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The Fighter and The Kid Episode 332: New Studio, Super Bowl, and Wild Stories

The Fighter and The KidFebruary 5, 20181h 17min173,170 views
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New Studio and Amazon's Tracking

  • 🎙️ Brendan and Bryan are in their new, larger studio for Episode 332.
  • ⚠️ They discuss Amazon's patent for wristbands that track employee hand movements to monitor for idle time, sparking concerns about workplace surveillance.

Comedy Tour Stories and Observations

  • ✈️ Brendan shares experiences from his stand-up shows in Denver and St. Louis, noting the cold weather in Denver and a surprisingly good crowd in St. Louis.
  • 🎤 He recounts introducing a friend, JJ Billingsley, who performed successfully at the Comedy Works in Denver.
  • 🍕 In St. Louis, they enjoyed deep-dish pizza from a place Obama frequented and discussed the city's barbecue scene.

Animal Kingdom and Human Behavior

  • 🐊 A discussion on nature's brutality includes videos of crocodiles attacking impalas and hyenas attacking water buffalo testicles.
  • 🐒 Comparisons are made about animal genitalia size, with chimpanzees having larger testicles than humans, while humans have larger penises among primates.
  • 🧠 Theories on homophobia are explored, suggesting it may stem from an individual's own repressed homosexual feelings.

Super Bowl and Tom Brady

  • 🏈 The Super Bowl is discussed, with Brendan predicting the Eagles' win and Bryan noting the Patriots' defensive struggles.
  • 🐐 Tom Brady's intense work ethic and dedication to football are highlighted through mini-documentaries, showing his focus even during family time.
  • 🎤 Justin Timberlake's halftime show is critiqued for being underwhelming and blending in too much with his attire.

Personal Reflections and Comedy Craft

  • 🎤 Both hosts discuss the challenges of stand-up comedy, including the pressure to constantly create new material and the fear of bombing on stage.
  • 💡 They reflect on how jokes and bits often come from unexpected places and the constant process of discovery in comedy writing.
  • 😬 Brendan mentions a difficult experience performing at a large benefit and crashing and burning, contrasting it with a successful corporate gig.

Upcoming Shows and Personal Updates

  • 🗓️ Brendan announces his upcoming shows in Tempe, Phoenix, and La Jolla.
  • 🦷 Bryan discusses his experience with Invisalign and the challenges of straightening teeth later in life.
  • 🩺 Brendan reveals he has stage 1 pre-diabetes, attributed to genetics and stress, but is managing it with diet and exercise.
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