Neurotica: Recent Episodes
Neurotica
Hosts Cody and Bobby attempt to bridge the gap between mental health and comedy by asking their guests to examine their biggest mental struggles with a sense of strength, comfort, and understanding to bring light to who they are and why they are sometimes forced to struggle in the dark.
CW/TW: Today's episode feature themes related to domestic abuse and may be difficult for some listeners.
We were lucky enough to speak to Nina Freeman (@PersocomNina) to discuss her new game "Last Call" and the process behind turning trauma into an interactive story.
Among a growing landscape of content surrounding serial killers, we invited Cody's girlfriend and resident true crime podcast fan, Meg to help Bobby and Cody address the wider implications of this growing media and whether paranoia is really always a bad thing.
After a bizarre NBA media day, Bobby and Cody reflect on the players' opinions and how fans will feel about their favorite player speaking out against vaccines.
Bobby and Cody both stepped foot in an office for the first time in over a year and we discuss the game Fortnite's confusing display.
The boys analyze whether dreams are still possible while Bobby deals with his own crushing blow.
Two of the biggest stories in sports right now include women breaking the rules, Rachel Nichols and Sha'Carri Richardson, but while one rule is clear and another is murky, Bobby and Cody attempt to analyze and contrast the scrutiny each has received, whether fair or not.
Our old friend Swelly (@ChipSwelly) comes straight from nature to our new studio to tell us what it's like to be an introverted nature lover during the pandemic.
This week we dive into a strange idea. What if you enjoyed you nightmares so much you never wanted to leave. What kind of sadistic human would like that? Listen as we dive deep on nightmares, lucid dreaming, and more!
We ask our good friend Chris Jones (@AH_Pod) to join us as we talk baseball outside the lines touching on the Phillies degenerate center fielder, moving the All-Star Game, and player stereotypes.
Our friend Bobby finally takes the big leap while Cody shares his unedited plans for stealing the Declaration of Independence.
A new president is in office and our boys are back but everything seems a bit backwards. We talk redditors vs hedge-funds as well as life updates from our hosts... and it won't be what you expect either... or more who you expect.
We invite Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) on to talk about the mental challenges of taking a leap of faith and the anxiety that can drive you. We also dive deep into the online community he's built and his own work to give back!
With economic troubles peaking in the American household, Cody and Bobby reflect on the situation as well as Cody's experiences as a squatter. Both look forward to what will happen next why trying to understand how we ever got here.
Cody transitions to a new anti-depressant but must ween off his old meds before he's allowed. He didn't realize the withdrawal just might kill him.
TW/CW: Suicidal Idealization
As we try to comprehend how far we've been in quarantine we start to realize the main source of our mental struggles come down to what we are able to access and how we cope when even time is not in our grasp.
Sports have returned but not all were created equal in their return plans. We talk about what the NBA and NHL got right, what the MLB got wrong, why the NFL will never happen and all of the mental aspects of being a fan not so sure this should be happening?
Cody drops some life updates that were a little different due to COVID-19 but neither he nor Bobby can quite grasp time around them as try to comprehend another month spent in quarantine.
Bobby and Cody share their protest stories as well as some of their views on police, and some of the key moments across the nation.
Cody talks about catching Corona Virus while Bobby chimes in on how he has broached his breaking point as we check in with the guys during stressful times.
Cody discusses unemployment during the pandemic and joins Bobby in discussing the various people affected and how some celebrities are ok to put the camera down.
Bobby and Cody spend more time in quarantine and wonder if this was the end how would've they wanted to go out.
Bobby and Cody link up directly for the first time in weeks for their quarantined locations and discuss how they've been feeling.
HEAVY BOJACK HORSEMAN SPOILERS: Bobby and Cody talk about how a cartoon horse came to mean so much to them but first Cody explains how one classic film and
As fear over the Coronavirus grows, Bobby and Cody examine the ripple effects seen through all of society.
Today's podcast might sound like any other: 3 middle class white males complaining about money. But their journey's there weave in and out of the lower class so differently yet they share a common hope they don't fall again. One wrong move... and it could all crumble.
HEAVY SPOILERS: Bobby and Cody discuss the series finale of The Good Place as well as the episodes along the way that made not only this TV experience truly unique but how it impacted them and the way they see the world.
Bobby and Cody get to the bottom of Cody's own stigma against smoking weed by telling their interactions with the drug in the past and how that shaped their feelings towards drugs in general.
