Briggan admonishes us for being such a youth-obsessed culture as he looks at ageing in the age of the internet and social media.

The Volley describes how all missing persons are not treated the same. Race plays a big part in how the media treats a missing person story, or whether the media will cover a missing person story.

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Briggan revisits the case of actress Natalie Wood, her husband actor Robert Wagner, and the mystery surrounding her death.

The Volley attempts to simplify the definition of inflation. Not as easy as it sounds.

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Briggan ponders the double-standard behind what society considers “ghetto” and how much the people involved in the activity determine the negative label.

The Volley looks at the claims that there were other Black presidents who preceded Pres. Obama. Were there?

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Briggan tackles the conflicted and disturbing life of actor Marlon Brando. Why is he so beloved despite some of his problematic behavior?

The Volley talks about the clueless who live among us. These are the people who are perpetually uninformed and unaware of everything. They are exhausting.

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Briggan expresses his concern about the lack of walkability in many cities. This presents a danger to pedestrians.

The Volley discusses the importance of choosing the right dog for your family. Not every dog is the right fit for every person.

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Briggan shares his concern about how society discounts or ignores the sexual assault of boys and men.

The Volley mocks people who say they don’t have a favorite color. How dare they!

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Briggan discusses pretty privilege? Is it real? What is the impact on people who are not a part of that special club?

The Volley chooses violence and attempts to choose the greatest musical voice of all time. She offers several contenders and then reveals her favorite.

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Briggan discusses the negative impact of social media on the mental health and the general discourse in society.

The Volley looks at the contributions of each generation. From The Greatest Generation to Gen Alpha, each has brought something unique to society.

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Briggan discusses the lack of solidarity between various peoples of color with Black people. He is critical of the way other racial minorities are more concerned with aligning themselves with dominant white society against Black people.

The Volley expresses her frustration with people who walk their dogs off-leash and the perils of this to other dogs and to people.

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Briggan discusses racial bias in medicine by recounting a real-life example of a Black man who has to decide how to advocate for his pregnant wife who experiences complications while in labor.

The Volley examines Ponzi and pyramid schemes, highlighting how perpetrators exploit their family and friends, eroding trust and relationships.

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Briggan discusses food safety. In particular, he focuses on GMOs and microplastics. What do we have to fear?

The Volley will lecture all of us on email etiquette. She describes the do’s and don’ts of sending emails in a professional setting. Tune in to see if you’ve been doing emails wrong all of this time.

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Briggan takes on the anti-aging industry. Why are people so obsessed with looking young? What is the impact of this obsession on young people?

The Volley does a follow-up of her policing segment. Here, she discusses the impact of the militarization of police departments on society. How do common police tactics make us safer?

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Briggan looks at the history of fat phobia as well its current iteration. How do fashion trends contribute to or embrace the reality of what people look like outside of Hollywood?

The Volley discusses the history of policing in America and how its beginnings impact the way police serve communities today.Support us on Patreon

Briggan discusses hypermasculinity and the attempt at erasure of the culture of marginalized groups by past despotic leaders in general and the current administration in particular.

The Volley takes us through the steps of how a bill becomes a law, from problem to solution.

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Briggan’s segment will focus on the commodification of disease. He also considers the way disease can be politicized, ignored, or even romanticized based on who is impacted.

The Volley takes on the concept of “closure.” Is it real? How does one achieve it? How much should you let it impact your life?

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Briggan’s segment focuses on the impact of social media influencers on American culture and social discourse. How much weight should we give the opinions of influencers?

The Volley’s episode takes into an uncomfortable aspect of human behavior. We sometimes find ourselves applauding the downfall of others. She asks, “Why do we like to see people fail?”

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A warning upfront: there will be profanity.  If you have sensitive ears, you’ve been forewarned.

My co-host Volly and I are Gen Xers, and co-host Briggan is Gen Z.  Some of our conversations will get very interesting. 

What can you expect from this podcast? Lots of opinions with a heavy dose of facts. These are the kinds of conversations we’ve had dozens of times around the dinner table, at family gatherings, with friends, etc.  We argue, we debate, we laugh.

We will be coming to you twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Each episode will feature three segments. Each co-host will bring something different to the episode.

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