Duct Tape Dynasty
Summary
Bill Simmons and Josh Welch open the show by discussing a restaurant's use of loud bathroom music to limit loitering and Simmons' paranoia over his bad breath. They react to a passenger being duct-taped on a flight for racist remarks, using it to critique the normalization of bigotry and the Republican strategy of keeping voters uninformed. The duo also analyzes a BuzzFeed list of quirks discovered after moving in with a partner, sharing personal anecdotes about their own relationships and the challenges of empty-nesting.
Topics discussed
Promo: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Intro: Trump support and hair color change
Restaurant bathroom loud music anecdote
Discussion on chronic bad breath and insecurity
Critique of Chase Bank's 'shape stories' slogan
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News: Passenger duct-taped on flight for racism
Politics: Republican strategy and voter manipulation
Local politics and cultural issues in red states
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Dysfunction in religious and Republican circles
Partner quirks: Socks, popcorn, and corn eating
Partner quirks: Bathroom habits and self-advocacy
Health updates: Hearing aids and body fat
Relationship reflection: Red flags and marriage
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Living alone vs. sharing space after divorce
Texting culture: Emojis and the desire to ignore
Music preferences and podcast recommendations
Outro: Book tour and subscription call to action
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