Everyday Life:Conversations Over Coffee

Jen & Dagda

 We have been the best of friends for 15 years (whether he  likes it or not..lol).  Sometimes it's not what you say but how you say it! Come and laugh with us at our quirky, weird brains as we navigate this thing called "podcasting". We truly are just a couple of smart asses with diverse interests who need jobs to make an income. Since we couldn't find that in the "normal" world, we came here to give it a go! We truly are grateful you are here to support us on our journey. If you would like to help us along, we accept one time (or reoccurring) donations thru paypal! ** paypal.me/ELConversations2025 ** Please be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Patreon and Discord!! Sound Clips:Dagda_Ra Music:DELOSound **New episodes drop on Monday and Wednesdays.** ** Be sure to check out our other podcast:  Everyday Life: After Dark  for a more NSFW look into our previous careers **

  1. Casting Dresden PT 3

    3D AGO

    Casting Dresden PT 3

    Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda conclude their epic three-part dream casting series for The Dresden Files! In this final installment, they tackle the remaining major characters including Mab, the Leanansidhe, Donald Morgan, Mac McAnally, John Marcone, Hendricks, and Jared Kincaid. The debate gets heated as they discuss whether Charlize Theron should play multiple roles, why Bill Skarsgård is perfect for Marcone, and how Chris Hemsworth would nail Kincaid. They also explore the potential for Dresden Files to become the next Game of Thrones or Stranger Things, discussing what it would take to make the series successful. Packed with passionate opinions, hilarious tangents, and genuine love for Jim Butcher's urban fantasy world, this episode is a must-listen for Dresden Files fans and anyone who loves fantasy casting debates!  #DresdenFiles #DreamCasting #FantasyCasting #JimButcher #ConversationsOverCoffee #PodcastLife #UrbanFantasy #BookToScreen #PNW #podcast #GenX Artwork:Kiberstalker Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    50 min
  2. What we do After Dark

    5D AGO

    What we do After Dark

    Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda as they pull back the curtain on their companion podcast, "After Dark." In this  episode, the hosts explain what After Dark is all about—sexual health, wellness history, and sex-positive conversations delivered with humor and honesty. From discussing their favorite After Dark episodes (including the infamous Three Widows story and their upcoming four-part BDSM series) to paying tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, this episode covers a wide range of topics. The hosts share behind-the-scenes insights into their research process, talk about why sexual wellness history matters, and emphasize the importance of understanding our past to shape our future. Whether you're curious about what happens on After Dark or just want to hear two friends have an honest, unfiltered conversation about life, history, and everything in between, this episode delivers laughs, learning, and a whole lot of tangents.  #ExplicitContent #AfterDark #SexPositive #PodcastLife #GenX #PNW #EverydayLife:AfterDarkpodcast Artwork:Artieblur Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    47 min
  3. Casting Dresden PT 2

    MAR 11

    Casting Dresden PT 2

    Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda continue their passionate dream casting of The Dresden Files live-action series! Part 2 dives deep into fan-favorite characters including the perfect Waldo Butters (spoiler: they both agree on Daniel Radcliffe!), debating Karen Murphy and Susan Rodriguez, and getting into heated disagreements over Nicodemus casting. The hosts discuss honoring James Marsters (audiobook narrator) and Paul Blackthorne (original TV series star) with roles in the new adaptation, debate the merits of various actors for Molly Carpenter and Lara Raith, and imagine John Stamos as the lecherous Lord Raith. Expect tangents about Game of Thrones, series conclusions, and why this adaptation could rival HBO's biggest fantasy hit. Whether you're a 20-year Dresden Files veteran or new to Jim Butcher's magical world, this episode delivers laughs, debates, and dream casting gold. Plus: why Henry Cavill MUST be in this series, the importance of getting Bigfoot right, and imagining Harry Potter screaming about polka music. #DresdenFiles #JimButcher #DreamCasting #FantasyBooks #BookToScreen #HarryDresden #ConversationsOverCoffee #EverydayLifePodcast #BookishPodcast #UrbanFantasy #CastingDebate Artwork: Dagda_Ra Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    53 min
  4. Rando Destructo

    MAR 9

    Rando Destructo

    Send us Fan Mail Join Jen and Dagda for a wildly entertaining journey through the most random topics imaginable! From Chuck E. Cheese's silent treatment and Nikola Tesla's pigeon wife to GWAR's pop music potential and the perfect bacon gravy recipe, this episode is pure conversational chaos. The hosts discuss Jason Momoa's new movie "The Wrecking Crew," debate the future of physical books, share frustrations about waiting for the latest Dresden Files novel, and dive into thoughtful conversations about racism, privilege, and mental health. Dagda updates listeners on his AI certification journey while Jen gushes about food content creator Liam and shares her grandmother's legendary bacon gravy secrets. Expect tangents about gray hair, gingers, remote work struggles, Korean pork belly cravings, and why GWAR should absolutely cover Whitney Houston. It's friendship, food, pop culture, and profound moments all rolled into one delightfully unpredictable episode. #PodcastLife #GWAR #RandomTalks #FriendshipGoals #JimButcher #DresdenFiles #BaconGravy #JasonMomoa #PopCulture #GenX #ExplicitContent #podcast #GenX #adulthumor Artwork:Kyraxys Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    57 min
  5. Casting Dresden PT 1

