The Pavement Perspective

This Day, That Year heads far beyond Earth. On January 14, 2005, the Huygens probe landed on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon: the most distant landing ever achieved. This episode explores what Huygens found beneath Titan’s orange skies, why methane rivers matter, and how this quiet robotic touchdown changed how we think about life, Earth, and exploration itself.

This Day, That Year is back during our break with a pivotal political moment. On January 7, 1999, the U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton turning governance into live courtroom drama. We break down how America got there, what happened inside the Senate chamber, and how this trial reshaped impeachment into the hyper-partisan, media-driven weapon we still recognize today.

As we take a breather from full episodes, This Day, That Year rings in the return by asking a simple question: who decided to drop a glowing ball in Times Square? On December 31, 1907, a newspaper publicity stunt became a global ritual. This episode traces how a safety workaround replaced fireworks, how media turned a local event into “world midnight,” and what the ball drop says about tradition, branding, and our endless appetite for fresh starts.

Back with This Day, That Year we get Merry. On December 24, we return to one of the strangest moments in modern warfare. In the frozen trenches of World War I, enemies laid down their weapons, sang carols, traded gifts, and briefly reclaimed their humanity. This episode explores what really happened during the Christmas Truce of 1914, how it’s been mythologized, and why this fragile pause still matters when we talk about war, empathy, and obedience today.

While we’re on a short break from full episodes, This Day, That Year is back and this week we rewind to December 17, 1903. In just twelve seconds over the dunes of North Carolina, two bicycle mechanics quietly launched the modern world. We walk through the Wright brothers’ first powered flight, why almost nobody cared at the time, and how that brief moment reshaped warfare, travel, globalization, and even the path to space. A reminder that history doesn’t always announce itself when it arrives.

This week we’re going back in on the Lions win, but we somehow lost in many ways. Then we talk about the bizarre World Cup 2026 Draw and the dilution of competition going forward for, you guessed it, money. Then we go into politics and talk about the presidential discourse with the Somali population. We then visit This Day, That Year and talk about the inception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We talk about my car troubles and places I want to be a regular at — which brings us to our Top 5 (Dead or Alive) where we talk...

In today’s episode, we break down a chaotic week in news and culture. Lane Kiffin shocks the SEC world by ditching Ole Miss for LSU right before the CFB playoffs, the DOT wants you to stop wearing pajamas in airports, and D.C. reels from a targeted National Guard shooting near the White House. We also dive into the escalating fallout over the alleged Hegseth Caribbean strike. On This Day, That Year we look back at three major December 3rd moments in history. We then wrap with The Me Corner with Crumbl’s cake cookie controversy (self described), Lion...

Today’s episode kicks off with General News and an NFL breakdown with Juju as we decide which teams are Yolked, Jokes, or just Broke. In the Not A Political Segment, we unpack Zohran Mamdani’s awkward visit with Trump and MTG stepping down. Then on This Day, That Year we look back through the birth of the NHL, the Mumbai attacks, and the premiere of Casablanca. I also question whether musicals are for me and get hyped for Thanksgiving tomorrow. We close with Juju back on giving our Top 5 (Dead or Alive) Thanksgiving hot takes... and yes, boxed stuf...

This week we talk about the ups and downs of Lions fandom and the greedy NFL, then dive into a massive archaeological breakthrough that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient seafaring. We then get not-political (because it’s Not A Political Podcast right?) and talk Epstein, Trump, Bubba and Marjorie Taylor Greene exile? from the party. We then revisit huge moments in history for This Day, That Year and finally we check in on the Me Corner dealing with my back injury and fasting cravings, and finish with the official Top 5 Dead or Alive fast food list wi...

In this episode we have Franklin joining us! We reflect on the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland and open a real conversation about suicide prevention and mental health. Then, we dive into the ongoing government shutdown — the deciding 8 votes, the politics, and the reality check on healthcare and taxes. For This Day That Year, we revisit October 12, 2019, when Eliud Kipchoge shattered human limits by running a marathon in under two hours. And in Me Corner, a study session gone sideways leads to a run-in with a self-proclaimed billionaire at Starbucks, plus a few thoughts on paranoia and the wild th...

