The podcast discusses JD's encounter with a tortoise problem in Rome and the humorous conversation about turtles and tortoises, including discussions on Galapagos giant tortoise and playfully challenging a jogger to a fight.
Encountering a small tortoise on a hotel rooftop terrace added intrigue and humor to the experience.
Expressing annoyance towards a cyclist running laps in a parking lot highlighted the humorous and unexpected moments during podcast recording.
Deep dives
Encounter with a Tortoise
During a stay at a hotel in Rome, the speaker describes their surprise encounter with a small tortoise on the rooftop terrace. The tortoise unexpectedly begins biting their shoes, which leads to confusion and curiosity about the creature. Despite not knowing much about tortoises or turtles, the speaker recounts the encounter and ponders the difference between the two. The unexpected interaction adds an element of intrigue and humor to the hotel experience.
Confrontation in the Parking Lot
While recording the podcast episode from a car in a parking lot during an early morning retreat, the speaker shares their annoyance towards a cyclist repeatedly running laps around the area. The speaker humorously expresses the desire to challenge the cyclist to a fight, questioning their own quirkiness while pointing out the unusual behavior of the cyclist. This anecdote highlights the humorous and unexpected moments experienced during the recording of the podcast.
In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD tells Ed about his tortoise problem.
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