    MAR 4

    Casting Dresden PT 1

    Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive into their dream casting (hoping the rumors are true for a new ) The Dresden Files TV series! With news that Jim Butcher is in talks for a more faithful adaptation, the hosts get serious (and hilariously UN-serious) about who should play their favorite characters. From debating whether Bill Skarsgård or Finn Wolfhard should be Harry Dresden, to Jen's passionate case for Jacob Elordi (who obviously should win the debate), the conversation covers all the major players. They discuss Thomas Raith casting (David Corenswet vs. Liam Hemsworth), debate Gerard Butler vs. David Harbour for Ebenezer McCoy, and joke about casting the entire Stranger Things cast in various roles. John Krasinski gets the nod for Michael Carpenter, Emily Blunt for Charity, and there's a hilarious tangent about Dagda's Russian-accented superhero character named Rasputin. The episode wraps with Sanya casting (Idris Elba vs. Aaron Pierre) and a promise to continue the conversation in a future episode.  #DresdenFiles #DreamCasting #JimButcher #FantasyBooks  #podcast #GenX #adulthumor  Artwork :TAI-Design Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    53 min
  6. Common Accountability

    MAR 2

    Common Accountability

    Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda dive into the absurdity of "common sense" and "practical common knowledge" after Jen reads a confusing definition of personal space. The conversation spirals through cultural differences in personal boundaries, generational perspectives, AI replacing education, and the great calculator debate from their school days. They reminisce about their grandfathers' carpentry skills, discuss apocalypse survival strategies, and debate the merits of vegan fast food versus real beef. The hosts also explore dietary changes with age, the paleo diet, and share hilarious cooking disasters involving overcooked cabbage and slimy okra. Jen explains her personal accountability method of "stop, look, and listen," while Dagda shares his impressive work attendance record from a recent job interview. The episode wraps with a passionate discussion about the lack of accountability in modern society, COVID fatigue, and the desperate need for "common accountability" in everyday life—from picking up dog poop to basic hygiene. #CommonSense #Accountability #GenX #Podcast #commonknowledge #practical #lol #ittakesavillage Artwork:gugacurado Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    45 min
  7. Artificially Infatuated

    FEB 25

    Artificially Infatuated

    Send us Fan Mail Jen and Dagda are back after a couple weeks off, diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on content creation, employment, and everyday life. They discuss YouTube's apparent preferential treatment of AI content, the struggles of long-time creators facing shadow banning, and the inevitable rise and fall of platform popularity. The conversation meanders through their changing content interests (including a heartfelt tangent about the Hoof GP), Dagda's bizarre Twitch ban story, and the economics of content creation. They tackle the rising cost of living, minimum wage debates, and how employee demands for same-day pay are affecting businesses—especially in Seattle. Entertainment takes center stage as Dagda reviews Fallout Season 2 and the Tom Clancy film "Without Remorse," before the duo explores the future of automation in fast food and retail. From robot bartenders in Vegas to McDonald's fully automated stores, they examine how AI is reshaping the workforce while acknowledging that the AI bubble may eventually burst. With their signature blend of humor, social commentary, and tangential storytelling, Jen and Dagda explore what it means to be "artificially infatuated" in an increasingly automated world.  #PodcastLife #AIDebate #ContentCreation #YouTubeAlgorithm #Fallout #Automation #GenX #RealTalk #podcast #contentcreators #futureproblems Artwork:Sabrinabelle Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    53 min
  8. The Clock of Doom

    FEB 23

    The Clock of Doom

    Send us Fan Mail Jen was today years old when she discovered the Doomsday Clock is REAL and not just a movie plot device! Join Jen and Dagda as they dive deep into the history of the Doomsday Clock, from its 1947 origins with the Chicago Atomic Scientists to its current terrifying setting of 85 seconds to midnight—the closest humanity has ever been to self-destruction. This episode explores the Cold War arms race, nuclear treaties, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and why we're currently at peak danger levels. Along the way, they discuss Neanderthal DNA, genetic engineering, trans-humanism, AI advancements, and whether fear or hope is the better motivator for humanity. The conversation takes unexpected turns through geopolitics (Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela), nuclear fallout geography, Bhutan as the world's only carbon-negative country, government propaganda tactics, the failed war on drugs, and personal stories about addiction and family. Dagda shares insights from his Google AI courses, they debate whether the Doomsday Clock is legitimate science or fear-mongering propaganda, and Jen passionately argues that hope—not fear—should drive humanity forward. Plus: tributes to Ms. Holly, discussions of prevailing winds protecting Washington State, and why the worst thing they can do is kill us (so why live in fear?).  #DoomsdayClock #ColdWar #NuclearHistory #Geopolitics #AITechnology #FearVsHope #GenX #PodcastLife #adulting #podcast Artwork: Pixabay Support the show Your new addiction awaits you..you're welcome! #podcast #lol #genx #smartass #egosandattitudes Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578374587810 https://www.instagram.com/elcoceverydaylife2025/# http://www.youtube.com/@2025everydaylifepodcastCOC https://discord.gg/tHA3AkNpVC https://patreon.com/EverydayLifeConversations?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Music by:DELOSound

    1h 5m

About

 We have been the best of friends for 15 years (whether he  likes it or not..lol).  Sometimes it's not what you say but how you say it! Come and laugh with us at our quirky, weird brains as we navigate this thing called "podcasting". We truly are just a couple of smart asses with diverse interests who need jobs to make an income. Since we couldn't find that in the "normal" world, we came here to give it a go! We truly are grateful you are here to support us on our journey. If you would like to help us along, we accept one time (or reoccurring) donations thru paypal! ** paypal.me/ELConversations2025 ** Please be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Patreon and Discord!! Sound Clips:Dagda_Ra Music:DELOSound **New episodes drop on Monday and Wednesdays.** ** Be sure to check out our other podcast:  Everyday Life: After Dark  for a more NSFW look into our previous careers **