Hey everyone, it’s Matthew J. DiStefano here. If you know me, you know that adding a podcast to my schedule might sound like adding an extra hat to an already overcrowded stand. But when the idea of High Minds, co-hosted with my friend Andy Colenzo, came up, I knew this wasn’t just another podcast—it was the podcast to shake up your weekly routine.
We’re not here to regurgitate political sound bites or saturate you with headlines that have already been worn thin. No, High Minds is about taking a step back, lighting up a conversation (pun intended), and diving into culture, sports, and entertainment with a fresh perspective. This isn’t just another show. It’s where we can laugh at our shared stories, dissect why trends catch fire, and, yes, occasionally explore how cannabis colors our understanding of life, music, and just about everything in between.
Why You Should Tune In
What sets High Minds apart? For starters, we don’t hold back from discussing anything—from the lighthearted nostalgia of growing up in the pre-internet age to the stranger-than-fiction spectacle of today’s digital world. Remember ASL (age, sex, location) in those old chat rooms? Yeah, we’ve been around long enough to laugh about that. Or how about the shift from the innocence of prank-filled childhoods to today’s TikTok-famous stunts? We’re exploring how culture evolves and what it says about us.
A Bit of Sports, A Dash of Humor
If you’re a sports junkie, we’ve got you covered—but don’t expect just scores and stats. We talk about the weird conspiracies, like whether the NFL has a secret script for every season (seriously, Jets fans, given your huge market, how would you explain your perpetual state?). Andy and I even delve into the nostalgia of wrestling back when it was WWF, not WWE, and before Hulk Hogan turned out to be… well, problematic to say the least. And if you’re here for the pop culture moments that make you shake your head, you’re in the right place. Aaron Rodgers and his complicated relationship with my hometown of Chico, anyone?
The Culture Clash: From Internet Fame to Personal Growth
A recurring theme on High Minds is the internet’s role as both the best and worst thing to ever happen to us. We grew up in the time of dial-up and dying of dysentery on the Oregon Trail, so seeing how today’s social media-fueled frenzy influences society is mind-boggling. Whether we’re analyzing influencers buying followers to inflate their worth or laughing about viral videos, our discussions are rooted in the genuine curiosity of how we got here and where we’re going.
Join Us Live
We’re live every Tuesday and Friday at 6 PM PST on the QuoirCast YouTube channel starting November 8. Come for the laid-back conversation, stay for the unexpected deep dives and occasional “elevated” musings. You might find yourself laughing, nodding along, or even disagreeing, but one thing’s for sure—you won’t be bored.
Let’s Get High (On Conversation)
Whether you’re here for stories that tickle your nostalgic bone, unique insights into sports, or musings about today’s fast-paced digital life, High Minds is the podcast that brings a higher perspective to everything happening in our world. So grab your favorite snack (or roll up, if that’s your thing) and join Andy and me for a show that’s as fun as it is thoughtful.
Subscribe, tune in, and elevate your conversations. We’ll see you there.
Also, if you’ve been digging my work on here, and want to see me be able to continue writing as close to full-time as humanly possible, please take a look at my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mjdistefano. Even $1 a month helps bigly!
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