Where They Stand
On the
record.
Across 1,022 daily episodes, The Daily Talk Show put positions on the record 2,734 times — and on 1,829 of those, hosts Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen both weighed in. Each position below is paraphrased from the transcripts and links to the moment it was said.
Tommy
If you use 'I can only do it in the morning' as your only excuse for not doing something, that specific reasoning is a cop-out — but this is about the excuse, not a blanket judgment on identity.
Josh
Framing failure around personal identity (e.g., 'I'm a lazy fuck') is unhelpful and doesn't work for him; it's better to detach habit success/failure from who you are and focus on process.
Believes great books are almost always fiction because non-fiction books let you get the gist quickly and lose steam, whereas fiction takes you away and teaches you about yourself.
Tends to read non-fiction (e.g., Lost Connections, a book about water) but often stops partway through once he feels he's gotten the main point.
Says he's drawn more to the fun and process of work like Dude Perfect's, not the money itself, though he acknowledges money enables that fun.
Argues that chasing money/fame as the primary goal is often a distraction or 'hiding' from the real work, and that Josh has evolved away from a rich-and-famous mindset he had a few years ago.
awards shows and boycotts
Ep 1000Finds award shows like the Golden Globes naff and old-school, and has avoided entering podcast awards because of the self-congratulatory culture around them.
Believes boycotting awards shows carries little power anymore because viewership has collapsed and 'no one's really watching anyway.'
Feels a responsibility to be honest about struggles since the show is meant to show 'light and shade,' even though sharing the vulnerability triggers some unwanted advice-giving from listeners.
Agrees but adds that not everyone has an outlet to communicate struggles, implying the podcast serves a valuable function despite the discomfort.
Argues it's partly because women statistically experience more violence, making crime content feel relatable.
Isn't sure of the exact reason but suggests it may be about the thrill of the unknown and playing detective.
Thinks it's about the universal appeal of story and problem-solving, and that compelling documentaries can manipulate viewers regardless of genre.
Thinks almond milk generally tastes worse than dairy and that no one complains about cow's milk the way people do about almond milk.
Argues certain brands like Milk Lab taste genuinely good and that some dairy milk can taste 'infected' too, pushing back on a blanket dismissal of almond milk.
whether sparkling/soda water is good for hydration
Ep 1000Lightly sparkling water without added sodium is a good way to get people to drink more water, though he acknowledges dentists warn about enamel effects.
Feels that drinking a lot of sparkling water and coffee leaves him feeling dehydrated, comparing the feeling to having 'no fluid' in his spine.
Felt trapped into an expensive meal after unknowingly entering upscale dining, comparing it to overseas tourist traps, but ultimately values the experience as worth it occasionally.
Notes such pricing traps are more expected overseas than in one's own city.
telling a child they can't do something due to a perceived limitation (e.g., hands too small for guitar)
Ep 1019▶ 11:24Questions why a teacher would tell a 5-year-old they couldn't play guitar, suggesting it's not a good thing to tell kids they can't do something.
Accepts it as the teacher trying to be nice/practical given his small hands at the time, though he blames it for never becoming passionate about music.
Tommy
These books oversimplify something complex and much of the advice is 'regurgitated' without people actually acting on it or changing their lives.
Josh
Simplification isn't inherently a trap — small, simple actions (like keystone habits) can have genuinely high impact, and the issue is more that people don't follow through, not that the advice is flawed.
Believes great books are almost always fiction because non-fiction books let you get the gist quickly and lose steam, whereas fiction takes you away and teaches you about yourself.
Tends to read non-fiction (e.g., Lost Connections, a book about water) but often stops partway through once he feels he's gotten the main point.
References a graph suggesting non-drinkers have higher anxiety than moderate drinkers, and wonders if drinking a little could make him less anxious.
Argues it depends on mindset — some people can use addictive things like alcohol or social media in moderation without issue, while others cross a line into harmful use.
The decision mainly stems from personal burnout, mental-health strain from feeling responsible for the business, a loss of focus from running two businesses at once, and a sense that unless there were huge uncontrollable wins, the stress would only continue or worsen.
