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The sad genius of Robin Williams. The undeniable impact of Chappelle's Show. Some of the biggest collectibles trends that were investment fails.
Episode 254 is loaded with legends and icons.
Robin Williams was one of the most talented actors and comedians of his or any generation. He could be a ball of manic energy in comedy, a relatable everyman, and even a terrifying killer. Though he entertained millions in movies and television, there was an underlying sadness to him. We look back at the life and legacy of a one-of-a-kind.
In the annals of television history, few shows have lasted such a short time but made such a huge impact. Chappelle's Show changed the way sketch comedy was written and received by the audience. Groundbreaking characters, memorable sketches, dozens of quotable lines. This show achieved more in 28 episodes than many do in several hundred.
A new Top 5 will have you searching the attic and basement. Some investments pay off; these are not those. We will look at some collectibles that we thought would grow in value, but sadly they ended up flopping and collecting dust in a corner. How many of these collectibles investment fails did you own?
Of course, there is a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the first cross-country trip by automobile.
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The genius of Monty Python. Restaurant injury stories. Major events of the 1970s that I was alive for.
Episode 219 marks the birthday week for the podcast and its host! Let's get to celebrating! We have infamous birthday stories, special guests, and more. Hope you brought your own cake.
It kicks off with the legends of comedy, Monty Python. From dead parrots to silly walks, to insane but catchy songs, these British icons have been influencing comedy for over 50 years. We will do an overview of their career with more to come in the future.
We return, for possibly the final time, to Restaurant Storytime. The tenth edition is all about the greatest injuries I suffered during my tenure in the unforgiving kitchen. Knives, cheese graters, cleaning chemicals, and more. It's like a PSA for what not to do.
In honor of birthday week, and to make me feel old, we have a special Top 5. This week we will look at the 1970s events I was alive for. It was barely more than two years but there were a lot of famous and infamous events I was alive for.
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the creation of the iconic board game Monopoly.
1. This week was the week of
the revenge of allergies. I typically get hit with allergies twice a
year, early to mid-May and late August. This round was likely
exacerbated by visiting Hart Farm to buy my mom’s butterfly bush
and being in the swirling winds of pollen. Early in the week was the
worst. I had very little energy and felt like I was moving through
molasses. This is not good when your job is training people. I was
practically begging for rain to knock the pollen down.
2. Monday Runday was ruined by
my allergies. Sure, I still went but it was all walking while my
friend Mike ran around the track. I know it’s more about the
camaraderie of friends but I will admit I was disappointed that I
couldn’t even run one step. By the end of my 2.5 miles of walking I
was gagging on pollen and my throat was coated like I had just done
that stupid cinnamon eating contest.
3. I feel so bad for Boston
Celtics star Jayson Tatum. He went down in Game 4 of the Eastern
Conference Semi-Finals against the New York Knicks with a ruptured
Achilles tendon. He’s already had surgery but will likely be
sidelined for close to a year. Granted he’s only 27 and will likely
make a full recovery but Achilles injuries suck. In 2012, when I was
marathon training I strained my left Achilles, which took
5 months to heal. A strain took 5 months. Plus I had numbness going
up into my calf. It was no fun. I was really hoping for a Celtics
repeat as NBA champs but as long as Tatum recovers, they will have a
good shot at another title when he’s back.
4. There are 2 types of people
in this world, those who yell at the self-checkout robot voice in a
supermarket, and normal people. These are the same types of people
who shuck their corn at the stand in the supermarket in front of the
sign that asks them not to. Obviously, you can figure out this is the
same person. All I could do was shake my head and feel bad for the
people who have to call him family. The guy looked like someone who
is a boatload of laughs to be around.
5. So now Kellogg’s have
cereal-flavored ice creams? My pants are crying knowing that at some
point I will have to try all of them. If you’re curious, there are
Corn Pops, Rice Krispies Treats, Frosted Flakes, Honey Smacks, Froot
Loops, Fruity Pebbles, Apple Jacks, and Eggo Waffles. If you care
about how healthy they are each pint appears to be 600-650 calories
so use that info as you wish.
