Between The States

Between The States

Between the States: three friends, zero filters, endless chaos. Dan, Noel, and Jared tackle anything and everything. Sometimes funny, sometimes weird, always unhinged. Life lessons? Maybe. Laughs? Definitely. Sense of direction? Still figuring it out. Tune in and see what happens.  Thanks for being part of the journey.  Patreon to help keep the lights on: www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates Bluesky @betweenthestates.bsky.socialFacebook https://www.facebook.com/568483249688840  Email us:podcast@betweenthestates.com

  1. The Dark Triad Explained Badly

    6D AGO

    The Dark Triad Explained Badly

    This week on Between the States, Dan, Jared, and Noel dive into the Dark Triad: narcissism, sociopathy, and Machiavellian behavior. What starts as a conversation about personality types quickly turns into a chaotic breakdown of grocery cart abandoners, loud movie talkers, manipulative salesmen, billboard lawyers, and whether society rewards confidence more than competence. The guys also wander into Mother’s Day stories, pergolas versus pavilions, pellet smokers, Trump phones, license plate mysteries, and the birth of their own personality system: jackasses, pricks, social engineers, and the surprisingly wholesome “Humboff.” If you have ever wondered whether your boss, your ex, your favorite influencer, or the person who leaves trash in a McDonald’s drive-thru belongs somewhere on the Dark Triad, this episode may not give you a professional diagnosis, but it will definitely make you laugh. Topics include: Dark Triad personality traits, narcissists, sociopaths, Machiavellian behavior, social media narcissism, toxic confidence, bad personality types, funny psychology, comedy podcast, and chaotic friend-group conversations. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 4m
  2. Silly String, Blasphemy, and Other Weird Laws

    MAY 14

    Silly String, Blasphemy, and Other Weird Laws

    This week on Between the States, the guys dive into some of the strangest laws still on the books in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Connecticut, and the bizarre history behind them. From anti-silly-string ordinances and arcade machine limits to adultery laws, blasphemy statutes, drunk cable car rules, and regulations on margarine pretending to be butter, the conversation spirals into the weirdest corners of American law and local government. Along the way, the crew also talks about: • Allergy medicine disasters and accidental Sudafed overdoses • Electric lawnmowers and the death of extension-cord mowing • Rabbits with military-grade camouflage • Squirrels relocating babies across the neighborhood • Yard work, poison ivy, and New England rocks • HOA conspiracy theories and white Christmas light rules • Log Cabin Republicans and AI hallucinations • Costco maple syrup debates • What “Jared Day,” “Dan Day,” and “Noel’s Law” would look like It’s a mix of comedy, weird history, absurd hypotheticals, and the kind of conversations that somehow go from cable cars to stoning punishments in under five minutes. If you enjoy strange laws, ridiculous state regulations, off-the-rails comedy podcasts, and three friends arguing about nonsense, this episode is for you. Follow Between the States on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for clips and daily shorts. Support the show at Patreon.com/BetweenTheStates and send topic ideas to Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 9m
  3. Retail Secrets and Mild Crimes

    MAY 7

    Retail Secrets and Mild Crimes

    This week on Between the States, the guys dive into the world of retail, what’s really going on behind the shelves, the counter, and the “sales” you think you’re getting. From working in hardware stores, fast food, electronics, and grocery delis, they break down the real tactics retailers use to influence how you shop… and how much you spend. They get into:  Retail “secrets” like product placement, store layouts, and engineered shopping behavior  Why stores destroy unsold products instead of giving them away  The truth about “manager specials,” pre-cut foods, and expiration dates  How upselling, warranties, and fake discounts actually work  What employees really think about customers (early birds, late shoppers, and know-it-alls) Plus, they share firsthand stories from panic cleaning before guests show up, to giving away food at closing, to watching perfectly good inventory get thrown straight in the trash. If you’ve ever wondered why milk is always in the back of the store, why clearance items feel suspicious, or why everything somehow costs more than it should… this episode connects the dots. It’s retail from the inside, unfiltered, a little chaotic, and probably going to change how you shop. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 21m
  4. Who's the idiom now?

    APR 27

    Who's the idiom now?

