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The Soapbox Lex

The Soapbox Lex

By: Eric Green and Paul Ross
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Soapbox Lex is an engaging, talk‑show style podcast that combines humor, curiosity, and respectful argumentation. Hosted by Eric Green and Paul Ross, this show delves into those quirky, everyday annoyances—basically, “the things that grind our gears.” Whether chewing on philosophical debates or nitpicking daily frustrations, we always strive for engaging and entertaining conversation. It's an easy listen if you enjoy banter and diverse perspectives. This show is great for a morning commute or some lunchtime listening. Catch new episodes weekly, and let us know what you think in the comments!Eric Green and Paul Ross Social Sciences
Episodes
  • You'll Own Nothing (The Death of Physical Media)

    You'll Own Nothing (The Death of Physical Media)
    Jul 7 2026
    You bought it. You paid for it.So...why can a company take it away?This week Paul and Eric dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in gaming, movies, and music: the death of ownership. From PlayStation abandoning physical discs to Nintendo removing games from digital storefronts, we ask whether we're actually buying anything anymore—or just renting access.Along the way we discuss:-Physical vs. digital games-Nintendo Switch cartridges that don't actually contain games-Raspberry Pi retro gaming-Battlefield Vietnam disappearing forever-Streaming services and digital libraries-Whether companies should open-source abandoned games-The ethics of piracy in a world where "buying" doesn't mean owningWhere do you stand?Would you rather own a physical copy forever—or have the convenience of digital downloads?👇 Join the conversation in the comments!
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    51 mins
  • Episode 69 - Nice!

    Episode 69 - Nice!
    Jun 23 2026
    Episode 69 practically wrote itself.This week Paul and Eric explore accidental innuendo, misunderstood phrases, innocent words that sound dirty, and the strange ways language changes over time. From "balls to the wall" and "blowing your wad" to cockpits, dongles, Rocky Mountain oysters, and church bloopers, the conversation is equal parts comedy and linguistics.If you've ever laughed at a completely innocent phrase, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly conversations covering culture, language, history, technology, current events, and the absurdity of everyday life.
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    41 mins
  • Youth Sports Chaos (with Ryan Tenges & Gabe Dadi)

    Youth Sports Chaos (with Ryan Tenges & Gabe Dadi)
    Jun 15 2026
    What happens when four coaches sit down and start sharing youth sports stories?In this episode of SoapBox Lex, Eric Green and Paul Ross are joined by Gabe Dadi and Ryan Tenges to discuss coaching youth soccer, track, and cross-country. The conversation covers sports parent nightmares, youth athletics, leadership lessons, accountability, volunteer coaching, childhood adventures, engineering projects, and the challenges of keeping hundreds of kids organized.Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or just someone who survived youth sports, you'll probably recognize at least one of these stories.
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    52 mins
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