The difficulty is that stopping something while it still shows external traction can look confusing, but if the internal metric (how it feels) isn't matching the external success, that's reason enough to stop; most people wait until both internal and external signs fail before quitting.
Advocates operating from presence rather than dwelling on the future or past, arguing that most mental pain comes from worry about what's next or regret about what's happened, and that presence brings peace and better functioning as a father, husband, and business partner.
Argues that thinking about and strategizing for the future is necessary and productive — framing stories and future-thinking as what moves people forward and helps decisions (e.g., buying a house), and finds total detachment from narrative hard to relate to.
Believes great books are almost always fiction because non-fiction books let you get the gist quickly and lose steam, whereas fiction takes you away and teaches you about yourself.
Tends to read non-fiction (e.g., Lost Connections, a book about water) but often stops partway through once he feels he's gotten the main point.
Committees can become 'potentially destructive and ineffective if not done correctly,' with vocal minorities gaining disproportionate power over company direction.
Acknowledges the value of having a defined decision-making group but notes most people only object after a decision is made rather than contributing beforehand.
Argues a parking fine is far less annoying than having a car towed, since a fine can be paid quietly without the owner knowing, while towing is immediately stressful and intrusive.
Agrees towing is worse, recalling he was relieved to get a big fine rather than have his car towed from a keep-clear zone.
Tracking is only acceptable with the other person's knowledge and approval; otherwise it's shady territory.
Jokingly suggests tracking (e.g., to catch a cheater) but agrees it shouldn't be done without consent.
whether podcast hosts should share personal/business struggles with their audience even when clients listen too
Ep 967▶ 23:52Feels conflicted because the podcast persona requires sharing vulnerable, unfiltered struggles (like financial issues) that wouldn't be shared in a client-facing 'director' context, and clients who listen to the show create confusing overlap.
Argues this is consistent rather than contradictory: different relationships (podcast friendship vs. client agreement) have different expectations, and sharing humanity on the podcast fits the format's implicit promise to the audience, whereas client work calls for a different kind of consistency.
Calling out someone else's weight gain directly is outrageous and inappropriate.
It can be acceptable if you're joking about your own weight gain, framing it as self-deprecation rather than attacking others.
usefulness of formal business plans
Ep 1000States The Daily Talk Show never had a business plan and believes it wouldn't have suited their way of testing and learning as they went.
Made a short business plan early on but found that actually following through was the harder and more valuable part, suggesting plans are a starting point rather than a fixed roadmap.
Cautions that big investments (like a studio or 500sqm office) can fail to 'hit the bullseye' if timing/circumstances change, citing COVID as an example.
Believes doing ambitious things always carries risk of failure ('the guillotine comes down') but that shouldn't stop you from attempting epic things, and he still envisions a bigger future for the show.
Prefers the can because restaurant soft drink from a gun/tap is often too watered down and syrupy.
More neutral, focused on wanting lots of ice and a big cup experience rather than can vs glass specifically.
Argues Australia's low case numbers owe more to geographic isolation than skill, and criticizes the country's slow vaccine rollout relative to the rest of the world.
Notes the pattern of strict lockdowns triggered by only a handful of cases, recalling a prior 4-day lockdown earlier in the year.
Finds value in it, saying it puts your own financial situation into perspective and that's why the content is compelling even if people watch partly to feel better about themselves.
Says the finance content itself isn't fun for him, but he enjoys the format and presentation style, like imagining himself hosting calls from a cockpit-like desk.
strictness about golf scorekeeping
Ep 1000Says he is very strict about not fudging his score, even in casual rounds.
Agrees he is also pretty strict with scorekeeping.
criticism over the studio's reported $45,000 cost
Ep 1000Dismisses the online critic who called them 'trust fund babies' as a 'loser', defending the spending.
Argues the value of what they've built goes far beyond the dollar value of the physical items themselves.
Questions generalising men vs women in parenting capability, especially in primary-school-age caregiving, saying it becomes a more even playing field over time.
Agrees broadly but maintains there is a slight general difference, especially in early stages like breastfeeding, while acknowledging more men are becoming stay-at-home parents today.
