A Series Of Defeats
A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.
– George Orwell, "Benefits of Clergy"
Sokicast: Fore!
J&J cover their newfound passion for golf. Plus: the little known dangers of eating fruits and vegetables.
J&J discuss taking up golf during a plague. Highlights include par holes, bobcats, and hitting a duck out of the air. Lows include getting scolded for not having enough golf bags.
They turn to why 2020 has been the most boring year yet.
Lastly, it's the Diet Corner, in which Jessica enumerates the health threats lurking in your crisper drawer, and Jordan describes his latest scheme to get shredded out of his mind.
Sokicast: With Special Guest Dad Holliday
Bruce "Dad" Holliday joins the pod from Flat Rock, NC.
Topics covered:
- Origins of the Michigan Minute
- Secrets of success in the kitchen and bath design business
- Vegetarianism; veganism; where to find the finest veggie dog in Greater Downtown Hendersonville, NC
- Dad's latest hustle, Flat Rock Together
Sokicast: Medellin Recap
J&J dig into the vaults and drop a previously-unreleased recap of their time in Medellin. Recorded March 2020.
Topics covered:
- Colombian stop and frisk
- Top five most-famous Colombianos
- Bagged milk
- Los individualés
Sokicast: Run! (Emergency Episode)
J&J decide to get the heck out of Colombia, as the global plague arrives in South America and Colombia announces an end to international travel.
Sokicast: Live From Hollywood (FL)
J&J leave New York for Hollywood (FL). Jessica summarizes the "ten asian rule." All that, and the latest from the Diet Corner.
Sokicast: In A Better Mood
The end of the job search, as well as planning a year of homelessness.
Sokicast: Hard Road To Heaven
Back in the booth, J&J share updates on the job search, Soki development, and amateurism in athletics.
Topics covered include:
- SLOE GIN
- CAREERISTS
- MICHIGAN BRUTALIZES NOTRE DAME
- INTERVIEW OVERLOAD
- LEAVING CREW YORK?
- GOING TO SAN ANTONIO
- THE LATEST OUT OF THE DIET CORNER
Sokicast: An October To Remember
J&J outline their ambitious October plans.
Topics covered include:
- HEAT WAVE IN NEW YORK
- THE DEMISE OF AMATEURISM
- CRUSHED PIGEON
- MORE JOB SEARCH REJECTION
- 10 MINUTE HIRING
- AN OCTOBER TO REMEMBER
- SOKI DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
- SEEKING SEED FUNDING
- THE DIET CORNER
Sokicast: A Semi-Somber Update
J&J process the outcome of Jessica's recent job interview.
Topics covered:
- Wisconsin wrecks Michigan
- An unnamed company rejects our advances
- A new focus for the podcast
- Geography trivia
- The latest numbers out of the Diet Corner
- Fasting strategies
Sokicast: Side Hustles
J&J discuss the highs, lows, and temptations that come with working on Soki outside working hours.
Sokicast: The ASMR Hour
Jessica and Jordan unveil their billion-dollar idea.
Sokicast: Waiting For Freshdirect
Stuck at home waiting on a grocery delivery, Jessica and Jordan decide to podcast.
Topics covered:
- Recapping the west coast trip
- Real estate investing
- Declining literacy
- Corporate efficiency
- The shift to remote work
- Jordan's Diet Corner