Call Me Limbo

This week’s episode starts with a conversation about musty dates and quickly spirals into one of the funniest and most chaotic discussions yet. Dai and David unpack dating frustrations, hygiene expectations and why the bar sometimes feels impossibly low. From there, the conversation shifts into draft debates, personal boundaries and the uncomfortable reality of being told what you should be willing to do. The episode balances humor with real talk, mixing outrageous moments with thoughtful commentary. They also float a new idea for a live dating segment where contestants compete in real time. It might be the most chaotic experiment Call Me Limbo has attempted yet. If you like unfiltered conversations about dating, culture and the absurdity of modern life, this episode delivers. DM Dai to apply for the dating David episode (Instagram) Show Notes: Watch David speak at the Denver City Council Community Planning & Housing Committee on April 7, 2026 (Denver Channel 8) - Start at the 1:10:00 mark Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea's president (CNN) Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December (The Hill) House of Representatives votes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (Congress.gov) Poop Stains in Your Underwear Video (Instagram) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week’s episode starts chaotic and somehow gets even more unhinged, in the best way. We break down the latest culture war hypocrisy, including a Supreme Court ruling impacting LGBTQ rights, anti-trans legislation, and how “freedom of religion” is increasingly being used as a shield for discrimination. Then things take a turn. We talk about: • The Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling • Anti-LGBTQ legislation and hypocrisy • “Freedom of religion” vs freedom to discriminate • The obsession with transgender athletes • Political propaganda & moral inconsistency • Why “bring back shame” might actually help society And then… Dai introduces a new segment called, "It's A Fool." Starting with a full breakdown of the hygiene crisis happening in gyms, public spaces, and apparently… grown men’s underwear. Yes. It goes there. Because at the end of the day: Leave people alone. Give people healthcare. And for the love of God… wash your ass. Support the Show via Patreon and Substack References mentioned in the show are below: Kristi Noem's Cross-Dressing Husband Possibly Exposed by Undocumented Immigrant (TMZ) US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy (BBC) Call Me An Undercover Republican (Call Me Limbo) Queer & Christian: Brandan Robertson on Deconstruction and Reclaiming Faith (Call Me Limbo) Lemon Pound Cake by Afroman (YouTube) Licc'em Low Lisa by Afroman (YouTube) The Batteram Hymn of the Police Whistle Blower by Afroman (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, we go there. From fears of a military draft to questioning everything we were taught about America, this episode turns into one of our most honest conversations yet. We unpack the rising enlistment age, why fewer Americans qualify for military service, and what it says about the state of the country. Then the conversation deepens — into war, propaganda, nationalism, and what happens when you stop believing in the American dream you were promised. We also talk about: • The military recruitment crisis • Millennials waking up from the American Dream • War in the Middle East & media distrust • Why people join the military (and why many don’t) • Propaganda, misinformation, and truth fatigue • Feeling lost politically in 2026 • Rejection, purpose, and building something meaningful • Why community matters more than ever This one gets personal. Emotional. And very real. Because when the system stops making sense… you start asking bigger questions. CORRECTION 1: Evidently, India did not pay in Chinese Yuan for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (WION) CORRECTION 2: While Black people make up around 13-15% of the US population, Black people are 32-38% of the total US prison and jail population. (Prison Policy Initiative) Army extends maximum recruitment age to 42, allowing older recruits to join (ABC News) Department of War Memo on Military Conditions Disqualifying for Accession into the Military (Secretary of Defense) Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (New York Times) Call Me Disney...But Make It Marxist! (Call Me Limbo) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week on Call Me Limbo, we start with a simple question: Why does work feel so broken right now? From childhood lessons about “never saying no to your boss”… to modern workplaces demanding more for less, we unpack how hustle culture and corporate expectations shape our lives. Then things take a turn (as they always do). We get into: meatpacking worker strikebasic hygiene productsgerrymandering and powerAlong the way, we ask a bigger question: Are we building a system that works for people… or just protecting one that doesn’t? It’s messy. It’s honest. It’s very Call Me Limbo. Could Rep. Diana DeGette be left off the Democratic primary ballot? (Denverite) Call Me Congresswoman with Melat Kiros (Call Me Limbo Episode on Buzzsprout) Workers begin strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley (Colorado Newsline) The Fair Representation Act in Virginia (FairVote) Colorado looks headed to join the congressional redistricting fight (Colorado Public Radio News) Bazooka by Miami XO (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David enter their daddy eras by get their nipples licked, experience the difficulties of MILFin' and DILFin' across the country, rebrand the midlife crisis, greet the airplane wing animals by saying hi, fly Biscuit Class, find joy even amongst all the despair, and discuss the role of pets in our lives, travel experiences, Timothée Chalamet, humanities and the arts, municipal sentencing reform in Denver, nuances of national identity and patriotism, equality in war zones, MAGA moms, antisemitism, the pledge of allegiance, and much much more. Denver could reduce max sentences for low-level charges (Denverite) Colorado Supreme Court rules that municipal sentences may not exceed state sentences for equal crimes (Colorado Public Radio) Dai's Singing Group X Factor Audition Video (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week on Call Me Limbo, Dai and David attempt to make sense of a world that feels increasingly upside down. From escalating tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran to surprising election results in Arkansas and Texas, the hosts break down how global conflict, domestic politics, and corporate influence are reshaping democracy in real time. They explore the growing gap between public opinion and political power, the role of identity politics in modern elections, and whether America’s “representative democracy” is actually representing the people at all. Along the way, Dai and David tackle the uncomfortable realities of U.S. foreign policy, the consequences of endless war, and the structural barriers that make meaningful political change so difficult. And because this is Call Me Limbo, the conversation somehow still finds time for Hilary Duff ticket prices, pasta water, and the occasional existential crisis. Topics include: If democracy is supposed to represent the people… why does it feel like nobody’s listening? US Senator accused of breaking Marine Brian McGinnis' arm during Iran war protest (WION) Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war (Al Jazeera) Dems score upset win in Arkansas special election, giving GOP one more reason to worry (MS NOW) Restaurant report lays groundwork for Denver tipped-wage change; councilman drafting proposal (Denver Post) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David discuss Hilary Duff concert tickets and the ticket company monopolies, write to their city councilwomen, celebrate Palantir leaving Denver, recap the State of the Union speech and Abigail Spanberger's response for the Democratic Party, honor Black History Month, try to shut down the data centers and the license plate readers, and much much more! Get out your credit card because we are selling off all of America's assets! IT'S GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! EVERYTHING MUST GO! CORRECTION: David said that the number of Palantir workers in Denver who were losing their jobs was around 200. A firm number has not been announced, and the estimated job losses are anywhere between 90 people and 544 people. Hilary Duff's This Is My Dream Tomato (TikTok) Dr. Lisa Calderón's Facebook Live Video of the Globeville Elyria Swansea CoreSite Data Center Community Meeting (Facebook) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David are joined by one of their favorite returning guests, Nick/Nicole Castro. Nick is a communications expert and our go-to person for all things kink, non-monogamy, and sex. In this very spicy episode, we get into Ludacris lyrics, the refractory period, penis cartoons, the need for inclusive and comprehensive sex education, how to get pregnant, having sex with a sock, fear of sexually transmitted diseases, queer connection education, having a relationship with yourself, being a gynosexual, representation in porn, puberty, installing computer viruses on the home computer as a teenager, consent language, navigating labels and language in queer identity, measuring risk, showing grace, communication tools for intimacy, and much much more. Listen to Nick's original CML episode on kink and non-monogamy! Follow Nicole on Instagram! Check Out Nick's Website - New Worlds Together! Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

Pastor and author Brandan Robertson joins us to talk about queer Christianity, deconstruction, and what it means to reclaim faith as an LGBTQ+ person. From growing up in conservative Christianity to reimagining theology through love and inclusion, Brandan shares how queer identity and Christian belief don’t have to exist in opposition. Dai and David get into what it actually means to “queer” Christianity, the messy journey of deconstruction, sexual ethics, pleasure and shame, and what “God is love” might look like as public policy. We unpack the radical nature of the historical Jesus, the tension between church and authenticity, and why community becomes essential after religious harm. If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, belonging, or rebuilding spirituality on your own terms, this conversation is honest, thoughtful, political, and surprisingly joyful. At its core, this episode asks whether faith can be reclaimed without surrendering yourself. Go buy Brandan's book and check out his website! Register for Brandan's Queerly Christian Webinar on February 24th at 7 PM ET! And remember: when they go low, we go lower. So, “Call Me Limbo!” Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

