan. The song Mike was trying to come up with is Epic by Faith No More if you want to give it a listen. Happy Father's Day to all the dads tuning in.

Garrett and Mike return from spring break to discuss Chapter 5 of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. The lesson from this episode: Watch the movie Puss In Boots: The Last Wish.

Garrett and Mike discuss Chapter 4 of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. Things start to turn for Ivan. But not for anyone else.

Garrett and Mike break down Chapter 3 of the novella "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. In this chapter, "Everything was as it should be."

Garrett and Mike continue their discussion of the novella "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. Respice finem listeners.