Show Notes:

- Aubrey calls in from the car after a weekend trip to Yellowstone.

- Reflections on the weird but welcome post-grad downtime.

- Trip to St. Louis to see Hayden graduate--one ceremony brought sunburn, the other brought Simone Biles.

- Simone Biles sighting! Aubrey was just feet away and too starstruck to say anything--but did manage to snap a photo.

- Simone gave a great speech--delivered from a literal gold podium, heels and all.

- More travel ahead: packing up, visiting Poki, and bouncing between places.

- Peter reports on rainy weather, a now-employed teen lifeguard, and general quiet.

- Brief episode to stay connected before a fuller one later in the week.

Show Notes

Concert Experience:

- Attended Spiritbox's sold-out show at Rockwell (The Complex, SLC).

- Observations on the diverse crowd and high female representation compared to typical metal shows.

- Praise for the band's dynamic live performance, visuals, and tight set design.

- Standout songs: “Holy Roller”, “Soft Spine”, “No Loss, No Loss”, and “Crystal Roses”.

- Courtney LaPlante described as a "spooky angel fairy princess demon" for her mesmerizing stage presence.

Setlist & Discography Thoughts:

- Breakdown of Spiritbox's unique release strategy: multiple EPs and singles instead of traditional albums.

- Discussion of their rapid rise following "Holy Roller" and how they've kept momentum by staying in the public eye with frequent releases.

- Comparison to Weird Al's release philosophy in the digital age.

Opening Acts:

- Thoughts on Dying Wish (humorously misread as "Dingwish") and Loathe.

- Energy and effort were appreciated, but the music didn't quite land with either host.

Group Outing:

- The joy of going with a group: Hayden, Liv, Jess, and Jon joined for dinner and the show.

- Reflections on the generational experience of concerts and aging at shows ("these kids don't stand anymore").

Resistance Training = Fountain of Youth:

- Peter shares evidence-based insights on how strength training can improve longevity, skin quality, recovery, and overall health.

- Emphasizes the role of muscle in balance, injury prevention, and post-surgical recovery.

- "Pick something up, put it down, repeat until you're nearly out of gas -- that's the magic."

What We Discuss:

- Sibling energy and setup quirks: Peter and Aubrey kick off the episode sharing laughs about their podcast gear, Easter weekend catch-up, and family updates.

- The grind of finals season: Aubrey gives a peek into the academic chaos of her final weeks in undergrad, complete with quantum mechanics and end-of-semester overload.

Generational reflections on journaling:

- Peter recounts how journaling went from a teenage afterthought to a vital part of his daily introspection and habit-tracking system.

- Aubrey reflects on her childhood love for writing and how journaling helped her emotionally process in middle and high school—and why she’s trying to return to it now.

Mental health, anxiety, and the myth of productivity through panic:

- Aubrey opens up about how journaling helps untangle the learned behavior of equating anxiety with success.

- Peter shares how journaling, therapy, and emotional vulnerability still feel hard to access—especially for men in high-pressure roles.

Finding your own system:

- The pair critique “one-size-fits-all” journaling advice and emphasize that the right journaling method is the one that actually works for you.

- From structured prompts to chaotic brain dumps, they stress the importance of experimentation, personalization, and consistency.

Identity vs. profession:

- Peter reflects on what it means to be more than your job, and how journaling has helped him rediscover his identity as Peter—not just "Dr. Jones."

Cosmic curiosity:

- Aubrey brings the astro-fact of the week: could dimethyl sulfide in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere be a biosignature? The science says… maybe. But don’t bet your space dollars on it yet.

A gentle call to action:

- Try journaling. Start wherever you are. Make it your own. And don’t believe the internet when it tells you there’s only one “right” way.