Waiting Mode: Paralysis, Procrastination, and the Great Millennial Standoff

Ever had your whole day ruined by the dread of a dentist appointment, a brunch plan, or a package delivery window? Welcome to “waiting mode”—that anxiety paralysis where you can’t do anything until the next thing is over. In this episode, Peter and Shaun spiral through the utterly relatable mental chaos of looming commitments, from why a simple phone call or dinner plan destroys productivity, to the existential terror of prepping for a 6 AM flight or tracking a DoorDash order like a security camera.

We unpack the “Sims theory,” microwave drama, flaccid fries, and the truth about why millennials (and let’s be honest, everyone alive right now) have learned to dread the in-between. Spoiler: It might be regional anxiety, ADHD, industrialized time, or just the human condition—either way, you’re not alone if the mere prospect of “having plans” has left you immobile.

With games (“Productive or Paralysis?”), questionably scientific advice, and permission to admit that yes, checking your phone in anticipation for five straight hours really is a universal rite of passage. Embrace your mess with us.