In this episode of societal observations and current events, Carlos manifests bear spray as Skip tries on Sydney Sweeney’s jeans. They also delve into the impact of algorithms on extremist communication; it turns out there’s a little incel in all of us. Carlos spills some positive tea; Skip gives last week the bird, and with AI, everyone is a Muppet. Join us! #jeffreyepstein #trump

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The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://36questionsinlove.com/

The Landlord's Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game

Trump, Sydney Sweeney and the ‘war on woke’: https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/38128930-73c7-013a-d799-0acc26574db2/acfdf33a-3275-4fc3-b6a1-55e30e392d76

American Eagle doubles down on controversial ad campaign: https://www.axios.com/2025/08/07/american-eagle-sydney-sweeney-backlash

Bud Light boycott over trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney hits beer giant's sales: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66398296

Trump has suggested a nationwide crime crackdown. Here’s what he can do outside of DC: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/12/politics/trump-federalized-dc-crime-home-rule-act-hnk

In a show of startling confessions, Skip reveals his secret identity and Carlos tells the origin story of his pets. The boys discuss the burden of “mankeeping” that women are increasingly pushing back against in their relationships, and they touch on the addictive design of social media. Plus, live nude Scandinavian grandmothers!

Items Referenced:

The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://36questionsinlove.com/

Mankeeping Is Why Women Are Done With Dating: https://www.vice.com/en/article/mankeeping-is-why-women-are-done-with-dating/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL5uCxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpbXhKYm5JV0FqMjN0WUNaAR4PJyNOv9GygmZO3G2GbxHt462TSbKOdSw4lIWmY-6s066NpqU_6j_k3lTuKw_aem_IT5lJxKMnpHUgWTlvjxKpg

The structural burden of men’s declining social networks: https://gender.stanford.edu/news/structural-burden-mens-declining-social-networks

Here's the surprising truth about TikTok 'brain rot': https://www.sciencefocus.com/comment/tiktok-braintot-psychologist-explains

The Psychology of ‘Just One More Scroll’: Why Social Media Is So Addictive: https://www.compasshealthsystems.com/post/the-psychology-one-more-scroll

In this episode, Skip and Carlos dive into a variety of topics with their usual candid and humorous style. They kick off with a light-hearted discussion about their recent travels and the joys of returning home, touching on the cultural differences they noticed, especially around food and consumerism. The conversation shifts to more serious topics, including societal issues like racism and privilege, as they reflect on personal experiences and broader societal narratives. They also explore personal growth, discussing changes they've worked on in themselves, such as managing temper and improving relationships. The episode wraps up with a segment on aspirations and dreams, where both hosts share personal goals they've yet to achieve. It's a mix of introspection, humor, and cultural commentary, making for an engaging listen. Also, this summary was produced by wasting at least one glass of cooling water, using AI.

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Topless Tuesday back on after liquor regulators force small N.B. resort to cancel event: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/spa-topless-tuesday-liquor-rules-1.7577540