The Unmade Podcast 176: Moon Boots and Magic Mountain
Mar 11, 2026
A playful rundown of tennis triumphs, New York meetups, and a quirky collector-card launch. They debate the name Wesley and hatch a whimsical patron recruitment plan. Corporate jargon and pet-owner small talk get roasted. A nostalgic memory game about moon boots and Magic Mountain sparks a new game-show idea.
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Beating The Coach Felt Like A Rite Of Passage
- Tim celebrated beating his long-time 70+-year-old tennis coach with an ace to win the match.
- He described staying calm by treating the moment as routine after listening to Darren Cahill on tennis psychology.
Brady Tracked Down A New York Patron
- Brady visited New York to speak for Numberphile and met Patreon supporter Wesley in his hotel lobby.
- He handed Wesley a handful of Spoon of the Week collector cards including two New York themed ones he hand-picked.
Stop Using Clichéd Corporate Phrases
- Avoid overused corporate phrases like "man cave", "lean in", "over", "takeaways", and "in this space" to keep language specific and meaningful.
- Tim suggests listeners collect disliked words and the podcast may feature others' submissions.
