This week on The SoapBox Lex, Paul and Eric are joined by a very special guest — Babs, a local music aficionado, performer, and advocate for women in rock. Babs brings the heat with a passionate discussion about gender disparities in the music scene, from how women are booked on shows to the different standards and expectations they face compared to their male counterparts.

From local venues to national stages, we unpack the unspoken rules, the stereotypes, and the cultural norms that still shape the music industry today. It’s a conversation about representation, respect, and the rock and roll spirit that refuses to be silenced.

Whether you’re a musician, a fan, or someone curious about the behind-the-scenes reality of live music, this episode strikes a chord. 🎸🔥

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In this episode of Quick Hits from The SoapBox Lex, Paul and Eric go full-speed through a lightning round of curious, quirky, and conversational topics. We go back to a galaxy far, far away with a quick Star Wars soapbox, then bring it back down to Earth with the awkward art of walking across campus. Ever wonder the right way to cook a steak? We’ve got opinions. What about the surprisingly common act of running… in jeans? And why do people always find things in “the last place they look”? It’s a fast, funny, and completely unpredictable ride.

💉 In this candid and compelling episode of The SoapBox Lex, Eric and Paul dive deep into one of Paul's greatest personal fears—needles. From childhood anxieties to adult avoidance strategies, the duo explores the roots of this fear, how it's affected Paul's life, and the steps he's taken (or avoided!) to overcome it.

Whether you're squeamish around syringes or just love a thoughtful conversation about vulnerability, this episode has a little something for everyone. So stick around, pun intended, for this episode!

Welcome back to SoapBoxLex, where we call it like we see it-and this week, we're taking a hard look at corporate waste in all its absurd forms. From tossing out perfectly good photo proofs to lights burning 24/7 in empty buildings, we're talking about the everyday waste that adds up to big problems.

We're also spotlighting the mountains of retail waste happening behind the scenes-think unsold inventory, unnecessary packaging, and perfectly usable products getting trashed instead of donated. And yes, we're shouting out our friend Dumpster Dive King (we shouted him out in Episode 19!) for continuing to expose just how much good stuff companies throw away.

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This week on The SoapBox Lex, Paul Ross and Eric Green welcome a special guest to the mic-Eric's longtime friend, Smiley.

Together, they dive into how culture has shifted in the wake of Covid-19, from the unexpected silver linings to the lingering challenges we're all still navigating. Whether it's remote work, social norms, or just the way we greet each other, nothing's off the table-except politics (we're steering clear of that). Longtime listeners won't want to miss Smiley's insights, sharp wit, and a few inside jokes that might just become show legends.

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This week on The SoapBox Lex, co-host Eric Green climbs up onto the metaphorical soapbox to air his thoughts on something we all use but few of us master: online calendars and email etiquette. From clunky early interfaces to the sleek, AI-powered tools of today, Eric takes a spirited walk down tech memory lane. He questions how much has really changed and whether we've improved or just complicated things. Paul Ross plays moderator, devil's advocate, and occasional digital apologist in this funny, thoughtful look at how communication tools shape our work, lives, and sanity. Tune in for tech nostalgia, hot takes, and maybe a passive-aggressive calendar invite or two.

Do we really have free will? 🤔

In this episode of The SoapBox Lex, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross dive deep into the philosophical debate surrounding free will.

From the possibility of determinism to what counts as "compelling proof" of free agency, we explore the ripple effects on society, justice, morality, and personal responsibility. If our choices aren't truly ours... what then?

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In this episode of The SoapBox Lex, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross welcome special guest Ian Hamilton, who flips the script with a series of rapid-fire lightning talk questions.

From asking for the entire can of soda on a flight to debating the etiquette of elevator boarding and offboarding-things start off polite, but quickly spiral into candid confessions about social norms and the moments we just can't help ourselves.

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