podcast – Loopholes on Life

“Conquering Cat-sized Squirrels and the EGO!” #131

Winning the battle in the backyard is not so dissimilar from winning the one within!

The creature initiates its taunt with a leap off the ground that could out-rival the height of a third grader’s smile.

It latches its tiny arms around the 6-foot iron-rod with the ferocity of a concerned mother, then begins to scale.

Its approach to humanity and gravity is one of defiance, as it navigates upward with the agility of nature’s first Ninja Warrior.

Finally, while upside down, the squirrel finishes its feast out of the “squirrel-proof” bird-feeder. Then struts toward the coy pond with its tail in the air and, without breaking eye contact, begins quenching its thirst while gnawing away at my ego.

Winning the battle in your own backyard is not so dissimilar from conquering the battle within!

Time to tackle the Ego!

…a REAL human nature story.

#131 “Conquering Cat-sized Squirrels and the Ego!”

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#131 "Conquering Cat-sized Squirrels and the Ego!"

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The creature initiates its taunt with a leap off the ground that could out-rival the height of a third grader’s smile.

It latches its tiny arms around the 6-foot iron-rod with the ferocity of a concerned mother, then begins to scale.

Its approach to humanity and gravity is one of defiance, as it navigates upward with the agility of nature’s first Ninja Warrior.

Winning the battle in your own backyard is not so dissimilar from conquering the battle within!

Time to tackle the Ego!

…a REAL human nature story.

“Oh, When the STRESS Comes Marching In!” #127

NO VACANCY!! The romance of a long weekend’s escape occupies the only room you had left in the anticipation apartment.

As the days come marching in, your heart beat seems to synchronize with the rhythms of a Bourbon Street celebration. You are prepared to depart for a family wedding in New Orleans and to arrive in the middle of a good time.

But first, you must fit a week of work into two days… and, oh yeah, you are bringing your 8 and 6 year old children with you… and, oh yeah, those kids are carrying cartoon-themed luggage as well as strep-throat…

Stress.

We associate it to the bad times, but too often let it snake its way into the special ones.

So, today we ask… How do we minimize stress to maximize the moments that matter most?!

‘GOTTA HEAR ITS’!

“…then, after everyone is celebrating you for great speeches, smiles, high-fives, and hugs… you get strep-throat yourself, and have to carry around two 50lbs bags and a couple of kids all the way from Bourbon Street to Ohio.“
You, or someone you know

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“A Spooky Surprise!” A young kid’s breakdown of Halloween! #SE01

As the elation of free candy and sugar-highs fade, a bitter aftertaste of social confusion and fear ensues… Is there another holiday which conjures up a stronger emotional dichotomy than Halloween?!

Conjure up the kid in you and unpack these memories with us, as Stitch’s son Jax (also famously known as “Steve”) joins his favorite podcast for the first time!

Learn first hand from an eight year old:

How a single Halloween decoration ruined a young boy’s favorite holiday!
How 2 horrific tales from different families BOTH involve a “Tree Guy”!
How an epic deal involving podcasts and cucumbers was made!

‘GOTTA HEAR ITS’!
“I like talking… but not too much. Dad always frustrates me!”

“Focus on your finger and making the world a better place.”
You, or someone you know!

“The Untapped Spirits of Gin, Aliens, and Intuition!” #114

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic…? Naw, we can squeeze more out of our time on this rock my friends!!

Can you go sooo LEFT BRAINED
that you end up in your RIGHT MIND!?!

It is about time we find out.

Let’s explore the wonderful world of intuition, together!

‘GOTTA HEAR ITS’!
“I guess gin is my ‘go-to’, but I don’t like it.
It’s kinda like the girl you date because she’s safe.”

“Intuition isn’t an intelligence thing. It’s a gut thing.
Roam around my gut for a day, it’s the least intelligent thing.”

“How would you respond if he leans in and asks:
‘hey Stitch, can you believe that guy believes in aliens?'”
…”can you believe that aliens believe in you?”
You, or, Someone You Know!

