No Fixed Agenda Podcast

For the Season 5 finale, the guys take a rare moment to look back at how NFA made it to Episode 125, why the podcast has become something neither wants to give up, and why shutting the studio door every week has become part conversation, part escape and part therapy.

Then Jeff breaks out another round of Stoner Thoughts, and any meaningful reflection disappears quickly.

Why do we say "tuna fish" but not "chicken bird"? Why are babies...

Josh Perez wears a lot of hats — full-time barber and hairstylist, OTH coach, and two-time HYROX World athlete. In this conversation, we dig into how he built his career from a pair of clippers in middle school, why he went back to barbering school after 15 years in the industry, and how he overcame a paralyzing fear of public speaking to become a stage educator and coach.

We also get into his transition from gym member to coa...

What happens when you forget to hit record? You get Take 2.0, and honestly, it might be better than the original.

We're joined by Ryan Loeffler, a tech developer at defense contractor Rackner, who works on an AI project helping Air Force battle managers make life-or-death decisions in seconds instead of minutes. We break down what AI actually is (spoiler: it's a random word generator), how models are trained on millions of GPUs, and...

One of us has ADHD. The other one has spent years wondering why the hell he operates that way.

In this episode, Jeff and Omar go behind the scenes of how differently their brains work—and how those differences show up in business, relationships, organization, deadlines, communication and even the way No Fixed Agenda gets made.Whether you have ADHD, know someone who does, or are just curious about how differently brains can wor...

A trip to Nepal meant to provide an escape from corporate America ended up changing Laura Voskova's life.

After eight trips to the country, Laura joins Jeff and Omar to share what keeps calling her back, the cultural differences that changed her perspective on life, and what Nepal has taught her about happiness, community, gratitude and getting outside your bubble.

The conversation takes a serious turn as Laura discusses the recent d...

In this RE- RELEASE episode of No Fixed Agenda, Jeff and Omar sit down with therapist and narcissism expert Brenda Stephens for a fascinating conversation about narcissistic personalities, the behaviors that often fly under the radar, and what happens when you find yourself dealing with one in real life.

Brenda breaks down the difference between overt and covert narcissists, the manipulation tactics they use, why some narcissists su...

In this episode of No Fixed Agenda, the hosts dive into a hilarious and honest conversation about things we all pretend to understand — but absolutely don't. From the complexities of wine tastings and pairings (sorry, Laura and Sy!) to the confusing world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, no topic is safe. The guys also discuss the impending leap into golf, the stock market's mysterious ups and downs, stock splits, bull vs. bear...

What does a 24-year friendship look like? Apparently it involves working for the same boss, dating the same woman, breaking down on a cross-country road trip—and one unbelievably uncomfortable three-hour drive through Colorado.

Jeff's longtime friend Don Ceppi joins No Fixed Agenda from Denver to revisit more than two decades of friendship, questionable decisions, career changes and stories that somehow get better with age.

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This week on No Fixed Agenda, Jeff flies solo — well, almost. With Omar out, Jeff welcomes his wife Dez to the show for a candid look at 20 years together (10 of them married). What starts as a conversation about a $3,000 cooling mattress cover turns into an honest, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt deep-dive into married life.

They cover the biggest lies couples tell each other, the household chore that never stops causing ar...

What would happen if ChatGPT ran the country? Jeff and Omar decided to find out—and some of the answers were a lot more reasonable than expected.

This week on No Fixed Agenda, the guys put AI's ideas to the test on everything from presidential term limits and healthcare transparency to immigration reform and government spending.

Then things take a very NFA turn.

Could AI build a better gym? Why should consistency matter more tha...

It's a birthday episode with a twist — instead of the usual reflection, the hosts turn their birthday week into a head-to-head "49 vs. 50" competition. What starts as a lighthearted, sometimes hilarious battle over who's "officially old" (creaky joints, reading glasses, insoles, and the return of "kids nowadays" energy) evolves into a genuinely candid conversation about identity, aging, and starting a new chapter.

Along the wa...

Jeff and Dez break down 15 "unwritten rules" of everyday life — sparked by an awkward urinal encounter — and debate whether each one is universal, situational, or just made up. Topics include: bathroom etiquette, the traffic thank-you wave, phone/headphone etiquette, splitting restaurant bills, shopping cart returns, parallel parking patience, chronic lateness across cultures, airplane armrest rights, deplaning manners,...

Jeff and Omar are back with round two of Stoner Thoughts, tackling a batch of random, mind-bending questions submitted for laughs.

This episode dives into everything from why bald people still have to wear hairnets, to the legal and logistical chaos of conjoined twins (including some very NSFW hypotheticals), how nudists manage everyday tasks like cleaning glasses and going on hikes, why "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same...

What starts as a California cost-of-living rant turns into a deep dive on social media ads, marketing frustrations, and an unexpected trip down Craigslist memory lane.

In this episode:

• The guys kick things off venting about California housing prices — Fallbrook, Bonsall, condos, and why getting out might be the only real answer.
• The main conversation tackles the pain of advertising on Meta/Facebook and Instagram from a small...

The main topic: both hosts are headed to Stockholm, Sweden for Hyrox World Championships, where athletes from their gym — Sy, Josh, Laura, Lily, Ivan, and Carmen — are competing. It's Omar's first time in Europe.

They cover the trip logistics, Stockholm's laid-back vibe, Midsummer festival chaos, great food (fresh seafood, pastries, coffee), and the time zone perk for entrepreneurs who can't fully unplug. Omar also opens...

Guy Boyd survived a widow maker heart attack on his 51st birthday — 100% blockage of his LAD artery for nearly four hours. He shares what that night looked like: three warning episodes, a three-hour wait for a doctor while alone in a hospital room, and calling family only to get voicemails.

A decade later, Guy channeled his survival and extensive personal research into his debut book, Widowmaker to Warrior — covering the...

What started as a shopping trip to Urban Outfitters turned into a brand new segment: Stoner Thoughts. Jeff found a card game packed with 400 mind-bending questions, and he and Omar decided it needed to be a recurring bit. This week they tackle 10 cards covering everything from national anthems being country songs, to whether a hot dog is a sandwich (verdict: it's a taco), to whether a candle shop would smell amazing if it burned do...

Robin Tosh, founder of Right Hand Angels, shares how a 2007 car accident that nearly took her son Andrew's life led her to build a nonprofit supporting individuals with any disability — regardless of age, background, or diagnosis.

From Andrew's TBI recovery (yes, the lollipop story is real) to launching Right Hand Angels in 2022, Robin talks about adaptive athletics, caregiver burnout, the power of service, and why inclusion m...