Ep. 287 – Peak Brad Pitt

The hosts discuss Erik canceling recent recordings, selling his house, and the death of their friend Jeff, a past podcast guest, recounting how an injury and subsequent infection led to sepsis and reflecting on their last exchanges and Dennis’ belief Jeff is “in heaven.” They cover Erik’s upcoming trip to Salt Lake City for a conference talk and a possible meetup with a friend returning from hiking, plus a later family trip to New York. Erik explains being abruptly laid off near the end of a six-month probation period, with no HR follow-up yet, while Dennis urges legal leverage and shares a story of negotiating severance after being fired. Erik describes quickly using AI tools and social media to apply for jobs and receive many leads, then shifts to family movie nights (Fight Club, The Sixth Sense), a local festival with a stilt performer, why streaming movies often feel forgettable, and Dennis recommending The Age of Adaline.