Critical Nonsense

Recent Episodes

249! Goodhart Overhang

Posted January 30, 2024 • 00:36:33

When should we change the target?

This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about SATs, grade inflation, games, goals, dating, and wine. They don’t...

248! Correcting People

Posted January 25, 2024 • 00:31:18

When is it okay to correct someone?

This week, Jess and Joey talk about Vander-ism, otaku, pedantry, language, Ryan-ing, and comments sections....

247! Wild Prognostications 2024 + 2023 Year In Review!

Posted January 16, 2024 • 00:46:59

How did our predictions play out in 2023, and what's to come in 2024?

This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess serve a combo platter of Wild Prognostications,...

246! Inventing New Sports

Posted December 19, 2023 • 00:32:01

Thank you for the love and support you've shown us in light of Alain's passing. If you want to make a donation in Alain's memory, his family suggested...

245! Childhood Independence and Mental Health

Posted November 9, 2023 • 00:29:07

How do we loosen the reins?

This week, Joey and Jess talk about latchkey kids, parenting, protectiveness, perfectionism, social narrative, and...