It Could Always Be Worse

The perspective re-adjustment starts with the airing of petty grievances such as bread & butter pickles and the advertising tactics of terrible movies. Adam then tells the story of Percy Julian, a landmark chemist terrorized throughout his life and career, followed by Michael's story of Violet Jessop who survived three separate shipwrecks! Your life is your own, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

After a brief tangent devoted to the worst single season of television ever created, Adam dives deep into the tragic death of a potential Mount Vesuvius survivor and Michael discusses a case from his medical archives involving a middle-aged woman with symptoms of an allergic reaction...who has something completely different altogether. Appreciate the things that truly matter!

After a week away, Michael and Adam return in full force with a face full of perspective! Starting with complaints about humidity amplifying horrible odors and bus travel; Michael tells the story of the "luckiest" man that was struck by lightning more than any human in history, followed by Adam running down the death toll at the deadliest amusement park to ever exist in America. See it, think it, do it!!

Another high hard one of perspective! After rambling about coffee roasting minutiae and the misappropriation of nouns as verbs, Adam tells the tale of the Apple founder who sold his stake for $800 and Michael shares a story of a death row inmate who escaped the chair, but still got his. Our tenth episode anniversary, celebrate every anniversary you can!

Groceries are at the heart of the petty annoyances of Michael and Adam this week, as they complain about soda and broccoli pricing. A baseball tangent ensues as Adam discusses Merkle's Boner of 1908, and Michael follows with the ironic death of Myra Davis: the body double for Janet Leigh in "Psycho". Enjoy living in the best of times!

This week's focus re-adjustment includes the second installment of Michael's case files, about a young man with reported "altered mental status", as well as the story of the worst contestant ever to grace the stage of Wheel of Fortune: Julian Batts. Complaints about coffee cup paraphernalia and annoying checkout alarm sounds also ensue! Cherish what you have at every moment!

Another high-colonic of perspective in your face! This week, after petty quibbling over the Sixers recent playoff loss and un-evolved toilets, Adam discusses the Kent State Massacre and Michael tell the story of the suicide of Chris Cornell. Reach out to those is need!

Hear about the single man to survive both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, as well as the details of most recent Amtrak crashes and derailments. On the lighter side, vent with Michael and Adam as they express annoyance at people's ignorance of cash only establishments and supermarket yogurt selections. A hug is a powerful thing!

This week, after venting about corrective lenses and trash day in Philadelphia, Adam discusses the only person ever struck by a meteorite that fell from space and Michael introduces a new recurring series where he discusses patients he has treated. The first installment, a man whose friends told him he looks pale. Happiness above all else!

After debating bicycling in urban areas, Michael and Adam impart the stories of wrestler Chris Benoit who murdered his family before committing suicide, and the survival of the passengers of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes thanks to necrotic cannibalism. Eat, drink and be merry everyone!

After blasting the films "Unsane" and "Pacific Rim Uprising", Michael and Adam provide your weekly perspective with the stories of a survivor amongst the rubble of the 2010 Haitian earthquake, and the story of the first man to escape from a prison camp in North Korea. Embrace every moment that you have!

After bad-mouthing James Joyce and voicing their irritation over New Jersey infrastructure and poorly salted pretzels, Michael and Adam provide perspective with the stories of The Cape Town Water Crisis and the exonerated Ray Krone. Live life with no regret!

In their inaugural episode, Michael and Adam briefly discuss cold hands and lackluster cereal before telling the tales of the East Area Rapist and Steven Stayner. Remember to tell those that you love how you feel!

Allow us to introduce ourselves! Join Michael Tocci and Adam Lees as they offer perspective on life from the viewpoint of the suffering, tragedy, and catastrophe that has befallen others in life; to make you and your loved ones appreciate what life is truly all about.