

Episode 400: A Different Level Of Criminality
Jul 10, 2025
Dive into a comedic exploration of history, where the speakers riff on ancient figures like Cyrus the Great and discuss the absurdity of power and prophecy. Enjoy humorous takes on televangelists, sleepwalking dads, and quirky traditions. With playful banter, they tackle modern issues and historical grievances, from political reflections on independence to chilling cold case confessions. The absurdity is matched only by their anecdotes about fireworks, merging humor with touching family tales and cultural critiques.
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Babylonian Fashion and Staffs
- Herodotus describes Babylonian fashion including everyone carrying staffs topped with various symbols like lions or cobras.
- Tom and Tarence humorously imagine replacing traditional phallic columns with "yonic" (vagina-shaped) ones and staffs, reflecting on cultural symbolism.
Ancient Prophecies as Symbolism
- Many ancient prophecies like the "piss world" dream are flexible and often become self-fulfilling or symbolic rather than literal.
- People historically interpreted dreams as epoch-shattering events, unlike today's casual attitude.
Sleepwalking Urine Prank
- Tarence shared a personal story of sleepwalking and urinating in the pantry in front of his visiting father.
- This rare sleepwalking incident was memorable as a strange first impression for his dad.