Episode 303: Dodgers Swept, Rams Super Bowl Hopes, and Packers Panic
In this episode, Nathan and Tim kick things off with a rough week for LA sports as the Dodgers get swept by the Brewers. The two try to make sense of how a team coming off back-to-back championships—and treating earlier playoff wins like just another day at the office—could suddenly fall apart when it mattered most. They discuss the Dodgers' inability to capitalize with runners on base, Shohei Ohtani's disappointing performance, and why even a deep playoff run can feel like a complete failure when the expectation is World Series or bust.
That leads into another LA franchise facing championship expectations: the Rams. Nathan questions whether their shaky start is already cause for concern, while Tim makes the case that a brutal early schedule, injuries, and a slow start from Matthew Stafford leave plenty of room for a turnaround. Along the way, Tim shares a surprising breakdown of NFL salaries, including why edge rushers and offensive tackles make so much money, why running backs are among the lowest-paid positions, and the absurd pay gap between quarterbacks and long snappers.
From there, the conversation turns to the rest of the NFL as Tim celebrates the 49ers' undefeated start before Nathan asks him to evaluate the Packers on behalf of a particularly invested listener (we see you Ryan!). Tim delivers a pretty brutal assessment of Green Bay's season so far, arguing that their winning record disguises a team that hasn't remotely passed the eye test. The two also discuss the Packers' unusual approach to developing franchise quarterbacks, their historic rivalry with the Bears, and why Tim thinks Caleb Williams has the potential to become one of the league's next great quarterbacks. Tim also checks in on his fantasy football team's dominant start to the season—and why he's still feeling confident despite suffering his first loss.
Finally, the two briefly turn their attention away from sports as Tim shows Nathan a newly released Tesla video that leaves them both wondering whether they're witnessing history being made or something completely impractical. They save the full discussion for next week, but not before agreeing that whatever Tesla has been cooking up deserves a closer look.
9 Oct 2026
Episode 302: Bali vs. New York, GTA 6, and Full-Quota Sales
In this episode, Nathan and Tim catch up after both returning from opposite sides of the world. Nathan breaks down his trip to Bali, beginning with an absolutely brutal 30-hour journey to get there before getting into the much better parts: incredible food, rice terraces, monkeys, one of the nicest hotels he’s ever stayed in, and just how absurdly far your money can go in Bali. He also explains why the trip came with a surprising amount of background stress—from questionable tap water and mosquitoes to rabies, Bali belly, and the realization that he might not actually make the journey back anytime soon.
Tim then recaps a trip to rural New York for Emily’s sister’s wedding, including renting a car for the first time and discovering the joys of aimlessly driving around the middle of nowhere. The two also compare their massage experiences after Nathan and Sophia get their first real massages in Bali and Tim recounts how a birthday massage left Emily looking like a pepperoni pizza.
From there, the conversation turns to video games and movies. Tim explains why Ghost of Yotei has quickly become one of his favorite games, reflects on finally playing The Last of Us, and shares his extremely high expectations for GTA 6. The two also debate whether Marvel can possibly recover with Avengers: Doomsday, question why Shang-Chi disappeared for years, and check in on Nathan’s ongoing journey through the Harry Potter books.
Finally, Nathan asks Tim how his perspective on tech sales has changed now that he’s officially at full quota. Tim breaks down the relentless math behind hitting quota and why small-business SaaS sales feels like the “law school” portion of his career, while Nathan compares it to the strange incentives of being a lawyer. The two wrap things up by discussing how AI may be creating more legal work rather than eliminating it—and where they each see their careers heading over the next several years.
2 Oct 2026
Episode 301: The Odyssey, Bringing Back Snail Mail, and LA Sports Chaos
In this episode, Nathan and Tim kick things off with a belated birthday check-in before uncovering the much more pressing issue: Nathan apparently went roughly six months without checking his mailbox. The two debate whether physical snail mail is an outdated inconvenience or one of life’s underrated pleasures, how Nathan managed to forget which mailbox was even his, and whether Tim’s birthday card survived somewhere inside the mountain of junk mail.
Then, Nathan finally gives his review of The Odyssey after seeing it in 70mm IMAX. He and Tim compare the experience to their expectations, break down Christopher Nolan’s use of IMAX and practical effects, and discuss why the movie’s more grounded take on the classic story worked so well. Nathan makes the case that it might be Nolan’s best movie yet, while Tim explains why Interstellar still narrowly holds the top spot for him.
To wrap things up, the conversation turns into an extremely eventful LA sports update. Tim reacts to the Rams loading up for another Super Bowl run, celebrates what he sees as a new era for the Angels, and the two discuss the Clippers’ massive salary-cap scandal and the brutal consequences that could follow. They also get into the bizarre story of a man allegedly pretending to be an NFL player before closing things out ahead of Nathan’s trip to Bali and Tim’s trip to New York.
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