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This week, Sam and Alex are joined by Trey, their first guest of season 2 of My Pod Shuffle. Listen as they try 10 increasingly spicy levels of hot sauces from Hot Ones, and interrogate each other with spicy questions.

Season 2 Episode 3: Environmental Podcast

Listen as Sam and Alex solve all the world's problems by doing a mediocre job at explaining composting, tell stories of the villains and heroes of the environment, propose radical ideas of how to save energy, and answer the age old question of what would Jesus drive (WWJD).

Season 2 Episode 2 / Genre: Poetry - The rhymes are hotter than ever! Sam and Alex go way back thousands of years to uncover ancient history and work their way up to modern history (and the future of Gen Z/Alpha poetry). We take a deep dive into Sam's middle school poetry book and share poems we wrote throughout the month! Some serious, some silly, but we promise they really funny - enjoy this episode and maybe while you listen put some food in your tummy!

S2 E1

Genre: Recap

My Pod Shuffle is back after a 1 year hiatus. Sam and Alex recap 2024 through the lens of all the old episodes. Also check out the video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rU2NoaRkVlc

Episode 53 / Genre: Reflection - The last episode, on the last Sunday of 2023. The end of the year-long journey to release a different genre podcast once a week, every week! We host a live online audience this episode as we reflect on the journey, our favorite episodes, and answer questions along the way! Listen to see what's next for Alex and Sam and our thoughts about a possible next season for My Pod Shuffle!

Episode 52 / Genre: Christmas - Let's celebrate Christmas together! We share our favorite Christmas traditions and memories. Listen to our exclusive Top 10 rankings of Christmas Songs and the Shuffler Laws of when Christmas music is or is not allowed to be played. God bless us, everyone!

Episode 51 / Genre: Anecdotes - With the year running down, Alex and Sam take some time to recount their best memories with each other starting from the very beginning of their competitive relationship. Listen to their best hits as members in an acappella group, brothers in a fraternity, roommates in the house of horrors, and now semi-successful podcasters! Learn more about us and celebrate our 5-year friendaversary!

Episode 50 / Genre: Music - It's another My Pod Repeat this week as Alex's good friend Luca joins the podcast to discuss musical influences, the songwriting process, and music goals for this next year. Stay tuned until the end of the podcast for another hit single thrown together in 15 minutes flat!

Episode 49 / Genre: Hobbies - It is Alex's Birthday week to celebrate his hobby of choice, ice hockey. Lace up your skates as we discuss the origins of the sport, historical hockey events, personal anecdotes from Alex's childhood, strange goalie rules, the Stanley Cup, and a LOT OF FUN FACTS!! Time to dangle, snipe, and celly with only a couple episodes left until the end of the year!

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Episode 48 / Genre: True Crime - Bringing back the most popular MPS genre to date...the murder mystery! We have set (again) the record of live guests on the podcast with 9 total recorders. 5 Actors, 2 Hosts, and 2 Sisters! Join us on a twisty mystery where our sisters act as the detectives in the murder of Kristian Park...a contestant on the latest season of "The Golden Bachelorette in Paradise Island: Listen to Your Heart The Musical The Series!" There are golden roses, jealous competitors, insane drama, leaked footage, and plenty of evidence to convict the killer. ENJOY :D

Episode 47 / Genre: Thanksgiving - For this holiday week of Thanksgiving, Alex and Sam decide to do just that! They dive into their pasts thanking people who have been formative in their lives, from music teachers and school teachers to church leaders. (Sorry, no close friends or family were thanked in the making of this podcast).

Episode 46 / Genre: Medical - This week, we are joined by two expert guests, Leslie, Alex's girlfriend and (legally) Physician Assistant, and Alex's childhood BFF Julie, currently pursuing a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Listen as Alex and Sam decipher between medical drugs and Pokemon names, learn how to walk, and pick out broken hearts.

