Underemployed

Who better to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday with than two dorks from the 'burbs? Jack and David reveal the first half of their definitive list of rap's greatest moments, from rappers dealing with conflicts through stabbings and champagne bottles, to Cardi B throwing a microphone at a fan and ODB saying Wu-Tang is for the children. They also discuss self-pleasuring songs, 50 Cent destroying Ja Rule for over 20 years, the "Tip Drill" video, accidentally playing DMX uncensored at Family Night, and so much more! Remember, this list is definitive.

The heat is on, and so is Underemployed! David and Jack talk the knockout of the Women's World Cup team (including Jack's hot take on what cost them), August being the worst month ever, Phoenix being an affront to God, David's first ever Flying Squirrels game (and why the team has such a grip on Richmond), that time Bethany got a full night's sleep in the back of a Kia Soul, Jack's travel woes that involved him running through the Philadelphia airport, David's take on 'Barbie', and more!

Jack and David have a lot to catch up on, from David's rain-soaked trip to Maine, to Jack getting a new name and age at a Richmond bar, plus the wonderful wedding of PJ Anderson and the amazing moment that almost was during the ceremony. Also, David's cat is a jerk, the heat and the haze across Virginia, Jack's penchant for getting music references in the news, Juvenile's Tiny Desk concert, Charles Barkley throwing people through windows, the hilarity that was 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather's beef, and Jack feels patriotic in his passionate fight against Virginia's new anti-porn laws!

David and Jack once again make their State of the Union address to the loyal Dependents, where they look back on the progress and history they've made in the past year, while setting themselves a lofty goal by the end of the decade. Also, Old Man David returns.

The weather's getting mildly warmer, and so is Underemployed! Jack tells the story of a gas leak in Scott's Addition that impacted the news station (and also briefly made him a nomad), Rihanna and A$AP Rocky proving that Wu-Tang is for the children, the continued rise of the Lakers, Ja Morant's a fool, Taylor Swift's dominance, David reminisces on the 2012 derecho, and more. Plus News Jabs, with cheating fishermen and trying to blame a dog for driving drunk!

Jack and David return to brag about the absolute raging success that was their NCAA Mascot Bracket (way better than most fools who picked a real one). Plus they talk David wanting steroids back in baseball, Jack's joy at the rebirth of the Lakers, David's Christ-like resurrection from COVID, the downfall of Dillon Brooks, the beauty of 'Cocaine Bear', Kia Souls being metaphorically bulletproof, the end of Dan Snyder, and more!

It's the triumphant return of the March Madness selection show that proudly features absolutely no actual basketball analysis, the ultimate battle between each team's mascot! Featuring such questions as how many wolfs constitute a wolfpack, how a holy man can deal with a fight, how many 16 seeds can beat a 1, how was David ever allowed to visit Princeton, and much more. Plus Jack's existential crisis about the mediocrity of his school's basketball program, and the long-awaited introduction of Cajun Jack!

Delivering on promises made to you people, a wolf that was once a homeless man, a ruthless attack on David's medical ailments, the return of the Underemployed Curse, correctly picking the rise of the Jacksonville Jaguars, a tribute to Queen Lizzy, sports not mattering, and keeping your oven open. It was a wild year for Underemployed, and David and Jack recap the top moments in their anniversary special! Plus Jack is happy the Lakers didn't get Kyrie Irving, fine-tuning mac-and-cheese, an abundance of love for John Cena, and return of the supercut of one-liners at the end!

Jack and David are joined by Jack's longtime friend, Underemployed superfan, and actual respected journalist Jessica Albert, along with mutual friend and friend of the show Julie Sawitzky! They discuss Jessica's long journey across various cities and stations in her career, from her time at JMU to ending up in Baltimore, despite not yet having a proper Bawlmur accent or pants with the Maryland flag on them, covering a Billie Eilish concert despite not knowing who she is, going to Disney World every weekend while working in Orlando, how they all became friends in the first place, David's mom being a respected journalist herself, Jessica finding a love for running, and hating water-skiing squirrels. Plus Julie reminds David she's still not a CPA, and talks about the... unique event she and Jack almost went to years ago in Pittsburgh.

Cue the Mariah Carey, pour yourself some nog, and get your affairs in order, because Christmas is back, and so are the coveted, prestigious Undie Awards! David and Jack join you from the long-condemned Richmond Coliseum to hand out awards (including an album of the year no one sees coming), praise themselves for not killing a 103-year old woman, make multiple Homestar Runner references, settle grudges with fistfights, observe the rise and fall of Ash Ketchum, look at the wild rides of Elon Musk and Dan Snyder, discuss the insanity of the World Cup Final, read a bizarrely beautiful speech from their de facto guest of the year, and so much more. Plus Jack coins the phrase "his ceiling is through the roof" because he's not well-equipped to handle English.

