Coming off of the Tyson/Paul fight; Josh and Bret discuss how social media and being internet famous seems to have made sports less about being the best at the sport and more about being a good self promoter. Growing up we had super hero athletes (and musicians) that were famous because they dominated their sport/music not because they had large followings (including Mike Tyson).

One part of getting old is that your memories become a bit conflated. We often ask, is your memory playing tricks on you, or did we all just slip into an alternate dimension where C3PO had a silver leg and the Monopoly man ditched his monocle? Welcome to the podcast where reality bends, memories warp, and nothing is what you swear it used to be - this is the Mandela Effect Zone! Josh and Bret chat about some of these memories that have become anchor memories...but are wrong. Trigger warning!

Bret and Josh dissect an article put out by Buzz Feed that claimed that growing up in the 80s was the worst. Was it though? Or perhaps it was the reason we do the things we do today. GenX rules!

Josh and Bret are super fans of our guest Mieke, and in this episode, they rap about the genesis of helicopter parenting, supervising children’s every move, and the wisdom of letting kids be kids.

Joined by friend of the show Rob for this episode ... and with a late appearance by "Seany-G". A bit hung over from the sugar high at Halloween, Josh, Bret, Sean and Rob talk about trick or treating, candy preferences, razor blades in candy, the parent tax, and the supremacy of black licorice.

In this laugh-filled episode of Treeforts & Mixtapes, we rewind to the jobs that shaped us. Everything from folding brochures for a printing press to delivering newspapers, bagging groceries, and even wrangling greasy mechanics' parts. The crew shares wild first-job tales, explores the value of tough work in building character, and debates whether today's teens are missing out by skipping the grind. Expect some laughs and a few deeper reflections on why those scrappy early gigs still matter. Tune in for nostalgia, wisdom, and a dash of chaos. Hit play and relive those "first paycheck" feelings.

Welcome back to Treeforts & Mixtapes. In Episode #35 we've joined by Seany-G and it's all about good vibes. We kick things off with talk of an ugly football game, dive deep into why the Kansas City Chiefs have two states repping their team, and even tackle the big question: is college really worth it? You’ll hear everything from NFL fan debates to why some recent grads struggle in the job market, with a lot of laughs (and some life advice) along the way. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into it.

In Episode #34 of Treeforts & Mixtapes, we're joined once again by our good friend Colt as we dive into a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the good ol' days when things didn’t cost an arm and a leg! We chat about how going to amusement parks like Disney, catching a game, or rocking out at a concert was way more accessible back in the '80s and '90s compared to today’s sky-high prices. From tickets to food, drinks, and merch, we break down what’s changed and debate which aspects of the past need to make a serious comeback. Tune in and see if you agree!