This week we’re talking the Detroit Lions’ latest letdown, a class-action lawsuit that’s got Spotify annoyed (and Drake’s name caught in the middle), and why the streaming game might be faker than ever. Plus on This Day, That Year we take a trip down Back to the Future Day, Saddam Hussein’s 2006 verdict. And can’t forget to get into the Halloween hangovers and the NYC Marathon scene. I wrap it up with my “Top 5 Races I Want to Do” and a quick rant on how influencers have officially ruined running.

Arrests at the Louvre, a massive NBA betting scandal, and the tragic passing of Nick Mangold headline a packed episode of The Pavement Perspective. We also get into the ongoing Government shutdown stalemate and a surprising US–Canada trade flare-up before jumping back to October 29, 1929’s Black Tuesday history, some personal wedding vibes, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive tracks to light up any wedding dance floor with Danielle!

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Arrests at the Louvre, a massive NBA betting scandal, and the tragic passing of Nick Mangold headline a packed episode of The Pavement Perspective. We also get into the ongoing Government shutdown stalemate and a surprising US–Canada trade flare-up before jumping back to October 29, 1929’s Black Tuesday history, some personal wedding vibes, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive tracks to light up any wedding dance floor with Danielle!

On this episode of The Pavement Perspective, we look back at Lance Armstrong’s epic fall from glory, break down the massive “No Kings” protests shaking U.S. politics, and unpack the Louvre jewel heist that feels straight out of a movie. Plus, a few personal highlights: birthdays, weddings, and oyster regrets. All this before wrapping up with our Top 5 Dead or Alive: Things That Can Ruin a Vacation.

This week, we’re diving into one of the most infamous moments in baseball history: the 2003 Steve Bartman Incident that crushed Cubs fans’ hearts and fueled the “Curse of the Billy Goat” for over a decade. Then, we shift gears with a look at what could be a historic Middle East breakthrough: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, with big implications for regional stability. Plus, a quick recap of the 2025 Chicago Marathon (shoutout to Oscar for finishing strong 🏃‍♂️💪), the mind-bending “Gates of Hell” black hole discovery, and our Top 5 Dead or Alive conspiracy theories. From moon land...

In this week’s episode, we open with “This Day, That Year” exploring what made this October 8th stand out in history. We dive into the government shutdown and why healthcare funding is once again at the center of the fight. Then we unpack the uproar over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl and the hypocrisy of it all. We also pay tribute to Jane Goodall, reflect on her lifelong impact on conservation and science, and give some brutally honest thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album.

In the Me Segment, we talk Uber cologne, travel r...

This week on This Day, That Year: Henry Ford changes the world with the Model T, Eric Adams drops out of the NYC mayoral race, and college football fans lose their minds storming fields after wild upsets. Plus, Jimmy Kimmel’s back, Disney folds under pressure, and in then we talk running vests, smut books, and the Top 5 Lies We Tell Ourselves — starting with “my diet starts next week” and Cozy 19 aka Brent telling us he has what it takes to be a Quarterback in the NFL.

This week on This Day, That Year, we jump to September 24, 1991, arguably the greatest album drop in history. Nirvana’s Nevermind and Tribe’s The Low End Theory, hit the same day, reshaping music forever. We also dive into the new $100K H-1B visa fee, Jimmy Kimmel’s censorship drama, global recognition of Palestine, plus some personal wedding and dancing stories. And to close it out: the Top 5 People You’d Want to Sit With—featuring Franklin and why Van Gogh lost his ear.

This week, Spin the Wheel is back and it lands on September 15, 2008, the day Lehman Brothers collapsed and the global financial system nearly went with it. We’ll dig into the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history, how it triggered the Great Recession, and why it’s still a scary reminder of where we stand in the world today. And yes, we briefly talk about what has happened over the last week and how it’s a scary time.

