Listener Mail: A Ghost Story, Assassinations, Robot Etymology and More
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben tackle listener mail, starting with a spooky tale of a haunted basement and a visit to Tennessee’s Bell Witch Cave. They then analyze recent news, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, mysterious deaths of Chinese scientists, and earthquakes near Area 51. The episode also covers the shift from ownership to subscriptions and features humorous band name suggestions from fans.
Topics discussed
Intro, Rutabaga PSA, and Stuff Cruise Announcement
Sponsor Breaks: Alienware, AMA, UnitedHealthcare, Ride or Die
Listener Story: Haunted Basement and the Fist Bump
The Bell Witch Cave and Tennessee Hauntings
Recap, Safety Warnings, and Sponsor Breaks
Game: Identifying Band Names from Technical Phrases
Listener Call: Chewy on Global Conspiracy Theories
Analysis of the Trump Assassination Attempt Video
Missing Scientists in China and Nevada Earthquakes
Sponsor Breaks: TreatPPD, Ride or Die, Fanatics, Addie
Listener Mail: The End of Ownership and Unsubscribe.com
Etymology of 'Robot' and Show Sign-off
Outro, Credits, and Final Sponsor Ads
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