Premeditated Opinions

Josh & Pamela
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Some thoughts are premeditated. These are worse. Join Pamela & Josh for a fun-filled, highly opinionated spiral through what it means to live in today's world.

  1. Only We Could Miss the Point This Thoroughly

    2D AGO

    Only We Could Miss the Point This Thoroughly

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we do what we do best: take a party game that was absolutely not designed for philosophy… and immediately turn it into one. Use this affiliate link to check out all of Dyce Games party games, and support us! https://www.amazon.com/BAD-CHOICES-Have-Adult-Party/dp/B07RJ215S3?maas=maas_adg_B4627958FD98D6C37E32AA61B0EB2A9B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Using Bad Choices as our extremely loose framework, Pamela and Josh work their way through a series of “would you rather” questions that somehow unlock conversations about: money, desperation, and what survival actually looks liketherapy, language, and why naming things makes them survivablepsychics, tarot, spirituality, and our collective discomfort with mysterypower, corruption, and whether authority actually changes peoplezombie apocalypses, medication logistics, and realistic self-assessmentrelationships, insecurity, boundaries, and knowing when to walk awayreality TV, catfishing, and why boredom might be the real villainSomewhere between “Would you drink human blood?” and “Would you amputate a finger for $50k?” we end up talking about dignity, values, and how much money is actually enough to compromise them. This episode is: not seriousnot safenot advice…but it is honest, funny, and accidentally revealing. If you enjoy conversations that start ridiculous and end reflective — with plenty of detours, side comments, and self-awareness along the way — you’re in the right place. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    58 min
  2. People You Should Know: Salesforce Fangirl Anh

    FEB 3

    People You Should Know: Salesforce Fangirl Anh

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re welcoming a true People You Should Know guest: Anh, Salesforce veteran, accidental community magnet, unapologetic nerd, and the woman responsible for introducing multiple grown adults to the concept of a “cup of meat.” What starts as a story about surviving a Texas ice storm quickly becomes a masterclass in: Why Southerners and ice should never mixHow pork belly can instantly establish trust and communityBeing an elder millennial who remembers MapQuest, cassettes, and blowing into Nintendo cartridgesFinding belonging in the Salesforce ecosystem after layoffs, burnout, and career pivotsMeeting Stan Lee (and definitely not killing him)Ranking Batmans, Spider-Men, Marvel vs. DC, and why Superman still isn’t itMario Kart trash talk, N64 loyalty, and zero mercy for childrenThis episode is equal parts career story, fandom debate, food documentary, and friendship origin story. It’s about how community actually forms... not through panels or platforms, but through showing up, sharing food, and being exactly yourself (loudly). If you’ve ever: gone to a meetup terrified and left with friendsbonded over nerd culturefound your people later than expectedor believed pork belly might be a spiritual experience…this one’s for you. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    1h 15m
  3. One of Us Has Sleet

    JAN 27

    One of Us Has Sleet

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we are recording under less than ideal conditions, and choosing to publish anyway. Because honestly? That felt more on brand than waiting for things to calm down. Pamela is in Dallas, iced in by sleet, watching the city slowly unravel one school closure at a time. Josh is 3,000 miles away in St. Thomas, sitting oceanside in short sleeves, waiting to find out if his family can actually make it home, or if they’re now just residents of the Virgin Islands. What unfolds is one of our most accidentally intimate episodes yet. We talk about: Texas winter weather panic vs. Midwestern survival instinctsTravel plans unraveling in real timeTwo kids, two birthdays, wildly different celebrationsA large insect, several towels, and zero dignityThere’s no big thesis here. No polished takeaway. Just two people talking through life as it’s happening: weather, parenting, politics, logistics, gratitude, frustration, and all. This is one of those episodes where the circumstances become the content. And somehow, it works. Thanks for rolling with us even when we’re thousands of miles apart, mildly buzzed, and recording because the alternative was silence. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    52 min
  4. We Solved Wealth Inequality in 59 Minutes

    JAN 20

    We Solved Wealth Inequality in 59 Minutes

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, Pamela and Josh do what they do best: take a ridiculous hypothetical (winning the Powerball) and accidentally turn it into a deeply sincere conversation about values, generosity, and what actually makes life meaningful. Sure, we start with the fun stuff (vacation homes in Santorini, barns full of cars, Pope Mobiles for carpool, and what kind of unhinged daily driver you’d own with $700 million), but pretty quickly, the fantasy gives way to something more grounded. We talk about: What most people don’t realize about sudden wealthWhy money doesn’t belong to you as much as you think it doesMedical debt, the broken healthcare system, and why wiping it out changes livesReal examples of generosity that actually move the needleWhy dignity (yes, even access to showers) can be life-changingDementia, shingles, vaccines, and the cost of misinformationWhy people (not stuff) are the real return on investmentWhere AI belongs (laundry) and where it absolutely does not (art and connection)This episode isn’t about politics for sport or hot takes for clicks. It’s about asking better questions: What would you do if you had enough? Who would you take care of? And what kind of world are we actually trying to build? We close with a simple challenge: Call someone you miss. Invest in people. Log off occasionally. No resolutions required. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    1 hr
  5. Accidental Fasting & Other New Year Decisions

