Casual Chats in a Parallel Universe

Ep. 55 - Blah, Blah, Blah, Legal Jargon: A Comedy of Errors

Remember that time when you tried to LAUGH while you LEARNED - and accidentally wet yourself? Well, let's try it again. Welcome to another "Casual Chat" with Father/Son hosts Steve and Jeff Koegler. 
Jeff and Steve kick it off by eyeballing the role of the Attorney General, then Steve offers a crash course on the complexities of the legal system. They cover everything from small claims court to the heavyweight Department of Justice, touching on controversial political appointments like Matt Gaetz and Pam Bondi, and the impact of corporate monopolies led by giants like Amazon and Visa.
This casual conversation also extends to the practical challenges of legal representation and the barriers to entry in a convoluted legal system, including the roles of paralegals vs. lawyers and the intricacies of enforcing judgments and recovering assets (whew that hurt just typing it).
Come on in - the water is lukewarm.  
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Ep. 54 - Surviving the Industry: From 856,522 Episodes to Eight Loyal Fans

In Episode 856,522 of ‘Casual Chats,’ Father and Son duo - Steve and Jeff Koegler are at it again. This time listeners are taken on a journey through Jeff's life with various production industry experiences.
The show kicks off with light-hearted banter and reflections on their 35-or-something-year run, albeit with just eight steadfast listeners. From navigating skeptical stock markets to yearning for innovative camera tech, it transitions into a detailed recounting of the Jeff's roller-coaster career in reality TV, films, and corporate gigs. Unforgettable tales include grueling PA roles, the pitfalls of shooting a disastrous wedding video, a stint at Big Brother, and the adventurous yet haunting assignments with the LA Coroner's office.
This "casual" episode encapsulates Jeff's entrepreneurial hustle, the ups and downs of freelancing, and a nostalgic remembrance of building a unique professional identity in a competitive field.
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Ep. 53 - We're taking it back to George W. - NOT that ONE, George Washington!

Fourscore and who-knows years ago, we had an election this year. Father/Son hosts Steve and Jeff Koegler (who almost always have the dirty side down) are figuring it all out on this episode. 
 
Right before Steve puts his phone on airplane mode (finally), the discussion slithers into Trump territory. The recent election results are announced with a resounding red wave that handed Mr. Trump full control of the government, setting the stage for some bold moves.
 
Opinions fly high as the conversation dissects the Democratic Party's failures and Trump's peculiar cabinet picks. There's even mention of Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial commission. We wrap up with some humorous skepticism about the ambitious plans to turn back the government clock to George Washington's time. Intriguing, bewildering, and just a tad off-the-hip, this episode has it all!
 
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Ep. 52 - Family Ties and Thanksgiving Feasts

In normal "casual" fashion - Father and Son hosts Steve and Jeff Koegler are taking on the real turkey in this episode ... FAMILY STUFF!
The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as they share plans for an upcoming Thanksgiving reunion with Jeff's sister and Steve's daughter. Between the always-casual banter, humorous anecdotes, and heartfelt reflections, Jeff and Steve explore the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of parental expectations.
They express cautious optimism and genuine hope for rekindling familial relationships. The episode wraps up with thoughts on the importance of maintaining family connections and a promise to update us all on how the Thanksgiving meeting slices out. 
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Ep. 51 - A lot of "T" and a little "A": Another Trump-Era and We're Eyeballing the Administration

In this hilariously chaotic episode of 'Casual Chats,' your favorite Father & Son hosts - Steve & Jeff Koegler - dive headfirst into the cosmic whirlpool of politics in the Trump era, unraveling the mysteries of wealth management by parallel universe wizards and pondering the absurdities of election results.
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Strap in for a rollercoaster ride through the landscape of legislative lunacy, as they discuss marijuana and abortion laws, immigration shenanigans, and Trump's wild game of cabinet Sudoku. Along the way, they riff on doomsday scenarios, outrageous tax proposals, and the ever-entertaining felony convictions. 
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Ep. 50 - The Zipper Merge and The Podcast Turned 50!

Have you ever heard of the Zipper Merge? AND more importantly, do you care to hear about it now? 
In this jam-packed episode (HALFWAY through our season - you could drop us a rating or an email), our Father & Son hosts Steve and Jeff Koegler navigate through a series of seemingly mundane but highly relatable life challenges.
A hilarious tangent on concert etiquette and traveling woes erupts, particularly focusing on the absurdity of TSA regulations and people's general behavior in airports. The main event, however, is an intense and witty debate over the 'zipper merge' traffic rule, bringing about slippery thoughts on driving etiquette and road rage.
Jeff and Steve wrap it up with reflections on grocery shopping and the nutty nature of modern travel, all while weaving in the recurring theme of following the rules—or creatively bending them in the Koegler-fashion.
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Ep. 49 - We were secondhand chain-smoking with Dave Chappelle!

CHECK YOUR PHONES AT THE DOOR! We're on a Father/Son adventure! Jeff and Steve were third row for Dave Chappelle in Savannah, Georgia. The venue only got a star or two, but the comedian got HIGH marks, for sure. 
Welcome to Casual Chats in a Parallel Universe - and another giddy glimpse into a day-in-the-life with our favorite Father & Son hosts. 
While Dave presented his equal-opportunity humor, Steve's hearing aids were working harder than anyone else in the room. 
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Ep. 48 - Drinking, Music & Definitely Weed. Your Mother wants us to go deeper into your childhood.

Welcome to another therapy sess --- or I mean "casual chat" between Father & Son. Steve and Jeff Koegler are once again diving into the way-back machine and setting the main controls for a fun, little place called "Jeff's Childhood". 
Jeff is taking off the guardrails, unscrewing the training wheels, and dusting off the fake I.D.'s. We're in a grocery store parking lot and a crowd is forming. 
Jeff describes this time like this: "It was super dangerous and super stupid". If that doesn't make you listen...check your pulse! 
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