

846. Topic Tombola with James 🎧
10 snips Oct 4, 2023
Podcast regular James, the host's brother, joins for a deep and humorous conversation. They discuss books, AI, films quotes, music, and UFO sightings. Topics also include the concept of secret weapons in bands, the release of an album under an alias, DJing and different moods, audience retention in podcast episodes, post-punk percussionist Stephen Morris, estheats, misconceptions about tea, dangers of AI, 2001: A Space Odyssey, psychology of colors, and personal demons and courage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rambling Conversation with James
02:19 • 21min
The Secret Weapons in Bands
23:08 • 8min
Release of an Album and Choice of Alias
30:46 • 2min
Mode Selector: Exploring Different Moods and DJing
32:28 • 7min
Drop-off and Audience Retention
39:40 • 12min
Record Play Pause: Confessions of a Post-Punk Percussionist
51:24 • 8min
Gigs, Books, and Sponsors
59:21 • 2min
The Concept of Estheats and Conflicting Feelings about AI
01:01:21 • 17min
Perception of Reality and the Misconception of Tea
01:18:04 • 3min
Water conservation, dental health, AI, and the dangers of overpopulation
01:21:10 • 3min
Exploring the Themes and AI Manipulation in 2001: A Space Odyssey
01:23:55 • 7min
Psychology of Colors and School Parties
01:30:30 • 20min
Nigel Tuffnell's Rib Cage
01:50:00 • 16min
Personal Demons and Courage
02:05:47 • 20min
The Secret Weapons of Bands: George Harrison & Andy Summers
02:25:31 • 4min
Lines from Movies, Three Amigos, and Lunchtime in Paris
02:29:28 • 3min