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Shannon Babb, April 2021 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. This month's worthy recipient of this prestigious honor is Shannon Babb! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/18/2021 | - - -

Insert the Coin

My Grandpa and uncle used to own a tavern. Once in a while, they'd close it to host family parties. I remember the dimly lit atmosphere and the ghosts of spent cigarettes that hung in the air, but my favorite feature was the row of arcade games lined up against the wall. They were blinking, bright doorways to amazing worlds and grand adventures. I don't remember ever being given any money from my parents to play them. But no matter. Each game had a preview segment, showing a minute or so of the gameplay to entice you to feed it some coins. I just delighted in going from machine to machine, …

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- - - | written by Jason on 4/14/2021 | - - -

Going Bananas | Escape Adulthood LIVE #47

On this week’s show, we're ranking Muppets, exploring rules that don’t exist, and sharing a great idea for having more fun at work. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/11/2021 | - - -

Thou Shalt Not Bring Bananas on Thy Fishing Boat

The most unusual "rule" I’ve ever heard came from a lady in Fairbanks, Alaska. I’d asked for examples of rules that don’t exist, and this woman stood up and matter-of-factly declared, “How about the one where you can’t bring bananas with you on the fishing boat!” Her delivery was as if she’d just told us that glaciers are cold and made of ice. The blank, quizzical looks of the other attendees gave way to a roomful of raucous laughter. Unfazed, she assured us, “But I tried it and it’s totally fine.” Now, hearing about this crippling restriction for the first time and then …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/31/2021 | - - -

The Peep Show | Escape Adulthood LIVE #45

On this week’s show, we're explaining why “how” is not your job while we discuss, debate, and eat Peeps. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 LINKS FROM THIS …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/28/2021 | - - -

How is Not Your Job

"Where there's a will, there's a way!" they say.But what if you can't find a way?Can you relate to this? Sometimes I trample my dreams before they've even had a chance to take root. For example, when something epic bubbles up from my heart – a fabulous, joy-sparking dream – I immediately go into logistics mode. How would this work? How can I make this happen? How do I make this dream come true?And then, nine times out of ten, I realize that I don't know how. I don't have the knowledge, the connections, or the resources to make it happen. It feels too hard, too unlikely, too out of reach. I'm …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/24/2021 | - - -

Dwelling in the Lovely | Escape Adulthood LIVE #44

On this week’s show, we're talking about sock burning, have a conversation with the creator of Dwell Journals, and marvel at just how much can happen in a year. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/21/2021 | - - -

A Lot Can Happen in a Year

My wife celebrated a birthday last weekend. This year's edition wasn't nearly as monumental as last year's, which was the day after President Trump declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency.Good times.The day before that day, I had the whole family in tow for a speech I gave at a fundraiser for a children's museum in Indiana. There were all kinds of whispers about this "coronavirus thing." I was still trying to figure out if it had anything to do with that beer you drink with a lime. We were told to wash our hands more often, and a local college was rumored to temporarily close for …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/17/2021 | - - -

Shamrocks & Shenanigans | Escape Adulthood LIVE #43

On this week’s show, we're exploring the history of Lucky Charms, looking back at one year ago today, and sharing what we hope to find at the end of the rainbow. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/15/2021 | - - -

Elle Hendrix, March 2021 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. This month's worthy recipient of this prestigious honor is Elle Hendrix! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a …