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A-Squared Ramblers

A podcast covering a variety of topics, presented by two friends enjoying each other’s company.

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01:05:36

Reset Mode: Long Weekends, Real Habits & Showing Up

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2026/01/26

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana lean into the “reset mode” energy of a long weekend and talk about what it really takes to stay consistent. Whether that’s posting on socials, sticking to workouts, or building habits that don’t fizzle out the second life gets busy. They swap stories about MLK Day observances, quirky regional celebrations like Idaho’s famous potato drop, and Adriana’s book club gathering featuring a surprisingly elite combo: chili with cinnamon rolls

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01:12:37

Doing the Work, Getting the Merit (Or Not)

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2026/01/19

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into the realities of merit reviews, raises, and what “doing good work” actually gets you (depending on where you’re employed).From private-sector merit increases to public-sector evaluations with little or no financial incentive, they compare how different industries handle performance, motivation, and accountability. The conversation expands into workplace morale, bad supervisors, power imbalances, and what happens when oversight

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01:19:04

Resolutions Without the Pressure: Habits, Health &...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana ease into January with a realistic take on resolutions, burnout, and what it actually looks like to build better habits without the perfection pressure. They talk about the “slow month” that somehow flies by, the relief of a three-day weekend, and how weather shifts can set the tone for motivation (or lack of it).From there, the conversation turns into a deep dive on modern coping and community. Why Dry January can be so hard, how Gen Z

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01:03:17

New Year, Same Ramblers: Goals, Growth & Going All-In

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2026/01/06

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana kick off the new year by unpacking what “going all-in” really looks like in 2026. From reset days and post-holiday reality checks to fitness goals, career growth, and the discipline behind real change, the conversation blends reflection with forward momentum.Alex shares his approach to sustainable resolutions - including a transition from bulking to cutting, pursuing new opportunities at work, and seriously exploring a master’s degree -

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01:06:43

Brisket Burritos, Animal Fries & Babies on Planes

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2025/12/29

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana kick off the post-holiday season by recapping Christmas travels, unexpected weather, and the strange whiplash that comes when the holidays are suddenly…over.From there, the conversation takes a delicious detour into gas-station greatness as Alex introduces Adriana to the cult-like phenomenon of Buc-ee’s. Complete with brisket burritos, spotless bathrooms, and shockingly high wages. The discussion expands into fast-food frenzy territory

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01:15:01

From Home Alone to Wham!: Finding the Christmas Spirit

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2025/12/23

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana ease into the holiday season with reflections on Christmas nostalgia, traditions, and the subtle stress that comes with December. From revisiting Home Alone and the iconic house to discussing modern decorating trends, minimalist trees, and the pressure of holiday aesthetics, the conversation stays cozy, thoughtful, and real.They also share where they stand on decorating fatigue, last-minute gift shopping, shipping woes, and the growing

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00:58:15

Tamales, Turkey & Coconut Cream: Thanksgiving Remix &...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into a cozy, chaotic debrief of Thanksgiving and the start of December. From surprise cold fronts to even more surprising food opinions. Alex recaps his trip back to Nevada, last-minute turkey-breast experiments, pork loin for the main feast, and a dangerously good homemade coconut cream pie that temporarily dethroned his mom’s traditional pumpkin pudding cake. Adriana shares her dream Mexican-themed Thanksgiving spread — tamales,

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00:56:43

Pop-Up Bars & Plagiarism Panic: Nashville Nights,...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana reconnect as Alex broadcasts from his makeshift holiday studio back in Nevada. He recaps a whirlwind week of Nashville Nights—from hidden Christmas pop-up bars and woo-girl karaoke chaos to rooftop dancing and an ill-advised yet glorious 2 a.m. corn dog.Adriana brings her own twist of holiday magic with a wild small-town serendipity story: her childhood friend and her college friend, who have never met and live in completely different

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01:03:41

Alt Schedules & Veteran Status: 4-Tens, Holiday Math...

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2025/12/01

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into the brave new world of alternative work schedules after Adriana’s campus rolls out a 4×10 option. They unpack who’s jumping at the chance for three-day weekends, why her own department is staying loyal to the classic 8-5, and all the messy logistics no one quite thought through: holiday weeks, office hours, supervision, and whether those extra hours turn into quiet productivity or glorified social time.From there, the

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01:17:31

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Ham Lovers, Turkey...

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2025/11/24

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dig into the messy, hilarious reality of the holiday season. From government shutdown drama and grounded flights to staffing shortages at BNA, Alex walks through the logistics and cost of getting home to Nevada - and why convenience sometimes wins out over saving a couple hundred bucks. Meanwhile, Adriana suddenly realizes she’s hosting Thanksgiving again, debates ditching the traditional turkey for tamales and a full Mexican spread, and

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01:10:08

From Peak Rates to Predators: Time Shifts, Energy...

