Kash Patel Parties Too Hard, Axe Attacks on the Rise, & Grifters In-Training | WNWY #83
Summary
Comedians Josh Johnson and Ashley Gavin discuss the concept of "grifting" and political pivots, referencing Nathan Fielder and John Fetterman. The conversation shifts to the WNBA, where Ashley shares her intense crush on New York Liberty player Pauline Astier and celebrates the team's historic playoff victory over the Lynx. The episode concludes with a listener report about a lingering Axe deodorant smell, sparking a debate about men's grooming habits and the "ick" factor.
Topics discussed
Podcast intro and the 'State of the Union' bit
Hypothetical political grift and Nathan Fielder comparison
Strategies for proving a grift and the Fetterman example
Comedians, career-ending scandals, and not grifting
Mocking the podcast tagline and a fake identity reveal
The logistics of a straight-washing grift
Debate on sexual orientation and CrossFit fears
Kissing a man on stage and the 'wife' bit
WNBA vs NHL viewership and valuation debate
Liberty playoff history and Ashley's crush on Pauline Astier
Discussing the nature of the celebrity crush
Liberty coach strategy and player highlights
FBI Director Kash Patel and the bestiality joke
Sponsorship segment for Polymarket
Listener report: The Axe deodorant attack
Memories of high school deodorant brands and usage
Opinions on men's grooming and cologne habits
Closing remarks and final sponsor mention
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