COVID-19 Variant Naming and Illness

• 🦠 The hosts discuss the naming conventions for COVID-19 strains, noting that names like "Omicron" sound like transformer villains and suggesting they should be named something less appealing to discourage people from wanting to contract them.
• 🤧 One host describes having a persistent cold for two weeks, leading to daily COVID symptom checks and a feeling of being "juiced" with shots like B12 and antibiotics, likening the experience to Michael Jackson on set.

Kyle's Departure and Podcast Future

• 💔 The podcast announces that Kyle has quit the band, a move that is debated as either an "asshole move" or an "epic move" depending on one's perspective.
• 🚀 There's a humorous fear that without Kyle, the podcast might become too good and have to compete with major podcasts like Joe Rogan's, leading to nervousness about this potential success.
• 😥 The hosts speculate on whether they would continue the podcast if one of them were to die, with a consensus leaning towards not continuing, though they might do a final, fun send-off.

Personal Anecdotes and Hypotheticals

• 🚲 The discussion touches on electric bikes, with one host sharing a 45-mile ride and the benefits of pedal-assist technology, while another discusses the difficulty of cycling due to leg size and the high cost of professional bikes.
• 🏋️ A new fitness trend called "flexor size" is humorously invented, referring to exercising while trying to impress others, and the hosts joke about detaching rectums from intense workouts.
• 🦃 Thanksgiving weight gain is a topic, with one host noting significant weight gain and the need for wardrobe refittings due to changes in body shape, particularly larger thighs and chest.

Google Autocomplete and Celebrity

• 🧐 The hosts explore Google autocomplete suggestions for their names, finding searches related to Adam Devine having Down Syndrome and Blake Anderson potentially skating.
• 🇳🇴 Anders Holm's searches focus on his Norwegian heritage, leading to a discussion about famous Norwegians and the possibility of him being secretly British.
• 🎤 The conversation shifts to celebrity relationships, specifically Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, and Kanye West's public reactions, with a humorous take on dating tactics.

Media and Entertainment

• 📺 The hosts discuss the convenience of streaming services like Tubi and HBO Max, mentioning shows like "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" and the HBO show by Tenacious D.
• 🚢 The movie "Titanic" is revisited, with appreciation for its enduring quality and the performances of actors like Billy Zane.
• ✈️ One host is preparing to shoot a show in Berlin, Germany, raising concerns about potential travel restrictions due to the Omicron variant and the possibility of gaining weight from German cuisine.

Podcast Dedications and Future

• 🙏 Kyle Newacheck is given "flowers" for his past contributions to the podcast, despite his perceived betrayal.
• 🚀 The hosts express their ambition to make "This is Important" the number one podcast in the world, encouraging listeners to subscribe and share.
• 📺 They also promote their YouTube channel, highlighting clips and encouraging viewers to watch.