The podcast features humorous anecdotes about exercise and steroids, reminiscing about 'Flavor of Love' and discussing pornography preferences, random conversations about desires and a discussion of the book 'Blood Meridian'. They also talk about fashion, cancer, smoothies, and work pants, as well as engage in humorous and controversial discussions about cancer and upcoming live shows.
Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in 'Saved by the Bell,' faces challenges in distancing himself from his famous character and struggles to find an audience for his comedy performances.
'You're the Man Now, Dog' website, featuring Sean Connery's line, became an internet sensation and later resulted in a legal battle between Dustin Diamond and the owner of the domain dustindiamond.com, with the court ruling in favor of the defendant, recognizing it as a parody.
Burning Man has undergone a transformation from its original counterculture roots to attracting wealthy individuals who create extravagant experiences, leading to dissatisfaction among some attendees and a departure from the event's original spirit.
Deep dives
Dustin Diamond's Epic Rider
Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in 'Saved by the Bell,' has an infamous rider that includes demands for exactly six Miller Lights in his green room, even though many venues don't even have a green room. Despite his attempts to distance himself from his Screech persona, he can't even use the name on promotional materials due to a lack of rights. Comedy clubs often book him, but it's unclear who would actually go to see him perform.
The Rise and Fall of 'You're the Man Now, Dog'
The website 'You're the Man Now, Dog' became an Internet sensation before the era of memes. The site featured a photo of Sean Connery repeating the line, and users could create their own versions by selecting an image and adding text. It quickly gained popularity, with people creating countless variations of the famous line. Dustin Diamond, best known as Screech from 'Saved by the Bell,' later filed a lawsuit against the owner of 'You're the Man Now, Dog' for control of the domain dustindiamond.com, claiming it wrongly portrayed him as an 'international sex symbol.' However, the lawsuit was unsuccessful, and the judge ruled in favor of the defendant, stating that the site was clearly a parody and not a serious portrayal of Diamond.
Burning Man: From Counterculture to Rich People Party
Burning Man, once known as a counterculture event free from the constraints of traditional society, has now become a gathering for the wealthy. Originally centered around principles of self-expression, communal living, and creativity, it has now shifted into a place where rich individuals create lavish experiences, spending thousands of dollars on themed camps and luxury amenities. This transformation has caused disappointment for some who miss the original spirit of the event. Burning Man also faced controversy when a man set fire to the structure earlier than planned, leading to its early closure and overall dissatisfaction among attendees.
The speaker discusses the dangers and decline of blimps as a mode of transportation
The speaker mentions the slow speed and lack of practicality of blimps as a means of transportation. They highlight the Hindenburg disaster as a significant event that led to the decline of blimps in the market. The use of hydrogen as a lifting gas in non-US blimps caused the Hindenburg to explode, which subsequently destroyed the market for blimps. The speaker also mentions their annoyance with the lack of popularity of full-sized Zeppelin airships, jokingly expressing their desire to live in a big Nazi Zeppelin above Manhattan.
The speaker discusses their interest in video games and other forms of entertainment
The speaker talks about their interest in video games, specifically mentioning the game Bioshock and its positive qualities. They discuss their preference for open-world games like Grand Theft Auto and express a desire to quit comedy and play video games full-time. The conversation shifts to recalling older video games like Virtua Tennis and Lara Croft Tomb Raider. They also mention their upcoming purchase of a blender and their excitement about making various food items with it, including almond butter and gazpacho.
