#113 Pandemic Reflections: Humor and Hardships

#113 Pandemic Reflections: Humor and Hardships

From I Shower After Work Podcast by Jason, John

May 7, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 113

About this episode

Jason and John reflect on the pandemic years, discussing various societal changes and personal experiences.

Jason and John look back at the so-called pandemic years now that we’re on the other side. From construction workers being called “essential” but never getting thanked, to lab leak debates, vaccine side effects, billionaire wealth, empty airports, personal space, 24-hour stores disappearing, and why people still drive like COVID traffic never ended. This episode is blunt, funny, and a little heated. Question for listeners: What is one thing from COVID that never went back to normal, good or bad in your life? 00:00 Cold Open and Weather 00:46 Canada Follow Up and Weekly Catch Up 01:46 Podcast Intro and Sticker Shoutout 03:23 Addressing a Viewer Comment 04:22 Post Pandemic Reflections 06:38 Essential Workers and Jobsite Reality 08:43 Lab Leak vs Market Debate 14:26 Vaccine Risks and Side Effects 18:03 Mandates and Personal Stories 19:49 Conspiracy Theories and Global Crackdowns 22:19 World Economic Forum Concerns 23:10 Billionaires Cash In 24:07 Prices Spike After COVID 24:47 What We Miss 26:29 Eerie Empty Airports 28:10 Personal Space Is Gone 29:29 Common Decency Check 31:50 Cart Narcs And Petty Justice 32:47 Cybertruck Roast 33:58 Bikes Back Cold Ride 35:07 Next Big Distraction…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, John

Topics covered

  • pandemic reflections
  • essential workers
  • vaccine side effects
  • personal space
  • billionaire wealth
  • COVID traffic

Keywords

  • pandemic
  • essential workers
  • vaccine
  • personal space
  • COVID
  • billionaires
  • traffic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Economic Forum, Canada

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