No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As Debreadtion
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Jan 22, 2026 Comedian and writer Olga Koch joins the panel, sharing insights from her tour, "Fat Tom Cruise." They dive into quirky topics like TLC's tense standoff with Clive Davis and Duran Duran's bizarre lawsuit against their fan club. The gang explores the fascinating world of music royalties, pun-heavy numbers in Japan, and the environmental importance of peatlands. Plus, Olga recounts her experiences in Tokyo, while they hilariously reminisce about the dawn of online pizza delivery. A blend of humor and intriguing facts!
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TLC's Contract Hostage Stunt
- TLC physically held Clive Davis hostage to renegotiate their contract after huge album sales.
- The group brought associates and guns, later maintaining a working relationship afterward.
Numbers As Cultural Puns In Japan
- Tokyo Skytree's height (634m) was chosen as a numeric pun referencing the old region Musashi.
- Japanese culture often uses number-word puns (goroawase) across names and design choices.
A Tokyo Trip That Turned Sour
- Olga recounted a disastrous reunion trip to Tokyo with a man she met at a wedding.
- They realized they disliked each other early but stuck with the trip due to non-refundable plans.
