A-Squared Ramblers

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana kick off the post-holiday season by recapping Christmas travels, unexpected weather, and the strange whiplash that comes when the holidays are suddenly…over.

From there, the conversation takes a delicious detour into gas-station greatness as Alex introduces Adriana to the cult-like phenomenon of Buc-ee’s. Complete with brisket burritos, spotless bathrooms, and shockingly ...

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana ease into the holiday season with reflections on Christmas nostalgia, traditions, and the subtle stress that comes with December. From revisiting Home Alone and the iconic house to discussing modern decorating trends, minimalist trees, and the pressure of holiday aesthetics, the conversation stays cozy, thoughtful, and real.

They also share where they stand on decorating ...

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into a cozy, chaotic debrief of Thanksgiving and the start of December. From surprise cold fronts to even more surprising food opinions. Alex recaps his trip back to Nevada, last-minute turkey-breast experiments, pork loin for the main feast, and a dangerously good homemade coconut cream pie that temporarily dethroned his mom’s traditional pumpkin pudding cake. Adri...

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana reconnect as Alex broadcasts from his makeshift holiday studio back in Nevada. He recaps a whirlwind week of Nashville Nights—from hidden Christmas pop-up bars and woo-girl karaoke chaos to rooftop dancing and an ill-advised yet glorious 2 a.m. corn dog.

Adriana brings her own twist of holiday magic with a wild small-town serendipity story: her childhood friend and her co...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into the brave new world of alternative work schedules after Adriana’s campus rolls out a 4×10 option. They unpack who’s jumping at the chance for three-day weekends, why her own department is staying loyal to the classic 8-5, and all the messy logistics no one quite thought through: holiday weeks, office hours, supervision, and whether those extra hours turn into q...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dig into the messy, hilarious reality of the holiday season. From government shutdown drama and grounded flights to staffing shortages at BNA, Alex walks through the logistics and cost of getting home to Nevada - and why convenience sometimes wins out over saving a couple hundred bucks. Meanwhile, Adriana suddenly realizes she’s hosting Thanksgiving again, debates ditchi...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana get thrown into chaos: the clocks roll back, the dog demands dinner at 4 PM, and Nevada Energy gets exposed for overcharging millions. From time-change tantrums and bill credits to overtime buzzer-beaters, Alex recounts his first-ever hockey game - and the $300 jersey regret that came with it.

It’s a high-voltage mix of time shifts, energy grifts, and overtime thrills. Al...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana swap stories from the weird, in-between season where Halloween candy, gloomy weather, and treadmill miles all collide. Alex kicks things off with his company run club (now happening in pitch-black post–time-change evenings), talking safety, dark park paths, and why solo runs hit different when the trees turn into silhouettes. That flows into gym culture, peak hours at a ...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, Alex returns from another whirlwind Vegas work trip; flat tires, thunderclaps, and a surprise Tesla rental included. Adriana dives into a late-night TikTok rabbit hole of UFOs, quantum frequencies, and multiverse déjà vu, sparking a conversation about how we each create our own “reality.” From airline seat-space etiquette and armrest wars to the pros, cons, and chaos of electric-vehicle life, ...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana sprint from “False Fall” weather whiplash to utility sticker shock and straight into PokéCon magic. They swap hometown updates (early Nevada snow, rainy Nashville, Alex’s Vegas work swing), then dive into Nevada Energy chatter -from door-knock Facebook drama to confusing peak-usage billing talk - and worry about looming water meter changes. Then Alex reports from his fir...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana stir up a little bit of everything - and somehow make it all work. From coworkers already in their grandma era to gift lists featuring foraging kits and MacBook Airs, the duo dives into holiday wish-list debates before debating Apple’s latest design quirks and foldable-phone fads.

Alex shares his backstage adventure at the Grand Ole Opry - complete with creaky floorboards...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive headfirst into October - where gym gains meet glittering gowns. Alex reveals his evolving fitness journey (and his resistance to spooky season scares), plus the costume ideas that might just deliver big laughs - literally, if “UPS Alex” makes an appearance.

Meanwhile, Adriana takes listeners inside her first-ever Quinceañera, complete with 600 guests, a horse-drawn c...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana pull back the neon curtain on Sin City’s shifting glow - where AI meets Oz and $95 ATMs steal the spotlight.

Fresh off a work trip to Las Vegas, Alex recounts a week that felt universally “off,” from chaotic airport run-ins to emotional shuttle rides, before diving into the eerie calm of a quieter Strip. Together, the hosts unpack how technology is literally rewriting nos...

This week on A-Squared Ramblers, Alex and Adriana cover a lot of ground - literally and digitally. From packing strategies gone wrong to full-on sprints through Atlanta’s endless concourses, travel chaos sets the stage for a conversation about how we navigate life on the move.

But it’s not all boarding passes and carry-ons. Alex dives into Apple’s latest iOS 26 update, complete with “liquid glass” visuals, lock screen depth tricks, ...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana bite into everything from corporate apple samplings to childhood “food traumas” that shaped the way they snack today. Alex recounts his Honeycrisp vs. Granny Smith taste test (plus a few adventurous apple picks), while Adriana shares the first-grade caramel apple mishap that left her slicing fruit for life. From licorice aversions and Oreo kick phases to dill pickle crav...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana cover everything from Alex’s Franklin 5K personal record and chip-timed finish line drama to the eternal debate of rolling hills versus one steep climb. The conversation shifts into how we keep relationships alive in a busy world - whether that’s meme-sending as a love language, birthday wishes that feel a little too copy-paste, or parents forever stepping in as tech sup...

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana swap stories of seasonal shifts, spooky Nevada folklore, and the importance of staying connected. From wildfires and hurricanes to Elko’s haunted Commercial Casino (and its towering White King polar bear), the duo dives into “ghost-slinging” tales before turning to heartfelt conversations about family and reconnection. Whether it’s revisiting childhood bonds or reuniting...

In our 25th episode milestone, Alex and Adriana kick things off with silver anniversary banter, joking about jewelry, rising costs, and whether a silver chain is in Alex’s future. From there, the conversation wanders into recent watches, with a spoiler-light rave review of Wednesday Season 2 (Part 1), the agelessness of Jenna Ortega and Christina Ricci, and the nostalgia of seeing familiar actors return in new projects like Freaky ...

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana bounce from cozy cold-weather debates to high-speed finish lines. Adriana recounts a family visit from Japan that somehow spiraled into an argument over whether she’s truly a “winter girl,” complete with her unapologetic love for snow shoveling, dreary days, and all things Snowmizer. The conversation drifts into shared nostalgia for stop-motion animation, Tim Burton’s si...