We're back. After some time away, Dudes VS Everything returns with new stories, fresh chaos, and the same two dudes ready to tackle whatever's weird, dark, or completely unexplainable. In this comeback episode, Jesus breaks down the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson, a case that's haunted the internet for over a decade. Meanwhile, Rudy dives into the Pascagoula Abduction—an alien encounter so bizarre that even the cops believed it. This episode is part personal catch-up, part true crime, part high strangeness. No matter how you found us, we're glad you're here. Let's get weird again.

• Why we took a break
• Real-life updates from Jesus and Rudy
• What’s changing with the podcast moving forward
• New website, new polls, new community stuff
• The vibe check: where we’re at mentally, creatively, and with the world

• Timeline breakdown: August 8–9, 2013
• The chilling 911 call and its possible interpretations
• The confusing movements the night he vanished
• Drug use, paranoia, and the possibility of being chased
• Police response and missed opportunities
• His phone activity hours after the call
• 2022: His remains are found. But does it answer anything?
• The internet theories: cartel, cops, hallucination, or cover-up?
• What makes this case stick with so many people a decade later?

• 911 Call Audio and Analysis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f26k-5lX1g

• Written Transcript:

https://deadrunkcrime.home.blog/2019/12/13/episode-24-brandon-lawson

• Official Family Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/helpfindbrandonlawson

• News Coverage of Remains Discovery (2022):

https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dna-confirms-remains-of-missing-texas-man-brandon-lawson/504-227b3261-9918-4e4b-b1f0-632e60341979

• Wikipedia Summary:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brandon_Lawson

• October 11, 1973: Calvin Parker and Charles Hickson are fishing
• Their claim: they were paralyzed, floated into a spacecraft
• Description of the beings: robotic, no neck, crab-like claws
• Physical marks left on their bodies
• Hypnosis sessions and polygraph tests
• Skeptics vs believers: who was right?
• The secret police tape: what they said when they thought no one was listening
• Calvin Parker’s later life, public appearances, and final interviews

• Wikipedia Overview:

Release Date: March 27, 2023

Summary: Is the government looking out for you—or just

taking your wallet? Rudy and Jesus debate how U.S. veterans, workers, and

everyday people are treated in the face of inflation, economic policies, and

protests around the world.

- Economic pressure on veterans

- France’s pension riots and comparison to the U.S.

- Distrust in government institutions

- Financial anxiety and social movements

- France’s 2023 pension protests erupted after Macron raised

the retirement age without a vote, sparking nationwide unrest.

- U.S. veteran support systems like the VA are often underfunded or

inefficient, leading to ongoing frustration.

- Inflation rates in the U.S. have spiked post-COVID, especially in housing and

food sectors.

- Economic protests often ignite larger ideological movements about fairness,

taxation, and representation.

- Do you feel your government supports you financially?

- Would Americans ever riot the way France does?

- What financial pressure has hit you hardest?

Release Date: March 20, 2023

Summary: Rudy and Jesus go off the rails in this

relationship-based discussion, infused with cosmic wonder, artificial

intelligence, and the possibility of interstellar romance.

- Talking relationships and love in the modern age

- Ridiculous but fun theories about alien love and space MILFs

- GPT-4, AI companionship, and human emotion

- Balancing absurdity and introspection

- AI language models like GPT-4 have sparked new

conversations about digital companionship and emotional relationships with

machines.

- NASA and Pentagon officials have admitted to unusual aerial phenomena in our

solar system.

- “MILF” culture has evolved into both meme and mainstream commentary on

sexuality and taboo.

- Romantic relationships have increasingly been affected by parasocial dynamics

and sci-fi escapism.

- Would you ever date an AI if it could understand you

completely?

- Do aliens feel love?

- Can sci-fi fantasies tell us something real about our needs?

Release Date: March 13, 2023

Summary: A hard look at a disturbing U.S. immigration

operation in 1954 known as "Operation Wetback." The episode explores

its racist undertones, government complicity, and lasting effects on

Mexican-American communities.

- What Operation Wetback was and its historical context

- Mass deportation and civil rights abuses

- How xenophobia shaped American policy

- Personal connections and reflections as Latino veterans

- Operation Wetback was initiated by the Eisenhower

administration to deport Mexican laborers and undocumented immigrants.

- Over 1 million people were forcibly removed, many of whom were U.S. citizens

or legal residents.

- The operation has been widely criticized for violating constitutional rights

and human dignity.

- Its legacy continues to influence modern immigration rhetoric and policy

debates.

- Were you aware of Operation Wetback before this?

- How do you think past immigration policies affect today’s climate?

- What responsibility does a nation have in acknowledging historical

injustices?

Release Date: March 6, 2023

Summary: Ghosts, ghouls, and Gen Z apparitions? This episode

explores the legendary Stanley Hotel in Colorado and its creepy connection to

popular culture, including a few unfiltered traumatic flashbacks from

childhood.

- History of the Stanley Hotel and its haunted legacy

- Gen Z’s humor and ghost lore

- Fast food cravings and the mystery of the McRib

- Childhood trauma as comedic relief

- The Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King’s "The

Shining" after he stayed there in 1974.

- Modern ghost culture often blends memes and dark humor, especially in younger

generations on platforms like TikTok and Reddit.

- The McRib is a seasonal sandwich by McDonald’s with cult status and has often

been linked with conspiracy-like product cycles.

- Using humor to process trauma is a common coping mechanism, often reflected

in podcasting and online storytelling.

- Have you ever visited a famously haunted place?

- Do you think Gen Z would make fun ghosts or terrifying ones?

- What was your weirdest childhood fear?

Release Date: February 27, 2023

After another long break, the DvE crew returns to relaunch

the podcast with Season 6. They catch up on recent life events and tease topics

for the year ahead while joking about their inconsistent upload schedule.

• What caused the latest hiatus?

• Preview of Season 6 themes

• Meta discussion on podcasting

consistency

• Consistency in podcasting is a

major factor for audience growth, but many indie podcasts follow passion-based

schedules.

• Season launches often help reset

and rebrand a podcast’s tone, giving both creators and audiences a sense of

renewal.

• What would make DvE a

must-listen podcast for you?

• Do you care more about frequency

or quality?

• What do you want more of this

season?

Release Date: March 22, 2022

This episode explores Rudy's frustrations with gaming,

Jesus' theory on brain connections between people, and the weaknesses of public

transit. A mix of existential curiosity and pop culture rants.

• Are our minds connected?

• Gaming industry burnout and

expectations

• The failure of public transit

systems

• Emerging neuroscience suggests

‘brain-to-brain’ communication may be theoretically possible using interfaces

(source: Nature Neuroscience).

• Frustration with the gaming

industry reflects common gamer sentiment regarding monetization and lack of

innovation.

• Do you believe in any form of

telepathy or collective consciousness?

• What’s your biggest complaint

about modern gaming?

• Would you use public transit

more if it worked better in your city?

Release Date: February 26, 2022

In a darker-toned episode, the hosts reflect on current news

events, the weaponization of society, and how humans are used as tools in

broader ideological battles. The episode turns philosophical and political in

tone.

• Society’s shift toward

aggression and division

• Political manipulation of

citizens

• Mental warfare through media and

misinformation

• Weaponization of humans can

refer to radicalization, propaganda use, or systemic oppression through

political means.

• Modern media algorithms often

drive polarization and fear responses to increase engagement (source: Pew

Research).

• Do you feel like society is

using people as tools for power?

• Have you noticed changes in your

thinking due to the media you consume?

• What do you believe is the best

defense against manipulation?