It's The New Normal Podcast
It's The New Normal Podcast
Chubby Snowbird
Join The Chubby Snowbird, a candid Gen X-er as he explores the everyday challenges of navigating today's world. From rising crime rates to inflation's impact on daily life, this podcast dives deep into the headlines and personal reflections on how it all affects us. With a mix of humor, concern, and genuine observation, each episode offers a relatable take on the news, personal struggles, and the world as we know it. Tune in for an honest perspective from someone who's seen the world shift and is now figuring out how to adapt.
Hygiene & Taxes: Shit We Can't Figure Out!
Yep, It's April 15th! I just sent Uncle Sam my left nut and routing information. Where does it go? Our tax money seemingly disappears as easily as our human waste from the magic ceramic bowl in our bathrooms! Maybe someday, someone will have the balls to clean up the decades long mess. Maybe it's DOGE, maybe not! On the topic of cleaning up messes, are we failing at personal hygiene? C'mon, you know what I'm talking about. Folks just don't seem to get it, or care. Improper toilet technique and using the same loofah for a month... WTF is wrong with us?
Apr 15, 2025
20 min
Attack On Tesla; A Little Girl Murdered
Just as the title states. What is the point of attacking an automobile? Who's behind the narrative that Elon is a Nazi. Is it class warfare or targeted violence to distract us from the real issues?Kei'Mani Latigue, a 13 year old violently killed by her own father(allegedly). Too big of a story locally here in Toledo to not mention. We must stop the senseless violence!Horrible tragedy just as we returned from sunny SW Florida. It's like a cloud just hangs over NW Ohio.We've been desensitized and our souls crushed. We need to rewire society. Lets figure out how to unite and love each other before tragedy strikes, instead of coming together only in times of despair.
Apr 1, 2025
22 min
It's Not Easy Being Green: Never Too Late to Stop Trying to Fit In!
St. Patricks Day really got me thinking of the years passed. You see, at the ripe old age of 45, this GenX-er finally understands that getting hammered on drinking holidays just isn't cool! I spent a decade in a St. Paddys loop. Every day was the same, like groundhogs day, if you can imagine being blackout drunk every single night. In this episode I explore how and why I got stuck in the alcoholic loop. I'm sure many of you can relate, as it was tough to fit in growing up. Many of us turned to drugs and alcohol to lower our inhibitions and become the life of the party. Had we only listened to Kermit when he sang!Some of us might still be stuck. I hope I can encourage you to break out of the substance abuse loop, as it's never too late!----Here's my story----
Mar 18, 2025
19 min
Winter is Over! Turn Off The Bullshit & Go Outside
As winter fades into the rearview, it's the perfect time for a fresh start. In this episode, I dive into the significance of embracing the changing seasons and how letting go of the noise around us—especially the constant flood of divisive news. Spring is here! The smells, the sun, the warmth, they combine to give us hope. Excitement is in the air, baseball is back- the national pastime reminds us of the opportunities we're blessed with, living in the greatest country on earth. It's OK to strike out, the most successful players in life build upon a foundation of their failures. People from around the globe envy what we have. Folks from every corner do whatever it takes to come here, shit, the royal family of Great Britain chose America over their kingdom. What's that tell you? America is loaded with opportunity! Poor, rich, in the middle, don't let the assholes on TV tell you that we're not amazing. It's spring, anything is possible.
Mar 11, 2025
19 min
Spring Break! A Gen X guide to picking the right Florida beach.
Yep, it's that time of year. The world is excited for spring, and looking for reasons to break out of the cold, winter slumber. The annual migration of partygoers, and relaxation seekers has begun. Spring break can be a wonderful time for everyone, even us folks that make up Generation X. It's all about picking the right beach. Florida has 4 of them, and I explain them all, in hopes that you'll be able to find the right one for you. Don't let your age keep you from soaking up all the sun your skin can handle, I can promise, there's a beach that will make you feel young if that's your vibe! Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe, and connect and say Hi on the socials, just find Chubbysnowbird. Thanks!
Mar 4, 2025
21 min
99 Problems but a Billionaire ain't one!
In this provocative episode of It's The New Normal, Adam flips the script on the usual villain narratives. Forget the tired trope of billionaires twirling mustaches in shadowy boardrooms- today, we're diving into why the real mischief might be coming from the halls of government. Can bloated bureaucracies combined with a nefarious media out-evil even the wealthiest of billionaires? Expect some harsh truths, a few laughs, and commentary on where the real threats to liberty and sanity lie. Spoiler: it's not always the guy with the private jet.
Feb 24, 2025
23 min
Overcharged: Plug that Shit in!
Remember the old normal? There wasn't this messy, room of cords leading to God knows what. Sone stuff stayed plugged in, others never needed a plug. WTF happened? Technology lied and said we'd be free from cords! Now I have more shit to plug in every night than I ever dreamed. Join me fellow genx'ers as I compare the awesome 80's to today.
Feb 18, 2025
24 min
United... We Stand Divided!
Enough with the constant fighting of one another, over the dumbest shit. The enemy is not the person on social media that doesn't agree with you. We will never get what we want while bickering over Grammy's, Elon, Kendrick Lamar, Superbowls, Beyonce, or Trump. United we stand, divided we fall. We move closer to falling everyday.
Feb 11, 2025
21 min
Blame it on January
Yep, January has finally came to a close. It felt like it was never going to end. A lot of shit went down, let's talk about it. Trump part 2. Fires. Planes. Border. A couple of my favorite shows, Silo + Severance.
Feb 4, 2025
22 min
Bad Drivers
Title says it all! The Chubby Snowbird is an excellent driver. Debate why youngsters aren't as excited to drive nowadays. Who's worse? North vs south, young vs old! Damn roundabouts! Hopefully AI drives better than humans.
Jan 28, 2025
11 min
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