Fresh off another wonderful Jay-Z Day, Jack and David discuss their Thanksgivings, including how David now preps his mac and cheese, he goes in-depth on the World Cup and the U.S.'s loss to the Netherlands, as well as the future of the program, sports apparently matter again because the Lakers are playing well (with Jack seeing their dominating win against the Wizards in-person), David has flaming hot takes even by his absurdly high standards, legalizing prostitution, Virginia drivers are apparently ass, and they preview the Undie Awards. Also, sports actually don't matter because Aaron Judge didn't sign with the Giants.

David and Jack talk about missing part of the Chris Rock show because they're idiots, David’s excited for the World Cup while Jack has a soft spot for Brazil, sports don't matter because the Lakers are mediocre, Jack likes Taylor Swift's new album while they talk about the shitshow of her concert tickets on sale through TicketMaster, Kanye can't even get into Sketchers, and News Jabs, with someone trying to sneak a gun through a raw chicken at an airport! (Also, for legal purposes, don't actually keep your oven open.)

David talks about his trip to Philadelphia to meet friend of the show Colin Mackey for Premier League Fanfest, and he and Jack discuss which US cities are still on their bucket list, the concerns of the Lakers, the status of an Underemployed Curse, Jack's suggestion for turning around the Jaguars, he uses the nonsensical phrase "Lightning in a pan" for some reason, and they have a long discussion about the downfall of Kanye West and if it's possible to separate art from artist. Plus the long-awaited return of News Jabs, including the winner of Fat Bear Week!

David and Jack want to buy the Phoenix Mercury, and they need your help (Hint: It involves giving them money). They also talk about the impact of Hurricane Ian, Aaron Judge's impact on the record books, the miracle run of Albert Pujols, them feeling not-optimistic about the Capitals and Lakers, Jack's experience at the state fair, Rihanna performing the Super Bowl halftime show (while John Cena got snubbed), Jack's anger at Joe Flacco getting benched, and more!

Jack and David discuss getting to see Lupe Fiasco perform The Cool in its entirety (along with a verse they never thought they'd get to hear live), Joe Flacco retaining his eliteness, the Jaguars are probably Super Bowl bound, David's hot take of an NBA Finals preview, the Lakers are doomed, and Jack ponders the benefits of getting a fake butt. Plus David tells the story of his parents' once-in-a-lifetime vacation nearly being derailed by Queen Elizabeth's death.

An update on the #MarkMcGwireChallenge, etiquette of wearing sweatpants in public and shorts above the knee, David may be classist and also doesn't want to go to strip clubs, Eminem is nearly an EGOT winner, an Underemployed NFT and mascot, mustaches coming back in style, which sports are actually sports, Jack wants to chat with Jay-Z at the Roc Nation Brunch, and more! Plus David's beautiful tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Jack and David return to talk about how their summer's been going, the worst/weirdest injuries they've ever gotten, pay tribute to Bill Russell and Vin Scully (with Jack telling the story of meeting the former), discuss the tragedy that was the 2011 Northern Virginia Earthquake, recent heatwaves, them holding a 40-yeard dash for bragging rights, the Juan Soto trade and DC's status as a sports city, NBA players hurting player empowerment, and they introduce the #MarkMcGwireChallenge!

You people asked, we... people answered! In the first Q&A in nearly 2 1/2 years, David and Jack answer rude questions about their alleged advanced age, Weird Al's lyrical prowess, getting hit on by old people at the gym, escaping a deserted island with Bobby Bonilla, tons of questions about food, making new friends at their age, what city they'd want to live in, and much, much more. Plus David loudly and unnecessarily gets something wrong that's easily searchable, Jack would gladly shill for some blood money, and they pay tribute to the Bodega Boys in the wake of their breakup.

New city, same nonsense! Jack's moved down to Richmond, so he and David celebrate with the return of old pal Nick Livingstone! They talk about Nick's scholarly success since he's last been on, being stunned by hearing his past trash talking, the best spots to eat in the city, how Nick copes with David's hot takes, Nick's love of cats (while David proudly owns a surly, fat cat), getting out of the bartending business and the fact that Nick is also somehow the most downloaded episode of the podcast ever. Jack also talks about his nerves of giving another wedding toast, and he and Nick make fun of David's various medical ailments, but, you know, in a sweet and loving way.

Once again bringing you the NCAA Tournament preview that proudly features absolutely no actual college basketball analysis, David and Jack are back and picking a winner between mascots in each matchup in a theoretical free-for-all brawl. From the sizes of various big cats, to the fighting skills of a refined gentleman, to how Sister Jean and a random homeless guy were intertwined once upon a time, it's time for what is truly the most wonderful show of the year!