4WD Podcast, Episode 1: Curiosity, Halloween Movies, and Questionable Opinions Recorded: Sunday, October 25, 2026, from Eddie’s back patio Hosts: Eddie Wright, Singo Jeff, and Geoff Long Episode description Welcome to the first episode of 4WD! Three friends, a few beers and plenty of opinions nobody asked for. The name has two meanings. It’s four-wheel drive, because we plan to get a little muddy off the beaten path. It’s also “What Would Walt Whitman Do?”, after the Ted Lasso darts scene and the line “Be curious, not judgmental.” In this episode we cover a work trip to Banff, the great hot dog sandwich debate, whether Lightning McQueen needs car insurance or life insurance, why we stopped putting so much pressure on young athletes, and whether college is worth what it costs. We finish with Halloween traditions, the scariest movies we’ve seen, and a 5K that one of us didn’t train for. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to 4WD: where the name came from and how the show got started05:05 The Good Stuff: Banff, Lake Louise, and being around people who celebrate your wins09:04 No Barbecue Sauce Needed: ketchup chips, Oklahoma beer, campfire steaks, homemade enchiladas, and Chiba Hut15:26 4WD Fast Lanes: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Does Lightning McQueen need car insurance or life insurance? Overrated trends (2x playback speed, JNCO jeans, jorts). How do you make a PB&J?32:38 TED Talk (the Ted Lasso kind): how big moments put pressure on young athletes, participation trophies, and celebrating effort43:20 Two Guys, One Topic: What do people spend way too much money on?51:00 4WD Hallmark Critic, Halloween edition: favorite holidays, Hubie Halloween, Hocus Pocus 1 vs. 2, and the scariest movies we’ve seen1:06:44 Breaking news during the recording: thinking of you, J-Dub1:08:19 Running a 5K, Turkey Trots, and golf with or without music1:16:00 Awards and final thoughtsThis week’s awards Golden Fork (best food pick): Singo Jeff, for Chiba Hut in Edmond and his wife’s chicken enchiladasGolden Boot (debate winner): Geoff Long, for “effort counts twice.” (Some would say he gave it right back in his closing thoughts.)Ted Lasso Award (curiosity over judgment): All three of usPlaces, food, and drinks mentioned Banff National Park and Lake Louise, AlbertaRustic Artisan Ales (Tulsa)Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest MärzenShiner Wicked Caramel Apple (verdict: not great)Chiba Hut (Edmond and 23rd Street, OKC)City Bites, Mr. Goodcents, Jimmy John’s, Hobby’s Hoagies (Edmond)Screwball and Chambord, also known as the PB&J shotBooks, shows, and podcasts mentioned Ted LassoGrit by Angela DuckworthWhat Drives Winning with Brett LedbetterThe Last Lecture by Randy PauschWorld War Z (read the book)Movies mentioned Hubie Halloween, Hocus Pocus, Hocus Pocus 2, Halloween (1978), Trick ‘r Treat, The Descent, The Blair Witch Project, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, World War Z, Die Hard (Christmas movie debate coming soon) Your assignment this week Find something good to eat and something good in your life, then tell somebody about them. We’ll compare notes next week.
