Episode 315 · June 8, 2010 · 36:01
Compliments
Hosts Marc Chambers and Mike Cioffi welcome guest Dave Dameshek for a themed episode centered on the art of giving and receiving compliments. The conversation devolves from generic praise into discussions about backhanded compliments, celebrity look-alikes, and the aesthetics of their 'barn' studio.
Chapters
- 00:06Haircuts and AgingMike discusses a recent haircut and a comment about his white hair, leading to Marc's upcoming 40th birthday.
- 03:37The Compliment ShowThe hosts introduce the episode's theme of compliments and Mike's 'hacky' list of show topics.
- 05:36Hollywood ComplimentsDave discusses the 'backhanded' nature of show business praise, specifically the phrase 'you've done it again'.
- 07:15The Barn StudioThe group mocks the dilapidated state of the recording space, including broken beams and cobwebs.
- 10:22Koreatown and BumsA tangent about the neighborhood, the utility of bums for cleaning cans, and ethnic stereotypes.
- 13:09Generic and Physical ComplimentsMike and Marc share hollow compliments, while Dave discusses the awkwardness of weight loss praise.
- 16:18Obesity and Rescue ShowsDave riffs on Maury Povich-style interventions for morbidly obese people.
- 18:29Backhanded Praise and iPad CasesDiscussion of Mike Lynch's compliments and Marc's bamboo iPad case.
- 22:23Celebrity DoppelgangersThe group compares each other to celebrities like Marlon Brando, David Copperfield, and Dan Aykroyd.
- 26:40Dating Advice and 'Sexual Napalm'Dave provides a 'recipe' for flirting and discusses the concept of being a 'fantastic lover'.
- 33:14Final RiffsClosing thoughts on the studio's danger and a final plug for the show.
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