The Pavement Perspective

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 landing truthers to reptilian overlords. Yes, you read that right.

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 reflections, and confusion over the “Essentials” brand before wrapping up with our Top 5 essentials to do while traveling with Aurel!

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 (spoiler: The Studio made history, The Pitt pulled a shocker, and a 15-year-old is now an Emmy winner), and a quick dive into personal life. From Maine weddings, hiking misadventures, and why my foot still hasn’t forgiven me but I hope my girlfriend has.Finally, we close with the Top 5 People You’d Hate to Get Stuck on a Hike With. Spoiler: Ben Franklin somehow takes the crown, and yes, James Corden made the list (again).

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 the Top 5 Non-Car Forms of Transportation (planes, trains, horses—you name it), and close out with a breakdown of Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.

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 JusticeComposer: Darren CurtisWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurezLicense: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSong: It's In The FogComposer: Darren CurtisWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurezLicense: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSong: Flowing Into The DarknessComposer: NyokoWebsite: https://soundcloud.com/redowtheredLicense: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-freeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSong: Demented NightmareComposer: Darren CurtisWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurezLicense: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSong: Witch By The SeaComposer: Darren CurtisWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurezLicense: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

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 question nudity and Walmart, and Danielle’s question sparks a philosophical showdown between food and sleep.This episode is weird. It’s fun. It’s slightly uncomfortable. And it’s exactly what your week needed.

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.Check out The Java Script Podcast here!Media Clippings:Tour de France

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.Check out the Skyviewer App: HereNot a paid advertisementArticles:How the largest digital camera ever made is revolutionizing our view of space, VoxScientists Uncover Ancient Apex Predators that Dominated the Oceans 100 Million Years Ago, IDRScientists think they found two key bacteria that cause multiple sclerosis, Science

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.News Clippings:- US Open Tennis Championships- FIFA- ABC- ESPN- CBS SportsResourcesCrisis Intervention/Suicide PreventionThe Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564The LGBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.Youth InformationThe National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E)Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.

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!News Clippings: - 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.Support Options: - MSFriends: Click Here- New To MS Virtual Meet Up: Click Here- Other Online Communities: Click HereMedia Clippings:- The CW- ABC News