    What do phrases like “spill the beans,” “three sheets to the wind,” and “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” actually mean, and where did they come from? This week on Between the States, Dan, Noel, and Jared dive deep into the strange, hilarious, and sometimes confusing world of idioms. From their surprising origins in nautical terms, horse culture, and everyday life, to the rapid evolution of modern slang like “touch grass,” “no cap,” and “main character energy,” the guys break down how language evolves across generations. Along the way, expect:  The real meanings behind common idioms you probably use wrong  Wild origin stories (including sailing, military, and food-related phrases)  A breakdown of how Gen Z slang compares to classic idioms  Personal stories, workplace chaos, and travel mishaps  A chaotic attempt to invent brand-new idioms live on the show Is modern slang just the next evolution of idioms? Or are we losing something as language moves online? If you’ve ever wondered why we say the things we say, or just want a funny, unfiltered conversation about language, culture, and everyday nonsense, this episode delivers. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 10m
  5. The Alien Problem Nobody Can Solve

    APR 23

    The Alien Problem Nobody Can Solve

    This week on Between the States, the guys take on one of the biggest questions out there: Where are all the aliens? From the Fermi Paradox to the Dark Forest Theory, the conversation dives into why, if the universe is so massive, we haven’t seen any clear evidence of extraterrestrial life. Is intelligent life just incredibly rare?  Are advanced civilizations hiding on purpose?  Or are we early… or completely alone? The episode spirals (in the best way) through:  The most popular explanations for the Fermi Paradox Why aliens might be avoiding us entirely  The idea that civilizations destroy themselves before making contact  Whether alien technology could be completely unrecognizable to us  The possibility that we’re living in a simulation designed to look empty Along the way, the guys mix real science with wild theories, questionable logic, and the kind of debates that somehow go from astrophysics to complete nonsense in about 30 seconds. If you’ve ever wondered why we haven’t found aliens, or if they’ve already found us, this one’s for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 13m
  6. Always Be Scamming?

    APR 16

    Always Be Scamming?

    This week on Between the States, the guys dive headfirst into the wild world of scams, fraud, and everyday deception, from obvious cons to the blurry line between business, marketing, and straight-up scamming. What actually is a scam? Is it outright theft, misleading advertising, or just “good business”? The conversation spirals (as it should) through real-life scam stories, shady automotive practices, fake IRS calls, crypto cons, Facebook Marketplace traps, and those mall kiosks that somehow still exist. Along the way, the crew breaks down:  The psychology behind scams (fear, greed, and FOMO)  How people actually fall for scams—even smart ones  The difference between scams, fraud, and “technically legal” nonsense  Hilarious personal stories of getting close to being scammed (and sometimes not realizing it) Plus, they tackle questions like:  Are influencers and advertising just socially accepted scams?  Is upselling unethical… or just part of the game?  What scams would you actually run if you had to? Expect chaotic tangents, brutal honesty, and the kind of conversations that make you question whether everything is a scam… or if you’ve just been in one the whole time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 9m
  7. Music Takes We Can Defend

    APR 9

    Music Takes We Can Defend

    What happens when three guys sit down to talk about music… and immediately spiral into stories about game scams, resurrecting broken consoles, dead mice in dryers, and morally questionable life choices? In this episode of Between the States, Dan, Jared, and Noel kick things off with wild real-life stories before diving into a brutally honest and hilarious discussion about music. From guilty pleasures and controversial lyrics to concerts that changed everything (or ruined it), nothing is off limits. 💥 In this episode:  The Kirby game scam that may or may not be illegal  Fixing a “dead” Nintendo Switch… by ripping it apart  The mysterious “Mouse King” and a dryer horror story  Music hot takes: country hate, rap debates, and guilty pleasures  Can you separate the artist from the art?  Concert experiences that made or broke bands  Nerdcore, metal, and the weird music you don’t want people catching you listening to This episode blends comedy, real-life chaos, and unfiltered opinions into one unpredictable ride.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 6m
  8. Kyle Talks Cars... And Everything Derails

    APR 2

    Kyle Talks Cars... And Everything Derails

    Kyle joins the Between the States crew to talk cars… and things spiral fast. From gas vs electric debates to one of the worst workdays imaginable, this episode goes completely off the rails. We get into real car talk, ridiculous hypotheticals, and the kind of chaotic stories you can’t make up. 🚗 Kyle breaks down car opinions (and sparks a debate)  🧰 A toolbox disaster turns into a full-blown nightmare  🐿️ A squirrel steals pizza… through the box  ❄️ Kyle experiences his first brutal Northeast winter  😂 And somehow it all connects If you like unfiltered conversations, dumb arguments that get way too serious, and stories that escalate out of nowhere, this one’s for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@BetweenTheStates.com Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates

    1h 17m
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Between the States: three friends, zero filters, endless chaos. Dan, Noel, and Jared tackle anything and everything. Sometimes funny, sometimes weird, always unhinged. Life lessons? Maybe. Laughs? Definitely. Sense of direction? Still figuring it out. Tune in and see what happens.  Thanks for being part of the journey.  Patreon to help keep the lights on: www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates Bluesky @betweenthestates.bsky.socialFacebook https://www.facebook.com/568483249688840  Email us:podcast@betweenthestates.com

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  • Creator
    Between The States
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Between The States
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