The Slanted Attic Experience

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 70 "Abby & Caitria" Architects, AI & an Unexpected Radio Takeover Abby and Caitria are back in the attic for their second appearance and this one goes just as far off the rails as the first, in the absolute best way possible. The architects are back, a surprise guest crashes the conversation mid episode, and somehow it all works perfectly. They open with a quick recap of last time before diving into the Odyssey film, whether cursing at work has become normalized, and the surprisingly fascinating question of whether baby names run in cycles. Caitria's personal baby name list makes an appearance and it lives up to every expectation. Standardized intelligence measures get their moment before the conversation turns to AI's growing role in the architecture field and the very real environmental and social impacts of data centers. Tangier Island comes up naturally before the group tackles the most dangerous animals in the world and which ones you could realistically beat in a fight, which is exactly the kind of conversation this podcast was built for. Then Malcolm calls in from his radio show and everything changes. The podcasting and radio journeys get a full comparison, Richmond's secret quarry comes up, Malcolm shares a story about touring a building in Philadelphia, and the group debates whether being told you look younger than your age is actually a compliment. The World Cup Final halftime show, commodity architecture, affordable housing, and a proper plug for Brainrot Radio close things out before final statements and the outro. This week's book recommendation is Chesapeake Requiem. Find it at goodreads.com/en/book/show/36220685-chesapeake-requiem. Check out Malcolm's Brainrot Radio at brainrotradio.com. Guest Panel: Abby: A 27 year old North Carolina native and proud UVA architecture grad who has called Richmond home for five years. When she is not walking her dog through the Fan or tending her vegetable garden she is deeply invested in historic preservation, sustainable design, and the architectural character that makes Richmond worth caring about. Caitria: An Arlington native and fellow UVA architecture grad who spent two years in New York before landing in Richmond. When she is not designing buildings she is rollerblading, drawing, catching a comedy show, hanging at the river, or playing pickleball. Refreshingly honest and genuinely funny, Caitria brings an energy to the conversation that is hard to manufacture. Topics Covered: Intro Welcome back and a recap of last time The Odyssey film Cursing in conversation at work Are baby names cyclical? Caitria's baby name list Standardized measures of intelligence AI in the architecture field Data centers and their environmental and social impacts Tangier Island The most dangerous animals and which ones you could beat in a fight Calling in Malcolm from his radio show The podcasting and radio journeys Richmond's secret quarry Malcolm touring a building in Philadelphia Being told you look younger than your age The World Cup Final halftime show Commodity architecture Affordable housing Malcolm plugging Brainrot Radio Closing statements and outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com.

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 69 "Kevin" Missiles, Mammals & Mastering Your Health Tyler sits down with Kevin, a 26 year old Army Captain and they things off with a Slip n Slide party story and somehow ends up in a full breakdown of the Patriot missile defense system by the end. Everything in between is exactly as wide ranging as that sounds. After the intro they get into fitness and the mental side of exercise in the military before the World Cup, Anthropic and the federal government, Tesla, and SpaceX spark a broader conversation about where technology is headed. Bird watching and dendrology lead into Kevin's favorite mammals and a surprisingly deep Orca dive before veganism, factory farming, and whether there is actually an ethical way to produce enough food for the world close out the big ideas block. Then the health conversation opens up and it is one of the more honest takes on clean living the attic has hosted. Blood sugar levels and supplementation are broken down in a way that actually makes sense, and gut health and healthy bowel movements get a genuinely informative moment. Kevin ties it all together with the discipline and perspective that comes from military life, making the health block feel grounded rather than preachy. What Kevin actually does in the Army and the Patriot missile defense system close things out before the outro. Guest Panel: Kevin: A 26 year old Captain in the U.S. Army, married to his wife Anna and dog dad to Denver and Bono. Kevin brings a grounded and refreshingly direct perspective to conversations that range from military life and missile defense to Orcas, gut health, and clean eating. Topics Covered: Slip n Slide party Intro Exercise and the mental side of fitness in the military The World Cup Anthropic and the federal government The Ring camera Super Bowl commercial Tesla and SpaceX Bird watching and dendrology Kevin's favorite mammals and the Orca The ocean and back to the Orca Elephants and the emotional intelligence of plants Veganism and factory farming Is there an ethical way to feed the world? Monopolies in food production and pharma The value of intellectual conversation SpaceX's potential IPO and stuck bagholders Is the tech market overinflated and what about Allbirds? Are toe strength and flexibility underrated? Blood sugar levels and supplementation Healthy bowel movements and gut health What does Kevin actually do in the Army? The Patriot missile defense system Outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic. Whether you are deep into fitness culture, fascinated by military life, or just love a conversation that goes places you never expected, this one delivers from start to finish.

