Guests Kumail Nanjiani and Matt Gourley join the hosts for a drunken and hilarious discussion on Renaissance Faires, steampunk culture, frustration with single-use plastic, Atlanta's unique qualities, high school memories, Scientology, creating an open-source religion, and playful role-playing conversations.
Scientology's ability to beat the IRS and make a lot of money is discussed.
The benefits and opportunities of starting a new religion are explored.
The accomplishments and resilience of Scientology are highlighted, challenging the notion of making fun of modern religions.
The controversial elements of Scientology, including their financial success, confrontations with the government, and belief system, are delved into.
Deep dives
The Influence of Scientology
The podcast discusses the impact of Scientology and how it has managed to beat the IRS and make a lot of money.
Starting a New Religion
The speaker explores the idea of starting a new religion and emphasizes the benefits and opportunities it offers.
The Power of New Religions
The speaker challenges the notion of making fun of new modern religions and highlights the accomplishments and resilience of Scientology.
The Controversial Aspects of Scientology
The podcast delves into the controversial elements of Scientology, including their financial success, their past confrontations with the government, and the tenets of their belief system.
A discussion on religion and government
The episode explores the relationship between religion and government. The speakers discuss the negative aspects of government and how it can infringe on personal freedom. They also touch on the idea that religion shouldn't tell people what to do.
Different perspectives on the positive side of religion
The speakers agree that all religions have positive aspects, such as providing comfort and guidance. They mention that even cults can have individuals who benefit from their practices. They argue that people often dismiss religion without giving it much thought.
The concept of creating a new religion
One speaker engages in a lighthearted discussion about creating a new open-source religion that doesn't tell people what to do. They explore ideas of clean living and self-reflection within religions. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they jokingly discuss fictional aspects of the new religion, such as a rock band and effigies.
Hot off the Renaissance Faire, the whole gang is back from hiatus... and very drunk. Kumail Nanjiani and Matt Gourley join the stage while Mayor Harmon proposes a new religion.