Views Harry's exit as akin to someone escaping a cult-like, restrictive system, comparing it to Ayaan Hirsi Ali's escape from an arranged marriage, while still sympathizing with the family's complexity.
Finds the concept of the royal family and its authority confusing, comparing royal reporters to niche entertainment reporters and questioning the loyalty to 'grandma' despite criticizing 'the firm.'
The decision mainly stems from personal burnout, mental-health strain from feeling responsible for the business, a loss of focus from running two businesses at once, and a sense that unless there were huge uncontrollable wins, the stress would only continue or worsen.
The difficulty is that stopping something while it still shows external traction can look confusing, but if the internal metric (how it feels) isn't matching the external success, that's reason enough to stop; most people wait until both internal and external signs fail before quitting.
Thinks it's worth experimenting with because a YouTuber reported waking up refreshed after nasal breathing all night.
Dismisses it as 'the dumbest thing' and refuses to try it, worried about what could go wrong.
Prefers Trident, calling it his favourite cinnamon gum ever, partly because it's sugar-free unlike Big Red.
Likes Big Red for its chilli-spice heat/bite, but concedes Trident is better as an everyday gum because it avoids the 'sugar war zone' in the mouth.
Argues Australia's low case numbers owe more to geographic isolation than skill, and criticizes the country's slow vaccine rollout relative to the rest of the world.
Notes the pattern of strict lockdowns triggered by only a handful of cases, recalling a prior 4-day lockdown earlier in the year.
Finds value in it, saying it puts your own financial situation into perspective and that's why the content is compelling even if people watch partly to feel better about themselves.
Says the finance content itself isn't fun for him, but he enjoys the format and presentation style, like imagining himself hosting calls from a cockpit-like desk.
usefulness of formal business plans
Ep 1000States The Daily Talk Show never had a business plan and believes it wouldn't have suited their way of testing and learning as they went.
Made a short business plan early on but found that actually following through was the harder and more valuable part, suggesting plans are a starting point rather than a fixed roadmap.
Wanted to read out Ian Traynor's full list of everyone who appeared on the show to acknowledge them all.
Didn't want to just read a list; preferred to be more specific and reach out to people personally rather than reciting names.
value of an unscripted daily podcast format
Ep 1000Believes the lack of a heavily scripted format lowers the barrier to listening and made the show feel like 'catching up with friends,' which helped his mental health during lockdown.
Agrees, framing it as stripping back the 'perfection' that many podcasts are crafted around.
Suggests that acceptable boundaries (like nude Jenga with other men) may be different/looser in some gay relationships compared to his own heterosexual relationship norms.
Notes that behaviors that would count as cheating in a straight relationship context might be viewed differently, citing a gay friend's comments about a smaller dating pool, while acknowledging neither host is an expert on the topic.
Leans toward safer long-term bets like index funds (NDQ) over speculative single companies, citing Warren Buffett's philosophy, though he admits to getting drawn into speculative thinking about companies like Oliver's.
Questions whether high-growth companies like Airbnb are even profitable relative to funding raised, and is skeptical of chasing stock bets like Kogan given how founders profit from IPOs while share prices later drop.
Finds the genre 'toxic' because it perpetuates an unrealistic, curated perfect-lifestyle image (e.g., everyone supposedly starting the day with hot water and lemon).
Agrees the content is curated for engagement/monetization, arguing creators show only their best habits while potentially being 'putrid' in other areas of life.
Thinks coin chocolate and American Hershey's chocolate are both bad, tasting like 'off milk' or vomit.
Rates Hershey's-style chocolate better than coin chocolate, dismissing coin chocolate as liked only by kids with no palate.
Argues the justice system is inconsistent, noting an ice importer who could cause many deaths might get 8 years while an intentional murderer or stabber sometimes gets less time than expected.
Notes the difficulty of conviction in he-said/she-said sexual assault cases and the risk of trivializing survivors when technicalities lead to acquittals despite strong public belief in guilt.
Is moving toward buying, actively house hunting, going through pre-approval, and starting to think about long-term details like courtyards and clotheslines.