Then, it’s time for some lighter fare: the Lions’ latest showdown, a recap of the 2025 Emmys (spo...

This week I break down my failed 100-mile ride and spin the wheel for another round of “This Time, That Year.” The NFL is back, the Lions are not looking great, and Juju makes his return with a brand-new segment. We also talk Kawhi’s salary controversy, while in the “Not a Political Segment,” we dig into some heavy topics: the Smithsonian scrubbing slavery’s painful history, PBS downplaying the past, the Department of Defense’s makeover to “War,” ICE and racial profiling rulings, and RFK’s wild CDC changes.

To lighten things up, I take your calls for...

After a month-long break, I’m back—and yes, I’ve been biking a lot. In this episode, we dive into the headlines, from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s over-the-top engagement ring to why engagement rings in general are a scam. I also touch on the latest gerrymandering mess in Texas and California (spoiler: nobody’s actually “treading on you”), break down the Gen Z stare and their un-ironic ‘90s throwbacks, and wrap it all up with my “Top 5 Dead or Alive” list of ‘90s trends—from cereal box literature to Kid Cuisine.

We’re rewinding to February 1990... a month of HUGE shifts, shocking upsets, and unforgettable cultural moments. From Buster Douglas’ jaw-dropping knockout of Mike Tyson, to Nelson Mandela walking free after 27 years in prison, history was being rewritten in real time. We’ll revisit the U.S. airline smoking ban, look up at the Voyager 1 “Pale Blue Dot” that changed how we see our planet, and step into the 32nd Grammy Awards where music, controversy, and Milli Vanilli ruled the stage (the duo, not the person?).

What if your whole life was just a dream you’ll wake up from at age 7? Or if you’ve already died—and just don’t know it yet? This episode dives into the deep end of “what if” questions about memory, identity, mortality, and the meaning we create (or miss) along the way. It’s reflective, a little haunting, and just the right amount of existential. Let’s dive in.

Two friends. One abandoned radio station. And a signal that should’ve stayed buried. This week, we’re bringing you a chilling original story that starts with a late-night dare and spirals into something much deeper — and much stranger. Mystery, tension, humor, and a sense that something is just a little… off. Tune in and listen. But maybe don’t listen alone.

Song Credits:

Song: Music Hard Justice

Composer: Darren Curtis

Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurez

License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Would you rather live a life of pure, unrelenting boredom — or listen to this week’s episode?

This week, we dive into a chaotic collection of Would You Rather questions submitted by listeners, friends, and fans. From flying at 50 mph while holding your breath to choosing between flawless skin that peels nightly or a voice that is beautiful only when you’re crying — we’re doing it all.

We debate showing up three hours early to everything (Kosmack…) vs. never listening to Drake again (Niko… seriously?), plus Brandon drags the Browns into this mess, Nancy makes us quest...

So… it’s a political podcast. Fresh off a Toronto trip, I recap a wild Porter Airlines freak-out before diving into Scottie Scheffler’s existential crisis with success. We unpack the Coldplay’s kiss cam drama, then we have a special guest to talk why neutrality isn’t an option and dive deeper into the Mehdi Hassan Jubilee debate. Plus a few (mostly) unfortunate celebrity deaths.

This week, we’re asking the big questions—like, do audiobooks count as reading? Plus, a rare and deadly plague case hits Arizona, Chelsea wins the Club World Cup (but Trump steals the spotlight), and Drake declares UK rap supremacy at Wireless Fest. We dive into Christian Horner’s firing, the fantastic Sunderland Netflix series, and the lost art of being bored. Is endless stimulation killing our creativity? Let’s talk about it.

This week we’re going over quite a lot. We’re talking about cycling and the arc of newbies, but also talking about the Tour de France! Then we answer your question of WHY ARE SUMMER DAYS FLYING BY?! Let’s settle down and then get into some football, World Cup and even touch on an Oasis reunion tour with our special guest (Shhhhh!). Then, it’s confirmed… I don’t breathe much at night. Welp.