Episode 45 / Genre: Interview - In this episode we ask hard hitting and personal questions to 5 people in our lives... John (1:23), Kyle (29:45), Joel (54:49), Krishna (1:10:51), and Owen (1:32:27)! Hear their responses about aerospace engineering, hockey, book writing, mentors, business dreams, social change, public transportation, marriage, and so much more! Listen and see how 5 completely different people actually have some really cool similarities in their answers.

Episode 44 / Genre: Choose Your Own Adventure - In this special spooky episode, Alex and Sam subject their good friend Isaac (a.k.a Bishop) to a story filled with horrors, dangers, maniacal laughter, and secret endings. Also, be on the lookout for the text version of this Choose Your Own Adventure to find all the endings yourself!

Episode 43 / Genre: D&D - This week, Alex and Sam dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons along with their crew member Tracey (a.k.a Riker) into a world created by Gregorio (a.k.a Kyber) in the role of Dungeon Master. Listen as this ragtag crew fights, charms, sings, and fumbles their way through danger on the high seas in search of a legendary treasure.

Episode 42 / Genre: Impressions - Sam takes the reins this week with a solo episode where he attempts to do impressions of a variety of classic characters like Scooby Doo, Batman, and of course Mr. Crocker. Try to follow along and see if you can nail any of these impressions yourself!

Episode 41 / Genre: TV Review - Alex and Sam go back to their roots with a traditional TV review episode. They break down why "What is your favorite TV show?" is a bad question, then proceed to answer it immediately. They roast each other's nostalgic TV show picks, reveal their shared love for two lesser known shows, and Sam tests Alex's musical ability with a "guess the cartoon intro" segment.

Episode 40 / Genre: Philosophy - Did Dumbledore say that? What does Dumbledore even sound like? Does a cat always land on its feet? Who would Alex and Sam save an a hypothetical life boat? These questions will almost certainly not be answered... but we will for sure talk about them! Join us for an episode full of philosophical quandaries and laughter.

Episode 39 / Genre: Culinary Arts - We love food and we assume you do too! This week we have Caleb Im join us as we discuss all things delicious. We reflect on our favorite (and terrible) restaurant dining experiences as well as Caleb's time working at a Hibachi restaurant. We reveal the secrets of the coveted Michelin Stars, elusive Michelin Men, and other food mascots. Lastly, we dive into the media portrayal of these fancy restaurants including "The Bear" and "Ratatouille". Bon Appetite.

Also shootout to Chef Kelly - find a great Michelin chef experience in Colorado with Instagram @cookeatsocialize

Episode 38 / Genre: How To - Listen as Alex and Sam attempt to explain 10 shuffler (that's you!) submitted "how to" prompts. You'll learn how to win your fantasy football league, how to put on women's clothing, and even how to get away with murdering your best friend!

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Genre: Finance - Welcome to the Shark Tank, with guests Dimy and Amanda. We unleash our inner entrepreneur and share our million dollar ideas for startups (3/4 of us are officially in the restaurant business). We talk about "The Big Short" and other financial movie takeaways. Challenge yourself to determine whether a cryptocurrency name is real or fake. There will be good financial advice and the bad financial impulses in this podcast. Are you in or are you out??

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Episode 36 / Genre: Audio Vlog - Join Alex and Sam as they recount the month of August from their own points of view by sending each other audio vlogs each day (although we didn't actually send each other any of them until the very end), inspired by the vlog brothers. Get ready for a month packed into 40 minutes on this episode of My Vlog Shuffle!

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Episode 35 / Genre: Animals - Join us on a safari through the San Diego Zoo & The Georgia Aquarium. You also don't want to miss the last segment where Alex and Sam replicate the sounds of real life animals! dolphins, otters, whale sharks, platypus. horses, lions, deer, monkeys, goats, oh my!

