In the Opening Five, we dove into travel through a more immersive lens—chatting about places we'd live for a year, destinations that changed our perspectives, and those eye-opening experiences that reshaped how we see the world. For the Deep Brew, Amanda shared her deeply personal journey—opening up about abortion in the context of rape and miscarriage, and how those events shaped her life. And, as always, we rounded things off by sharing our take on Grounded Patio Cafe—the cozy spot in La Crosse where good coffee meets good conversation.

But this episode almost never happened. After battling unexpected technical difficulties, we had to come back for a take two — and somehow, the second conversation became even more real. Sometimes the best moments happen after things fall apart.

Inner Spirituality, Internet Failure, ICE Raids is a reminder that meaningful conversations don’t require perfection… just people willing to show up and talk.

We kick things off with the Opening Five, where favorite movies, actors, and unforgettable performances take center stage. Then, in the Deep Brew, the conversation shifts into today’s political climate—exploring thoughtful ideas for improving government processes, the power of respectful dialogue, and how we can approach the people in our lives with more grace, empathy, and a true desire to understand.

To close it all out, Nobe and Mark share their honest take on the coffee, atmosphere, and experience at Jules Coffeehouse… earning it a strong 4.6 rating.

It’s a conversation full of laughs, insight, and perspective—because every voice really does have a story.

From there, the conversation takes a meaningful turn during "The Deep Brew" as she opens up about her IVF journey—sharing the emotional highs and lows, the challenges, and the strength it took along the way. It’s an honest, vulnerable story that brings depth and connection to the episode.

During "The Final Pour", they close with their signature coffee review—this time featuring Kandu Coffee.