No childhood is complete without ever having jumped on a trampoline at least once. So, what happens when you throw a few teenagers and a child into the equation? That's right, SUPER JUMPS!! The end result may or may not conclude with laughter. As they say, "Only the strong survive". And speaking of "strong", Nature! Rix and Victor recount a couple stories regarding local fauna and their experience witnessing the unforgiving side of nature. But wait, there's more! A continuation of the saga that ...
Nov 20, 2020•59 min
Upon hitting "record" something happened for the first time in a long time, but what is it? Also, Victor breaks out his super stylish sweatshirt only to have Rix not understand the reason behind it. Then, on a more serious note, trials & tribulations. Victor gives some sage advice for those who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. But of course, how can we not include a bit of (elitist) banter!? Episode #172 of Stream of Thought , we hope you... enjoy! -- Created and published by...
Nov 16, 2020•50 min
What a time to be alive as we celebrate the projected results of the 2020 Presidential Election! But before we get to the party in the streets, it's imperative Victor explains why his computer is so slow and the frustrations that come with aging technology. Rix then expresses a few of his concerns as the date comes closer and closer to the wedding he plans to go to near the end of the month. But WAIT, we circle back to the political arena and recap just how amazing it is for the nightmare to be ...
Nov 09, 2020•42 min
Victor has a new desk setup he's excited to share about, and Rix cuts in to ask whether Stream of Thought will ever be lived streamed on YouTube. After that there's some fun news about Victor using a motorized bicycle. Is this the future of transportation? Victor certainly thinks so. Then he follows up by a journey to the side of a road where his friend has sponsored a mile of highway and his experience cleaning garbage tossed out by uncaring individuals. And finally, we bring it home with a con...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
We're back!!! Oh yes, there's a lot to catch up on after Victor returned to the Midwest to get a taste of Fall last week, and his reflections on heading back to LA right after. Did he like it? Perhaps not so much... But Rix and Victor give their takes on the Halloween season in addition to some fun stories about wasps and Zoom meetings. -- Published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved
Nov 02, 2020•45 min
"Sittin' around..." What else is there to say? -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved
Oct 16, 2020•39 min
Today, Rix shares that a family member just had a birthday, as Victor and Rix discuss birthday celebrations within the family and favorite gifts received. One of those presents happened to be a bow and arrow, which transitions to some of Victor's experience with firearms and their familiarity with shooting stuff. And finally, with Victor's return to the Midwest only weeks away, he can't wait to re-experience what a Fall season should really look like. So with episode 167 in the books, we hope yo...
Oct 13, 2020•50 min
Watch out! Victor's got a few problems he needs to address and everybody's going to hear about it. That's right! We've got a segment of Venting Victor . Rix then mentions his concerns with companies that take advantage of employees. What type of companies are these and he is accurate in his perception? Victor counter argues with a few bullet points of his own. This should be interesting... -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved...
Oct 09, 2020•34 min
Today, Victor and Rix kick off the conversation with a typical Fall pastime... Fantasy Football! Where as Victor has given up on his team, Rix shares how his brother is still going full speed ahead, and whether Rix's brother considers Rix a 'true' Chicago Bears fan. Then, they chat a bit over President Trump's Covid infection and Rix's plan to get from the Midwest to the East Coast in a month without having to go through an airport. And finally, Victor prepares for his trip back from LA to Illin...
Oct 07, 2020•51 min
Rix and Victor kick things off by discussing a kitchen catastrophe. What happened to Rix that made his meal not as pleasant as it could have been? They also quickly recap the first presidential debate of 2020, which leads to the following topic - reality - and how it is perceived. Are our thoughts unique and our own? Or are we being manipulated? Find out on this episode of Stream of Thought! -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Short and sweet. That's what Victor and Rix aim for on this episode of Stream of Thought. Victor presses Rix on the reason why we weren't able to record earlier, in addition to quite the journey Victor had recently. Then there's the conversation on what's lost and gained from things that go wrong in our lives. What's the best can we make of the worst of the experiences we have? You'll just have to listen to find out. So with that, with episode 163 in the books, as always, we hope you... enjoy! -...
