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Paul and Tao (and guest tie-breaker Dylan) embark on the impossible: crowing the number one KJEE band of their youth.   Intro song: “Predictable” by Good Charlotte.   Outro song: “No One Else” by Weezer. Support the show

Paul and Tao are reunited for a rare in-person episode to talk about coccyx pain, getting rousted for plants, getting shushed during World Cup, step-dad complications, minimum wage at 33, screaming in the car, Pokemon, conditional love, and Tony Hawk.   Intro song: “Dance” by Slayyyter.  Outro song: “Holidae In” by Chingy. Support the show

The lads are finally back to talk about Juneteenth, Paul's symposium, karaoke, Tao getting engaged, Summer Solstice, and life after graduation.   Intro song: "Pedicel Carrier" by Frits Wentink & Malin Genie.  Outro song: "Rubberz" by Fenix Flexin. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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, F**K ICE, and NFL predictions.   Intro song: "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet.  Outro song: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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 Support the show

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. Support the show

The boys are high as f**k 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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show