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186: The Man Who Taught His Child Klingon

The hosts discuss a viral story about a linguistics expert who raised his child to speak only Klingon for three years. The conversation devolves into a debate over nerd identity, the ethics of the experiment, and a hypothetical plan to create a Klingon-speaking colony in Detroit.

Originally aired November 23, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3
Chapters (11)
  1. 00:00App Promo & IntroA comedic sketch promoting the Low Budget FM app and the show's introduction.
  2. 01:41Beer OpeningsTod and Marc riff on the tension of opening beers near microphones.
  3. 03:17The Nerd TestThe hosts discuss their levels of nerdiness and the Star Trek exhibition at Hollywood and Highland.
  4. 07:04Star Trek & HutteseDiscussion of Star Trek eras and Tod attempting to speak Huttese.
  5. 09:18The Klingon ChildMarc presents the story of the father teaching his child Klingon as a first language.
  6. 14:01Detroit Klingon ColonyA hypothetical plan to adopt children and raise a Klingon society in Detroit.
  7. 16:52Linguistic DeterminismTod discusses how language affects behavior and the lack of a Klingon word for peace.
  8. 19:41Ethics of the ExperimentThe hosts debate whether the father is harming the child or providing a unique advantage.
  9. 22:59Big Lurch & SociopathyThe conversation shifts to the rapper Big Lurch and the nature of 'badass' criminals.
  10. 28:20Steve Allen ImpressionTod performs a blue comedy impression of Steve Allen.
  11. 30:49Egyptian Remix OutroThe show ends with sound drops and a joke about ancient Egyptian remixes.
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