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154: Nose Hair and Nobel Prizes

Dec 19, 2024

Tim and Brady dive into the hilarious world of grooming mishaps, particularly nose hair removal, mixed with quirky spider stories. They reflect on the grandeur of attending the Nobel Prize ceremony, filled with humor and personal anecdotes. The lighter side of confession draws laughter, while personal tales about boils bring both cringe and chuckles. They also explore the whimsical meaning of life, referencing Douglas Adams and playfully tackling listener questions. A delightful mix of science, humor, and personal reflections awaits!

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Quick takeaways

The comedic trials of facial hair maintenance highlight the unexpected frustrations that can arise from seemingly simple grooming tasks.

The surprising effectiveness of unconventional grooming methods, such as nose waxing, showcases the lengths individuals go for personal upkeep.

Attending the Nobel Prize ceremony offered a unique blend of grandeur and personal insights, revealing both the event's significance and relatable tedium.

Deep dives

The Challenges of Beard Maintenance

The discussion highlights the often humorous trials of maintaining facial hair, particularly in relation to accidental mishaps when grooming. One speaker shares an anecdote about how a grooming tool malfunctioned, resulting in an unintentional close shave that left him with an uneven appearance resembling a poorly maintained lawn. This experience led to the decision to shave his beard entirely, illustrating the sometimes comedic frustrations of personal grooming. The conversation serves as a relatable reminder that even mundane tasks like shaving can lead to unexpected outcomes.

1.

Intro

1min

2.

Grooming Giggles and Spider Stories

6min

3.

Books, Memos, and Humorous Reflections

7min

4.

Confession, Cartoons, and Casual Honesty

2min

5.

Nobel Night: A Celebration of Science

18min

6.

Navigating Nobility: A Nobel Experience

20min

7.

Inviting Coetzee: A Humorous Encounter

4min

8.

The Nobel Prize Paradox

6min

9.

Boils, Carbuncles, and Growing Pains

9min

10.

Exploring the Whimsical Meaning of Life: The Number 42

3min

Tim and Brady discuss hair removal, parish notices (including confession), attending the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, and the painful issue of boils.

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USEFUL LINKS

Nose hair removal kit on Amazon - https://amzn.to/41K7Moq

Huntsman Spiders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntsman_spider

The Cattleman’s Daughter (book) - https://amzn.to/49L8fZo

Confession Booth Periodic Table photo - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-154-pictures

Brady dressed up for the Nobel Prize - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-154-pictures

See Brady in the audience at the ceremony and banquet - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-154-pictures

Brady’s Nobel Prize videos (chemistry) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9eEsN9D48mddEnxhyfM44MCw4F3PohOI

Brady’s Nobel Prize videos (physics) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcUY9vudNKBNRA7qR5KbgdY1c5IWIJcqf

The 2024 Nobel Prize ceremony video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-A4dUowT4Q

The 2024 Nobel Prize laureates - https://www.nobelprize.org/all-nobel-prizes-2024/

Boils - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/boils-and-carbuncles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353770

Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/118316824

Information about getting the Request Room into your podcast feed (for patrons) - https://bit.ly/3uQWhNz

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