
786 - The Intervention
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08/23/24 • 142 min
Chat on digital badges on Twitch and Peloton - Andrea's involvement in Monopoly Go - Open-ended, never-ending games like Candy Crush - Tom discusses negative self-talk and inadequacy - Earning digital badges and their psychological impact - Reference to David Blaine and past experiences watching him - Mention of a *King of the Hill* episode about Hank Hill learning to have fun - Discussion on people unable to enjoy situations, even at concerts - Idea for a "daycare" area at concerts for disinterested attendees - Admission of having a "no fun gene" and trouble enjoying the moment - Self-diagnosis of thinking he knows everything - Talking in absolutes and lacking open-mindedness - Suggestion for a month-long, communication-free retreat for self-improvement - Brief debate on Adderall's influence on behavior - Story of a neighbor returning a lost boat key found under a truck - Humor about being caught shirtless at home by the neighbor - Speculation on surveillance and partner tracking - Incident of car rifling due to forgetting to lock it - Discussion on losing and finding the boat key - Realization someone likely discarded the boat key after deeming it worthless - Debate on car door locking and reasons for leaving them unlocked - Concerns about car break-ins for valuables like guns and pain pills - Living with behaviors due to laziness - Mention of identity theft worries - Debate on viewing door locking as a minor inconvenience - Acknowledging personal flaws and challenges in behavior change - Discussion on self-doubt and not knowing everything - Contrast between being overly confident and feeling doubtful - Reflection on how long-time radio work affects thinking and communication - Mention of radio experience leading to constant planning and thinking ahead - Discussion on male retreats, referencing Aaron Rodgers - Jealousy of Aaron Rodgers' confidence and know-it-all attitude - Challenges of being confident in disagreements - Suggestion to keep the boat key out of the truck to avoid theft - Conversation on door checkers looking for unlocked cars - Mention of cars with auto-lock features - Interest in talking to someone who checks car doors at night - Idea of using glitter bombs or dye packs to catch thieves - Discussion on airbag pranks and people getting hurt - Watching YouTube fail videos involving stunts and car accidents - Interest in tracking devices and their effectiveness - Discussion on outdated and current robbery prevention methods - Hypothetical bank robbery scenario and intimidation - Reference to the “wet bandits” from *Home Alone* as a Halloween costume idea - Plans to dress as "wet bandits" with a child as Kevin for a parade - Desire to attend a Casey Musgraves concert in a custom nudie suit - DIY nudie suit with airbrush and rhinestones - Complaints about broken air conditioning and studio heat - Concerns over rent increases and potential relocation - Joking about turning to crime if forced to move - Mention of eating Polish food at a local mom-and-pop restaurant - Nostalgia for the old-fashioned feel of the Polish restaurant - Sadness over the decline of mom-and-pop shops - Discussion on needing a strict business manager to keep places open - Mention of a super yacht flipping in Italy with billionaire fatalities - Yacht company's CEO blames crew for preventable sinking - Speculation on why the yacht flipped - Mention of an artist named Los Camparinos and the song "Holy Smoke" - A humorous knock-knock joke with the word "Squirt" - Introduction of show hosts and surprise reactions to Andrea and Maisie's behavior - Recent BDM post about old school shirts - Talking about old shirts like Alice in Chains and Marilyn Manson - Mention of offensive shirt content - Wearing band and novelty shirts in middle school - Debate on the meaning behind Deftones' "Around the Fur" shirt - Wearing Big Johnson shirts and the humor behind them - Malcolm X shirts being banned in schools - Teacher Mr. Blood enforcing the ban on Malcolm X shirts - Shirt with Gamecock reference from Dan's father - Parents not understanding innuendos on shirts - Lyndon B. Johnson's reputation and behavior - Kids' clothing preferences like plain shirts and athletic wear - Indifference to fashion, preferring comfort - Kids not wanting graphic tees or logos - Popular items like White Crocs, Uggs, Lululemon shorts - Girls wearing Nike Pro athletic wear - Frustration over unused clothes, especially dresses - Dress code limits for family events, avoiding crop tops - Wearing athletic wear and being judged for it - Reference to past incidents of overzealous intimacy - Glass bedroom door creating silhouettes - Sleeping with dogs and the challenges involved - Humor about dogs during intimate moments - Obsession with Dansby the dog and planning vacations around him - Considering luxurious dog boarding facilities - Business idea for a dog paradise boarding facility - Hulk Hogan's past behavior and jokes about voting for him - Misunderstandin...