Episode 34 / Genre: Comedy - Luke is joined by Alex and Sam as they tackle all things funny... seriously this episode is like really funny. Packed with classic comedic segments including: Try Not to Laugh Pun Challenge, Utensil Review, Music Theory, This Week in the News, and much more! Also all 3 hosts give a shot at standup (Alex tells about the mis-adventures of Muffin, Sam dives into the world of personality tests, and Luke lays down the facts about cheese). If you listen to this entire podcast without a laugh... DM us on instagram @mypodshuffle and we will make all things right!

Episode 33 / Genre: Hobbies - It's Sam's Birthday week!! And to celebrate, he gets to dive deep into his favorite hobby... ciphers (spelled correctly here). Alex learns more than he ever dreamed about when it comes to the history of ciphers, stories of the coolest ciphers to ever be evented, and how they all stack up against each other. Listen to hear about the Ceasar Cipher, the Cytale Cipher, and the soon the be Shuffler Cipher!! Participate in the cipher challenge at our Insta: @mypodshuffle (there will be a grand prize for the first person to solve it)

Episode 32 / Genre: Solo - One half of the hosts, one half of the runtime! Alex takes over the entire podcast this week. He has chosen to reveal his Bucket List to YOU shufflers. Listen as Alex single-handedly lists his desires to drive a zamboni, swim with sharks, do standup comedy, and much much more! Follow us on Instagram @mypodshuffle

Episode 31 / Genre: Improv - Alex and Sam test out their improvisational skills along with two other friends (Alex Baptista & Brian Ellsworth)! Listen as we try and make up stories based on the prompts you submitted. What happens when a soccer player enters a Bucees gas station on kareoke night? What happens when there is a water leak on the International Space Station? What happens when Barbie is on trial? What happens when the Greek Gods go ice skating? Stay till the end to hear us freestyle rap too!!

Episode 30 / Genre: Movie Review - Alex and Sam repeat one of the classic genres of My Pod Shuffle, and for good reason! They participate in the recent trend called "Barbenheimer", which consists of watching potentially the two most different movies you can get, Barbie and Oppenheimer, in the same day. SPOILER WARNING! Follow us on Instagram @mypodshuffle

Episode 29 / Genre: Video Games - Alex and Sam revisit their favorite college video game - Rocket League (a.k.a. car soccer). This is an incredibly chaotic episode that features Sam and Alex taking on the role of e-sports commentators, getting to the bottom of philosophical questions like "Are video games really a waste of time?", and lots (and lots) of screaming. Rate us 5 stars if you enjoyed! Follow us on Instagram: @mypodshuffle

Episode 28 / Genre: Kids - The most guests ever on the history of My Pod Shuffle (and their combined age is 26 years old!) This episode embodies the pure chaos of sibling rivalry in a single podcast. Listen as we ask Omar, Jackie, Emma, and Ellie existential questions. Also segments that include: Would You Rather, Categories Games, and Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader finale. Rate us 5 Stars! Follow us @mypodshuffle on all social media platforms.

Episode 27 / Genre: Government - For the first time in MPS (My Pod Shuffle) history, we have given the power to YOU (the audience) to choose this week's segments! Listen to this episode and hear about our 4th of July traditions and stories, deep dives into the biographies of our current US congress people, and the latest legislation passed by the governments all around us! Consider leaving this podcast a 5-star rating above (we really appreciate every review good or bad)! Follow us on our instagram @mypodshuffle

Episode 26 / Genre: Q&A / Inspiration- Alex and Sam have officially reached the halfway mark of their year long podcasting endeavor! They tackle listener submitted questions from the week that make them question why they decided to start a podcast in the first place. Where is pee actually stored in the human body? Is Fruit Ninja Frenzy Force a better show than Arcane? They try their best to give inspirational wisdom by roleplaying as motivational speakers. Follow us on Instagram: @mypodshuffle (Sam might have to have mutton chops if you do) Email us: mypodshuffle@gmail.com JUST DO IT

Episode 25 / Genre: Tier List- Alex and Sam are joined by their sorority sister Caroline as they attempt to rank items in three different categories. Does Sam have a sugar addiction? Which superpower is most useful for going camping? Why does NASA choose such weird acronyms for their missions? Let us know if you agree with our rankings on our Instagram @mypodshuffle. Send your burning questions to our email mypodshuffle@gmail.com for our Q&A halfway point episode NEXT WEEK!

