0135. Dave Temple
Summary
Zach Amico and Dave Temple debate whether the Ninja Turtles are culturally black, citing their New York upbringing and hip-hop influences. They discuss the psychological effects of silence, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and historical anecdotes involving Christopher Columbus. The conversation shifts to pop culture, covering *Home Alone* fan theories, *Monster Squad*, and the book *American Psycho*. Finally, they touch on Dan Schneider’s legacy, hotel robe etiquette, and H.H. Holmes’ murder house.
Topics discussed
Intro and Mattress Warehouse Ad
Are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black?
Why Harry Potter appeals to lower-income readers
Ted Bundy's audio recordings and background noise
The psychological effects of absolute silence
Panic on open bridges and cruise ships
Mark Twain's Connecticut Yankee and solar eclipses
Goat beauty pageants and Joe Camel phallic design
Body Brain Coffee Ad
Bad sequels and Dennis Nedry's Seinfeld outfits
Monster Squad and 80s/90s childhood movies
Frankenstein, AI reanimation, and grief
American Psycho's over-description and style
Home Alone theories and stealing silverware
Hotel robes and shoes in the house etiquette
Dan Schneider, Michael Jackson, and secret rooms
Stephen King's 'The Shine' and psychic powers
Vampire elites, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates
Sex ed memories and condom brands
Mattress Warehouse and Lincoln Tech Ads
Painless tattoos, UV ink, and tattoo culture
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