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2025/11/17

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana get thrown into chaos: the clocks roll back, the dog demands dinner at 4 PM, and Nevada Energy gets exposed for overcharging millions. From time-change tantrums and bill credits to overtime buzzer-beaters, Alex recounts his first-ever hockey game - and the $300 jersey regret that came with it.It’s a high-voltage mix of time shifts, energy grifts, and overtime thrills. All powered by classic A-Squared banter, clever insights, and plenty of

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00:52:52

Tricks, Treats & Treadmills: Dark Runs, Snack Thieves...

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2025/11/10

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana swap stories from the weird, in-between season where Halloween candy, gloomy weather, and treadmill miles all collide. Alex kicks things off with his company run club (now happening in pitch-black post–time-change evenings), talking safety, dark park paths, and why solo runs hit different when the trees turn into silhouettes. That flows into gym culture, peak hours at a small-town gym, and how “bro nods” and gym buddies can change the

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01:19:11

Deja Vrooms: Tesla Trials, TikTok Truths & Armrest Wars

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2025/11/03

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, Alex returns from another whirlwind Vegas work trip; flat tires, thunderclaps, and a surprise Tesla rental included. Adriana dives into a late-night TikTok rabbit hole of UFOs, quantum frequencies, and multiverse déjà vu, sparking a conversation about how we each create our own “reality.” From airline seat-space etiquette and armrest wars to the pros, cons, and chaos of electric-vehicle life, the duo unpacks travel mishaps, tech frustrations, and everything in

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01:03:09

Power Bills & Poké Balls: A-Squared’s Electrifying...

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2025/10/27

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana sprint from “False Fall” weather whiplash to utility sticker shock and straight into PokéCon magic. They swap hometown updates (early Nevada snow, rainy Nashville, Alex’s Vegas work swing), then dive into Nevada Energy chatter -from door-knock Facebook drama to confusing peak-usage billing talk - and worry about looming water meter changes. Then Alex reports from his first-ever PokéCon: vendors galore, trading culture, cosplay shout-outs,

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01:04:31

Flour, Floods & Foldables: A-Squared’s Recipe for Chaos

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2025/10/20

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana stir up a little bit of everything - and somehow make it all work. From coworkers already in their grandma era to gift lists featuring foraging kits and MacBook Airs, the duo dives into holiday wish-list debates before debating Apple’s latest design quirks and foldable-phone fads.Alex shares his backstage adventure at the Grand Ole Opry - complete with creaky floorboards, historical circles, and stories of the 2010 flood that left

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00:55:41

Bulking & Big Parties: From UPS Alex to Quinceañera...

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2025/10/13

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive headfirst into October - where gym gains meet glittering gowns. Alex reveals his evolving fitness journey (and his resistance to spooky season scares), plus the costume ideas that might just deliver big laughs - literally, if “UPS Alex” makes an appearance.Meanwhile, Adriana takes listeners inside her first-ever Quinceañera, complete with 600 guests, a horse-drawn carriage, and enough food to feed a small town. Between bulking

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01:13:18

Ain’t No Place Like the Strip: Oz, AI, and the $95 ATM

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2025/10/06

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana pull back the neon curtain on Sin City’s shifting glow - where AI meets Oz and $95 ATMs steal the spotlight.Fresh off a work trip to Las Vegas, Alex recounts a week that felt universally “off,” from chaotic airport run-ins to emotional shuttle rides, before diving into the eerie calm of a quieter Strip. Together, the hosts unpack how technology is literally rewriting nostalgia - including The Wizard of Oz reborn inside the futuristic

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01:11:05

Calm Your Britches: Airport Sprints, Apple Tweaks,...

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2025/09/29

This week on A-Squared Ramblers, Alex and Adriana cover a lot of ground - literally and digitally. From packing strategies gone wrong to full-on sprints through Atlanta’s endless concourses, travel chaos sets the stage for a conversation about how we navigate life on the move.But it’s not all boarding passes and carry-ons. Alex dives into Apple’s latest iOS 26 update, complete with “liquid glass” visuals, lock screen depth tricks, and the buzzworthy new AirPods translation feature. Adriana weighs in

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00:59:22

From Snack Attacks to Racetracks

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2025/09/22

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana bite into everything from corporate apple samplings to childhood “food traumas” that shaped the way they snack today. Alex recounts his Honeycrisp vs. Granny Smith taste test (plus a few adventurous apple picks), while Adriana shares the first-grade caramel apple mishap that left her slicing fruit for life. From licorice aversions and Oreo kick phases to dill pickle cravings and Ben & Jerry’s “Phish Food” obsession, nothing in the

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01:23:06

From Finish Lines to FaceTime: Meme Bonds & the “Brr”...

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2025/09/15

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana cover everything from Alex’s Franklin 5K personal record and chip-timed finish line drama to the eternal debate of rolling hills versus one steep climb. The conversation shifts into how we keep relationships alive in a busy world - whether that’s meme-sending as a love language, birthday wishes that feel a little too copy-paste, or parents forever stepping in as tech support and life advisors. Along the way, a comical revelation about the

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