Sep 28, 2020•29 min
Today it's a Parks & Rec type day, where Victor and Rix start off with political yard signs during an election year and the annoyance they pose, which transitions into the "Karens" of the day complaining about things not looking nice enough. Then, Rix shares his thoughts on Victor's old neighbor and why Rix can't stand him. Which finally wraps up with the sad news that broke Rix's will to pay attention to the news. So with that, episode 162, we hope you... enjoy! -- Created and published by ...
Sep 22, 2020•39 min
No description needed for this one... lmao. Just hit 'play'. -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved
Sep 18, 2020•46 min
The 2020 NFL season has begun! What does that look given the current pandemic? Rix and Victor discuss. Then, what Victor to do about his noisy neighbors? He's got an idea but checks in with Rix first to get his opinion. Squirrels, cute and cuddly, or rats in disguise? What happened that almost made Victor pet one? -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved
Sep 14, 2020•44 min
What better way to begin the day than with a nutritious breakfast, right? WRONG. What appliance has Victor in shambles that no longer functions as his go-to nutrient source? Then, orange skies. But why? The hint is in the title ; ) Also, what are a few modern day cultural events that Rix and Victor have zero experience in but feel the need to give their two cents? And of course, guys being guys. As usual, we hope you... enjoy! -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyrig...
Sep 11, 2020•41 min
Getting older isn't fun, which is why Victor and Rix talk about the aches and pains, which can be remedied by a very potent medicine his neighbor is know for. Then Rix visits Chicago for the first time in over a year, and what follows is an entertaining journey. So with that, Episode 158 of Stream of Thought, and as always, we hope you... enjoy! -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved
Sep 07, 2020•50 min
What better way to get the conversation going than to reprimand Victor for his minuscule, yet astronomical, error in communication. The consequences are painful but also a bit humorous, well... for Victor anyway ;-) Dogs! Dogs! DOGS! What outlandish observations has Victor made in regards to man's best friend since moving to the West Coast? And why is he so particular about what breeds he likes/dislikes? Then, VIDEO GAMES! A brief history of consoles, games, and how they came to be. So with that...
Sep 01, 2020•57 min
Would you spit in a pitcher of beer? Or lick a blunt all over before you pass it? Victor and Rix discuss common courtesy for sharing vices, which leads Rix in to talking a bit about his bachelor party from 7 years ago where there was a learning experience for both Victor and Rix in drinking some quality whiskey... NEVER mix a Coke with a Johnnie Walker! And then, Victor has more fun work stories about incompetent employees that take for granted the position they're holding. Finally, Rix talks a ...
Aug 30, 2020•42 min
What better way to begin the conversation than with a quick Venting Victor! Find out what happened at the car wash that got him a bit riled up. But what's the latest news regarding the Thorsell Nature Conservatory?? Well, the title, The Birds & the Bees is a start. Hint: it has to do with the 500lb fountain Rix installed a while back. And since the two have critters on their minds, why not continue in that direction as Rix and Victor discuss the various animals they've come across in their t...
Aug 23, 2020•52 min
Today's episode begins with the frustrations of figuring out technology as Rix explains why he's so frazzled. Live streams. They're not as easy as one may think, especially when trying to conduct one with multiple people in various locations. However, things take a turn when Victor recommends a common stress reliever that also brings a pleasant aroma to the air. Close... but no, it's not weed. And what has Victor been up to these last couple weeks? Well, it involves something he doesn't really n...
Aug 20, 2020•43 min
This week, Victor and Rix discuss the challenges of getting old things to work like new. This can be a little challenging, since the issue at hand is car repair, and that neither Rix or Victor have any experience dealing with. Do we give up the ghost or keep pushing on. Rix shares some advice given by his brother, and whether or not he listened in the end. Then, we transition to a parallel topic of getting stuff to work. How much time and energy is worth it before you just go the easier route? I...