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 68 "Sports Room 10" The NFL Returns! The Sports Room is back for its tenth installment and Tyler, Liam, and Graham are bringing the full fall sports calendar with them. LeBron's next move, NFL early season chaos, fantasy football strategy, EPL transfers, and an MLB playoff picture heating up fast. This one has everything a sports fan needs heading into the best stretch of the year. They open with whether LeBron is ring chasing before turning to Philadelphia's roster construction and what it means to play in one of the toughest sports cities in the country. MLB takes center stage with the Dodgers versus Phillies playoff picture, the 2027 lockout threat, and the 2026 payroll rankings before Graham brings the EPL in with the new season kickoff, notable transfers, and early winners. The NFL block takes over from there and it does not let up. Early season storylines, injuries, and a full fantasy football breakdown covering strategy, top ranked players from three sources, late round targets, and who the room is riding with this season. The Eagles get their moment, Pittsburgh's backup quarterback situation gets the scrutiny it deserves, divisional winner picks spark real debate, and the CFB preseason AP top 25 closes things out with college football officially back on the radar. Guest Panel: Graham: Born in North Carolina and raised on Duke basketball in the heart of Tobacco Road, Graham became a devoted Hokie after attending Virginia Tech. His true passion right now lives in the English Premier League where he proudly supports Brighton and Hove Albion. Liam: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Liam is a die hard Eagles, Phillies, and WVU fan who has lived through championship highs and gut punch lows. He fell in love with lacrosse in high school and now follows the rise of the PLL as closely as anything else on the sports calendar. Topics Covered: Intro Is LeBron ring chasing or is it a smart move? Filling out the bench behind the key five in Philadelphia Philly as a tough sports city What it means to be a sports fan and different fan bases MLB and the upcoming playoffs Can the Phillies make a run or do the Dodgers have it locked up? The 2027 MLB lockout threat Current 2026 MLB payroll rankings The start of the English Premier League season EPL transfer window and notable moves Early EPL winners NFL early season storylines and injuries Fantasy football strategy Top ranked fantasy players for 2026 from three sources Who the room likes for this season Fantasy football late round targets NFL season storylines The Eagles outlook Pittsburgh and their backup quarterback situation Yearly divisional winner picks CFB preseason AP top 25 Outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic.

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 67 "Gray & Sammy" Rocky Top, Rabbit Holes & Richmond Perspectives Tyler sits down with Gray and Sammy for one of the most unpredictable episodes the attic has produced. A finance guy who will not elaborate on what he does, a die hard Tennessee Volunteer, and a Richmond native with a gift for conversation somehow cover everything from NFL drama to the inventor of the pool noodle in a single sitting. They open with the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini drama before moving through the AJ Brown trade, Titans history, general NFL talk, and whether Mike Tomlin would survive coaching any other franchise. World markets, supply chain management, the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, and a deep dive into why the ocean simply does not get the respect it deserves round out a first half that covers more ground than most episodes manage in their entirety. From there the conversation moves through college sports and NIL, James Franklin at Virginia Tech, Hendon Hooker's impact at Tennessee, and the Titans draft class before shifting into iPhone upgrades, first cell phones, and the Squatty Potty. A Masters bet win that paid off, an outsider's genuine perspective on what it is like to live in Richmond, the Amish communities of Pennsylvania, and just how dramatically life has changed from childhood to now add real depth to the closing stretch. A Las Vegas gambling trip closes things out with final thoughts and a look ahead to next time wrap everything up before the outro. Guest Panel: Gray: A Nashville native now living in Richmond, Gray works in finance, involves spreadsheets, and will not be elaborating further. A die hard Tennessee Volunteer whose blood pressure his doctor describes as concerning but seasonal, Gray has heard Rocky Top roughly 400,000 times and would gladly hear it 400,000 more. Every fall he declares it the year. Every November he is wrong. He remains undeterred. Sammy: A Richmond native and Virginia Tech alum who attended Freeman High School and stayed loyal to the city he calls home through every twist the last several years have thrown at him. Sammy values his people above everything else and given the chance will talk your ear off, not because he enjoys the sound of his own voice, but because he genuinely loves connecting with the people around him. Topics Covered: Intro Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini drama The AJ Brown trade and Titans history NFL general talk Would Mike Tomlin get fired coaching any other team? More NFL talk including the draft and the Commanders The Rodgers and McCarthy reunion Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins Were the 90s the best era to grow up watching sports? World markets and supply chain management The Francis Scott Key bridge collapse Why is the ocean not feared enough and back to conspiracies The inventor of the pool noodle College sports and the NIL impact James Franklin at Virginia Tech Hendon Hooker's move and impact at Tennessee The Titans draft class and a story from Gray iPhone upgrades and first cell phones The Squatty Potty Critical mineral production and China's technological lead Is the Slanted Attic at risk of being cancelled? Rage bait and modern media cycles A Masters bet win An outsider's perspective on living in Richmond Pennsylvania and the Amish How much has changed from childhood until now Visiting Las Vegas and gambling Outro and thoughts for next time New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic.