After a frustrating night of the entirety of the Iowa caucus, two white guys with a podcast complain that no one is listening to them. Ok it's deeper than that... does any average middle class citizen really have a voice?
TW/CW: The episode includes a pre-warning before discussing a rape case as well as anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
This week we talk to Max (@MaxOnTwitter) and ask how does a man living in Philadelphia running the account for the city's basketball team @sixers end up as a therapist in Seattle? It all makes sense when you go beyond the social media and that's exactly what we do on this week's Neurotica.
Bobby starts his new job in Philly and begins reaping the benefits of a short commute while Cody reminisces on his similar move.
We're back for the new year and we answer the hottest question in America! How is Cody filling his time halving his social media and will Bobby claim anything happened to him??? Oh and the potential start of World War III to begin the decade.
Bobby and Cody pick up where they left off talking their most impactful artists of the decade through only their own personal experiences. This episode each host reveals their cheat (artist or album not made in 2010-2019 but had an impact on us when we discovered it this decade) and our artists of the decade.
Cody and Bobby look back at the decade that was and explore the artists and songs that defined their journeys from boys to man-boys.
After surviving the first round of holidays by the skin of a trash turkey, Bobby and Cody dread what is on the horizon as they navigate the minefield of bad family political debates, gift shopping, and the dying Christmas joy in their cold, cold hearts.
This week we let the boys just scream a little about politics after some heavy weeks and spend too much time in the mayo.
For all our Troop Loops™ out there, we talk to Stephen (@TangoGolfKilo) about his journey and life as a gay man in an open relationship as our hosts get their first chances to Q&A everything they've been dying to know about life in a polyamorous relationship.
The boys explain how they missed a week of recording despite an extended weekend in the name of self care and Cody explains how good things do not always means good feelings.
Steph Driver (@StephaliciousD) is no stranger to be told to die and her harassers almost got their wish... but she lives! And she came on the show to talk about how she has overcome in her journey to become one of the most powerful women in hockey media.
Pitchfork caused a stir with their top 200 ranking of albums and songs of the last decade. Who cares? Bobby and Cody discuss why maybe you shouldn't and why time is important in a much different way.
Bobby and Cody had big dreams they were too afraid to go all-in on... SMART MOVE. Listen as they explore the worlds they could have lived in and why it might be better that they played it safe.
Cody has a mental block... about blocking. Cody dives into his past and Bobby says a few words.
Last weekend Cody attended a beautiful wedding and yet something is off. Bobby tries to help him navigate his strange feelings about marriage, death, being the messiest binch, and more on this week's Neurotica.
After an abrupt retirement from the NFL, the sports world was left confused by the retirement of star Quarterback Andrew Luck. But should they be? We dive into what may be the biggest mental health decision we've seen publicly by an athlete while exploring some other cases along the way.
Ahead of her upcoming album and tour, Sofia (@HarmonyWoodsPA)comes onto the pod to discuss music, life, and a literal road on the horizon as we dive into her head on this week's Neurotica. Make Yourself at Home comes out October 4th and you can find tour dates here: https://harmony-woods.squarespace.com/
Neurotica hosts its first live episode from the National Liberty Museum and is once again joined by Erin (@ebrownie) for The Philadelphia Podcast Festival! This episode explores the difficulty of pushing through with a passion despite the demands of every day life often further derailed by depression.
Cody returns from his beach vacation where a psych appointment awaits. Our hosts breakdown the visit and what the doctor prescribed for Cody on his journey to a clear mind. Meanwhile, Bobby helps plan the next live episode.
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After surviving their first live episode, the boys are back at home where Cody is having trouble surviving himself. We talk about his upcoming psych visit and a potential new career?
Our man Mitch (@lynyrdsremmurd) came all the way from Sacramento just to record this podcast! Oh and to restart his life after a few years of discovery on the west coast. We talk through the twists and turns of not only his road trip but the events that proceeded it on this week's Neurotica!
James (@getcerebral) has been dealing with it his entire life. But it's what you don't see that's bothering him. This week we asked James to tell us how his physical disabilities are very much tied to his mental health.
This week we slow it down and check in with our hosts after their near death experience and the upcoming events that make them wish it had come to fruition.
Los Angeles broke our dear friend Bobby and we let him tell his story on this week's pod. El Ripo.
