Episode 12 of Dial Tone starts with Taco preparing for a big life upgrade: new dentures. We break down how the process works, why Taco hasn’t had real teeth in years, the mystery of what shade they’ll end up being, and whether the podcast is about to sound different once the procedure is done.

From there the conversation turns into absolute chaos.

We debate dental hygiene, Taco’s legendary refusal to brush his teeth for over a decade, and his even more shocking claim that he hasn’t showered in three weeks. That spirals into a full discussion about hygiene habits, body chemistry, and whether mouthwash alone can carry the weight of good breath.

The episode also dives into everyday life frustrations and philosophies. Anthony goes on a rant about modern car key fobs costing hundreds of dollars, the difference between supporting local businesses versus big chains like Starbucks, and why small coffee shops and Dunkin still win when it comes to working-class coffee culture.

Toward the end the conversation shifts into work and lifestyle. Anthony talks about grinding long corporate hours and feeling proud of the projects he’s building, while Taco explains how he structured his life to work as little as possible by cutting expenses, living simply, and essentially becoming “semi-retired.”

Along the way we get into thrifting, wedding photography horror stories, the stress of capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments on camera, Taco’s 20-year marriage that has been separated for almost all of it, and the strange life choices that somehow still work out.

Like every episode of Dial Tone, it’s equal parts ridiculous stories, real life philosophy, and two friends trying to make sense of adulthood.

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Episode 12: New Teeth, No Showers, and Working vs. Semi-Retired