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• IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN
• London has several covered rivers, including the Fleet River, which were covered up due to overcrowding and sewage issues.
• The story of Icarus and Daedalus is a famous Greek myth about the first flight, where Daedalus built wings of wax and feathers for himself and his son, Icarus.
• Leonardo da Vinci designed and conceptualized various flying machines, showcasing his engineering skills and imagination.
• Defenestration refers to the act of throwing someone out of a window, and it has a dark historical significance.
• Double booking gigs can be a common occurrence in the entertainment industry, and having a reliable agent or assistant can help manage scheduling conflicts. Memories of friends and experiences can bring back nostalgic moments.
• The history of aviation is filled with risks and foolish experiments.
• The Hindenburg disaster marked the decline of airships.
• Our modern upbringing may not prepare us for the challenges of the past.
• Planning for the future and reflecting on past experiences can bring closure to conversations.

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00:00

Price adjustment on dog food

01:09

Rising costs and inflation

02:48

Discussion about orgies in ancient Rome

04:09

Decadence and excess in ancient Rome

05:11

The lifestyles of the rich and powerful in ancient Rome

06:33

The militaristic image of ancient Rome

07:32

The death of Joseph Stalin

08:03

Stalin's use of power and control

09:29

The books written by Simon Sebag Montefiore

10:35

The life and actions of Lucius Cornelius Sulla

11:31

The sexual activities of the Roman elite

12:56

Sexual decadence in ancient Rome

13:59

The erotic art and brothels of Pompeii

14:45

Discussion about modern-day scandals and hypocrisy

16:59

Religion and humor

19:06

The positive portrayal of Jesus in advertisements

20:41

The impact of Jesus-themed advertisements

22:21

The evolution of accents in London

24:53

Personal stories about grandparents

27:08

The story of a potential Super Bowl advertisement

29:19

Different accents and dialects

30:46

Humorous Conversation

31:05

Unconventional Requests

31:33

Family Background

32:08

Ron Wood and Noel Fielding

32:34

Ronnie Wood's Art

33:08

Noel Fielding's Style

33:38

Comedians Who Play Football

34:08

Other Comedians Who Play Football

34:46

Missing Stand-Up Comedy

35:10

Conclusion

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00:00

Introduction and Personal Stories

03:00

Speculations on the Afterlife

06:00

Discussion on Music and Sampling

09:00

Avoiding Feelings and Distractions

12:00

Neanderthals and Human Evolution

19:00

Height and Leadership

23:00

Impressions of Political Figures

28:00

Conservatism and Immigrants

29:00

Labour Party and Anti-Semitism

29:30

Margaret Thatcher and Controversy

30:27

Poverty in Britain

31:38

Immigration to Canada

32:07

Economic Differences between Canada and UK

32:43

Television and Cable/Satellite

33:00

Alcoholism in the UK

33:07

Discussion on Niantals

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Nostalgia for Drinking and Early Comedy Gigs

03:00

Climate Change Denial and Heckling in Comedy

08:00

Flat Earth Conspiracy Theories

13:00

The Influence of Stupidity and Regressing Ideologies

18:00

Living on a Farm and Processed Foods

21:00

Europe Stealing Britain's Climate Change

25:00

The Kuiper Belt and Conspiracy Holes

28:00

Staying Open-Minded and Finding Peer Groups

30:00

Friendship and Big Apple Hot Dogs

31:00

Working in an Abattoir and Nepotism

32:01

Working in an Abattoir

33:38

The Butcher Shop

34:08

Jamie Oliver's TV Show

35:09

Eating Raw Meat

36:06

Steak Tartare Mishap

37:06

Podcast Tangents

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