Should Joe Get Botox?
Aug 11, 2026 · 54m
Summary
Joe and James discuss butter and peanut butter toast before drifting into a detailed conversation about Hitler, WWII, and Stalin. They address listener questions regarding birthdays on Venus and the science behind why you cannot tickle yourself. The episode concludes with facts about the number of stars in the universe versus grains of sand and potential life on Titan.
Topics discussed
Intro, Holiday Expert Show promo, and ZocDoc ad
Butter, peanut butter, and European travel chat
Hitler, WWII history, and Stalin's invasion
Transition from butter to coal by-products
Outro, contact info, and sponsor ads
Podcast recommendations and chef Heston Blumenthal
Listener letter: Days vs Years on Venus
Fact check: How to stop being tickled
Retrospective media, Blade Runner, and steampunk
Tickling documentary and the science of self-tickling
Space facts: Stars, sand, and water on Titan
Listener story: Sweat patches and grey clothing
Liam Neeson films and Sam Neill's passing
Summary, Boots advert music, and final sign-off
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