Episode 467 · October 24, 2011 · 59:34
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.
Chapters
- 00:00Intro & Far Out PodcastIntro with John Salwin; discussion about Tod's new podcast and its target demo.
- 03:14Meta ConversationsThe hosts discuss the 'heyday' of the show and how conversations become 'meta' in relationships and work.
- 08:45The Shower TestTod describes his current state of happiness and his 'shower test' for mental well-being.
- 10:31BroniesDiscussion about adult men who are fans of My Little Pony and ironic vs. organic liking.
- 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.
- 16:25Water Parks & Theme ParksStories about Wild Rivers water park, a Star Trek documentary, and childhood memories of Disney World.
- 22:42Elevator ButtonsAn argument over whether the 'door close' button in elevators actually functions.
- 25:36Five Things You Think WorkJohn reads an article about the placebo effect and confabulation.
- 30:03HD TVs and VinylDiscussion on the perceived quality of HD TVs and the absurdity of digitally mastered vinyl records.
- 34:39Vinyl and HipstersDiscussion on people buying vinyl records for decoration rather than listening.
- 36:25Placebo Walk ButtonsThe hosts talk about non-functional crosswalk buttons and a story about a motorcyclist.
- 42:33Butt-Toning ShoesRiffing on Reebok's FTC fine and the effectiveness of toning shoes.
- 47:30Office ThermostatsDiscussion on fake thermostats used to placate employees.
- 50:34John's New LookThe hosts compare John Salwin's beard and weight loss to Ricky Gervais.
- 51:40Pickup Line of the WeekAnalysis of a strange, dominating pickup line and how to deliver it.
- 58:10OutroClosing remarks and the Low Budget FM theme song.
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