Attachment styles shape how we date, argue, grieve, and show up in the world, but most of us were never taught how they actually work. In this episode, Dai and David sit down with Eli Harwood (The Attachment Nerd) to break down attachment theory, secure relationships, and why dating is inherently vulnerable. We explore how anxious and avoidant patterns show up in modern relationships, and how to move toward secure attachment without pretending the world isn’t on fire. We also dive into the “attention machine” and its impact on mental health, how to stay informed without becoming emotionally dysregulated, and why denial is such a common coping mechanism in uncertain times. From parenting to politics, grief to community care, Eli makes the case that secure attachment isn’t just personal; it’s cultural. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by dating, doomscrolling, or trying to stay engaged without burning out, this conversation connects personal healing to societal change. Secure relationships don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally. Go follow Eli on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Go buy all of Eli's books! Check out all the awesome resources on the Attachment Nerd website! And remember: When they go low… we go lower. So, “Call Me Limbo!” Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David are joined by the incredible Dr. Quintessa Hathaway! Dr. Hathaway is an educator, an activist, a public servant, the Founding Chancellor of The Hathaway Institute, an author, a former political candidate, a public policy champion, and founder of The Hathaway Political Action Committee. Dai, David, and Dr. Hathaway talk about The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, The Freedom to Vote Act, their personal experiences with voting, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 1965 Voting Rights Act, passing municipal resolutions and citizen-led referendums, opportunity districts, electoral representation and electoral politics, the Supreme Court, free and fair elections, voter suppression, hope, Minneapolis, changing hearts and minds, the American Dream, corporate greed, dark money vs. light money, and so much more. This was such a soulful conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking to Dr. Hathaway! Donate to The Hathaway PAC (ActBlue) Subscribe to Dr. Hathaway's Newsletter Follow Dr. Hathaway on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube Read more about Dr. Hathaway on her website Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David talk about MLK Day, state-sanctioned and empire-approved resistance, protest tactics, making a point to be disruptive, gatekeeping, politicians at protests, Project 2025, the Black Panthers' resurgence, armed community defense, the pronunciation of Avril Lavigne, white girl pop music of the 2000s, Fetty Wap being released from jail, Hilary Duff's London concert, Now That's What I Call Music, cults, whole milk, North Korean tourism, and much much more. CORRECTION: David said that Denver's MLK Day Marade was held on January 29th. The event was held on January 19, 2026. Hilary Duff Performs With Love Choreography in London (TikTok) Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David celebrate 150 podcast episodes with ads you all have come to love, a listener question, and honest conversation. They discuss Cinderella, late stage capitalism, savasana, the Las Culturistas podcast, James Talarico vs. Jasmine Crockett, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Renee Good, fear, supporting Black women, martyrdom, and much much more. Please rate us five stars where you are listening and give us a follow! Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang Under Fire Over Controversial Remarks About Texas Politician Jasmine Crockett (Yahoo! Entertainment) Jasmine Crockett Clears the Air on Her Record, Gaza Votes, and Strategy for a Blue Texas (REVOLT News on YouTube) Call Me Texas Politics with Christian Stran (Call Me Limbo on Buzzsprout) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David are joined by Christian Stran, a Texas-based music educator turned political commentator. The three talk about music, West Coast vs. East Coast vs. Gulf Coast, TikTok, Marianne Williamson, Bernie Sanders, The I've Had It Podcast, Texas politics, George W. Bush, being gay, faith, James Talarico vs. Jasmine Crockett for US Senate in Texas, Zohran, voting, gerrymandering, Jeffrey Epstein, Trump, the government shutdown, taxes, walking fast, chasing waterfalls, dating, and much much more! Go follow Christian on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok!! Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

