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Treeforts and Mixtapes

Treeforts and Mixtapes

By: Bret Nelson and Josh Brence
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A fun and lively conversation between two guys that grew up across 4 decades through the analog phase of walk-talkie technology, climbing trees, playing outside, collecting trading cards and really cool action figure toys to today where they like to hang 10 on the wave of technology; now both are parents who now get to see the world through the eyes of our kids and love to reminisce about glory days of the world we grew up in… Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.Bret Nelson and Josh Brence Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #95-Why is everything an event?
    Apr 11 2026

    A missed personal best, a canceled lacrosse game, and a deep dive into lightning and water safety somehow turn into one realization: nothing is casual anymore.


    Bret and Josh break down how everything — from workouts to birthday parties to watching a game — has become a full production. There’s planning, coordination, expectations… and apparently charcuterie boards for everything.


    They talk about why spontaneous hangouts feel weird now, who would absolutely panic if you showed up unannounced, and how modern life got so structured.


    Also: adult Lunchables might be the peak of civilization.


    This week’s challenge? Do something without turning it into a whole thing.



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    41 mins
  • #94- 3 Stars…Vibes Were Off
    Apr 4 2026

    When did everything become a review?


    This week, Bret and Josh get into the rise of rating everything — from restaurants and products to national parks, movies, and even life itself. What started as a helpful tool has somehow turned into a full-time habit.


    They break down what reviews actually help (and which ones are completely useless), why written reviews still beat star ratings, and how things like hiking trails, Airbnb stays, and even sugar-free gummy bears have all entered the rating economy.


    Along the way: Busch Gardens, Cedar City food hunts, movie takes, and the realization that not everything needs a score.


    Because at some point… you have to stop reviewing things and just live them.

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    46 mins
  • #93-Everyone’s Got a Take
    Mar 28 2026

    When did everyone become an expert on everything… immediately?


    Bret and Josh cover a little bit of everything this week — from 5AM track meets and roller coasters at Busch Gardens, to business trips in Europe and the universal ability for people to have strong opinions on things they just learned about.


    They unpack how we went from thinking things through… to reacting in real time — whether it’s breaking news, gas prices, or whatever’s blowing up online.


    Also: why you should trust Josh on the Denver Broncos roster… but maybe not global geopolitics.


    The real question — are we actually forming opinions… or just reacting faster than ever?


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    50 mins
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