ADHD Superpowers: Gift, Curse, or Just an Excuse for Chaos?

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03/14/25 • 62 min

Todd and Eric dive into the double-edged sword that is ADHD—does it grant them superhuman multitasking abilities, or does it just make life a constant game of mental pinball? In this episode, they attempt to harness the power of distraction while tackling their usual chaos.

Is ADHD a Superpower? Eric and Todd debate whether their hyperfocus and multitasking skills are strengths or just coping mechanisms.
Project Purgatory: How do you keep track of all your unfinished projects? The guys discuss their best (and worst) attempts at staying organized.
The Danger Room for ADHD Training: If ADHD were a superhero ability, what would the training manual look like?
AI as a Sidekick: How Todd and Eric are using AI to document their thoughts, automate tasks, and (hopefully) avoid repeating the same work over and over.
Distrust vs. Acceptance: A generational gap emerges as Todd worries about Big Tech listening in, while Eric just shrugs and moves on.

This episode is a perfect example of ADHD in action—jumping from deep introspection to absurd tangents and back again. Tune in before we forget what we were talking about.

Is ADHD a Superpower? Eric and Todd debate whether their hyperfocus and multitasking skills are strengths or just coping mechanisms.
Project Purgatory: How do you keep track of all your unfinished projects? The guys discuss their best (and worst) attempts at staying organized.
The Danger Room for ADHD Training: If ADHD were a superhero ability, what would the training manual look like?
AI as a Sidekick: How Todd and Eric are using AI to document their thoughts, automate tasks, and (hopefully) avoid repeating the same work over and over.
Distrust vs. Acceptance: A generational gap emerges as Todd worries about Big Tech listening in, while Eric just shrugs and moves on.

This episode is a perfect example of ADHD in action—jumping from deep introspection to absurd tangents and back again. Tune in before we forget what we were talking about.

Previous Episode

Is Eric Still 16? A Deep Dive into Eternal Adolescence

Todd and Eric tackle an existential crisis—has Eric actually grown up, or is he just a 16-year-old with a corporate card? In this episode, they break down what it really means to be an adult, whether a lifelong love of Disney and wrestling counts as emotional stagnation, and why midlife crises might just be an excuse to finally do cool stuff.

Trapped in Time? Eric wonders if his mindset got stuck at 16 while the rest of him kept evolving.
Midlife Crisis or Just Having Fun? From wrestling rings to Disney trips, Todd explains why adults just do what teenage them couldn’t afford.
The Science of Trolling: Is busting your friends’ chops a sign of immaturity, or just part of a well-balanced personality?
Beach Vacations = Torture? Why Eric would rather wander a theme park than sit in the sun doing nothing.
What Actually Makes You an Adult? Todd and Eric attempt to define adulthood, realizing halfway through that nobody really knows.

It’s a mix of self-reflection, psychoanalysis, and the usual TodCast PodCast nonsense. Tune in and find out—are we all just teenagers with better financial decisions?

Next Episode

Eric’s Hook Scheme: Manipulating Spotify One Day at a Time

Eric unveils his latest long-term musical stunt—an elaborate plot to rig his Spotify Wrapped. What started as a rebellion against bad algorithmic assumptions has spiraled into a daily ritual of obscure 90s jams, folksy earworms, and trolling his daughter with Gordon Lightfoot. Todd listens in with a mix of admiration and mild confusion.

Hooked on Hook: Eric plays “Hook” by Blues Traveler every day to guarantee it takes the top spot in December.
Sundown Showdown: Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown” is not going down without a fight, much to Lainee’s despair.
The Way It Goes: A third contender enters the ring—Fastball’s “The Way”—and things get even weirder.
No Cheats Allowed: Eric lays down strict rules—no repeat-playlist loops. This rigged Wrapped is going to be honest manipulation.
Real-Life Streets of Rage: After surviving a cheer competition alone, Eric invents a new game: How to navigate large crowds with as little human interaction as possible.
Mascot Mayhem: Somehow, it all ends with the boys planning a fake high school, complete with school spirit and Snow Lions.