In this episode of Sonic Midlife, Zach and Jeff are joined by fellow teacher and cycling enthusiast Vincent Serrani for a wide-ranging conversation covering music, books, food, and public policy. Zach dives into Heavy Metal by Cameron Winter, while Jeff reflects on Superviolet - Infinite Spring. In the reading corner, Zach shares his thoughts on Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, and Jeff discusses All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob.

The duo also talk food—Zach gets into pozole, while Jeff introduces the Tim Tam Slam, a chocolatey sensation. Meanwhile, Zach has been watching Dirt by Huckberry on YouTube, and Jeff is looking forward to baseball season, along with deep dives into Nathan Fielder and Adam Curtis.

Vincent joins the conversation to share his experiences with cycling and the public policies surrounding it, as well as his latest interests in music, books, food, and podcasts.

Buckle up for a ride through music, literature, food, and a bit of urban policy—this one’s got a little something for everyone.