The Adam Friedland Show Ep. 170 – Carmen San Diego
Aug 29, 2019
In this lighthearted chat, the hosts share funny moments about travel and dressing up as video game characters. They dive into absurd health fears, from food poisoning to testicular cancer jokes, and riff on the wild world of fast food. History takes a comedic turn with bizarre inventions and dark humor surrounding tattoos and WWII. Expect anecdotes about driving ranges, gambling bits, and a quirky take on renowned figures like Ben Franklin. The episode wraps up with travel tales and plans for the airport hotel pool!
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Food Poisoning Turns Into Medical Paranoia
- Adam describes sudden stomach illness and food poisoning returning after Oakland, causing urgent bathroom trips and worry about serious disease.
- The hosts riff about hemorrhoids, colon cancer fears, and uncomfortable doctor tests involving tubes in both ends.
Decline Invasive Tests Until You Agree
- If a doctor recommends invasive diagnostic tests you dislike, decline and seek alternatives or second opinions before consenting.
- Adam refuses simultaneous rectal and urinary tube testing and opts for less invasive options or further consultation.
Sudden Death Romanticized As 'Cool' Exit
- They observe dying 'cool' by sudden events like heart attacks appeals to a macho mindset about death aesthetics.
- The hosts treat dramatic sudden death as a culturally admired exit rather than a medical outcome.