Episode 24 / Genre: Game Show - Are you smarter than a millionaire? Alex and Sam test their wits in Family Feud & Who Wants to Be A Millionaire (hosted by Sophia Still aka Alex's little sister). What responses do we have for Wind-Based Activities? What do only ducks do? Can you define "loquacious"? How many times can Alex and Sam get stumped by British culture and knowledge (too many times). Will Alex and Sam succeed in the "fast money" round and can they beat David Fear's perfect answer streak. Come on down Shuffler's you are the next contestant on... My Pod Shuffle. Follow us on Instagram: @mypodshuffle Send Q&A Questions to mypodshuffle@gmail.com for our upcoming HALFWAY THERE EPISODE

Episode 23 / Genre: Conspiracy Theories - Alex and Sam join the ranks of the king of conspiracies (their college housemate) Trey "Kochi" Sipes. Get the inside scoop of the biggest conspiracies of the 21st century. Shufflers beware as we uncover the dark secrets of the Denver International Airport, the truth behind astrological sciences, the evidence behind aliens in other dimensions, and the real use of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Submit your crazy theories to @mypodshuffle on Instagram and more!

Episode 22 / Genre: Topical - Knock Knock. Don’t knock it til you try it. There is no try only do. Just do it! This episode features just Alex and Sam rambling about any and every topic that comes to mind by constantly interrupting each other. Here is just a small sample of topics: Trampoline Dodgeball, Cheesecake, Philosophy of Humor, EZRA MILLER, Virtual Reality, Pizza Styles, and Joe Rogan… Also follow us on all social media (Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, and more @mypodshuffle) or email us any suggestions at mypodshuffle@gmail.com

Episode 21 / Genre: Paleontology - Alex, Sam, and guest Franklin travel millions of years back in time to both the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods in the United States. In this podcast, learn about the behind the scenes work of the Natural Museum of Science and History, experience the wonder of dinosaurs as experienced through a totally real time machine experience, and test your knowledge on some of the craziest named dinosaurs. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok @mypodshuffle or send us an email at mypodshuffle@gmail.com

Episode 20 / Genre: Parenting - Alex and Sam are joined by two real life parents and one real life baby! We discuss the trend of "unique" baby names including their pronunciation, spelling, and just flat out wild ideas. Hear the (mostly) true childhood stories of all the trouble Sam and Alex got themselves into which includes throwing projectiles like rocks, snowballs, water balloons, and tennis balls at unsuspecting victims. Finally, we ask all the questions parents and non-parents alike wonder about raising children... including how to deal with a "trifecta baby"! Follow our Instagram: @mypodshuffle

Episode 19 / Genre: Life Advice - Life in your 20s can be a crazy time... school, work, social circles, and financial responsibility. Alex and Sam take a deep dive into their current life status and share some meaningful advice of how to navigate the chaos. What is actually like to work an office desk job? How do you make friends outside of organized school? What are taxes? And is the phrase "adulting" actually hurting our ability to mature and transition to the new phase of life? Whether you are 2, 20, or 200 years old - this podcast is the episode for you!