Values flexibility and dislikes the competitive, drawn-out process of house hunting; has historically taken the first rental he finds and fantasizes more about a remote off-grid lifestyle than settling down in one house.
Would not allow Amazon delivery drivers or most service people (apart from a real estate agent with legal right) into the home without being present.
More neutral/curious about the Amazon in-home delivery service, noting people like Jess have allowed similar access (smoke detector check) without being home.
Believes he simply can't act and becomes overly stiff/pantomime-like the moment he's given a line or direction.
Thinks there's a natural, funny version of Josh achievable on camera, but it requires not knowing the camera is rolling rather than performing scripted lines.
whether creators/brands should play the 'finite game' of platform algorithms (reels, trends, thumbnails)
Ep 962▶ 16:16Argues playing the algorithm's game (dancing, templated reels, clickbait thumbnails) homogenises creativity and pulls people away from their actual values, even though it's tempting because it's the fastest path to visibility and revenue.
Acknowledges the same pressures but notes people often tell themselves a story to justify playing the game, and that it's hard to resist once you get 'a little taste' of attention and results.
Suggests Tommy clearly needs cameras given the mystery cat and nearby car break-ins.
Agrees cameras would help but is unsure how much to spend and hasn't committed to buying any yet.
Is skeptical of the weed business boom, comparing the hype to crypto and startup culture and criticizing how it's become over-commercialized ('Los Angeles-fied').
Draws a parallel to flavored alcohol products (spritzers, Saintly) as a similar commercial trend, without strongly endorsing or condemning it.
Says he would still say no to putting a paid decal or full wrap advertisement on his car, calling it 'toy' (old-fashioned/tacky).
Previously tried to get a full-wrap deal for the show and asks whether Tommy would reconsider now, seemingly more open to the idea.
If the quality is high enough, people will wear promo merch regardless of brand affinity, citing his CodePen hoodie and the Frame.io t-shirt.
Most giveaway merch is low-quality and only worn out of necessity when someone has run out of clean clothes, though a minority of brands produce genuinely good merch.
Feels a responsibility to be honest about struggles since the show is meant to show 'light and shade,' even though sharing the vulnerability triggers some unwanted advice-giving from listeners.
Agrees but adds that not everyone has an outlet to communicate struggles, implying the podcast serves a valuable function despite the discomfort.
Feeds off others' energy and is noticeably impacted by negative feedback, leading him to overanalyze single reviews or emails.
Brings less energy to negative feedback, doesn't feel personally targeted, and hasn't experienced the same level of audience frustration directed at him.
Calling out someone else's weight gain directly is outrageous and inappropriate.
It can be acceptable if you're joking about your own weight gain, framing it as self-deprecation rather than attacking others.
Believes bulk buying of non-perishables can be a smart, cost-effective way to use cash if you have the storage for it, citing Mark Cuban's advice.
Agrees it can save money but is more skeptical about practicality, noting storage limitations (e.g., needing to keep a doona in a tin shed) and questioning whether it suits his own lifestyle.
Finds value in it, saying it puts your own financial situation into perspective and that's why the content is compelling even if people watch partly to feel better about themselves.
Says the finance content itself isn't fun for him, but he enjoys the format and presentation style, like imagining himself hosting calls from a cockpit-like desk.
Says he's drawn more to the fun and process of work like Dude Perfect's, not the money itself, though he acknowledges money enables that fun.
Argues that chasing money/fame as the primary goal is often a distraction or 'hiding' from the real work, and that Josh has evolved away from a rich-and-famous mindset he had a few years ago.
Disapproves of a teenager pocketing another player's ball, arguing people should recognize balls on a golf course likely belong to someone.
Admits he did the same thing as a kid because he was 'counting up how much money' he was saving.
Believes people engage in status behaviours purely for the feeling of status/power within that setting.
Admits to feeling self-conscious about using frequent flyer priority over others but still did it, questioning whether needing that to feel powerful is a healthy trait.
Raises the question of whether there's an unspoken expectation that gifts should roughly cover what it cost the couple to host that guest.
Firmly rejects this expectation, saying you can't expect anything from guests and it would be wrong to judge people based on what they give.