    JAN 13

    Accidental Fasting & Other New Year Decisions

    We're BAAAAACK!!  Did ya miss us?? This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re recording in that weird, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s, when time isn’t real, your fridge is full of cheese, and suddenly you’re questioning everything. Pamela and Josh talk through the holidays as they actually happened (no highlight reel, no fake cheer), from drum kits and white elephant nonsense to pub crawls, family cabins, and why karaoke machines should never be allowed back into a home once removed. From there, the conversation turns reflective, but not in a “new year, new me” kind of way. We talk about: Accidentally committing to intermittent fasting while wine drunkWhy resolutions don’t work (and why mindset shifts might)Choosing a more analog life in a screen-saturated worldParty games, Mario Kart, and rediscovering fun without phonesModeration vs. all-or-nothing thinkingBodies, health, fasting, keto, and listening to your actual needsLetting go of productivity guilt and making room for joyWhat we’re carrying into 2026, and what we’re finally leaving behindThis isn’t a motivational episode. It’s a grounded one. No pressure to reinvent yourself. No timelines. No “January 1 or bust” energy. Just two people talking honestly about where they are, what worked, what didn’t, and how they want to live a little better (and a little lighter) this year. If you’re easing into the new year instead of sprinting into it, you’re in the right place. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    56 min
  6. A Series of Poorly Considered Hypotheticals

    12/30/2025

    A Series of Poorly Considered Hypotheticals

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re closing out the year the only responsible way we know how: by playing a wildly inappropriate party game and overthinking every possible outcome. Pamela and Josh crack open Pick Your Poison from Dyce Games, a game designed to force you into deeply uncomfortable “would you rather” scenarios — and then judge you for your choices. Some highlights include: Losing and regrowing all your teeth (again?) Fighting an ostrich to the death Having visible farts vs. permanent dental trauma Mouth breathing vs. a Mike Tyson punch Why boring days might actually be the dream Pamela’s evolving identity as a human cactus Josh discovering his breaking point is… tuna breath This episode is unserious in the best way; light, goofy, and exactly what your nervous system needs between the holidays and the existential dread of January. This episode is sponsored by Dyce Games, the makers of: Bad Choices Pick Your Poison And several other games designed to expose your friends publicly They were kind enough to send us games to play — and they’ve given us an affiliate link, which means: You get a great game We get a small commission Everyone wins (except the person who chooses visible farts) 👉 Use our affiliate link to support the show: https://www.amazon.com/BAD-CHOICES-Have-Adult-Party/dp/B07RJ215S3?maas=maas_adg_B4627958FD98D6C37E32AA61B0EB2A9B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas (You can use this link for any Dyce Games purchase, not just the one we played.) 🎧 Perfect For: Holiday hangovers Group chats that need new material White elephant season People who love “would you rather” but hate small talk Anyone who needs to laugh before the new year starts Tell us what you think: are we brilliant or mildly unhinged? (Both is fine.) Drop a comment below or connect with us here: Instagram: @PremeditatedOpinions Substack (bonus content & chaos): https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions/posts Dyce GamesDyce Games supports and sponsors this podcast!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    50 min
  7. People You Should Know: Founders, Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson

    12/23/2025

    People You Should Know: Founders, Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re introducing you to two of Josh’s longtime friends and two genuinely good humans: Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson, the founders of LGBTQ Outdoors. What started as an Instagram account meant to break stereotypes turned into a national nonprofit helping LGBTQ+ people reconnect with nature, community, and most importantly: belonging. And not in a cheesy way. In a real, life-changing, sometimes-people-cry-at-the-end-of-the-event way. In this conversation, we talk about: ·         Why the outdoors hasn’t always felt safe or welcoming for LGBTQ+ folks ·         How representation and explicit invitation change everything ·         How LGBTQ Outdoors became a national community with chapters across the U.S. ·         Fishing under bridges, pack-rafting in Alaska, and “Outdoor Fest magic” ·         The power of chosen family, sunsets, and finally not having to hide This is one of those episodes that starts thoughtful… and ends deeply human. LGBTQ Outdoors is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and like many organizations doing DEI-adjacent work, they’ve been hit hard by corporate funding rollbacks. The work hasn’t slowed, but the funding has. If you’ve ever: felt out of placestruggled to find communityneeded somewhere to belongor simply believe LGBTQ+ people deserve safe, joyful space…this is one of those moments where $10 actually matters. Ways to Support: One-time or monthly donations via their website: https://www.https://www.lgbtqoutdoors.com/Join the Trailblazer Society (monthly giving with perks): https://www.lgbtqoutdoors.com/trailblazersContribute to their end-of-year GoFundMe campaign: https://www.lgbtqoutdoors.com/donateCorporate sponsorships & partnerships: https://www.lgbtqoutdoors.com/partnershipsAll links are in the show notes, because we make it easy to do the right thing. This episode is dropping before year-end, which means your donation is tax-deductible and deeply impactful. If you like: Conversations about faith, belonging, and healingNonprofits doing real, boots-on-the-ground workOutdoor therapy disguised as campingThoughtful allyship without savior nonsenseEpisodes that make you feel something…this one’s for you.   Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    1h 18m
  8. The Anti-Gift Guide: White Elephant Gifts That Should Be Illegal

    12/16/2025

    The Anti-Gift Guide: White Elephant Gifts That Should Be Illegal

    This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re bringing you the holiday episode nobody asked for but everyone desperately needs: The Anti-Gift Guide. Forget thoughtful presents. Forget gift receipts. Forget dignity. Pamela and Josh exchange the worst possible white elephant gifts and break down why each one is either: emotionally damagingsocially dangerousor deeply, deeply funnyIf you’re: panic-shoppingattending a white elephant exchangehosting relatives you barely tolerateor just need to laugh instead of scream…this episode is your survival kit. Bonus: We also talk about our recent Christmas music special, holiday traditions, and why some gifts should be illegal in all 50 states. Drop your worst gift stories in the comments.. we respond, and we absolutely will judge you lovingly. Support the show Stay Connected with us on these platforms: Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinions And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!

    1h 5m
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Some thoughts are premeditated. These are worse. Join Pamela & Josh for a fun-filled, highly opinionated spiral through what it means to live in today's world.

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  • Creator
    Josh & Pamela
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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