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High Minds
Welcome to High Minds, the podcast where hosts Andy Colenzo and Matthew J. Distefano take culture, sports, politics, religion, and entertainment to the next level. Join them as they dive into thought-provoking conversations, share hot takes, and offer unique perspectives—all with a fresh, elevated approach. Whether they're breaking down the latest headlines or exploring deeper cultural shifts, Andy and Matthew keep it insightful, engaging, and always entertaining.
Episodes
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#072: Worst Tattoo Ideas and Vegas Tourism
In this week's episode, the guys ramble on about Halloween, Vegas tourism, and the worst tattoo ideas that artists are sick of doing. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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#071: Our Personal Fellowship of the Ring
In this episode, Matt and Andy offer up their personal 8 travelers to join them on a fellowship of the Ring. The rules are: each get 1 superhero type figure, 2…
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#070: Matt's Autism Diagnosis, Nicholas Cage, and Sports Betting
In this week's episode, Matt talks about his autism diagnosis while Andy ruminates on getting a Nicholas Cage tattoo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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#069: NFL Season and Pheromone Maxxing
In this week's episode, the guys chat about the start of the NFL season, their fantasy league, and the new manosphere phenomenon known as pheromone maxxing…
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#068: Tattoos and Other Nonsense
In this week's episode, we do a deep dive into tattoos and tattooing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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#067: Back Home From Maui
Matthew is back from Maui and the guys reflect on vacationing, ancestry, and how we balance seeing the world with treading lightly when we travel. Hosted by…
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#066: The Manosphere, Psychedelics, and AI
In this week's episode, the guys talk about the red pill movement, how psychedelics at the Sphere in Vegas is a wild trip, and much, much more. Hosted by…
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#065: Business Is Up and Running, and So Is Our Road Trip
It's been a while, but we are finally back with another BS session, where we talk about our upcoming road trip, Houndstooth Tattoo, the White House UFC fight…
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#064: Debate Recap and Road Trip Planning
This week, Matt recaps his debate with a conservative Lutheran pastor on LGBTQ inclusion before the guys plan their November road trip. Hosted by Simplecast…
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#063: Road Trips, Would You Rather, and What Is This World Coming To?
This week, Andy and Matt chat about road trips, the state of the world, and more "would you rather?" shenanigans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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#062: Would You Rather?
Andy and Matthew play "would you rather?" after taking a month-long break. The Livestream will now be Mondays at 6 PM PST. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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#061: The Lord of the Rings
On this week's episode, Matt and Andy talk about why they love The Lord of the Rings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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#060: Top Villains of All Time
In this week's episode, Matt and Andy discuss the best TV, film, and literature villains of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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#059: Olympic Hockey, the Scary Universe, and Life Lessons About Poison Oak
In this week's episode, Matt and Andy reflect on the Olympics, why the universe is sometimes a very scary place, and how not to handle poison oak. Hosted by…
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#058: Super Bowl Recap and the Latest in the Epstein Files
For the livestream for 2/10/26, Matt and Andy reflect on the Super Bowl, the halftime show(s), and the latest in the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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#057: Shooting the Ish
In the livestream for 1/27/2026, Matt and Andy catch up after Andy's big move, preview the Super Bowl, and talk some Sharks hockey. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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#056: Stranger Things Finale and Conspiracy Theories
In the livestream for 1/6/2026, Matt and Andy discuss the finale Stranger Things. Note: SPOILERS ahead! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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#055: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2
In the livestream for 12/30/2025, Matt and Andy discuss volume 2 of season 5 of Stranger Things. Note: SPOILERS ahead! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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#054: The San Jose Sharks and Fantasy Football Playoffs
In the livestream for 12/16/2025, Matt and Andy talk about their fantasy football league and the San Jose Sharks' solid start to the season. Hosted by…
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#053: Thanksgiving in Vegas
In the livestream for 12/2/2025, Matt and Andy catch up after Thanksgiving in Vegas and Volume 1 of season 5 of Stranger Things (warning: Spoilers ahead)…
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#052: Stranger Things, Season 5
In the livestream for 11/18/2025, Matt and Andy talk Stranger Things Season 5. Our predictions, our hopes, and even our fears of what this final season will…
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#051: Catching Up and Voting Against Your Best Interests
In the Livestream for 11/11/2025, Matt and Andy catch up after the hiatus and discuss the state of the United States as it currently stands. Hosted by…
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#050: Most Underrated and Overrated Foods of All Time
In the Livestream for 10/14/2025, Matt and Andy give their takes on the most overrated and underrated foods of all time. Be prepared to disagree with us!…
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#049: Most Hated Sports Figures and Athletes
In the Livestream for 10/7/2025, the guys offer their most hated sports figures of all time, plus much more banter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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#048: Hobbit Day, Mt. Brokeoff, and NFL Week 3
In the Livestream for 9/22/2025, Matt and Andy stream along to the Ravens and Lions game and chat about the NFL season so far. Plus, it was Hobbit Day, so Matt…
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#047: Raiders v. Chargers Watch Along, Week 2
In the Livestream for 9/16/2025, Matt and Andy watch the first half of the Raiders vs. Chargers game. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in…
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#046: Social Media and Week 2 NFL Predictions
In the Livestream for 9/9/2025, Andy and Matt talk about whether social media is a net positive or negative. Plus, week 2 NFL predictions and fantasy football…
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#045: Week 1 NFL Predictions and Powerball Winnings