References a graph suggesting non-drinkers have higher anxiety than moderate drinkers, and wonders if drinking a little could make him less anxious.
Argues it depends on mindset — some people can use addictive things like alcohol or social media in moderation without issue, while others cross a line into harmful use.
awards shows and boycotts
Ep 1000Finds award shows like the Golden Globes naff and old-school, and has avoided entering podcast awards because of the self-congratulatory culture around them.
Believes boycotting awards shows carries little power anymore because viewership has collapsed and 'no one's really watching anyway.'
Initially skeptical, associating Soros with vague 'bad guy'/conspiracy connections (e.g., links to Epstein) before acknowledging the issue is nuanced and hard to judge from media alone.
Presents a more sympathetic, nuanced view based on the documentary, highlighting Soros's Holocaust background, philanthropic work, and the unfair vilification by partisan media.
Argues the industry is entitled, failed to adapt or serve listeners, and is now asking for money rather than demonstrating value, comparing it to a business that was already broken before COVID.
Agrees, mocking the appeal sarcastically and comparing it to historical cheap Foxtel trial deals from door-to-door salespeople.
Believes phone pranks will never work on him because he verifies unknown callers via text before engaging, and unknown numbers are automatically silenced by his phone settings.
Believes Josh can be pranked and says he'd love to successfully pull one off in the office.
Believes stigma against production staff wanting on-air time will always exist because radio people tend to have big egos, but says her own move to on-air work happened organically rather than by design.
Jokingly frames pursuing on-air opportunities as 'trying to be famous,' reflecting the stigma Toni describes.
Feels a selfish reluctance to do a wrap party, comparing the show's end to attending one's own funeral.
Jokes that they should save for a 'comeback party' instead, suggesting it would be a better party.
References a graph suggesting non-drinkers have higher anxiety than moderate drinkers, and wonders if drinking a little could make him less anxious.
Argues it depends on mindset — some people can use addictive things like alcohol or social media in moderation without issue, while others cross a line into harmful use.
Is skeptical of the weed business boom, comparing the hype to crypto and startup culture and criticizing how it's become over-commercialized ('Los Angeles-fied').
Draws a parallel to flavored alcohol products (spritzers, Saintly) as a similar commercial trend, without strongly endorsing or condemning it.
Argues a parking fine is far less annoying than having a car towed, since a fine can be paid quietly without the owner knowing, while towing is immediately stressful and intrusive.
Agrees towing is worse, recalling he was relieved to get a big fine rather than have his car towed from a keep-clear zone.
whether sparkling/soda water is good for hydration
Ep 1000Lightly sparkling water without added sodium is a good way to get people to drink more water, though he acknowledges dentists warn about enamel effects.
Feels that drinking a lot of sparkling water and coffee leaves him feeling dehydrated, comparing the feeling to having 'no fluid' in his spine.
Suggests Tommy clearly needs cameras given the mystery cat and nearby car break-ins.
Agrees cameras would help but is unsure how much to spend and hasn't committed to buying any yet.
Relays Scott Galloway's tweet approvingly as a framing device, noting it got pushback but presenting the idea as worth discussing.
Pushes back, saying it's 'robotic' to choose friends by success or intelligence and that loyalty to old friends who are struggling still matters.
Floats the idea of 'nostalgia therapy' — spending money on childhood items instead of traditional therapy — as potentially valuable, though acknowledges it could seem sad or indulgent ('a bit Michael Jackson').
Responds playfully but doesn't strongly endorse or reject the concept, instead describing what his own nostalgic ideal would be (building a backyard skate park).
what the key 'lesson' of reaching 1,000 episodes is
Ep 1000The key lesson is to ignore negative self-talk about not doing enough and to focus on process over achieving a 'perfect' product.
The key lesson is about staying present day-to-day, since the mind has limited capacity to hold onto past wins and tends to dwell on negativity instead.
usefulness of formal business plans
Ep 1000States The Daily Talk Show never had a business plan and believes it wouldn't have suited their way of testing and learning as they went.
Made a short business plan early on but found that actually following through was the harder and more valuable part, suggesting plans are a starting point rather than a fixed roadmap.
