The podcast discusses fire ant invasions, raccoons, and wild boar encounters. They recommend Paper Mario and the Fallout videogame series adaptation. Federico's pick is Paper Mario, while John's pick is Fallout.
Investigating mysterious TV behavior caused by software updates and CEC issues.
Managing a fire ant infestation with drastic measures like pouring boiling water on the anthill.
Deep dives
Intriguing TV Mystery: Automated TV Turn-Ons
The podcast hosts discuss a mysterious occurrence of a TV turning on by itself early in the morning, potentially linked to software updates causing HDMI and CEC issues. This led to investigations involving Home Assistant, LG TV updates, and unusual TV behavior, prompting a humorous and engaging exploration of technological quirks.
Eradicating Fire Ants: Battling Insect Infestations
Anecdotes from the podcast share the host's encounter with fire ants infesting their house, leading to drastic measures like pouring boiling water on the anthill to eliminate the ant infestation. The description includes detailed steps taken to handle the ant problem, highlighting the unexpected challenges and consequences faced during the eradication process.
Gaming and TV Show Recommendations: Paper Mario and Fallout Series
The podcast participants delve into their experiences with 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' gameplay, praising its timeless quality, inventive gameplay aspects, and exceptional writing that surpasses expectations. They also commend the new 'Fallout' TV show adaptation on Amazon Prime, noting its captivating post-apocalyptic narrative, violent yet contextually rich storytelling, and its engrossing blend of retro-futuristic and gritty themes.
This week, we return to an animal kingdom to discuss invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar before recommending a Mario classic and Amazon's TV adaptation of the Fallout videogame series.