
Episode 425: Hopesick
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Jan 3, 2026 The hosts kick off with hilarious impressions, including an Australian Anton Chigurh. They dive into the absurdity of a Jordan Peterson video game while exploring political figures like Scott Galloway. Jokes about dingoes and extreme wellness practices are rampant, alongside a critique of social media harms. The conversation shifts to AI bailouts, jobless growth, and emerging tech hubs. They end on a note of skepticism about clean energy and a challenging discussion on hope and resistance in today’s political climate.
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Australian Anton Chigurh Bit
- Host 1 riffs on an Australian Anton Chigurh stealing a joey as a recurring joke about cultural accents and absurdity.
- The bit evolves into imagined transactions where joeys are currency and kangaroos bargain with a murderous figure.
Jordan Peterson Game Riff
- Host 1 imagines a Jordan Peterson video game where players must
Tech Elites Drive Political Narratives
- Host 1 notes a 'lib Jordan Peterson' figure warning about AI bailouts and male dating problems.
- The hosts see overlap between techno-elite risks and reactionary cultural arguments.