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This week we channel our inner nerds. Firstly I discuss the horrific floods happening in Central Texas, Drake’s new banger and my July 4th weekend (of course, it’s my podcast duh). Then we say hello to my nerdy side. We talk space and cameras, squid and dinosaurs and MS and your gut. Basically everything.

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Ever heard of John Adams? Founding Father John Adams? Well I certainly did. We’re talking David McCullough’s fantastic book, what’s new with me (probably why you’re here right?) and the rich getting richer… in love? Also we’re talking NBA with our favorite Pavement Perspective NBA Insider!

Did you think I forgot? This week we are going into Pride Month and what that means to me and even you. Yes, you. We’re talking about prides impact in media/film, an unfortunate change in the National Suicide Hotline procedures and important figures in sports. Also, we talk about where I draw the line when we talk about this beautiful community of people.

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- US Open Tennis Championships

- FIFA

- ABC

- ESPN

- CBS Sports

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This week we get a little into it. We’re talking the feud between Elon and Trump, my soft break up with my personal trainer and some sports news involving the unfortunate retirement of my guy Frank Ragnow and also our terrible USMNT performance. Also, I think we had a conversation about the current state of the world at large. Let’s get into it!

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- NY Post

- KTLA 5

- ESPN

This week is a special, but important episode. I wanted to highlight the world of multiple sclerosis and those who suffer with the disease. So we’re talking about my weekend biking for Ride MS and how MS has affected certain people in sports and entertainment while also talking about some hopeful ways to treat the disease. Thank you to EVERYONE who supports people with this disease, maybe one day we’ll find a cure.

For more information on how you can help visit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's website.

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This week I didn't bike as much but I still got out there, but I have something to say. We're talking feel good stories (roses) and I am gonna rant a little bit (thorns). We're talking parrots, King Charles dogs, bad drivers, liars, TikTokers who are seeking validation and hating on runners. Also Formula 1, Love on the Spectrum and much more! It's a random one, but don't let this validation seeking runner in their 30s stop you from listening! (sarcasm, I promise)

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- Parrot Story: DW News

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Long, long bike ride this weekend and I got to thinking, what would Ali do? We got my good friend Ali joining us talking friendship and running, what’s going on in the NBA these days now that we’re down to the final four teams. We’re talking Drake and what he means to us (hate if you want) and an unfortunate diagnosis to a former president. Did we mention we talk about Drake?

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- ESPN

- CBS News

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Fresh post back to back bike ride, we got episode 16! We’re talking Jason Tatum’s horrific injury, the New York Knicks and their amazing fans and the Major League Baseball's adjustment on banned players in the Hall of Fame. We also talk the Menendez Brother’s parole, AI’s role in education and discuss HBOs name change (again) among other things. Yeah guess what, we got a me corner with some fun guest Would You Rather's!

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I am tired of the bike ride, but I worked up a thought. We’re talking my new found beef, updates in Formula 1 and then the news corner. We’re talking Jackie and Shadows eaglets (egglets?), the Newark ATC outage (x2), an unfortunate Cincinnati incident and WE GOT A NEW POPE. Also did, did I mention Gorillas?

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After a blistering, humid 40 miles on the bike we’re back with Canada’s favorite guest, Mark! We’re talking Mark’s updates in life, especially with Ninja Creami Swirl, how marathons can affect your brain (and my emotions), Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark (?!) Carney and who cares about the Met Gala these days?

Out of the saddle and into your ears, we got a special guest! We’re talking the life and the journey to CrossFit, a 4 day work week, book clubs of the past (and withheld from the present), best movie runs and the NFL Draft. It’s a big one (pause).

Post long bike ride in the Crown Jewel. We’re talking the Nico Iamaleava situation at Tennessee, Rory’s big Masters win, the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO, South Korea’s problem with adoptions and the famed Blue Origin space crew. Oh, and we’re gonna miss Pope Frank.