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5 min readIn the Triple Click mailbag episode celebrating their 300th episode, the hosts—Jason Schreier, Kirk Hamilton, and Maddy Myers—field listener questions on topics ranging from the economics of game development to personal finance, remote work, and whether to buy a Switch 2 now or wait. The throughline is practical decision-making under uncertainty: how to weigh passion against practicality, cost against convenience, and creative fulfillment against financial stability.
The "Everyone Is 37" Theory, Explained
Listener Lily wrote in to challenge Kirk's offhand theory that "everyone is 37." Kirk clarifies that it's a semi-joke: he noticed that many podcast hosts and guests he listens to are in their late thirties, specifically around 37. This age group, he argues, is the "dead bullseye center millennial" currently defining much of the culture he consumes—making Pokémon references and shaping internet discourse. He extrapolated this observation into a playful theory that everyone in the world is actually 37. The conversation drifts into generational dynamics in the games industry, with Maddy noting that some industry insiders blame Gen X leadership for the industry's current problems, while millennials haven't yet had a chance to step up and run studios. Jason adds that generational labels are mostly artificial, but the tension is real: Gen X leaders want to make things that remi
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:03) **Episode 300 Mailbag Kickoff** - The hosts celebrate their 300th episode and introduce the mailbag format, where they'll answer listener questions about finances, creativity, and more.
- 2 (04:21) **"Everyone is 37" Theory Explained** - Kirk responds to listener Lily's question about his theory that everyone is 37, clarifying it's a joke about the cultural dominance of core millennials in podcasting and media.
- 3 (10:00) **Working on a Game You Dislike** - Samuel, a technical artist at a double-A studio, asks how to balance enjoying the creative process with disliking the final product.
- 4 (19:01) **Why Studios Force Return to Office** - Dusty from Australia asks why major studios are mandating RTO in expensive cities when remote work was successful.
- 5 (30:13) **Should You Buy a Switch 2 Now?** - Morgan asks if they should buy a Switch 2 now to avoid price hikes from a microchip shortage, or wait for games they want.
- 6 (38:45) **Listener Question: Kirk's Immortal Status** - Neil asks why the host of the Distraction podcast stopped calling Kirk "the immortal Kirk Hamilton," prompting a humorous investigation.
- 7 (40:25) **Personal Finance Deep Dive** - Derek, an actuary, asks the hosts to discuss their multiple income streams and how they value each one, including hard numbers if possible.
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Show Notes
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag to take some of your questions on all sorts of things. How do you deal with a creatively unfulfilling job? Why don't more game studios allow employees to work remotely? And is it worth buying a Switch 2 now before it inevitably gets more expensive, even if you're on the fence?
One More Thing:
Kirk: Weapons (2025)
Maddy: “Iran,” Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2014)
Jason: People of Note
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