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467: Oct. 24, 2011: Musings, Theme Parks, Things You Think Work

Cioffi's off this show, so Marc, Tod and John muse about various topics -- including the dreaded "meta conversation." Plus: Tod and John's epic water park adventure, Marc is a little shit at Disney World and a list of things in life that people think work, but really don't.

Originally aired October 24, 2011|The Pico-Robertson Era|Download MP3
Chapters (16)
  1. 00:00Intro & Far Out PodcastIntro with John Salwin; discussion about Tod's new podcast and its target demo.
  2. 03:14Meta ConversationsThe hosts discuss the 'heyday' of the show and how conversations become 'meta' in relationships and work.
  3. 08:45The Shower TestTod describes his current state of happiness and his 'shower test' for mental well-being.
  4. 10:31BroniesDiscussion about adult men who are fans of My Little Pony and ironic vs. organic liking.
  5. 13:08Denver Airport ConspiracyTod recounts meeting a contractor on a nude beach in Costa Rica who claims to have seen the airport's underground levels.
  6. 16:25Water Parks & Theme ParksStories about Wild Rivers water park, a Star Trek documentary, and childhood memories of Disney World.
  7. 22:42Elevator ButtonsAn argument over whether the 'door close' button in elevators actually functions.
  8. 25:36Five Things You Think WorkJohn reads an article about the placebo effect and confabulation.
  9. 30:03HD TVs and VinylDiscussion on the perceived quality of HD TVs and the absurdity of digitally mastered vinyl records.
  10. 34:39Vinyl and HipstersDiscussion on people buying vinyl records for decoration rather than listening.
  11. 36:25Placebo Walk ButtonsThe hosts talk about non-functional crosswalk buttons and a story about a motorcyclist.
  12. 42:33Butt-Toning ShoesRiffing on Reebok's FTC fine and the effectiveness of toning shoes.
  13. 47:30Office ThermostatsDiscussion on fake thermostats used to placate employees.
  14. 50:34John's New LookThe hosts compare John Salwin's beard and weight loss to Ricky Gervais.
  15. 51:40Pickup Line of the WeekAnalysis of a strange, dominating pickup line and how to deliver it.
  16. 58:10OutroClosing remarks and the Low Budget FM theme song.
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