The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 106 - The Past Times with Luke Simmons
Dec 27, 2024
Luke Simmons joins the hosts for a riotous exploration of history and humor. The conversation kicks off with wild tales from his college days, including an epic absinthe-fueled paintball duel. They dive into the comical escapades of E.S. Peake, the man behind a fake concert, and debate the absurdity of odd historical advertisements. With gut-busting stories featuring tacos made from amputated legs and a musician’s laughable horse heist, it’s a hilarious mix of absurdity, comedy, and critiques of societal norms.
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Dave's Stand-Up Gig
- Dave Anthony performed stand-up after a long break.
- He joked about a CEO being shot, which resonated well with the audience.
The Harmonians Hoax
- A man calling himself E.S. Peake scammed people by selling tickets to a fake concert.
- He took the money and disappeared before the show, a trick he'd apparently used before.
Longevity and Poverty
- A newspaper report states that paupers lived the longest, followed by agricultural workers, professionals, merchants, mechanics, laborers, and seamen.
- However, the paper clarifies this might be because only very old, poor people were registered as paupers.