Happy New Year, and Welcome to Season 8 of Call Me Limbo! This week, Dai and David introduce themselves as "the ponks of politics," translate words into Spanish, set their 2026 goals (personal and podcast), figure out how to say "Wednesday," read their tarot cards, visit a psychic, grill hotdogs, watch Heated Rivalry and White Lotus, draw an oracle card, shower in the dark after a potion bath, play Hilary Duff at Zohran's inauguration, raise the minimum wage, root for the orcas in St. Barth's, benefit from the halo effect, and much much more! Please help us make this year our biggest year of Call Me Limbo yet by sharing this episode (or any episode) with at least one other person and rating the show five stars where you are listening! It would really help us out! Clavicular Says Charlie Kirk Would Be Alive If He Was Hot | The Kyle Kulinski Show (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David celebrate the season seven finale and wrap up 2025 with the Third Annual Friend of Phoebe Awards! These awards are given to people who have made a positive impact in our worlds, and we want to take a moment to recognize them. Thank you to anyone who has ever listened, shared an episode, financially contributed, or supported us in any way in our podcasting journey! See you next year! Learn more about our 2024 award recipients. Learn more about our 2023 award recipients. David Recites All The US Presidents on Talk To The Nation (TikTok) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Patreon, Venmo, CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, RedNote: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David are joined by Cris and L Bolton-Hunter. Cris and L are the founders of a nonprofit called Rainbows and Reflections that gets books with LGBTQ+ representation to the readers who need them most at no cost to them. The interview covers queer joy, queer survival, liberation theology, deconstructing faith, Subarus, U-Haul lesbians, book bans, healing our inner child, values based living, resistance, the power of community, unconditional love, book shipping logistics, and much much more. We feel so fortunate that Cris & L shared their third wedding anniversary with us! Go support Rainbows and Reflections, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram! The Reading List: Gender Magic by Rae McDanielUntamed by Glennon DoyleGender Queer: A Memoir by Maia KobabeThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneThe Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices by Casper Ter KuileQueer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table by Brandan RobertsonCONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation. Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Patreon, Venmo, CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, RedNote: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David are joined by an incredibly special guest, Melat Kiros! Melat is running for Congress in Colorado's First District to represent Denver in the U.S. House of Representatives. The three discuss running for office, the Democratic Party, money in politics, FDR, DSA, corporations, power in organizing, public funding of elections, corporate PAC money, stakeholder supremacy vs shareholder supremacy, public safety, surveillance, over policing, housing first, AI regulations, unionizing, unlimited free hot chocolate refills, and much much more. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as we enjoyed having it! Go learn more about Melat at her campaign website and follow her on social media (links below). More Perfect Union's Exclusive on Dynamic Pricing and AI Algorithms Manipulating Grocery Prices (YouTube) Tyson Foods Closes Nebraska Plant (Yahoo Finance) Donate to Melat's Campaign Follow Melat on Instagram Follow Melat on TikTok Follow Melat on Twitter/X Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Patreon, Venmo, CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, RedNote: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David celebrate a December to remember by drinking only good water, getting engaged in public, accepting free desserts, highlighting lime (over lemon) citrus supremacy, adding peppermint syrup to sweet tea, accepting boyfriend applications, sharing their love languages, negotiating over the thermostat, surviving flying on a Boeing, BYOTP, making the case for larger snack portions on airplanes, avoiding surprises but welcoming spontaneity, using facial recognition as an airplane ticket, eating baked beans and Christmas turkey for breakfast, becoming exhausted by chewable ice everywhere, and much much more. Call Me Limbo Mixology with Sean Norris Episode Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Patreon, Venmo, CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, RedNote: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

This week, Dai and David put on their best performances as heterosexuals, share thoughts on the Wicked movie, celebrate corporate behemoth downfalls, gather their sense of direction, debate Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, diversify their data storage, discuss AI created music, express what they are thankful for this year, and much much more. We Are Charlie Kirk AI-Created Song by Spalexma (YouTube) AI-Created Song "I Run by HAVEN" Explained (Digital Music News) "Madame Morrible MM Flip It Around Wicked Witch" -Michelle Yeoh (TikTok) FACT CHECK: Evidently, people have driven into lakes using multiple GPS systems and not just Apple Maps (even though David will continue to not use it). Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Patreon, Venmo, CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, RedNote: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.