#114 “The Untapped Spirits of Gin, Aliens, and Intuition!”

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#114 "The Untapped Spirits of Gin, Aliens, and Intuition!"

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Reading, Writing, Arithmetic…? Naw, we can squeeze more out of our time on this rock my friends!!

Can you go sooo LEFT BRAINED
that you end up in your RIGHT MIND!?!

It is about time we find out.

Let’s explore the wonderful world of intuition, together!

‘GOTTA HEAR ITS’!
“I guess gin is my ‘go-to’, but I don’t like it.
It’s kinda like the girl you date because she’s safe.”

“Intuition isn’t an intelligence thing. It’s a gut thing.
Roam around my gut for a day, it’s the least intelligent thing.”

“How would you respond if he leans in and asks:
‘hey Stitch, can you believe that guy believes in aliens?'”
…”can you believe that aliens believe in you?”
You, or, Someone You Know!

“The Blissful Ignorance of Social Lemmings!” #111

High-five for mediocrity! Each confident clasp we reward ourselves with today hauntingly echoes the dreams and memories of our tomorrows. Yet, for now, we triumphantly march together in the lemming line.

In an age where success is defined by ensuring the social norms remain undisturbed, Stitch and Stan challenge the protocol!

In this episode, discover the single most important attribute you need to break the lemming line, be yourself, and thusly, the best version of you that you can possibly be!

‘GOTTA HEAR ITS’!
>> “is a lemming a real thing, like an animal?”
>> “i also love that you’re the albert einstein of the toilet seat!”
>> “i know women that skip entire days, or so they say.” — “just women? like it’s such a dirty secret that we sometimes pooh.”
>> “i’d rather use a leaf from the backyard.”
>> “i come with my homeruns, then miss a game or two.”
You, or, Someone You Know!

“The Eiffel Tower & Foie Gras vs. Sebastian & your Hometown!” #110

There are infinite uncertainties in life, BUT, for these four things: your position is unshakeable! For these four things: your perspective is undebatable! In fact, your opinion is not only formed but so fully matured that it has spawned subjective ideas of its own…for these four things!

Emotional Facts + Controversial Opinions =
the sweet elixir for modern-age debates,
good podcasts, and great wars.

Let the PEOPLE and TEMPERAMENTS RISE!
Let the TOWERS and TEARS FALL!!
For better or worse, these four things are going to hit close to home!

The Eiffel Tower.
Foie Gras.
Disney’s Sebastian.
and YOUR HOMETOWN!

And let the infinity war continue!

“GOTTA HEAR ITS!”
>>”do you ever think about the goat when you eat goat cheese?”
>>”Sebastian was a lobster man.”
>>”There’s no minute story about a tiger or lion bro!”
You, or, Someone You Know!

“The Transformative Exotics of Pull-out Couches, and Music!” #108

In a new day’s first blink, as your eyelids open with the slow reveal of a broadway curtain, you find yourself emancipated in a beautiful meadow. A scene which can only be described by a feeling, one of butterfly wings kissing your cheeks as they rhythmically waft the smells of endless possibility and honeysuckle dew…

Now, replay that imagery as the Jaws theme is overlaid on top of it!

Beautiful. Manipulative. Impactful.
Let’s unpack the Exotics of Music!

Where to begin? How did it start? Is there an end? Does it even matter as long as there is a pattern between?

In this episode you will (a) discover where music first began*, (b) be inspired by the music you can tune into with no tech required*, and (c) decide whether Stan can sell you on a pull-out couch at a friend’s New York apartment being part of a romantic get away.

*source citation: all facts generated via a series of “aha!” moments… think for yourself and join the revolution!

“The Butterfly, the Spider licker, and Addiction!”

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"The Butterfly, the Spider licker, and Addiction!"

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What is addiction?

How do we overcome it?

And what would inspire Stitch to lick a spider?

Join two lifelong buddies as they seek answers to these physiological, psychological, and troubling questions, in the inaugural podcast of LoopholesOnLife with Stan & Stitch!