Thanks for sharing the podcast Jeff!
There is a unified theory of physics called Energy Wave Theory (EWT) that I think you might find interesting in support of your hypothesis. It describes physical reality entirely in terms of wave behavior, eliminating the need for a separate quantum framework.
One potential flaw in our pursuit of unification may stem from the assumption that reality consists of discrete objects. We tend to break the world into things, then into smaller components, repeating this process in hopes of eventual enlightenment (any day now).
EWT proposes that reality is fundamentally wave-based, with energy propagating through a spacetime medium. What we perceive as matter are actually standing waves—energy stored in stable wave centers. Forces arise naturally from constructive and destructive wave interference patterns.
What's particularly interesting is how EWT treats time. Time is defined as the frequency of energy interactions with a wave center (a particle). By this definition, time is the inverse of frequency—discrete by nature—which aligns well with your proposal.
EWT also offers a straightforward interpretation of the double-slit experiment: measurement interferes with a three-dimensional wave, thus removing the need to invoke a particle switching between wave and particle behavior. If you imagine a water wave passing through two slits and then disturb one slit, the interference pattern changes, illustrating the same principle. No particle, no duality—just wave interaction.
You can learn more about it here:
https://energywavetheory.com.
