Lateral with Tom Scott 123: The solitary seat
Feb 14, 2025
Nicholas J. Johnson, a magician and podcaster known for Scammerpalooza, joins Escape This Podcast's Dani Siller and Bill Sunderland for a delightful dive into quirky topics. They explore the intriguing art of deception through magic and scams, discuss absurd dining dilemmas influenced by guest identities, and unravel a whimsical vampire heist narrative. With humor, they touch on unexpected travel absurdities and the quirky uses of yeast, making for an entertaining blend of knowledge and laughter in this lively discussion.
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Blank Book Pulled
- Ched Simov published a 200-page blank book titled "What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex."
- It was pulled from stores after a cease and desist order from Random House, publishers of "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Blank Book Scam
- Nicholas J. Johnson bought a bullet journaling book online that arrived blank.
- It was advertised as a functional journal, not an instructional guide.
Gluten-Free Water
- Ben, a listener, encountered a situation in a fancy restaurant where two waiters served water to his table.
- This was due to one family member's gluten intolerance, requiring separate service to prevent cross-contamination.