Say What You Mean Podcast

In this episode, Jake breaks down a few key indicators from the 2022 midterm elections that most people may have missed. Then, Jake examines the design of group arrangements/political institutions and how the effect cooperation between individuals or countries in the long-run. He looks specifically at how leadership, incentive and punishment mechanisms, equity, scope of issues, flexibility and forgiveness all play a crucial role in determining whether cooperation will last or breakdown within a group of people/countries. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

Happy Thanksgiving! Jake and Geoff go to their first Portland Trail Blazers game together, Jake doesn't do the wave, they revisit the holiday favorites, Geoff has consumed social lubricant and loves awkward situations. The two look ahead to Christmas, gift giving, and red hot tight pants. The mood shifts as the two discuss mental health, therapy, and ways to view and navigate through thoughts, feelings, and actions. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

Travel down the rabbit hole of Jake's mind as he takes listeners on a wild ride into his inner most thoughts, ideas, and passions. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the midterm elections, ponder the shift away from down ballot voting, Jake's indoctrination through logic, inventing a third political party, history and revolutions, what-if lottery tickets, how do we seek comfort through sadness, and are we young at heart or old souls? Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss Kyrie Irving, Kanye West, and Elon Musk. Most importantly, they discuss the concept of only being who you can afford to be. They explore some history of antisemitism, the acceptance of conspiracy theories in society today, the attack on Paul Pelosi, and the self gratitude for thinking good thoughts. They also discuss secondhand embarrassment and Jake tells an incredible story. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss public transit, road rage, who the weirdos are, follow @LemAntMeringue on Twitter, math nerds in sports, Kanye West wants Yeezy ShapeUps, James Cordon is rude, and some people need growth through grace. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

In this episode of To The Republic, Jake discusses the nature of politics (winner and losers) from a historical perspective, talks about the evolution of political complexity from hunter gatherer societies from present day, and attempts to tackle the question of can the nature of politics be overcome? Hint: think democracy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff are coworkers, Jake lives in a simulation, the boys are going to Blink-182, the tickets are too spendy, Geoff shares his biggest monetary regret and buys an adult Happy Meal, Jake gets conned by Boy Scouts, and they wonder what defines a "stolen" election. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff have a mental health checks, discuss policing hikes, celebrate music news, "get to know them" questions, the fear of conversations, shiny non-committal sports attire, Hunter Biden and oil production and manipulation. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake ask for suggestions, hate buds and bosses, no babies on the golf course, Jake's dreading going back to work, Geoff went camping again, and the two discuss the Washington Congressional 3rd candidate race, MAGA republicans, if town halls are important or not, single issue voters and the effects of American pockets being hit and a converted Bernie Bro grows up and tricks everyone. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake will be the next Thor, Geoff felt left out of the infant club, Foster Care, parenthood, their roles as dads, magic bullets to solve parenthood problems, Geoff turned 36 years old, Portland Thorns are the best and a superior product (fight us), update on Ukraine/Russian conflict, and of course, the orange meanie is up to his old tricks. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Jake challenging himself on a mountain, underwhelming weekends, solo drives, sports ball, a concerted effort to manipulate public records requests, choosing courts to hear your case, and why we are still terrified of what Donald Trump represents and why you should be too. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss healthcare, baby potatoes, endometriosis, fist fights and thug life, Prey and sci-fi films being too woke, and Biden's Independence Hall speech. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss their hiking adventure, the wasteland of Downtown Portland, scooters suck, cosplay and machismo, secret files at Mar-a-Lago, semi-facism, lukewarm Republicans, and the upcoming general elections. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff talk DadPod, the potato loves pop punk, collective action, public service, apathetic beings, changing public opinion, and the sounds of black holes. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, the Feds’ All Star roster is announced, Fatherhood adjustments for all, the NBA and Election Day, Chinese expansion, Brittney Griner in Russia, IRS Disinformation, Fox News Entertainment, and media manipulation. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake are in the feels of fatherhood, $15 Blazers line-up, local election results, Joe Kent, FBI raids, going after Trump (Mob Style), and being mad because you're told to. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake has a baby and Geoff has surgery. LIVE!  Just kidding. That'd be wild. VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

It's Geoff's turn! Listen in as Geoff answers some of life's greatest questions, explains why he is the way he is, and why we are the way we are. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the coming arrival of Wells, baby drama, what you should do, dreams of D.C., the history of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Counter Culture is kinda back, and Jake has officially earned a Rebellion Badge. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support