Episode 104 · July 27, 2009 · 39:20
Live from Comic Con: Tales from the Show Floor
Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry broadcast live from the East Village Tavern and Bowl during San Diego Comic-Con. They discuss the sensory overload of the convention, the stereotypes of 'nerds' and their love for Subway, and guest Yanira's stressful trip to Tijuana for dental work.
Chapters
- 00:00Live from East VillageIntroduction to the live remote and discussion of Marc's hotel room activities.
- 03:35Mike Cioffi's AbsenceThe hosts joke about Mike Cioffi being sick and his unclaimed media pass.
- 04:20First Impressions of Comic-ConTod describes the 'refugee camp full of nerds' and obscure costumes.
- 07:12Nerd Food: SubwayA debate on whether Subway is the official food of nerds.
- 10:06Booth Babes and OglingDiscussion on the 'booth babes' and the awkward behavior of attendees.
- 14:57Psychology of the FloorSpeculation on the mental health and ocular issues of convention-goers.
- 17:01Lanyard LogisticsMarc questions how Tod managed to get his headphones through his lanyard.
- 18:08Geek Dating and RavesDiscussion of rave flyers and the dating site Soulgeek.com.
- 24:23Bar AtmosphereDescribing the East Village Tavern and Bowl and ordering drinks.
- 26:20Tijuana Dental WorkYanira describes her trip to Mexico and witnessing a car accident.
- 32:43Border Patrol InterrogationYanira's experience being questioned by Border Patrol about Panorama City.
- 36:17Political Purity TestA riff on government surveillance and closing remarks.
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