The Setlist of Life

00:00 – Track 1: Welcome to the Jungle (Intro & Birthday Shoutouts) 02:19 – Track 2: The Great Tarp Experiment (Snow Removal Hacks That Actually Work) 06:42 – Track 3: Shoveling Confessions (Bodies, Backyards, and the HOA Fine) 12:45 – Track 4: The Snowblower in the Garage You Can't Reach 14:43 – Track 5: Tids and Bits (Pennsylvania Roots & Podcast Memory Lane) 18:19 – Track 6: War Games & Better Off Dead (Movie Recs Gone Wrong) 21:12 – Track 7: Art Garfunkel's Kid Goes to School 23:01 – Track 8: Mount Cleverest (True or False Trivia Showdown) 39:35 – Track 9: Carmen Sandiego Is NOT a YouTuber 46:15 – Track 10: Wonder Woman, Bruce Banner, and Comic Book Confusion 52:24 – Track 11: Nymphly (The New Trail Name Origin Story) 59:40 – Track 12: Honey Never Spoils & Walt Disney's 22 Oscars 01:04:29 – Track 13: Health, Wellness, and Why We're the Fun Podcast 01:09:56 – Track 14: What Would You Miss If the Band Broke Up? What do snow removal hacks, Carmen Sandiego, and your post-death transformation into household objects have in common? They're all fair game on *The Setlist of Life*.  This week, the band dives into the viral "tarp method" for avoiding snow shoveling (spoiler: it works, but not always), shares shoveling injury war stories, and debates whether baby carrots are secretly bleached. The gang plays the Mount Cleverest trivia game again featuring questions about fish sneezes, Spider-Man's real name, and whether honey can actually spoil (it can't).  The conversation takes unexpected turns: Art Garfunkel's kid attends school with Joey, "nymphly" becomes a trail name, and the group contemplates what they'd become if their ashes were turned into objects. (Spoiler: trees, wine bottles, and heart paperweights are all in the running.) Perfect for Gen X music lovers, midlife creatives, and anyone navigating family life with humor and curiosity. Unscripted, authentic, and always educational—even when talking about Doritos as kindling. - **Snow removal doesn't require suffering:** The tarp method works surprisingly well for driveways and cars—but only if you avoid "aggressive tarping" (too wide = too heavy). - **Midlife friendships thrive on diversity, not sameness:** The best groups aren't built from people who are alike—they're built from people who give you permission to be exactly who you are. - **Steady Ed Hedrick was turned into a Frisbee after death:** His ashes were molded into the very object he invented—proving legacy can be both functional and eternal. ### 🛠️ Actionable Steps - Try the tarp method for your next snowstorm: lay tarps on driveways, walkways, and cars *before* snow falls, then lift and shake off once it's done. - Use baby carrots guilt-free—the "bleach myth" has been debunked; they're safe and convenient. - Create a "fun podcast" playlist for car rides and walks when you need laughter over intensity. ### 💡 Conceptual Insights - True friendship groups aren't about shared backgrounds—they're about shared freedom to be weird, honest, and curious. - Nostalgia isn't just memory—it's a tool for connection (see: Better Off Dead, War Games, Carmen Sandiego references across generations). - Planning your "ash legacy" (trees, objects, keepsakes) is a surprisingly meaningful way to think about impact and continuity. ### 🎯 Strategic Applications - **For Midlife Creatives:** Stay in bands, book clubs, or creative groups not for mastery—but for the irreplaceable vibe only certain people create. - **For Parents:** Model curiosity and humor about aging, death, and legacy—it makes hard topics lighter for kids (and yourself). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & REFERENCES ### Mentioned in Episode: - **Mount Cleverest** – Trivia card game (true/false format) - **Better Off Dead** (1985) – Christine's favorite movie - **War Games** (1984) – Matthew Broderick film - **Spinal Tap 2** – Released September 12, 2025 (mentioned as watched on United Airlines) - **Joey Chestnut controversy** – 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest ban (sponsorship conflict with Impossible Foods) - **Steady Ed Hedrick** – Inventor of the Frisbee; ashes turned into a Frisbee - **Carmen Sandiego** – 1990s educational game character (not a YouTuber) - **Tarp Method for Snow Removal** – Viral snow hack using tarps, bungee cords, and strategic placement - **Baby Carrots Bleach Myth** – Debunked; safe chlorine rinse at industry-standard levels 🎸 BACKSTAGE WISDOM *"We're the best you got—and honestly, that's the vibe every midlife friendship should have."*