We say it all the time.“I have anxiety.”But what does that actually mean?In this episode of Brains Gone Bold, Maria and Jeanine take on a topic that a lot of people talk about, but not always with the same understanding, anxiety.Jeanine admits she doesn’t experience much anxiety herself. Maria shares Read More
This month on Creator Spotlight, we’re joined by Tiffany — better known online as Itsbatsyy — to talk about her journey in content creation and the meaningful community work she’s doing both on and off stream. From building safe spaces for nerd culture to grinding it out on Twitch, Tiffany Read More
It's triple trouble this time as Phil & Eric from @thewaitforitpodcast for this interview with Chris Yates, who makes his writing debut with a new project titled 'Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol', a brand new tale that explores the themes of family and self-discovery through explosive manga-inspired action with real consequences!As Read More
We partnered with Kory from The World Is My Burrito for this interview with Chris Yates, who makes his writing debut with a new project titled 'Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol', a brand new tale that explores the themes of family and self-discovery through explosive manga-inspired action with real consequences!As the Read More
Your Nose Has SecretsHow One Sniff Changes Everything Have you ever smelled something and suddenly felt like you were six years old again?In this episode of Brains Gone Bold, Maria and Jeanine talk with scent scientist Dr. Rachel Herz to explore something we all have… but rarely think about - Read More
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2 Teaser + TrailerCheck out Episode 22 covering Monarch S1.Join myself, Zack from Neatcast + PodAss fame, and Bob from Great Pop Culture Debate as we discuss thoughts on Monarch S1 and expectations of S2. Bob is gonna be a common guest so we get to Read More
Do people really change?And if they do… do they deserve another chance?In part two of this Brains Gone Bold conversation, Maria and Jeanine continue their honest discussion on change, second chances, trust, and forgiveness, joined again by Jeanine’s mom, Cathy. This episode goes deeper, and gets more complicated (in the Read More
Change is supposed to be normal.So why does it feel so heavy?In this special episode of Brains Gone Bold, Maria and Jeanine welcome their first-ever guest: Cathy (Jeanine’s mom) for an honest, multi-generational conversation about change, control, and what it means to grow through life’s biggest transitions. Maria opens up about Read More
Is "Oops! All Beans" a good title? Who knows! Join Luke and I as we fudge our way through the novel and films related to All You Need is Kill (by Hiroshi Sakurazaka) and Edge of Tomorrow (starring Tom Cruise)! This is all pre-research and notes so neither of us Read More
This episode starts with leadership… and somehow ends up in online dating. So yes - it’s another Brains Gone Bold ride.On this episode, Maria and Jeanine talk about expectations and how they sneak into everything: work, relationships, leadership, even what we think people “should” do or say.Maria shares a moment from Read More
Adam is out sick, so Paul and Jerry host a New Year’s special tasting the limited Barrel New Year 2026 and recapping their favorite pours, cigars, and beard products of the year. They highlight standout bottles (Sealbach's, Pursuit, Heaven Hill, Tenth Mountain), cigar pairings (Penelope Cigar Sessions, J.C. Newman, Monte Read More
The holidays are supposed to feel magical… so why do they sometimes feel like pure chaos?In this Brains Gone Bold: Holiday Edition, Maria and Jeanine keep it real about what the season actually looks like as adults. You know - the stress, the money, the “what do I buy my Read More
This episode reviews the October watchlist of returning guest Luke, inspirational guest Mike from The Neatcast, those two dunderheads. Shaggy and Jose from Cinema Villains, and the Dazzling Duo Jordan & Philly from Read It & Reap!Neatcast BuzzsproutNeatcast WebsiteCinema Villains BuzzsproutRead It And Reap LinkTreeJordan's TwitchPhilly's InstaSend me a lil Read More
On this Christmas special the hosts endure a prank, survive a brutal Malört tasting, sample four eggnogs (Pennsylvania Dutch, Peg Leg, Evan Williams, Screwball) and rank their favorites. They also light up cigars and redeem the episode with a tasting of New Riff winter whiskey. Laid-back banter, holiday vibes, tasting Read More
Let us know what you thinkIn this episode of 'I Am A Nerd,' the host is joined by a recurring guest, Moose, as they delve into multiple geeky topics. The conversation begins with nostalgic recollections of previous podcasts and recent tech challenges. They reminisce about Moose's trip to Japan, discussing Read More
If you think your workplace is wild… just wait. In this episode of Brains Gone Bold, Maria and Jeanine discuss real HR stories and workplace nightmares that prove leading people is never boring. From an employee clipping her toenails at the office to a memorable (and very awkward) bathroom incident Read More
Join Me, Phil, and Eric from The Wait For It Podcast as we cover a title that is basically ancient at this point! It took so long to sit down and work on this episode I am so sorry );.We're covering the new hotness that is The Summer Hikaru Died, Read More
We dig into November’s biggest shifts across gaming and pop culture, from Valve’s living-room Steam device to Call of Duty’s stumble, Funko’s slide, and a surprising anime controversy. Laughs, hot takes, and a Thanksgiving trivia showdown round out the ride.• Valve’s living-room Steam machine as a console disruptor• Pricing realities, Read More
This episode was originally released in September 2023, as Ep. 401 Brian Wiedman a Comic Book Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions, joins the show for episode #401, to talk about the busy life of a comic auctioneer, setting a world record for the highest Batman comic ever sold, and gives a Read More
Ever felt like your brain hijacked your day? You’re calm one minute, spiraling the next, and suddenly your heart’s racing over something that didn’t even happen? Yeah, us too.In this episode of Brains Gone Bold, Maria shares something that’s been genuinely life-changing: what she learned from Dr. Bill Crawford’s Life Read More