In the Livestream for 9/2/2025, the guys give their NFL week 1 predictions and let everyone know what they would do with the Powerball winnings. Subscribe to…
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#044: NFL Season Predictions
In the Livestream for 8/26/2025, Matt and Andy give their 2025 NFL season predictions. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#043: Best '90s Movies of All Time
In the Livestream for 8/19/2025, Matt and Andy take it to the next decade and argue over the best '90s movies of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network…
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#041: Top 5 '80s Movies of All Time
In the Livestream for 8/12/2025, Matt and Andy discuss the greatest '80s movies of all time! Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#040: The Grateful Dead's 60th Anniversary Show
In the Livestream for 8/8/2024, Matt and Andy talk about the recent Grateful Dead concert Andy attended in San Francisco. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on…
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#039: Live from the Golden Nugget, Fremont Street, Las Vegas
In the Livestream for 7/27/25, Matt and Andy go live from the Golden Nugget on Fremont Street, Las Vegas. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune…
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#038: Social Media Algorithms and Resetting Humanity
In the Livestream for 7/16/2025, Matt and Andy talk about Andy's tattoo business, social media algorithms, and the Epstein files. Subscribe to the QuoirCast…
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#037: Masked ICE Agents, the Collapse of America, and Needing a Vacation
In the Livestream for 7/9/2025, Matt and Andy get excited for their trip to San Diego as the country spirals out of control and ICE agents roam the streets of…
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#036: Las Vegas, Tattooing, and Sports Moments in History
In the Livestream for 6/24/2025, Matt and Andy talk about the top American sports moments, tattooing, and what is going on with tourism in Vegas. Subscribe to…
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#035: The Big Beautiful Breakup of Donald and Elon
In the Livestream for 6/6/2025, the guys chat about the one thing everyone is talking about: the Big Beautiful Breakup of Elon Musk and Donald J. Trump…
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#034: Matt the Dancer, Tottenham's Europa Win, and Would You Rather?
In the Livestream for 5/27/25, Andy asks Matt some "would you rather?" questions and Matt relives Tottenham's Europa Final win and his recent dance class with…
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#033: Would You Rather (And More!)?
In the Livestream for 5/20/2025, Matt asks Andy some "would you rather?" questions, and more! Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#032: We Both Need a Holiday
In the Livestream for 5/13/2025, Matt and Andy talk about how they both need a holiday... luckily for them, they are vacationing in San Diego in a couple…
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#031: Top 5 Cocktails of All Time
In the Livestream for 5/6/2025, Matt and Andy offer up their top 5 cocktails of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#030: The Top 5 Breakfast Cereals of All Time
In the Livestream for 4/29/2025, Matt and Andy offer up their top 5 breakfast cereals of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to…
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#029: Top 5 Cartoon Series of All Time
In the Livestream for 4/22/2025, Matt and Andy offer up their top 5 cartoon series of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#028: Would You Rather?
In the Livestream for 4/18/2025, Matt and Andy play a game of "would you rather?" Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream…
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#027: If We Had $1 Billion
In the Livestream for 4/11/25, the guys figure out what they would purchase if they had $1 Billion no strings attached. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on…
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#026: Top 5 Comedies of All Time
In the Livestream for 4/8/2025, Andy and Matt give their top 5 comedy movies of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#025: Top 5 Smells of All Time
In the Livestream for 4/2/2025, Andy and Matt offer up their top 5 smells of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#024: Gametime! Would You Rather?
In the Livestream for 3/29/2025, Andy and Matt play a game of versus where we compare things like burritos vs. tacos, Kendrick vs. Drake, etc. Subscribe to the…
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#023: Top 5 Time Periods to Visit
In the Livestream for 3/26/2025, Andy and Matt give their top 5 time periods to spend time in. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#022: The Top 5 Movies of All Time
In the Livestream for 3/15/2025, the guys offer up their top 5 movies of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream…
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#021: The Top 11 Offense and Defense in the NFL, Part 2
In the Livestream for 3/5/2025, it's Andy v. Matt, volume 2. This time, Matt offers up his favorite offense while Andy counters with his best D. Subscribe to…
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#020: The Top 11 Offense and Defense in the NFL
In the Livestream for 3/1/2025, it's Andy v. Matt. Andy lines up his favorite 11 on offense while Matt counters with his top 11 defense in the NFL. Who would…
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#019: The Top Line for the All-Time San Jose Sharks
In the Livestream for 2/25/2025, Andy and Matthew talk about their top startling line-up of all time for their favorite hockey team, the San Jose Sharks…
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#018: Our Starting Nine MLB Team of All Time
In the Livestream for 2/22/2025, Andy and Matt talk about their favorite starting nine MLB players of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube…
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#017: The Top 5 Lovemaking Songs of All Time
In the Livestream for 2/15/2025, Andy and Matt follow up on the halftime show thoughts and then turn to the top 5 lovemaking songs of all time. Subscribe to…
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#016: The Super Bowl Halftime Show
In the Livestream for 2/12/2025, Andy and Matt do a deep dive on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to…
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#015: Top 5 Video Games of All Time
In the Livestream for 2/5/2025, the guys talk about their top 5 video games of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the…
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#014: Recapping the Adult Video Awards and Convention
In the Livestream for 1/29/2025, the guys recap Andy's weekend at the Adult convention in Las Vegas. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in…
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#013: The Top 5 Female Recording Artists
In the Livestream for 1/21/2025, Matt and Andy discuss the top 5 female musicians and recording artists of all time. Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on…
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#012: The Top 5 Countries to Move to in Case of US Collapse
In the Livestream for 1/17/2025, Matt and Andy talk about the best countries to move to in case we wanted to leave the United States. Subscribe to the…