In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana ease into the holiday season with reflections on Christmas nostalgia, traditions, and the subtle stress that comes with December. From revisiting Home Alone and the iconic house to discussing modern decorating trends, minimalist trees, and the pressure of holiday aesthetics, the conversation stays cozy, thoughtful, and real.

They also share where they stand on decorating fatigue, last-minute gift shopping, shipping woes, and the growing tension between tradition and trend. Along the way, Alex recaps a whirlwind Miami trip and Pokémon GO adventure, Adriana brings the festive cheer, and both bond over karaoke, Last Christmas by Wham!, and what it really means to “feel” Christmas.

The episode wraps on a heartwarming note with a special holiday moment that perfectly captures the spirit of the season.

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into a cozy, chaotic debrief of Thanksgiving and the start of December. From surprise cold fronts to even more surprising food opinions. Alex recaps his trip back to Nevada, last-minute turkey-breast experiments, pork loin for the main feast, and a dangerously good homemade coconut cream pie that temporarily dethroned his mom’s traditional pumpkin pudding cake. Adriana shares her dream Mexican-themed Thanksgiving spread — tamales, Spanish rice, nopales, sopa/fideo, cabbage, casseroles and endless leftovers — plus Black Friday traditions and her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary complete with church, vow renewals, and a very picky encounter with veggie-loaded rice at Dos Amigos.

From there, the Ramblers veer straight into a full-on food personality test: peas as a hard “no,” squash and zucchini wars, ground beef vs steak, fruit pies, eggplant at conferences, olives on pizza, cottage cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, raw vs cooked carrots, and the age-old question: is it really about flavor or texture? Alex talks about bulking-season meal prep with butternut squash, zucchini, chicken and avocado, while Adriana breaks down what she will and will not try, no matter how lovingly it’s prepared. They wrap with plans to ask their moms what baby foods they actually hated as kids and tease a follow-up in the next episode, all while inviting listeners to share the foods they still refuse to eat.

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana reconnect as Alex broadcasts from his makeshift holiday studio back in Nevada. He recaps a whirlwind week of Nashville Nights—from hidden Christmas pop-up bars and woo-girl karaoke chaos to rooftop dancing and an ill-advised yet glorious 2 a.m. corn dog.

Adriana brings her own twist of holiday magic with a wild small-town serendipity story: her childhood friend and her college friend, who have never met and live in completely different states, randomly strike up a conversation at a pizzeria - all because of their connection to her.

But the festive energy shifts as the hosts dive into the rising AI cheating wars sweeping schools and colleges. They explore false plagiarism flags from grammar tools, unsuspecting students getting burned by sketchy “free AI helpers,” and the real tension this creates for teachers, districts, and academic integrity.

It’s cozy, chaotic, nostalgic, and timely. Everything that makes A-Squared Ramblers exactly what it is.

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into the brave new world of alternative work schedules after Adriana’s campus rolls out a 4×10 option. They unpack who’s jumping at the chance for three-day weekends, why her own department is staying loyal to the classic 8-5, and all the messy logistics no one quite thought through: holiday weeks, office hours, supervision, and whether those extra hours turn into quiet productivity or glorified social time.

From there, the conversation spirals delightfully into “holiday math” and Veterans Day trivia: why November 11 never moves, how that ties back to World War I, and how it all differs from floating holidays like MLK Day, Presidents Day, and Thanksgiving. That leads straight into a spicy, nuanced debate over who should count as a “real” veteran and what it should take to earn the title and benefits. From full terms vs. early honorable discharge to combat vs. non-combat roles. They wrap by teasing a future deep dive on wild PTO policies and inviting listeners to share their own workplace stories on the A-Squared Ramblers website and socials.

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dig into the messy, hilarious reality of the holiday season. From government shutdown drama and grounded flights to staffing shortages at BNA, Alex walks through the logistics and cost of getting home to Nevada - and why convenience sometimes wins out over saving a couple hundred bucks. Meanwhile, Adriana suddenly realizes she’s hosting Thanksgiving again, debates ditching the traditional turkey for tamales and a full Mexican spread, and shares how her family reacts when she dares to challenge the sacred stuffing-and-turkey script.

The conversation widens from the dinner table to the broader holiday mood: grocery store freebies (hello, free 20-pound turkey), the TikTok-fueled trend of putting up Christmas lights and trees on November 1st, and whether Thanksgiving is slowly getting erased between Halloween and Christmas. Alex confesses his undying loyalty to eggnog and late decorating, while both hosts unpack how politics, historical baggage, and family fallouts have complicated what used to be a simple day of gratitude. They close with a peek into Alex’s corporate world - remote culture vs. office brain breaks, company feasts, and how his employer has scaled up without over-relying on contractors - proving that even our work lives shift with the season.

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana get thrown into chaos: the clocks roll back, the dog demands dinner at 4 PM, and Nevada Energy gets exposed for overcharging millions. From time-change tantrums and bill credits to overtime buzzer-beaters, Alex recounts his first-ever hockey game - and the $300 jersey regret that came with it.

It’s a high-voltage mix of time shifts, energy grifts, and overtime thrills. All powered by classic A-Squared banter, clever insights, and plenty of laughter along the way.

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana swap stories from the weird, in-between season where Halloween candy, gloomy weather, and treadmill miles all collide. Alex kicks things off with his company run club (now happening in pitch-black post–time-change evenings), talking safety, dark park paths, and why solo runs hit different when the trees turn into silhouettes. That flows into gym culture, peak hours at a small-town gym, and how “bro nods” and gym buddies can change the whole workout vibe.

Adriana then shares a fiery twist on home fitness: the gorgeous NordicTrack rower she swore she’d use more, only to find out there’s a recall because some of the screens have reportedly been catching on fire. From standby mode anxiety to scheduling a tech visit before any fees kick in, they talk about the not-so-fun side of “smart” equipment.

From there, it’s all about Halloween and Nevada Day colliding in the best (and saddest) ways. Adriana recounts dressing up in axolotl onesies with her goddaughter, only to notice how neighborhood trick-or-treating has dwindled thanks to trunk-or-treats and organized events. That leads into a wild story about stolen chip baskets at work, suspected snack bandits hitting the Veterans Resource Center pantry, and how a few greedy people can ruin generous setups for everyone else.

The episode wraps with a look at extreme weather warnings - from Nevada wind advisories and jam-packed marina events to Tennessee tornado watches and the foggy Elko flight that got diverted three days in a row. Alex recalls ignoring everyone’s “don’t drive” advice and still making it safely through mountain passes, while both hosts talk about how unpredictable, fast-changing weather keeps everyone guessing. They close by teasing some “exciting and fun” life updates coming next episode. So, listeners are officially on notice to tune back in.

On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, Alex returns from another whirlwind Vegas work trip; flat tires, thunderclaps, and a surprise Tesla rental included. Adriana dives into a late-night TikTok rabbit hole of UFOs, quantum frequencies, and multiverse déjà vu, sparking a conversation about how we each create our own “reality.” From airline seat-space etiquette and armrest wars to the pros, cons, and chaos of electric-vehicle life, the duo unpacks travel mishaps, tech frustrations, and everything in between. Plug in, charge up, and get ready for some high-voltage rambling.