Between The States
Between the States: three friends, zero filters, endless chaos. Dan, Noel, and Jared tackle anything and everything. Sometimes funny, sometimes weird, always unhinged. Life lessons? Maybe. Laughs? Definitely. Sense of direction? Still figuring it out. Tune in and see what happens. Thanks for being part of the journey. Patreon to help keep the lights on: www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates Bluesky @betweenthestates.bsky.social Facebook https://www.facebook.com/568483249688840 Email us: podcast@betweenthestates.com
Episodes
This week on Between the States, the guys dive into some of the strangest laws still on the books in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Connecticut, and the bizarre history behind them.
From anti-silly-string ordinances and arcade machine limits to adultery laws, blasphemy statutes, drunk cable car rules, and regulations on margarine pretending to be butter, the conversation spirals into the weirdest corners of American law and local gove...
This week on Between the States, the guys dive into the world of retail, what’s really going on behind the shelves, the counter, and the “sales” you think you’re getting.
From working in hardware stores, fast food, electronics, and grocery delis, they break down the real tactics retailers use to influence how you shop… and how much you spend.
They get into:
- Retail “secrets” like product placement, store layouts, and engineered sh...
What do phrases like “spill the beans,” “three sheets to the wind,” and “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” actually mean, and where did they come from?
This week on Between the States, Dan, Noel, and Jared dive deep into the strange, hilarious, and sometimes confusing world of idioms. From their surprising origins in nautical terms, horse culture, and everyday life, to the rapid evolution of modern slang like “touch grass,” “no ...
This week on Between the States, the guys take on one of the biggest questions out there:
Where are all the aliens?
From the Fermi Paradox to the Dark Forest Theory, the conversation dives into why, if the universe is so massive, we haven’t seen any clear evidence of extraterrestrial life.
Is intelligent life just incredibly rare?
Are advanced civilizations hiding on purpose?
Or are we early… or completely alone?
The episode ...
This week on Between the States, the guys dive headfirst into the wild world of scams, fraud, and everyday deception, from obvious cons to the blurry line between business, marketing, and straight-up scamming.
What actually is a scam? Is it outright theft, misleading advertising, or just “good business”? The conversation spirals (as it should) through real-life scam stories, shady automotive practices, fake IRS calls, crypto cons, F...
What happens when three guys sit down to talk about music… and immediately spiral into stories about game scams, resurrecting broken consoles, dead mice in dryers, and morally questionable life choices?
In this episode of Between the States, Dan, Jared, and Noel kick things off with wild real-life stories before diving into a brutally honest and hilarious discussion about music. From guilty pleasures and controversial lyrics to conc...
Kyle joins the Between the States crew to talk cars… and things spiral fast.
From gas vs electric debates to one of the worst workdays imaginable, this episode goes completely off the rails. We get into real car talk, ridiculous hypotheticals, and the kind of chaotic stories you can’t make up.
🚗 Kyle breaks down car opinions (and sparks a debate)
🧰 A toolbox disaster turns into a full-blown nightmare
🐿️ A squirrel steals...
Season 3 of Between the States kicks off with Dan, Jared, and Noel celebrating the podcast’s one-year anniversary and jumping straight into a mix of science fiction discussions, gaming, movies, and real-life stories.
In this episode we:
- Explain the “sci-fi scale” and debate what makes good vs bad sci-fi
- Talk through movies and shows like Alien, Terminator, Jumanji, Tremors, Robocop, and more
- Break down sci-fi tropes including ...
In this episode of Between the States, the crew sits down with special guest Drew for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Dungeons & Dragons and quickly spirals into music, gaming nostalgia, internet culture, and the strange corners of the modern world.
Drew shares how a pandemic hobby turned into a six-year D&D campaign, complete with custom world-building, time travel storylines, and the chaos of running a tableto...
In this episode of Between the States, Dan, Jared, Noel, and returning guest Kendra dive into the world of animation. From classic 90s cartoons and Disney movies to modern shows like Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, and anime favorites, the group talks about the animation styles, voice actors, and childhood shows that stuck with them. Along the way they debate terrible CGI from the past, iconic cartoon theme songs, and which animated ani...
