High Minds
Andy Colenzo, Matthew J. Distefano · Quoircast
Show overview
High Minds has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 64 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 5m and 1h 24m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 45 episodes published. Published by Quoircast.
From the publisher
Welcome to High Minds, the podcast where hosts Andy Colenzo and Matthew J. Distefano take culture, sports, politics, religion, and entertainment to the next level. Join them as they dive into thought-provoking conversations, share hot takes, and offer unique perspectives—all with a fresh, elevated approach. Whether they're breaking down the latest headlines or exploring deeper cultural shifts, Andy and Matthew keep it insightful, engaging, and always entertaining.
Latest Episodes
View all 64 episodes#064: Debate Recap and Road Trip Planning
#063: Road Trips, Would You Rather, and What Is This World Coming To?
#062: Would You Rather?
Ep 61#061: The Lord of the Rings
EOn this week's episode, Matt and Andy talk about why they love The Lord of the Rings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 60#060: Top Villains of All Time
EIn this week's episode, Matt and Andy discuss the best TV, film, and literature villains of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 59#059: Olympic Hockey, the Scary Universe, and Life Lessons About Poison Oak
EIn this week's episode, Matt and Andy reflect on the Olympics, why the universe is sometimes a very scary place, and how not to handle poison oak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 58#058: Super Bowl Recap and the Latest in the Epstein Files
EFor the livestream for 2/10/26, Matt and Andy reflect on the Super Bowl, the halftime show(s), and the latest in the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 57#057: Shooting the Ish
EIn the livestream for 1/27/2026, Matt and Andy catch up after Andy's big move, preview the Super Bowl, and talk some Sharks hockey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 56#056: Stranger Things Finale and Conspiracy Theories
EIn the livestream for 1/6/2026, Matt and Andy discuss the finale Stranger Things. Note: SPOILERS ahead! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 55#055: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2
EIn the livestream for 12/30/2025, Matt and Andy discuss volume 2 of season 5 of Stranger Things. Note: SPOILERS ahead! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 54#054: The San Jose Sharks and Fantasy Football Playoffs
EIn the livestream for 12/16/2025, Matt and Andy talk about their fantasy football league and the San Jose Sharks' solid start to the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 53#053: Thanksgiving in Vegas
EIn the livestream for 12/2/2025, Matt and Andy catch up after Thanksgiving in Vegas and Volume 1 of season 5 of Stranger Things (warning: Spoilers ahead). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 52#052: Stranger Things, Season 5
EIn the livestream for 11/18/2025, Matt and Andy talk Stranger Things Season 5. Our predictions, our hopes, and even our fears of what this final season will deliver to us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 51#051: Catching Up and Voting Against Your Best Interests
EIn the Livestream for 11/11/2025, Matt and Andy catch up after the hiatus and discuss the state of the United States as it currently stands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 50#050: Most Underrated and Overrated Foods of All Time
EIn the Livestream for 10/14/2025, Matt and Andy give their takes on the most overrated and underrated foods of all time. Be prepared to disagree with us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 49#049: Most Hated Sports Figures and Athletes
EIn the Livestream for 10/7/2025, the guys offer their most hated sports figures of all time, plus much more banter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 48#048: Hobbit Day, Mt. Brokeoff, and NFL Week 3
EIn the Livestream for 9/22/2025, Matt and Andy stream along to the Ravens and Lions game and chat about the NFL season so far. Plus, it was Hobbit Day, so Matt talks about his hike to the top of Mt. Brokeoff.Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream, Tuesdays at 6 PM PST.Join the High Minds Collective Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 47#047: Raiders v. Chargers Watch Along, Week 2
EIn the Livestream for 9/16/2025, Matt and Andy watch the first half of the Raiders vs. Chargers game.Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream, Tuesdays at 6 PM PST.Join the High Minds Collective Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 46#046: Social Media and Week 2 NFL Predictions
EIn the Livestream for 9/9/2025, Andy and Matt talk about whether social media is a net positive or negative. Plus, week 2 NFL predictions and fantasy football recap.Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream, Tuesdays at 6 PM PST.Join the High Minds Collective Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 45#045: Week 1 NFL Predictions and Powerball Winnings
EIn the Livestream for 9/2/2025, the guys give their NFL week 1 predictions and let everyone know what they would do with the Powerball winnings.Subscribe to the QuoirCast Network on YouTube to tune in to the Livestream, Tuesdays at 6 PM PST.Join the High Minds Collective Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.