166: Listener Mailbag: October 19th, 2009

The hosts tackle a listener mailbag, sparking a heated debate over Star Trek versus Star Wars and the merits of pop music. The episode concludes with a comedic 'revelation' and fake audio clips claiming the show is an American adaptation of a British series.

Originally aired October 19, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (9)

00:00Sober ShowHosts discuss the rarity of recording the show while sober.
02:11Closet GeeksReading a listener email about nerd culture and the Star Trek/Star Wars debate.
04:28Star Trek vs. Star WarsMarc and Tod argue over which sci-fi franchise is superior and the legacies of Roddenberry and Lucas.
09:1430 Seconds to MarsA discussion on pop-rock quality, the Beatles, and Tod's 'poker face' regarding catchy music.
14:03Puppies and PoliticsA listener's request to rehome puppies leads to a debate about Tod's political bumper stickers and neighborhood judgment.
21:08The John Salwin ShowHypothetical topics for a John-led show, including wrestling, goth clubs, and steroids.
24:30Hate MailReading a scathing email from Adrian and discussing the effort required to subscribe to the podcast.
30:09Avoiding the IssueThe hosts analyze John's tendency to provide details without giving a value judgment.
32:31The British VersionA bit where the hosts claim the show is based on a BBC series, featuring fake British accents and clips.

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