We're back from hiatus and have a lot to say. We briefly catch up on Covid-related life changes and Andy's movie career, then dive into the question of "want to" vs "have to" and how that translates into sex workers, farm life, and finding meaningful work in our modern age. In this episode you will hear an acoustic version of an original song, A Song of Iowa, written by Andy's Uncle Wallace. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/s...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
During our pod hiatus, we thought it'd be fun to send out some of our favorite moments. This one is from Episode 4: coach stories from our youth. "To the whistle, Nath!" Nothing can beat a great coach. Plus, a bonus original song from Kris. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Sep 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
A deep dive into Mel Gibson's masterpiece. We also cover Mel's troubled worldview and prejudices, and the question of whether to abandon deeply flawed artists' work. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
As Dan would say....where to begin? This episode covers the Catholic God, the divinity of physics, seeking God (is Dan a Unitarian Universalist?), forgiveness, how maybe we're all like Jesus, crossing words off of Metallica albums, an ORIGINAL SONG by Andy and played by the 3 of us, the difference between censoring thoughts and encouraging discovery, the Satanic Temple, and...more. Best episode yet IMO. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.p...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Dan loves OUaTiH so much it almost hurts. We celebrate the movie and everything about it. Kris finally forgives Brad Pitt for cheating on Jen. Then deep dive into Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Jack Black, Steve Martin and artistic integrity. Andy loves Steve Martin so much it almost hurts. If you could make a million dollars for you and your friends creating a piece of shit movie in Hawaii, would you do it? Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode: prom; teenage male and female brains, bodies and sex drives; bullies; date rape; progressive education and what an ideal school looks like. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
May 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Olympics catch up, Larry Bird and driven athletes, Gene Hackman kicks ass in every movie he's in (Superman! Unforgiven! Royal Tenenbaums!) and how we all need a pandemic coach. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hoosiers is the greatest and Gene Hackman is good in everything and at everything. Also, Indiana, Bobby Knight and more coach philosophy. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Our first Zoom pod! Andy and Kris break down summer Olympics sports with some hilarious surprises (check out the graphic at olympic.org/modern-pentathalon). Dan joins in to talk more about Olympics, whether mermaids are hot, and about how Hail Satan's not what you think. Kris And Dan dig into the entitlement of America, binge-able streaming shows and how kids love carbs. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dan, Andy and Kris talk to local musician Mark Croft on how to make a living as a performer, what the music industry looks like now, how he got started, the connection with fans, and why he chose "Bird of Paradise" blue to paint his bedroom. Also check out the Mark Croft Bonus Episode where we all nerd out about Star Wars, Firefly, and Mark eats way too many pistachios. Find Mark at https://www.facebook.com/MarkCroftMusicPage/ and https://www.markcroftmusic.com/ Want more? Find deep thoughts, in...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mark and Andy nerd out on Star Wars, Firefly, and Battlestar Galactica. Metallica gets snubbed and Jethro Tull finally gets a Grammy after waiting for years on one leg for the privilege. Find Mark Croft at https://www.markcroftmusic.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/MarkCroftMusicPage/ Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything...
Mar 25, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What do Free Solo rock climber Alex Honnold, Laird Hamilton, Michael Jordan, Ali, and Ken Miles have in common? An unfathomable, unwaivering drive. Also on this episode: the human butt, Diva Cups, Indy 500, horse racing, Kris hates sad endings, and Dan encourages Alex to get a pet. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The LeBron/China thing. How South Park gets everything right. Are sports less fun to watch now that everything is commercialized? Does every game lose its purity by becoming more sterilized? Michael Jordan plays baseball and college sports become a means to an end. Andy and Dan heart Popovich. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4. Big Mind meditation, victim mentality and the value of therapy. Abandoning Catholicism: Can we even remember the 10 Commandments? Is sports a new form of religion? Inspiring sports quotes and speeches that give us goosebumps. The impact of a great coach who, in one moment, can change a life. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What happens when a gang of budding musicians hop onto the back of a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor for a tour across small towns in Iowa? Inspiration, meaningful connection, and an honest look at the rural Midwest. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2. Dave Chappelle, the brutality of life in the public eye, Michael and Michael, union strikes, teaching kids morality without the threat of religious consequences, breaking from rigid traditions, finding truth, Rush Limbaugh, the real patriotism, and more. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingeverything
Jan 31, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Meet Kris Adams, Dan Higgs, and Andrew Nath as they spend 30 minutes introducing the "why" behind Solving Everything before diving right into the first episode. Dig an original short story, why Raiders of the Lost Ark and Die Hard mattered to middle school kids growing up in the 80's, and get inspired simply by knowing you're never late to the party and dreams don't have deadlines. Want more? Find deep thoughts, interviews, creative work, writing, and more at: https://www.patreon.com/solvingever...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