Our friend Erin (@ebrownie) joins us to dispel some of the myths of abortion as well as Planned Parenthood in the fall out of new anti-abortion legislature.
Cody returns from vacation as the world reacts to Endgame and Game of Thrones... and Cody couldn't care less. We discuss this and more as we decide the new rules of #spoileralerts.
Cody and Bobby want to enjoy their vacations but the constant pressure of student loans spoil the moment. Do we deserve to vacation at all? This and more explored on this week's episode.
As we put our first year behind us, we start off with a big announcement. Tune in to see how things have changed! (Don't worry, Cody's brain is still broken)
Last time we spoke to Kathleen (@kathleenhayn) she spoke of her passions outside of the workplace but this episode we go inside her career and talk about the anxiety that has followed.
Can the internet get better? Or is it a barbaric hellscape? Probably both and that's what we discuss on this week's ep ft. Bobby aka boobie_styles aka Honeybuns McWarpedick
After a move to Philadelphia, Lauren (@knittykitty) talks about the mental rollercoaster of finally going out to the world on your own.
Our good friend Iz joins us once again to talk through why she has yet to go to therapy despite a desire to do so.
After a brief hiatus, Cody and Tony reset by discussing expectations and how Cody continues to fail... and fail... and fail again to reach them.
Cody and Chris (@LONG_DRIVE) talk about their journey through anti-depressants and self-medicating to save their own lives.
The one and only Swelly (@ChipSwelly)talks about his journey from nervous wreck to nervous wreck with a different job. If you don't like this episode, go to swell!
AJ (@ExtraSauce_) joins Cody to talk about how the Flyers and Sixers have ruined their lives and Cody calls out all of his enemies for no reason.
We are joined by @FanSince09 to discuss how Twitter changed both of our lives and what social media has done for us mentally.
Lightning doesn't strike in the same place twice. But nobody said anything about three times. Jackie (@ja_kwellen) comes on to tell us what it's like when things continue to disappear.
She saved his life and he fell in love. But it wasn't meant to be. Our friend John (@john_mcnish) explains what it is like to walk away while searching for more.
Booby (@boobie_styles) rejoins us as he and Cody prepare for the impending apocalypse. Additionally, Tony causes Cody to meltdown.
Our lovely producer Tony comes on to the podcast and discusses some of his more embarrassing moments.
I hosted a party for my girlfriend Tami's cat, Oli and we interviewed party guests and the cat mother herself to get their perspective on a drunken night of kitty love.
Shamus (@shamus_clancy)and Cody prepare for the upcoming Eagles season by reliving the championship run and reflecting on how they changed throughout the season.
We are joined by Monica of The Love Yourself Foundation (https://www.thelyfoundation.com) to talk about her mission and what we see for the future of our mental health crusades.
Two skinny guys (@jphorne89) talk about how their chunky childhoods shaped how they approach their current lives and how they may never be comfortable.
The podcast returns with @garbage_person as we discuss relationships of the past, present, and where we are going in the future.
Kathleen (@kathleenhayn) joins to talk about the deep impact music has made our life and how it relates to her mental health. Thankfully Cody did not choose to sing this episode.
Tony (@ItMeTony) rejoins the podcast to talk about his life with dogs and how it affected him and his family while Cody talks about his feeling of failure to raise his own.
Our friend Justin (@Jallen_Town) reached out to tell his story of what led him into therapy and we discuss how we navigate our PTSD symptoms in our day-to-day lives.
I take a step back this week to review and remix an episode I recorded two years ago as part of Bear Garden Shuffle. My goal was to dig deeper into my on psyche during the time of the podcast's original release.
Cody and River (@_Chilladelphia) relive their childhoods trying to one up each other with stories of growing up poor. What a fun game it was!
After realizing they accidentally joined a cult, Cody and Bobby (@boobie_styles) decide they are ready to stop following and create their own vision.
Cody opens up a dark moment from his past hoping comedy will help him heal. Unfortunately he traumatizes Tony (@ItMeTony) in the process.
James Johnson of Edgewater Avenue joins me to discuss being creative despite a full time job.
On June 12, 1993 the world changed... I was born and a year later OJ Simpson murdered some people. Or did he? My panel and I get deep into the facts and reveal the true murderer as we discuss the life and downfall of OJ "The Juice" Simpson.
The world is full of a lot of gray areas. That is why we debate some of the issues you won't see the presidential candidates touching.