I recently came across a clip of comedians Matthew Broussard and Danny Jolles on their podcast tossing around a theory they jokingly called “Scrub’s Law.”

The idea is that comedic depictions of things are usually more accurate than dramatic ones.

And after spending some time considering it, I think they may have a point. Take a look at some of the most popular television series and movies:

You could keep going: Silicon Valley for tech, The Righteous Gemstones for megachurch culture, even The Office might be the most honest portrayal of corporate life ever created.

But this got me thinking, why does comedy get closer to the truth than drama?

I think comedy thrives on what we all subtly recognize but rarely feel comfortable enough to say out loud.

Dramas are built on aspiration and exaggeration. Everyone is hotter, smarter, sharper, and more articulate. The dialogue is crisp, and the villains are often over-the-top evil.

Comedies, on the other hand, are just trying to make you laugh. And the fastest way to do that is to point at something painfully real, like the boss who has no clue what the hell is going on. Even the good guys are hilariously incompetent.

And isn’t that more like the real world? No one knows what the hell they’re doing anyway, so it’s way more refreshing to see that acknowledged through humor.

What other shows/movies do you think show the real side of a certain profession?

Several people have told me this novel is a “must-read.” I balked for nearly a year at the 900 pages, but eventually, I relented, seeing as it won the Pulitzer Prize and was turned into a miniseries with Tommy Lee Jone, Robert Duvall, and Diane Lane. Published in 1985, it’s an epic Western that follows two retired Texas Rangers on a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Montana. I’m halfway through and loving it so far. Though it may take me another six weeks to finish, seeing as there are virtually no chapter breaks 😮‍💨.

As a new dad, finding time to get to the gym has become increasingly difficult. Not only do I have a full workload at home and in the office, but my energy and willpower are also significantly lower than they once were. Trying to follow a rigorous weekly routine of upper body, lower body, accessory muscles, cardio, etc., is nearly impossible. So I’ve had to adapt.

Now, I may spend 45 mins max at the gym, and cap it off with 10-20 minutes in the sauna. Here’s basically the 2-3 workouts I rotate through each week/

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Random assortment of the following exercises, depending on how I’m feeling:

And that’s it! I don’t put too much pressure on myself. If I have a bad night of sleep or am feeling particularly lethargic, I always at least try to do the 30-minute incline walk. At this age, it’s less about getting a six-pack and having a beach bod and more about maintenance and mental clarity.

I’ve long said that I think Creedence Clearwater Revival is the greatest American rock band of all time. It’s amazing to think they were really only around for about four years. Leading that band is the incredible John Fogerty — the man with one of the most iconic voices in rock music.

It’s not often you get to see him open up about the troubles of CCR, from infighting, corrupt managers, and greedy record executives. This was an awesome conversation that taught me a lot about the music business and what it’s like to be a songwriter in America.

After livestreaming the entire Artemis II mission, Lauren and I went deep down the NASA rabbit hole. We immediately went to Netflix to stream every documentary we could find on space exploration. I had seen the Apollo 13 movie with Tom Hanks, but Lauren was unfamiliar with the story.

This documentary has insane, never-before-seen footage of all the events surrounding the space shuttle, along with interviews with the crew. The part that blew my mind the most was how the flight directors relied entirely on pen and paper arithmetic to track the correct flight path. Bonkers to think about how incredibly smart the people involved have to be and how precise their calculations must be to tiptoe the fragile line between life and death.

Thanks for reading!