<![CDATA[Patton Pending]]>Every week, Kyle Patton puts everyday life on trial. Ridiculous debates, hot takes, awkward moments, nerd culture, and internet nonsense all face the verdict in this comedy courtroom where the listeners are the jury and every episode is a brand-new case file.

Court is now in session.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:49:21 GMTThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:24:59 GMT60KP<p>Every week, Kyle Patton puts everyday life on trial. Ridiculous debates, hot takes, awkward moments, nerd culture, and internet nonsense all face the verdict in this comedy courtroom where the listeners are the jury and every episode is a brand-new case file.</p><p><b>Court is now in session.</b></p>episodicKPqackster5389@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Case 004: Food Opinions that start Fights]]>In Case File 004, food opinions take the stand—and dinner gets personal.

Pineapple pizza, ketchup on hot dogs, well-done steak, fries dipped in chocolate shakes, and suspiciously disguised raisin cookies all face judgment in the Court of Opinions. But are these foods really responsible for ruined meals and fractured friendships, or is the true offender the person judging somebody else’s plate?

Join Kyle, the Jury, and one increasingly hungry Bailiff Duck as the Court delivers its most controversial verdict yet.

Keep your opinions on your own plate.

]]>fca93ef1-efc2-4086-9fad-4a510f215aeaFri, 21 Aug 2026 02:57:45 GMT<p>In <b>Case File 004</b>, food opinions take the stand—and dinner gets personal.</p><p>Pineapple pizza, ketchup on hot dogs, well-done steak, fries dipped in chocolate shakes, and suspiciously disguised raisin cookies all face judgment in the Court of Opinions. But are these foods really responsible for ruined meals and fractured friendships, or is the true offender the person judging somebody else’s plate?</p><p>Join Kyle, the Jury, and one increasingly hungry Bailiff Duck as the Court delivers its most controversial verdict yet.</p><p><b>Keep your opinions on your own plate.</b></p>no00:37:5714Case 004: Food Opinions that start Fightsfull<![CDATA[Case 003: is Monday Really the Villain]]>The podcast episode explores the common habit of blaming Monday for the challenges of the workweek. It delves into the concept of 'Sunday Scaries,' the association of the alarm clock with Monday, the impact of Monday morning meetings, the vanishing weekend, and the role of the workplace in shaping our perception of Monday. Ultimately, it challenges the notion of Monday as the real problem and encourages a reevaluation of our approach to the workweek.

Takeaways

  • Monday isn't the real problem
  • Blaming Monday is a habit

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Accusation of Monday
  • 02:13 The Sunday Scaries
  • 04:10 The Alarm Clock Conspiracy
  • 06:13 The Monday Morning Meeting
  • 07:11 The Vanishing Weekend
  • 10:07 The Workplace Witness
  • 12:30 The Verdict
]]>cc9b9154-d3f6-4584-abb0-d751ae2a9036Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the common habit of blaming Monday for the challenges of the workweek. It delves into the concept of 'Sunday Scaries,' the association of the alarm clock with Monday, the impact of Monday morning meetings, the vanishing weekend, and the role of the workplace in shaping our perception of Monday. Ultimately, it challenges the notion of Monday as the real problem and encourages a reevaluation of our approach to the workweek.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Monday isn't the real problem</li><li>Blaming Monday is a habit</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Accusation of Monday</li><li>02:13 The Sunday Scaries</li><li>04:10 The Alarm Clock Conspiracy</li><li>06:13 The Monday Morning Meeting</li><li>07:11 The Vanishing Weekend</li><li>10:07 The Workplace Witness</li><li>12:30 The Verdict</li></ul>no00:17:48Case 003: is Monday Really the Villainfull<![CDATA[Case 002: The Notes app is a crime scene]]>The conversation explores the chaos and creativity of the notes app, reflecting on the strangeness of notes, the survival of old notes, and the purpose of the notes app as a repository for ideas and reminders.

Takeaways

  • Notes app as a reflection of life
  • The chaos and creativity of the notes app

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Chaos of the Notes App
  • 06:05 The Strangeness of Notes
  • 14:53 The Survival of Old Notes
  • 20:06 The Purpose of the Notes App
]]>9d3efd77-673e-42ba-a89e-adf3c7f6c5aeThu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the chaos and creativity of the notes app, reflecting on the strangeness of notes, the survival of old notes, and the purpose of the notes app as a repository for ideas and reminders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Notes app as a reflection of life</li><li>The chaos and creativity of the notes app</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Chaos of the Notes App</li><li>06:05 The Strangeness of Notes</li><li>14:53 The Survival of Old Notes</li><li>20:06 The Purpose of the Notes App</li></ul>no00:23:13Case 002: The Notes app is a crime scenefull<![CDATA[Case 001: the grand opening]]>In a whimsical and unconventional courtroom setting, the host introduces the concept of Patent Pending, setting the stage for a unique and humorous trial experience. The first case presented is the humble shopping cart, sparking a thought-provoking exploration of human behavior and societal norms. The focus shifts to the people behind the cart, delving into the psychology and decision-making process of returning or not returning the cart. The verdict is delivered, and pending cases are introduced, concluding the session with a lighthearted and inclusive tone.

Takeaways

  • The shopping cart serves as a fascinating social experiment, revealing insights into human behavior and societal norms.
  • Everyday decisions, such as returning a shopping cart, offer a glimpse into the complexity of human nature and the internal conversations we have with ourselves.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Unconventional Courtroom
  • 04:53 The Case of the Shopping Cart
  • 14:02 The People Behind the Cart
  • 18:24 The Verdict and Pending Cases
]]>27208810-11b7-40e3-a66d-08a7b5b505a0Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:28:35 GMT<p>In a whimsical and unconventional courtroom setting, the host introduces the concept of Patent Pending, setting the stage for a unique and humorous trial experience. The first case presented is the humble shopping cart, sparking a thought-provoking exploration of human behavior and societal norms. The focus shifts to the people behind the cart, delving into the psychology and decision-making process of returning or not returning the cart. The verdict is delivered, and pending cases are introduced, concluding the session with a lighthearted and inclusive tone.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The shopping cart serves as a fascinating social experiment, revealing insights into human behavior and societal norms.</li><li>Everyday decisions, such as returning a shopping cart, offer a glimpse into the complexity of human nature and the internal conversations we have with ourselves.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Unconventional Courtroom</li><li>04:53 The Case of the Shopping Cart</li><li>14:02 The People Behind the Cart</li><li>18:24 The Verdict and Pending Cases</li></ul>no00:21:3611Case 001: the grand openingfull