Wants to leave Spotify, which he dislikes for unspecified business practices, and is considering Tidal or Apple Music for better audio quality, framing it as a personal choice rather than needing social validation.
Skeptical of switching to a niche service like Tidal since he doesn't know anyone who uses it, and is content using a basic Spotify family-style account without caring about playlist-sharing social features.
Supports doing a small, socially-distanced Halloween-themed walk to celebrate the birthday, noting other states like WA have already reopened without issue.
More cautious, worried that gatherings like Halloween could turn into protests or crowding, and favors settling restrictions down first rather than 'picking at the scab' by going out early.
Argues a parking fine is far less annoying than having a car towed, since a fine can be paid quietly without the owner knowing, while towing is immediately stressful and intrusive.
Agrees towing is worse, recalling he was relieved to get a big fine rather than have his car towed from a keep-clear zone.
awards shows and boycotts
Ep 1000Finds award shows like the Golden Globes naff and old-school, and has avoided entering podcast awards because of the self-congratulatory culture around them.
Believes boycotting awards shows carries little power anymore because viewership has collapsed and 'no one's really watching anyway.'
Finds it uncomfortable given global poverty and the pandemic, wondering if future generations will judge comedians for wasting food for content.
Acknowledges the discomfort but notes the creators likely aren't doing it to flaunt wealth, and compares it to toilet-paper hoarding, which only became upsetting once it affected people's own bubble.
Enthusiastic about getting a literal 'TDTS' tattoo on his thigh.
Considers 'TDTS' tattooed on his knuckles, debating whether the letters should face inward or outward.
Resists a literal logo tattoo, preferring a personal homage 'in his own way' rather than the show's branding.
Believes people shouldn't be cancelled for things said years ago if it doesn't reflect who they are now, citing Dave Chappelle's view that old photos/sets shouldn't be judged out of context, and predicts cancel culture intensity will fade over time.
Pushes back that it's more nuanced than old photos, citing the Canadian PM's blackface photo as an example where context and consequence still matter.
Floats the idea of 'nostalgia therapy' — spending money on childhood items instead of traditional therapy — as potentially valuable, though acknowledges it could seem sad or indulgent ('a bit Michael Jackson').
Responds playfully but doesn't strongly endorse or reject the concept, instead describing what his own nostalgic ideal would be (building a backyard skate park).
Disapproves of a teenager pocketing another player's ball, arguing people should recognize balls on a golf course likely belong to someone.
Admits he did the same thing as a kid because he was 'counting up how much money' he was saving.
Believes golf content appearing everywhere (Instagram Reels, random YouTube videos) reflects a genuine resurgence, comparing it to driving ranges being packed.
Acknowledges the algorithm bias (comparing it to buying a Tesla and then seeing Teslas everywhere) but agrees there does seem to be real momentum, similar to past resurgences of rollerblading.
strictness about golf scorekeeping
Ep 1000Says he is very strict about not fudging his score, even in casual rounds.
Agrees he is also pretty strict with scorekeeping.
whether sparkling/soda water is good for hydration
Ep 1000Lightly sparkling water without added sodium is a good way to get people to drink more water, though he acknowledges dentists warn about enamel effects.
Feels that drinking a lot of sparkling water and coffee leaves him feeling dehydrated, comparing the feeling to having 'no fluid' in his spine.
Favors ease and comfort over pressure; wants to avoid unnecessary anxiety and complexity, preferring a seamless celebration.
Enjoys the anxiety that comes with ambitious production and tinkering, finding it part of the fun and leading to euphoria afterward.
Views it as a demonstration of Facebook's unchecked corporate power ('they literally can just make their decisions'), acknowledges real harm to friends' businesses like Trevor Long's EFTM, but is skeptical that public outrage changes anything.
Doubts the ban is a long-term strategy and sees it as Facebook 'flexing the muscle' before likely reversing course; also questions how effective journalists' coverage of the issue has been, suggesting some don't fully understand it.
Suggests Tommy clearly needs cameras given the mystery cat and nearby car break-ins.
Agrees cameras would help but is unsure how much to spend and hasn't committed to buying any yet.
