Midweek Mini: Who Gets to Speak for Us?
Summary
The hosts discuss a creepy Reddit story about a grandmother receiving calls regarding "the 7th one," jokingly linking it to the TV show The Boys. They then analyze updated 2026 guidelines from the International Academy of Astronautics for verifying alien signals and managing public response. The conversation shifts to humorous debates over who should represent Earth in first contact, mentioning figures like Obama, Dolly Parton, and Hideo Kojima. Finally, they reflect on the Pope's recent comments against AI and the increasingly surreal nature of current events.
Topics discussed
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FDA Disclaimer and Patreon Update
Listener Story: Mysterious Calls About 'The 7th'
Discussion on The Boys and Seth Rogen
Simpsons Reference: The Hellfish Episode
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New Guidelines for Alien First Contact
Who Should Represent Earth in Alien Contact?
Humorous Scenarios for Alien Communication
The Martian Hop and 1963 Music
Pope's Stance on AI and 'Clanker' Jokes
Terence McKenna and Civilization Transitions
Hideo Kojima as Alien Contact Candidate
UFC at the White House and Idiocracy
Outro and Internet Outage Joke
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