Morning Somewhere 2025.07.25: Chuck E Cheater
Jul 25, 2025
The hosts dive into the nostalgic chaos of wrestling culture, sharing personal tales intertwined with celebrity losses. They hilariously recount Ozzy Osbourne's notorious escapades and a bizarre credit card fraud incident involving Chuck E. Cheese. The absurdities of modern payment methods, like using selfies for verification, bring laughter. They reflect on a global Starlink outage, transforming family entertainment into board game night. Additionally, they discuss the environmental costs of our digital habits, urging a rethink on technology's ecological impact.
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Astronomer's Complex Identity
- Astronomer is a data infrastructure startup focused on workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow.
- The company previously had the names Physicists and User Cycle before settling on Astronomer.
Ashley Meets Hulk Hogan
- Ashley Burns met Hulk Hogan briefly at a radio conference when he was promoting his daughter's singing career.
- Hogan was known for his dramatic wrestling style during the 1980s' rise of WWF into mainstream.
Wrestling as Acrobatics
- Wrestling is closest to professional acrobatics due to the stunts and physical risks involved.
- Performers must protect each other while maintaining a captivating show, requiring immense skill.