Doesn't trust kangaroos or koalas (compares koalas to unpredictable junkies) and would prefer a wombat, comparing a tame one to a cuddly pouf-like companion.
Pushes back slightly, suggesting wombats are generally fine, though acknowledges their surprising speed.
Would never get a cat; he's allergic and thinks cats bring unnecessary stress and negativity, comparing uncontrolled cats to people who'd be exiled if they acted that way.
Likes the idea of exotic pets like big cats or elephants and already has a cat his parents look after, but is wary of fish tanks and the responsibility of having a living being to care for at night.
whether sparkling/soda water is good for hydration
Ep 1000Lightly sparkling water without added sodium is a good way to get people to drink more water, though he acknowledges dentists warn about enamel effects.
Feels that drinking a lot of sparkling water and coffee leaves him feeling dehydrated, comparing the feeling to having 'no fluid' in his spine.
Suggests Tommy had more 'bravado' five years ago and jokingly says he's become 'a pussy,' though clarifies bravado isn't the same as real confidence.
Argues he cares much less what people think now due to daily meditation, framing this as increased genuine confidence rather than decreased confidence.
Suggests women may be better at advocating for others (like Jess negotiating fees for the team), while men are more focused on advocating for their own interests (like himself taking the trolley to help himself).
Agrees that negotiating fees for the business is something she's comfortable with, framing it as helping the team rather than personal gain.
Is skeptical of the weed business boom, comparing the hype to crypto and startup culture and criticizing how it's become over-commercialized ('Los Angeles-fied').
Draws a parallel to flavored alcohol products (spritzers, Saintly) as a similar commercial trend, without strongly endorsing or condemning it.
Says he's drawn more to the fun and process of work like Dude Perfect's, not the money itself, though he acknowledges money enables that fun.
Argues that chasing money/fame as the primary goal is often a distraction or 'hiding' from the real work, and that Josh has evolved away from a rich-and-famous mindset he had a few years ago.
Thinks it's worth experimenting with because a YouTuber reported waking up refreshed after nasal breathing all night.
Dismisses it as 'the dumbest thing' and refuses to try it, worried about what could go wrong.
Argues the saying can be applied to 9:30pm, since he 'peaked' at an engagement party by that time and left on a high.
Says the saying is usually used for much later hours like midnight, 1am, 2am, or 3am, referring to risky late-night behavior, not 9:30pm.
Thinks it's worth experimenting with because a YouTuber reported waking up refreshed after nasal breathing all night.
Dismisses it as 'the dumbest thing' and refuses to try it, worried about what could go wrong.
Initially considers instituting a formal roster or whiteboard schedule for chores and bathroom use to avoid conflict, though he comes to doubt whether a 'whoever cracks first does the dishes' strategy is a good idea.
Argues that trying to control a partner's routine causes anxiety; better to stick to your own tasks and let the household settle organically, though simple default rules can remove unnecessary decision-making.
Social Media & The Internet
all 166in the hub →fairness of criminal sentencing
Ep 1015▶ 16:09Tommy Jackett
Argues the justice system is inconsistent, noting an ice importer who could cause many deaths might get 8 years while an intentional murderer or stabber sometimes gets less time than expected.
Josh Janssen
Notes the difficulty of conviction in he-said/she-said sexual assault cases and the risk of trivializing survivors when technicalities lead to acquittals despite strong public belief in guilt.
watching dave ramsey-style financial 'disaster' content
Ep 1008▶ 18:16Tommy Jackett
Finds value in it, saying it puts your own financial situation into perspective and that's why the content is compelling even if people watch partly to feel better about themselves.
Josh Janssen
Says the finance content itself isn't fun for him, but he enjoys the format and presentation style, like imagining himself hosting calls from a cockpit-like desk.
renting vs buying a house
Ep 1005▶ 36:04Tommy Jackett
Is moving toward buying, actively house hunting, going through pre-approval, and starting to think about long-term details like courtyards and clotheslines.
Josh Janssen
Values flexibility and dislikes the competitive, drawn-out process of house hunting; has historically taken the first rental he finds and fantasizes more about a remote off-grid lifestyle than settling down in one house.