Episode 18 / Genre - Fitness: We are joined this week by another special guest, Sylvie, a long time friend of Alex and Strength Coach at the Colorado School of Mines. Find out whose mile time improved the most after Sylvie's week long fitness regiment, how Sam's backpack was stolen during his workout, and how to decipher confusing exercise names. Instagram | @coach_wieseler Podcast | Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Episode 17 / Genre: Escape Room - In this episode, Sam puts Alex's escape room experience to the test with a custom RPG escape room based on "Escape This Podcast". Sam has a little too much fun with voice acting, and Alex attempts to avoid the numerous red herrings while solving the puzzles. My Pod Shuffle on Spotify | @mypodshuffle

Episode 16 / Genre: Music - My Pod Shuffle drops its first produced single ... or more accurately our first original intro song with the help of our musical guests Mox Jade and Surrender the Tides! Ever wondered how to start making music for the world to hear or just love all things music? Then this is the podcast for you! Sam sings, Alex drops a trumpet solo, and together they dive deep into the discography of good friends. We also review the Shuffler collaborated My Pod Playlist on Spotify! Surrender the Tides on Spotify | @surrenderthetides Mox Jade on Spotify | @moxjade My Pod Shuffle on Spotify | @mypodshuffle

Episode 15 / Genre: Bible Study - Truly an episode of Biblical proportions, Alex and Sam talk about the significance of Easter, whether Jesus actually died on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, traditions growing up, and the improvement of Christian media over the last few years. This episode was largely inspired by The Bible Project, so check out their podcast, YouTube channel, and website bibleproject.com. Instagram / TikTok: @mypodshuffle

Episode 14 / Genre: Entrepreneur - The creator and owner of Sofiest Designs, Sofie, joins My Pod Shuffle to chat about her small business, how it came to be a success, and any other strange questions Alex and Sam can think to ask! Hear about disco mushrooms, disco boots, disco UFOs, and maybe even disco dinosaurs. This is a great episode for any one considering doing a small business... learn about the art making process of Sofie's designs and the business practices behind them. Support Sofiest Designs www.sofiestdesigns.com - Insta/TikTok @sofiestdesigns Support My Pod Shuffle Insta/TikTok: @mypodshuffle - Website Coming Soon

Episode 13 / Genre: Technology - My Pod Shuffle 2.0 gets an upgrade! Alex and Sam interact with A.I. and discuss the implications of A.I. in the future. Listen to this episode to hear about the greatest, new inventions from the past year and how they are scary, smart, stupid, and super cool! Alex shares updates in the aerospace industry and Sam dives deep into the escape room and game industries. *beep beep boop beep*

Episode 12 / Genre: Story - Alex and Sam do something wildly different from what they usually do with a story written and narrated themselves. Set in Scotland, two boys must venture into the wilderness to uncover a dark secret involving the Loch Ness Monster.

Episode 11 / Genre: Drinks - St. Patrick's Day is right over the rainbow! Celebrate this drink-filled holiday with Alex and Sam as they bring you their first almost-completely unedited podcast. Enjoy a nice and refreshing discussion about all the drinks you can imagine from soda, milk, water, beer, ciders, smoothies, and so much more.  Sit back with a Dr. Pepper or Martinelli's Apple Cider as they give you the history of their origins. Sam tries to guess the cost of alcohol he's never heard of. Alex loses the crutch-word drinking game in the first 5 minutes. Cheers!   Follow us on Instagram: @mypodshuffle Send any catch-phrase suggestions our way!

Episode 10 / Genre: Book Study - Alex and Sam read "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley and give their best shot at a Socratic seminar book study. We use words we haven't used since high school like: themes, motifs, foreshadowing, soma, and centrifugal bumble-puppy. Listen to hear how we rate the book, our deep philosophical thoughts, and dance around some mature content. Sam also gets his own sound effect board... Follow us on Instagram @mypodshuffle

Episode 9 / Genre: Hot Takes - This week we are joined by the hosts of "That's A Hot Take Podcast" Adam and Cooper! What happens when you double the number of hosts on an episode... chaos. Everyone shares their own hot takes included (but not limited to): the terrible modern literary culture, the superior alternative to shower thoughts, the increase of cow hours and dog steps, the downfall of live recording albums, and many food opinions.

Episode 8 / Genre: Sports - GOOOAAALLL (Alex destroys his microphone in the first 5 seconds). Sam & Alex discuss the Superbowl, their high school sports teams, the best feelings in sports, and a surprise segment about the strangest sports in the world.