In this unapologetically candid fifth installment, Philip welcomes his oldest Virginia friend, the notoriously unfiltered Cody Burrier, for what quickly becomes the podcast's most unpredictable episode yet. From the moment Cody arrives (cocktail already in hand), the conversation careens through nearly two decades of shared history that began when Philip moved from Kentucky to Virginia as high school sophomores back in 2005.
Between bursts of laughter and occasional moments of surprising clarity, the pair excavate memories of their formative years in rural Virginia—from ill-advised Pathfinder joy rides down mountain backroads to their earliest encounters with technology that would eventually shape Philip's path. Cody offers a hilariously unvarnished perspective on Philip's evolution through the years, calling out his friend's transformation from Kentucky transplant to tech enthusiast with the kind of brutal honesty only possible from someone who's witnessed it all firsthand.
The episode takes several unexpected turns as Cody shares his distinctly analog approach to life—a stark contrast to Philip's digital immersion—leading to a surprisingly thoughtful debate about what's gained and lost when we embrace new technologies. Despite (or perhaps because of) Cody's uninhibited state, the conversation strikes a perfect balance between nostalgic reminiscing, uncontrollable laughter, and moments of genuine reflection about how two friends who took very different paths still maintain a connection that transcends time, distance, and sobriety levels.
*Listener discretion advised: This episode contains adult language, questionable life advice, and drinking stories that absolutely should not be replicated. Philip does not endorse Cody's approach to Nissan maintenance, personal finance, or hydration.*