What the Actual Drake

Encrypted Gains & Digital Chains

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the digital age, where AI is evolving faster than most people can keep up, and figuring out what’s real online is becoming almost impossible. From there, the conversation turns darker. public surveillance, the slow disappearance of privacy, and what it means to live in a world where we’re constantly watched, tracked, and analyzed.
Also, we cover Meta Platforms and the controversy surrounding changes to Instagram's encryption, and what that could mean for the future of online communication. Lastly, we get into gym culture and Greg’s recent gym experiences/reviews.
This is not in order. A mix of health, technology, culture, and conspiracy-adjacent reality checks. This episode goes everywhere. Hop on.

We Went to the Zoo and Then Planned Our Divorce

In this week’s episode, we take a laid-back stroll through our weekend: from a fun adventure at the zoo, to reflecting on the progress of our health/fitness  journeys. We also dive into Greg’s latest TV obsessions and what we’d do if we ever got a divorce.🤣 Tune in for a cozy, candid catch-up on all things life.

The Fed, the Fear, and the Freakin’ Sausages

This mid-morning episode leans into the fuckery surrounding the Federal Reserve, exploring the conspiracy theories that claim it’s quietly controlling the economy behind the scenes. We connect the dots between money, power, and government corruption—asking how much is truth and how much is speculation.
 
And because we refuse to take ourselves too seriously, we close it out with a few laughs about Yoga Hosers—because somehow tiny Nazi bratwursts and economic policy go hand in hand..

Everything, Nothing, and Whatever This Is

It’s late, we’re tired, and somehow that’s when the best (and worst) ideas hit. In this episode, we spiral through conspiracy theories, random “what if” scenarios, and the kind of chaotic conversations that only make sense after midnight. From mildly believable to completely unhinged, nothing is off limits—and somehow we connect it all back to real life (sort of).  
 
Grab a snack, get cozy, and join us for a no-filter, sleep-deprived deep dive into… well, everything.

Launching Into Space… and Trauma

This episode is a little bit of everything—in the best way. We kick things off with the Artemis 2 mission, the future of space exploration, and the UFL's expansion into Oklahoma. Then we get real, sharing personal experiences about growing up poor and navigating the challenges of becoming teen parents.
From there, we lighten things up with a chat about upcoming movies we’re excited for, touch on some current news, and wrap it all together with the kind of random, unfiltered conversations that make this podcast what it is.
It’s honest, a little chaotic, and totally relatable—just like life. 

Your children will be placed in the custody of Carl's Jr.

This episode is a chaotic mix of real-life frustrations and hilarious hot takes. We start with the ups and downs of corporate life—from workplace politics to drama that makes you question everything (and everyone).
 
Then we take a sharp turn into conspiracy territory, unpacking theories about “big food” and what might really be going on behind the scenes of what we eat. To top it all off, we connect the dots to Idiocracy- because honestly… is it starting to feel a little too real?
 
It’s relatable, a little unhinged, and guaranteed to make you laugh while side-eyeing the world just a bit more.

From Fitness Myths to Global Messes: A Very Real Conversation

In this episode, we dive into a wide range of conversations—from the latest health and fitness ‘trends’ to how Gen Z and Millennials are clashing over everything from work to worldviews. We also unpack current events, including the ongoing war, and take a hard look at why, despite all the turmoil, we still can’t just bomb our way out of conflict. It’s a thought-provoking, slightly unfiltered ride—tune in!

I shouldn’t have to ask for help

In episode three, Ash and Greg deep dive into designer drugs (peptides), diabesity, epic gym visits, and a heavily debated “I shouldn’t have to ask for help”. Grab a snack and settle it for the most recent episode of What the Actual Drake. 

Episode 2

A chill end‑of‑day debrief that somehow turns into work rants, Ashley refusing to understand anime, Greg planning international adventures, and the shocking discovery that renting a grandpa is apparently a thing.

Episode 1

Tip Culture, Planetary, Only Friends Work!