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 66 "Sports Room 09" World Cup, Winning Streaks & Way Too Early NFL Takes The Sports Room is back for its 9th installment and this one comes with a new face in the room. Tyler, Liam, and Graham welcome Jack to the attic for the first time and the sports calendar delivers everything they need for one of the most wide ranging episodes of the series. They open with Jack's introduction before diving into recent NHL news and the Stanley Cup Final. The World Cup takes center stage with crazy moments from before the semi finals, how the ball changes for each tournament, Liam's firsthand experience watching France versus Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, ticket scalping, and what the final picture could look like heading into the quarterfinals. MLB gets its moment with the All Star Game, whether any modern pitcher can reach 300 wins, the Nationals and their pitching rotation, the new manager, the Phillies so far this season, fan voting, and a room that is unanimous in its feelings about the Mets. The salary cap debate, a potential salary floor, before the Jaylen Brown trade pivots things toward the NFL. Early season expectations start with the Jets before moving through teams poised to take a step up or a step back. Mike Tomlin's drama, the Steelers outlook, top teams in each conference, young QB development, and way too early fantasy football top five picks close things out. Guest Panel: Graham: Born in North Carolina and raised on Duke basketball in the heart of Tobacco Road, Graham became a devoted Hokie after attending Virginia Tech. While he keeps a close eye on American sports his true passion right now lives in the English Premier League where he proudly supports Brighton and Hove Albion week in and week out. Liam: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Liam is a die hard Eagles, Phillies, and WVU fan who has lived through championship highs and gut punch lows with equal passion. He fell in love with lacrosse in high school and now follows the rise of the PLL as closely as anything else on the sports calendar. Jack: Making his first appearance in the Sports Room, Jack is a die hard New York Jets and Washington Nationals fan who brings genuine sports knowledge and a fresh perspective to a room that does not have a low bar. A Jets fan's optimism and a Nationals fan's patience make for a compelling combination and he holds his own from the very first minute. Topics Covered: Intro and Jack's first appearance Recent NHL news and the Stanley Cup Final Recent World Cup moments before the semi finals How the ball changes for each World Cup World Cup 2026 watching and thoughts before the quarterfinals What could the final look like? Liam at Lincoln Financial Field watching France vs. Iraq Ticket scalping and the cost of attending World Cup games MLB and the All Star Game Will any modern pitcher reach 300 wins? The Nationals and their pitching rotation The new Nats manager and the Phillies so far this season MLB All Star Game lookahead and fan voting Post All Star Break outlook The unanimous dislike of the New York Mets MLB salary cap, potential salary floor, and a possible lockout The Jaylen Brown trade NFL season expectations Starting with the Jets and teams taking a step up or step down Mike Tomlin drama and the Steelers outlook Top teams in each conference Young quarterback progression in the league Way too early dynasty fantasy football top five picks Outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic.