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Chill with the Motherfunklers for takes on life’s conundrums and Orlando’s thriving food and drink scene. We’re locals with opinions—sharp, unfiltered, and a tad irreverent.

  1. 50 MINS AGO

    Biohacker vs. Hedonist: Who is Actually Happier?

    In this episode, Trevor, Nick, and Pragasen brew up a surprisingly philosophical debate starting with animal-processed coffee and ending with the true meaning of personal freedom. We explore whether extreme daily discipline is the ultimate path to happiness, or if unbridled hedonism and eating smoked salmon on a whim is the real way to live. Tune in as the guys dissect the delicate balance between biohacking your sleep and just surviving the daily grind.### Topics Discussed:• The appetite and ethics of drinking coffee harvested from animal feces• Whether extreme life discipline is a form of freedom or a self-imposed prison• If drinking alcohol to knock yourself out is a valid sleep strategy or a terrible idea• The debate on whether chasing quick dopamine hits leads to a sad existence• Judging if a wealthy friend donating ten dollars to a charity drive is completely wild### Orlando Spots Mentioned:• Ligature Coffee• Lineage Coffee Roasting• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts• The Harp and Celt Irish Pub### Golden Nuggets:• True discipline can free you from the burden of social obligations you never wanted to attend anyway• Finding a passionate hobby can actively reduce physical stress and anxiety• True happiness might just be found in delaying immediate gratification for a hard-earned goal### Timestamps:00:00 Tasting new Colombian coffee02:02 The cat poop coffee debate08:50 High goats discovering caffeine10:16 Attempting to invent fizzy red wine16:48 Is discipline actually freedom20:30 Sleep cycles and vivid dreams25:16 Chasing delayed dopamine dumps29:19 Why alcohol completely ruins your sleep35:40 Good stress versus bad stress39:32 Orlando Ballet and annoyed theatergoers43:00 Winter Park charity44:50 Upcoming American history trivia night### Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu

    47 min

  2. 17 FEB

    Why We Refused to Conserve Power During the Freeze

    In this episode, the guys brave Orlando's rare freeze to debate whether your fridge is secretly a heater, roast OUC for telling you to turn yours down, and Trevor drops a bombshell about his one-year sobriety journey and re-entering the social scene. Pragasen ranks his top coffee meeting spots and the crew discovers hand warmers might be the most controversial old-man accessory of all time.# Topics Discussed:- OUC called and told you to use less power — so Trevor turned his heater UP- Trevor draws a moral line between steroids and saline solution- The social network that collapsed when one man stopped drinking- Pragasen ranks Orlando's coffee spots and Starbucks doesn't even make the list- Nick's unhinged theory about power companies cutting corners for bonuses- Is refusing to cover your plants with blankets a personality trait or just negligence?- Hand warmers in your pockets — old man move or peak survival?# Orlando Spots Mentioned:- CFS Coffee – Winter Park- The Glass Knife – Park Avenue, Winter Park- New General – Park Avenue, Winter Park- Foxtail Coffee – Winter Park- Lineage Coffee Roasting- Águila Coffee – Ivanhoe Village- Barnie's Coffee – Park Avenue- Doctor Drip Coffee- The Strand – Winter Park- The Kitchen House – College Park (cooking events & community garden)# Golden Nuggets:- Sobriety isn't just quitting a substance — it's rebuilding how you show up in the world on your own terms- When a company tells you to sacrifice for their lack of planning, question the system, not yourself- Finding your go-to coffee spot is really about finding where you do your best thinking and connecting# Timestamps:00:00 It's freezing in Orlando and nobody's ready04:43 Who's actually excited about cold weather?06:29 Cold morning gym warriors and empty treadmills13:49 OUC calls and says turn your heater down18:15 Cold weather in South Africa vs Kansas vs Florida25:15 The social network that fell apart overnight28:41 The Kitchen House in College Park30:20 Kids learning garden-to-table cooking33:31 Pragasen's Orlando coffee shop ranking begins42:05 Lineage pour-over and the art behind it46:22 Outro and shoutouts# Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu/

    47 min

  3. 11 FEB

    The Rat in the Toilet Story

    In this episode, Cupid is in the crosshairs as we dismantle the obligation of Valentine's Day and the extortionate cost of birthday flowers. We debate the fine art of hijacking a dinner bill to assert dominance and whether it’s rude to order the most expensive steak when you aren't paying. Things take a sharp turn into a house of horrors as we confess our irrational fears, involving everything from parking lot pincers to toilet rats and the existential dread of unsupervised children. # Topics Discussed: * The power move of secretly paying your brother’s dinner bill * The ethics of ordering the most expensive item on the menu * Why unsupervised children are a liability waiting to happen * Creating an alibi in case your spouse goes missing * The scam of cryogenics and head freezing * Pragasen’s absolute, paralyzing terror of cats # Orlando Spots Mentioned * Cora – Restaurant booked for the controversial dinner * Dr. Phillips Center – Ballet tickets for Valentine's * Sushi Saint – New sushi spot with a great lunch deal * Joe & The Juice – Home of the $20 tuna sandwich # Golden Nuggets * Gifts should be small and disposable to avoid burdening the receiver * Never compromise your order just because someone else is picking up the tab * Always be visible on a doorbell camera to establish a solid alibi # Timestamps 00:00 Intro & hating Valentine's Day 02:40 Amateur hour on holidays 04:57 The inflation of birthday flowers 08:25 Hijacking the family dinner bill 17:50 Establishing an alibi 19:00 The fear of waking up alone 22:20 The mixed-up ashes lawsuit 25:00 Freezing your head is a scam 27:35 Pragasen’s terror of cats 34:20 The toilet rat execution 41:00 Testing THC drinks 44:00 The 4000 calorie struggle 45:45 Sushi Saint lunch deals 46:45 The $20 tuna sandwich debate # Where to Find Us Funklers? Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauce Nick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotrivia Pragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktopr Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuse Edd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu

    50 min

  4. 4 FEB

    Can Men & Women Really Be Friends?

    In this episode, the boys break their dry January seal with a celebratory shot and a deep dive into the physical and mental hurdles of sobriety. Things take a sharp philosophical turn as Pragasen drops a bombshell theory about why men are incapable of platonic friendships with women they find attractive, sparking a heated debate about biology versus maturity. We also dissect the anthropology of commercial gym culture, complete with "dude bros" in lace gloves and the terrifying reality of influencers in the wild.# Topics Discussed:* Pragasen’s controversial theory that men cannot be friends with attractive women* Whether visualizing a glass of wine constitutes a withdrawal symptom* Trevor’s humble brag that women invariably fall in love with him* The misogyny underlying the classic *When Harry Met Sally* debate* Subconscious split-second assessments of reproductive compatibility* The psychological benefits of shock and awe by switching gym locations* Judging influencers using ring lights at crowded public bars# Orlando Spots Mentioned:* LA Fitness in Winter Park and Colonial* The Sunroom for a very youthful vibe* The Lamp & Shade for high-end bourbon and bread service* Rogan's for a dive bar atmosphere# Golden Nuggets:* Changing your physical environment can shock your system into new growth* Sobriety alters your body composition even when the scale barely moves* True friendship requires overriding reptile brain instincts with maturity# Timestamps:00:00 Shot to celebrate end of Dry January03:32 THC and mushroom beverages04:44 Pragasen admits to alcohol withdrawal08:53 Can men and women really be friends10:32 The attractive woman dilemma21:31 The married man safeguard35:31 Compensating for perceived weakness38:36 The new LA Fitness memberships41:17 Dude bros and gym fashion watching49:15 The importance of shower slides50:11 A night out at The Lampshade# Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu/

    57 min

  5. 28 JAN

    Ignoring Medical Advice for 8 Years Straight

    In this episode, the guys get into a heated debate about the fine line between humble bragging and just being rich, sparked by a son’s request to "code" the family status for a new relationship. We also tackle the terrifying reality of heart attacks in your 40s and why avoiding the doctor might be the most irresponsible form of rebellion possible. It’s a clash of genetics versus waffle fries, ending with a deep dive into dental paranoia and the petty politics of local business reciprocity.# Topics Discussed:* Whether wearing a $5,000 Hermes belt counts as subtle "coding" or overt virtue signaling* The ethics of bragging about family wealth to impress potential in-laws* Blaming genetics for a heart attack while eating Chick-fil-A twice a day* The morality of fat-shaming a friend immediately after their bypass surgery* Whether skipping the doctor for eight years is bravery or stupidity* Accusing dentists of drilling fake cavities just to bill insurance* Firing your medical provider because they didn't buy insurance from you# Orlando Spots Mentioned:* Dapper Dental* The Ravenous Pig# Golden Nuggets:* True social status is conveyed through character, not by announcing your bank account balance* Health is rarely purely hereditary; lifestyle choices compound over decades* Small business relationships thrive on reciprocity—support those who support you# Timestamps:00:00 Intro 02:19 Is family wealth worth bragging about?04:05 The Hermes Belt: Fashion or Virtue Signal?11:04 Subtle coding vs. overt financial bragging15:22 Defining virtue signaling correctly23:23 Fat Donald’s heart attack at 4229:00 The Colonoscopy Propofol nap appeal34:40 Is skipping the doctor irresponsible?38:30 The great fake cavity conspiracy41:40 Firing a dentist for lack of reciprocity47:10 Dapper Dental review & Invisalign PTSD# Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu

    58 min

  6. 21 JAN

    Do Women Find Dad Bods Attractive?

    In this episode, we explore why "unfortunately" is just the polite corporate way of telling someone they are screwed. The guys also debate the fine line between a "dad bod." Finally, we workshop icebreakers that range from toilet paper preferences to asking strangers about their childhood trauma.# Topics Discussed:* Whether "dad bod" is a valid physique or just a nice word for obesity* The questionable existence of human pheromones and their role in dating* Using "Daddy Issues" as a casual networking icebreaker* Insulting a flight attendant’s spray tan as a flirting strategy* The ethics of dealing with drunken hecklers at trivia night# Orlando Spots Mentioned:* Lilac at The Edition (Tampa) – High-end Mediterranean cuisine* Hangry Bison – Burgers and rare bourbon in Winter Park* Regal Winter Park Village – The superior movie-going experience* Bar Italia – Mentioned for quick pre-movie dining* The Edition Hotel – Nick’s preferred spot in Tampa# Golden Nuggets:* Stop saying "unfortunately" if you want to sound sincere* First impressions are permanent, so maybe don't open with trauma* True fine dining is 50% food and 50% theater# Timestamps:00:00 unfortunately02:49 Defining the dad bod vs obesity14:00 The body fat threshold for dad bods17:35 Does humor matter more than looks21:45 Asking strangers about their father28:46 The ten in a can spray tan insult35:02 Nick versus the rich kid heckler39:00 Different styles of joking43:07 Pragasen reviews Lilac in Tampa46:37 The Tampa Edition Hotel experience48:35 Safe and unsafe pockets of Orlando53:20 Winter Park Village food critique54:40 The 1500 dollar bourbon shot# Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu

    58 min

  7. 13 JAN

    The No Bra Trend Dilemma

    In this episode, the guys navigate the visual minefield of modern social cues, from the etiquette of the "no bra" trend to the polarizing debate over pronoun pins in the service industry. Trevor, Nick, and Pragasen clash over the aesthetic crimes of baggy jeans versus the nostalgic glory of vintage Hawaiian shirts. We also explore the surprisingly productive art of "raw dogging" reality—staring at a wall for 45 minutes—and why gym etiquette in January is the ultimate test of patience.# Topics Discussed:* The generational awkwardness of the no-bra trend* Confronting an employee about see-through clothing* Why jeans are actually the worst article of clothing* The return of baggy pants and age-appropriate fashion* The mental benefits of "raw dogging" your waiting time* Navigating pronoun badges in coffee shops without offending anyone* Whether complimenting a neighbor's weight loss is swingers behavior# Orlando Spots Mentioned* New General for single-origin pour-over coffee* Lineage Coffee Roasting* LA Fitness in Winter Park and Colonial* Saku for a no-nonsense deep tissue massage# Golden Nuggets* Embrace idle time and boredom to unlock your best creative ideas* Stop chasing youth trends and cultivate a style that fits your actual age* When in doubt, compliment the recycling habits rather than the physique# Timestamps00:00 The no bra trend dilemma02:30 See through shirts at the office07:21 Why jeans look terrible10:00 Baggy clothes and old men14:22 Vintage Hawaiian shirt flex18:17 Raw dogging reality for 45 minutes21:50 The creative power of doing nothing25:15 Showering in the dark29:40 Gym cleanliness wars33:26 Surviving the January gym crowd37:41 Is complimenting weight loss creepy43:04 Pour over patience at New General44:38 The barista pronoun badge debate55:34 Refusing to be labeled59:55 The blunt receptionist at Saku# Where to Find Us Funklers?Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauceNick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotriviaPragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktoprAmanda - https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuseEdd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu/

    1h 3m

  8. 6 JAN

    The Most Florida Conversation Happened at Publix.

    In this episode, the crew goes from Publix small talk to big existential questions in record time. They unpack why people sprint to “announce” death online, how grief turns into a weird social currency, and what it says about us when tragedy becomes a notification. Then it swings hard into modern masculinity and self-care, ending with Park Ave happy hour science, pool, and snacks. ## Topics Discussed: • A Publix bag boy claiming he has a CPA • Gym etiquette and the silent politics of the head nod • Working out while the whole gym processes a death • The social media “RIP” race and performative mourning • Violent deaths, gore photos, and how our brains file it away • Men’s facials, stigma, and why guys won’t Google basic grooming • Selling “taboo” services when people refuse to search for them ## Golden Nuggets • Talk to people in your orbit, it builds real community fast • Grief spreads in odd ways, treat it like a human moment not content • Self-care sticks when it’s baked into routines you already do ## Timestamps 00:00 Papi Chulo arrives 00:21 Publix bag boy with a CPA 10:11 How do you react when someone dies 12:29 Friend drowning story hits hard 17:35 Reunions, Covid delays, making plans 25:03 Affair scandal and a brutal murder 44:40 Men’s facials and nose hair debates 49:23 Aging, skincare, and catcher’s mitts 51:10 Go Up and Fuss Park Ave hidden garden ## Where to Find Us Funklers? Trevor — https://www.instagram.com/atomicchilisauce Nick — https://www.instagram.com/orlandotrivia Pragasen — https://www.instagram.com/talktopr Amanda — https://www.instagram.com/intuitivemuse Edd — https://www.instagram.com/eddsiu/

    56 min
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Chill with the Motherfunklers for takes on life’s conundrums and Orlando’s thriving food and drink scene. We’re locals with opinions—sharp, unfiltered, and a tad irreverent.

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  • Creator
    Motherfunkler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Motherfunkler
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