6. When out on a photo
excursion to Chatham, I ended up at Cockle Cove, which has a creek that
eventually meets the ocean. I stumbled upon a tiny crab colony. The
little crabs that are about the size of a quarter and live near the
rivers and creeks on the Cape. I ended up shooting way too much video
of these crabs, much of it being me trying to get them to stand
still. Amazingly, these tiny crabs didn’t like a giant pointing a
phone at them. Well, this video tells the story better.
7. A few weeks ago I got my
first tick on me, which I only found because it eventually crawled
onto my neck. For the second tick interaction this year, naturally, I
got 2 ticks on me. I am terrified of this increasing number, especially since summer won’t start for a month. In September, I’ll
be mentioning getting 100 on me and that they stole my car afterward.
8. The Outdoor Boys YouTube
channel is a fascinating story. It has been around for years but in
the last 18 months or so has exploded. Currently, they are right at 15
million subscribers. This week, Luke, the father/main creator of the
videos, made a short goodbye video. He has made over 1,100 videos. He
said it’s so time-consuming and now with it blowing up he’s got
way too many people wanting to meet him, contact him, or just be
around him. I’m sure most subscribers will be sad and not
understand but as a content creator, I totally got it. I have over 600
videos on my YouTube channel and couldn’t imagine what I’d do if
suddenly I had 100x more followers. Sure, it sounds like a good
problem but the more eyes that end up on you the more of a chance you
take of some weirdo crossing a line. I won’t stop my content
creator journey but it does make me think sometimes.
9. I had my first 1,000-calorie burn run in almost a year. 7 total miles in perfect weather.
I chose a route where I could end up at Mattacheese Middle School.
This is my old school, now closed, that I graduated 8th
grade from in 1992. Next door is M.E. Small School. Feeling good, I
happened to go by the playground and there was a giant plastic crate
filled with balls and frisbees, etc. On my way back off the school grounds, I
was feeling great and decided to stop and shoot some hoops on the
basketball court. I also noticed some of the balls were close to the
parking area. I figured I’d kick them back toward the plastic
crate. One was a kickball, which went flying and made a good sound.
The other I think was a soccer ball but it felt like it was a bowling
ball. My big and second toes on my right foot immediately hurt. Once
I got home I had the pleasure of seeing the black and blue toenails.
Mmm, tasty, those will be feeling good for the next week or so.
The facade of my old middle school.
10. Back
in March, when I shot my first movie role in Provincetown, I got a lot
of content for my YouTube channel. One piece of content was an
interview with the cast and crew of the documentary The Old Men Of
the Mountain. My friend Frank Durant of the Lady of the Dunes documentary produced it. The documentary was recently finished and
is up to watch. I did and loved it. So I figured why not finish off
this week by sharing that documentary?
The revolving fad that was troll dolls. Donald Duck and math meet in an educational short film. Some telephone companies who can no longer take your calls.
Episode 191 gives you your weekly dose of Gen-X nostalgia with all of this and more!
Many fads come and go. However it takes a special fad to come and go repeatedly over decades. That is what makes troll dolls different. Cute, creepy, bizarre, these and other adjectives could be used to describe the spiky haired toys. What made troll dolls popular? Why did they fade away and return so often? We do a deep dive into them this week.
Can a beloved Disney character make learning about math palatable? We go way back in the day to watch the 1959 educational short film Donald Duck In Mathmagic Land. It is filled with laughs, music, billiards, a few yawns, and way too many pentagrams. We'll give it a good old review.
If you are told this week to call someone who cares unfortunately you won't be able to use any of these telephone companies. The Top 5 looks at defunct phone companies from over the decades. Did you pay bills to any of these?
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the debut of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show In Living Color.
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