Ever feel like something is a little... off? In this mind-bending episode, we're asking the big questions! We'll dive into the wild idea that our reality is just a big simulation, exploring all the glitches, bugs, and secret rules that might be at play.

Join us as we talk about how characters in this "game" might react to their world and the creepy moral questions that come with being the one in control. We’ll also get into the sci-fi stuff you love, like robots, memory wipes, and the thrilling fear of the unknown. Get ready for a deep and thought-provoking chat that will make you look at your own world in a whole new way!

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• The Texas Heart Institute Implants Total Artificial Heart
• Treasure Planet (2002)
• Metropolis (2001)
• Neuralink Explained
• Altered Carbon (2018)
• Surrogates (2009)

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Get ready for a classic Full Scoop Podcast episode! Hosts Alan Brown and Winston Smith dive headfirst into the legendary Black Sabbath's farewell concert, mixing in some hilarious personal stories and deep thoughts about the band's impact.

They’ll chat about the band's long journey, what made songs like "War Pigs" so powerful, and the surprising truth behind the name "N.I.B." (hint: it involves Bill Ward's beard!). Plus, you'll hear how the iconic "Paranoid" was almost an afterthought!

Expect a blend of humor, nostalgia, and cool insights into the music world. We're also getting an update on Winston's hilarious ongoing battle with a "warrior queen" wasp – seriously, you can't make this stuff up!

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Ever wonder how the way a country is run affects your everyday life? In this week’s episode, we're diving deep into how different types of governments change everything around us – from what's cool in our culture to how much money families make, and even how much freedom you have.

We'll take a fun trip through history, looking at old ideas about power and then jump to today's big arguments about democracy (where people have a say) versus authoritarianism (where one strong leader or group calls all the shots). Get ready for a discussion that will make you think differently about the news and the world around you!

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/03/us-cuban-twitter-zunzuneo-stir-unrest
• Mandela Effect
• Gaslight (1944)
• Demographics of Religions in Texas
• Legalizing Marijuana

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