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Stair Pits

Stair Pits

By: Robert Thompson
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What happens when a kid who lost the parent lottery grows up to find success — and then decides to write the whole thing down? Stair Pits is the podcast where author R.A. Thompson and co-host Max unpack the stories behind the memoir Stair Pits: a darkly comic look at a childhood gone spectacularly wrong. Expect real talk, sharp humor, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of honest conversation you only get between two people who trust each other. New episodes regularly — grab the book at unbreakableorigins.com.

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Episodes
  • Instant Gratification Has Broken Our Brains
    Jun 19 2026

    Are kids headed for technology burnout? We discuss the future of childhood and why outdoor activities might soon replace screen time.

    This conversation examines the growing trend of digital fatigue among the younger generation. If you are concerned about how modern habits are shaping development, this discussion explores the potential shift back toward nature and physical engagement. We look at the societal patterns driving this change and what it means for parents today.

    By analyzing current societal trends, we identify why children may naturally start rejecting constant connectivity. This is for anyone interested in understanding the long-term impact of our digital habits and the possibility of a move toward more outdoor activities. We break down the psychological and social factors influencing this transition away from excessive screen time.

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    0:00 Boredom, Tech, And Doom Scrolling
    3:14 Living Water Versus Endless Feeds
    8:50 Instant Gratification And The Scroll Trance
    13:39 Algorithms, Sports Clips, And Old TV Habits
    18:25 When Scrolling Becomes The New Normal
    21:40 Esports And Watching Life Secondhand
    29:06 God As The Word And Connection
    35:09 Phones Down As Real Respect
    39:14 TikTok Dating Advice Under Fire
    47:01 Red Flags, Drama Energy, And Common Sense
    1:00:14 Book Plug And Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Boomer Reacts To "Memes?"
    Jun 13 2026

    We turn the mic into a reaction feed and let random reels test our patience, our sense of humor, and our ability to be fair. We roast first, then try to find a more human response, and we end by admitting we might use the same tools we complain about.

    • setting up a “rip it apart” reaction format then switching to a kinder take
    • calling out low-effort viral premises and the short attention span trap
    • joking about stereotypes in skits and how fast comments turn mean
    • noticing how competence shows up in small jobs and everyday skills
    • debating what feels real online as AI and editing blur the line
    • breaking down a classic TV moment and what manipulation looks like
    • arguing about sports movie realism and why actors often look wrong
    • reacting to virtue-signaling clips and what actually helps
    • announcing a plan to make short AI reels from book chapters

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    0:00 Cold Studio And A New Format
    9:34 Pickle Humor And Instant Regret
    14:22 Robbery Skit And Stereotype Laughs
    20:16 Pizza Wasted And Skills Matter
    26:33 Crush Tests And Animal Reels
    34:09 Full House Clip And Sports Realism
    41:59 Talent With Limits And Soccer Rants
    52:16 Doctored Cats And AI Skepticism
    58:32 Virtue Clips Then A Real Prank
    1:09:58 Hippo Chaos And The Big Announcement
    1:13:39 AI Book Reels Plan And Goodbye

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • When A Tragic Childhood Becomes A Creative Blueprint
    Jun 6 2026

    In this episode, Max and his guest Gino Veon discuss the struggles of being a writer and the various ways authors try to get noticed. We also share some writing tips and explore the journey of how to write a novel. It's a candid look at the world of books and the life of an attention seeker in the literary realm.

    We also zoom out to the bigger questions: what YouTube-born movies and micro-budgets say about the future of film, why AI probably won’t “take all the jobs,” and why human perspective and emotion still decide whether a story actually lands. If you care about AI in filmmaking, book-to-screen adaptation, dark humor in trauma narratives, or building a creative career while the tools keep changing, this conversation will give you real angles to think about.

    Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves storytelling and film, and leave a review with your take: do you shelve “Stair Pits” as tragedy, dark comedy, or something else?

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    0:00 Cold Open And Guest Intro
    5:40 Gino’s Film Path And Mentorship
    10:20 First Reactions To Stair Pits
    16:40 Designing Characters As Silhouettes
    20:35 YouTube Movies And AI Anxiety
    26:10 Tragedy Or Dark Comedy Shelf
    30:40 Adapting Books And Final Plug

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    34 mins
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