This week features a conversation between Dan, Tara, and her cousin and best friend, Meghan. The dialogue serves as a reunion and introduction, tracing Meghan’s history from her upbringing on Long Island to her current life in Pennsylvania. Meghan candidly discusses her career transitions from the military and corrections to child welfare and her current role in construction safety. The tone shifts between irreverent humor and prof...
In this chaotic and hilarious episode of Between The States, Dan, Jared, and Noel dive into everything from Roblox millionaires and disturbing online experiences to alien invasion dreams and the psychological damage of working retail. The guys react to listener feedback, debate whether Roblox development money is worth selling your soul, and share wild personal stories including Navy nipple piercings, smashing fluorescent bulbs, an...
Nancy joins the show as the group attempts to wrap their heads around two of the most confusing and talked-about topics today: artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. Coming at it from the perspective of people who don’t claim to be experts, the conversation is full of honest questions, skepticism, and plenty of moments where things make less sense the more they’re explained. From wondering what AI actually can and can’t do, to...
This week we welcome back Del!
This episode starts with jokes, side conversations, and yes, poop, before sliding into a more honest discussion about men’s mental health, stress, and delayed emotional processing. The guys talk about reacting first, brushing things off, and only realizing later that something actually stuck.
The conversation turns toward how men often cope by minimizing, using humor, or avoiding naming what’s wrong in ...
This week we welcome back Lachlan!
We discus all things horror. From movies to video games and the tropes we all know and love/hate.
What makes you scared?
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Welcoming Kate back to the podcast
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This week we touch on:
🥂 Working Brunch
🏷️ Store brand foods
😑 Getting dad joked in public
📣 Cheer-leading
🧠 Explaining sports
🎸 Playing bass
🛷 Swimming while sledding
💃 Prom memories
😲 Tattoo surprise
👨👩👧 Generational parenting
🤥 Lying kids
🌱 Free range parenting
🥺 Kids...
We welcome Jay back to the studio!
This week we cover:
📞 Catchup
🚚 Delivery trucks
🏠 Unexpected home visit
🧠 Mental health
🛸 Conspiracy shipping
🦸♂️ X-Men
💼 Fake job postings
🏀 Sportsball stuff
🌐 Internet speeds
🥘 Prison food
🐶 How to get a new dog
🌭 Hot dog algorithm
🎮 Video games (Arc Raiders, Metal Gear, StarRupture)
We reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Topics covered:
🎉 New year catch up
🛒 Costco run in
📸 Speed cameras
📊 100%/50%/0%
🗄️ Junk Drawers
🏷️ Yard Sales
💬 Listener Feedback
📖 Dog-eared books
🚗 Blend door conclusion
📝 New years resolutions
🙅 Bad recommendations
🍽️ Restaurant tents
➡️ Forward ideas
🥪 Toasted sandwich
🏕️ Off-grid living
Tara joins us back on the show!
This week we cover:
🎄 Christmas
📍 Location tracking
🔍 Not being able to find stuff
❄️ A lot of snow
🪣 Shoveling Snow
🐣 Birds and the babies
🤐 Spoiling X-Men
🕷️ Peter Parker being a mutant
💍 Lord of the Rings nerd
🎙️ Voice messaging group chats
🕯️ Made on Morgan Candles
🎮 Lost Switch
🕹️ Video Games (Arc Raiders, Helldivers, ...
Brien returns to the studio!
This week we cover:
🍪 Cookies
🧠 Real-World Severance
🎁 Annoying Children’s Gifts
🔫 GAT GAT GAT
🤥 Layers of Lies
🧝 Elf on the Shelf
🎅 Gifts from Santa
🧸 Endless Stuffed Animals
🎧 Reading Audiobooks
🎨 Paintball Police
🏗️ Civil Engineering
🎮 Missing Out on Gears of War
🌾 Feet-High Grass
🥩 Too Much Steak
🏠 Habitat for Humani...
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