Last Looks: The Lair of the White Worm
Summary
Paul Sheeran hosts a "Corrections and Omissions" segment for *The Lair of the White Worm*, addressing viewer feedback on the film's Bram Stoker origins, the mongoose in the kilt, and snake biology. He then welcomes Jason Mantzoukas to discuss Halloween traditions, including giant skeleton decorations and the stress of trick-or-treating in Los Angeles. The pair also reflects on the enduring popularity of their podcast *The League* during football season and recommends recent stand-up comedy specials from Nish Kumar, Rory Scoville, and others.
Topics discussed
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Intro, show announcements, and upcoming live events
Transition to 'Lair of the White Worm' discussion
Discord feedback: Food, Dracula influences, and plot
The mongoose in the kilt and formal address
Caller Scott: Flight attendants and drumming waking the worm
The final scene: Underwear and royal lineage
Caller Jake: Sexual imagery and phallic symbolism
Snake charming science and episode winner announcement
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Jason joins: Spooky season and horror movie recommendations
Halloween traditions: Skeletons and neighborhood decorations
LA pedestrian zones and the chaos of trick-or-treating
Personal Halloween habits and theme park haunted nights
Critiquing the 'Bad News Bears' haunted house attraction
Family costumes and a son's internet conspiracy theories
Sponsors: Trick or Treat for UNICEF and Sonos
Sponsors: Quince and discussion on NYC street recognition
Fantasy football leagues and LeBron's Polymarket deal
Pablo Torre interview and 'Smash and Grab' era
Book and comedy special recommendations
Next week's movie: Happy Birthday to Me and outro
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