Aug 18, 2020•43 min
Rix kicks things off with the reason as to why he was late for recording? How can a 12-pack of soda cause so much trouble? Victor then shares his experience regarding a previous co-worker whose beverage consumption was well above average, but not in a good way:( Also, neighborhood complaints. Why is it certain neighbors always have to ruin a good time? And finally, Instagram! What direction is Victor taking and why is he so excited? You'll just have to listen and find out on this episode of Stre...
Aug 14, 2020•32 min
So this week we've got Victor sharing an interesting story of a police encounter while driving from Hollywood to Santa Monica, as well as his first experience going into a retail shop for the first time in 5 months. Then, Rix talks a bit about a conversation he had with a colleague that might amount to... a soliloquy??? Then, thank goodness for emails, and Rix has some thankful thoughts on certain individuals choosing to use this format to communicate with his organization. So as always, with ep...
Aug 10, 2020•44 min
A topic everybody is sure to have experienced, unnecessary amounts of change and the lack of consideration for those whom wield the power of consolidation. what? It will make sense in the episode. Also, SUBSCRIPTIONS! What service did Rix recently subscribe to and why? Speaking of subscriptions, who's got Hulu?? Not Rix and not Victor. Their opinions on the matter are sure to strike a chord! Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you, Episode #150 of Stream of Thought , we hope you... enjoy! -- Cre...
Aug 06, 2020•47 min
This episode of Stream of Thought starts up with a new job venture for Victor, followed an unexpected gift just laying in the middle of the road. Then, Rix shares a rare encounter in the past week where confrontation was involved. It's a roller coaster of experiences. From the highs to the lows, episode 149 is one for the book! So as always, we ho[e you.... enjoy! -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr
This week, there's some fun banter as we've got random thoughts and memories galore! What happens when you're working in a place like Google.. what happens when you have to give up your bike as your primary mode of transportation.. and what happens when you go to a restaurant during Covid-19? All these things and more are on the table for this episode of Stream of Thought, so as always, we hope you... enjoy! -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights...
Jul 31, 2020•48 min
Part of being a homeowner involves trying to fix expensive things that are less than a year old. And what do you do when you can't figure it out? You call customer service only to be told there's nothing they can do. Customer Service and customers, one of the many great chasms of the 21st century - similar to that of Millennials and Boomers. Two generations duking it out for the past 20 years in regards to technology and overall superiority. Who will prevail? Aside from generational differences,...
Jul 26, 2020•46 min
This is quite the stinging episode of Stream of Thought, where Victor and Rix talk about their disgust of Facebook's new format and failures. Then Rix has a first-time experience that deals with some stinging insects. But nature is beautiful and we take some time to appreciate that! And we round this conversation out with the military occupation of certain U.S. cities and what Rix thinks living in Chicago. -- Created and published by Victor P Marquez and Rix Thorsell Copyright 2020, All Rights R...
Jul 24, 2020•52 min
Today we start off with a saga Rix has been experiencing for the past year at his work... and it has to do with the parking lot. Then Victor's new workout routine at 4 a.m., which is caused by a series of events that occurred since the last recording well worth listening to. And finally, everyone has a breaking point, emotionally speaking, and both Rix and Victor take a few minutes towards the end to express some very human emotions about the state of their spiritual well-being in the midst of r...
Jul 17, 2020•52 min
Landlines? Do people still even use those? Do the kids these days even know what they are? Rix and Victor kick off the episode by talking about scammer and the various ways these individuals attempt to manipulate you. All of this brought to you by Rix's landline, which only receives spam calls, that goes off as the two begin. Yes, we are all aware of the precautions taken at various businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but what leaves Victor speechless as he enters his local gym will be...
Jul 08, 2020•48 min