Chat on digital badges on Twitch and Peloton - Andrea's involvement in Monopoly Go - Open-ended, never-ending games like Candy Crush - Tom discusses negative self-talk and inadequacy - Earning digital badges and their psychological impact - Reference to David Blaine and past experiences watching him - Mention of a *King of the Hill* episode about Hank Hill learning to have fun - Discussion on people unable to enjoy situations, even at concerts - Idea for a "daycare" area at concerts for disinterested attendees - Admission of having a "no fun gene" and trouble enjoying the moment - Self-diagnosis of thinking he knows everything - Talking in absolutes and lacking open-mindedness - Suggestion for a month-long, communication-free retreat for self-improvement - Brief debate on Adderall's influence on behavior - Story of a neighbor returning a lost boat key found under a truck - Humor about being caught shirtless at home by the neighbor - Speculation on surveillance and partner tracking - Incident of car rifling due to forgetting to lock it - Discussion on losing and finding the boat key - Realization someone likely discarded the boat key after deeming it worthless - Debate on car door locking and reasons for leaving them unlocked - Concerns about car break-ins for valuables like guns and pain pills - Living with behaviors due to laziness - Mention of identity theft worries - Debate on viewing door locking as a minor inconvenience - Acknowledging personal flaws and challenges in behavior change - Discussion on self-doubt and not knowing everything - Contrast between being overly confident and feeling doubtful - Reflection on how long-time radio work affects thinking and communication - Mention of radio experience leading to constant planning and thinking ahead - Discussion on male retreats, referencing Aaron Rodgers - Jealousy of Aaron Rodgers' confidence and know-it-all attitude - Challenges of being confident in disagreements - Suggestion to keep the boat key out of the truck to avoid theft - Conversation on door checkers looking for unlocked cars - Mention of cars with auto-lock features - Interest in talking to someone who checks car doors at night - Idea of using glitter bombs or dye packs to catch thieves - Discussion on airbag pranks and people getting hurt - Watching YouTube fail videos involving stunts and car accidents - Interest in tracking devices and their effectiveness - Discussion on outdated and current robbery prevention methods - Hypothetical bank robbery scenario and intimidation - Reference to the “wet bandits” from *Home Alone* as a Halloween costume idea - Plans to dress as "wet bandits" with a child as Kevin for a parade - Desire to attend a Casey Musgraves concert in a custom nudie suit - DIY nudie suit with airbrush and rhinestones - Complaints about broken air conditioning and studio heat - Concerns over rent increases and potential relocation - Joking about turning to crime if forced to move - Mention of eating Polish food at a local mom-and-pop restaurant - Nostalgia for the old-fashioned feel of the Polish restaurant - Sadness over the decline of mom-and-pop shops - Discussion on needing a strict business manager to keep places open - Mention of a super yacht flipping in Italy with billionaire fatalities - Yacht company's CEO blames crew for preventable sinking - Speculation on why the yacht flipped - Mention of an artist named Los Camparinos and the song "Holy Smoke" - A humorous knock-knock joke with the word "Squirt" - Introduction of show hosts and surprise reactions to Andrea and Maisie's behavior - Recent BDM post about old school shirts - Talking about old shirts like Alice in Chains and Marilyn Manson - Mention of offensive shirt content - Wearing band and novelty shirts in middle school - Debate on the meaning behind Deftones' "Around the Fur" shirt - Wearing Big Johnson shirts and the humor behind them - Malcolm X shirts being banned in schools - Teacher Mr. Blood enforcing the ban on Malcolm X shirts - Shirt with Gamecock reference from Dan's father - Parents not understanding innuendos on shirts - Lyndon B. Johnson's reputation and behavior - Kids' clothing preferences like plain shirts and athletic wear - Indifference to fashion, preferring comfort - Kids not wanting graphic tees or logos - Popular items like White Crocs, Uggs, Lululemon shorts - Girls wearing Nike Pro athletic wear - Frustration over unused clothes, especially dresses - Dress code limits for family events, avoiding crop tops - Wearing athletic wear and being judged for it - Reference to past incidents of overzealous intimacy - Glass bedroom door creating silhouettes - Sleeping with dogs and the challenges involved - Humor about dogs during intimate moments - Obsession with Dansby the dog and planning vacations around him - Considering luxurious dog boarding facilities - Business idea for a dog paradise boarding facility - Hulk Hogan's past behavior and jokes about voting for him - Misunderstandin...
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