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This is Important Podcast: Malibu Triathlon, Adam's Groin, and Outback's Bloomin' Onion

This Is ImportantFebruary 2, 20231h 14min93,012 views
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Malibu Triathlon and Injuries

  • 🏅 Blake Anderson finished the Malibu Triathlon but suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in the final third of a mile due to pushing too hard.
  • 🏃 Blake attributes his injury to insufficient training, only running a 10K once before the race, and acknowledges his competitive nature often leads to overexertion.
  • 💪 Anders Holm also sustained an injury, tearing a groin muscle six months prior while filming, which caused nerve pain down to his testicles, requiring physical therapy.
  • 👨‍⚕️ The physical therapist used deep tissue work on his groin muscles, which initially caused pain but ultimately provided relief, allowing him to bike again.

Celebrity Music and Parodies

  • 🎤 The podcast discusses Britney Spears' song "Toxic" as a potential best song, comparing it to "Genie in a Bottle" and "I'm a Slave 4 U."
  • 🎶 They also touch upon Will.i.am and Britney Spears' "Scream & Shout," noting its dance-like quality and questioning if "Toxic" is truly her best work.
  • 🎤 The discussion shifts to 2 Chainz, with the hosts praising his album "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music" as a banger and a classic, despite some hosts not knowing the specific hit songs.
  • 🎶 The podcast explores the concept of "clap back" songs, referencing "No Scrubs" by TLC and the response song "No Pigeons" by Sporty Thievz, questioning the latter's catchiness.

Restaurant Appetizer Debate: Bloomin' Onion vs. Awesome Blossom

  • 🧅 The hosts debate the origin and iconic status of Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin' Onion versus Chili's Awesome Blossom.
  • 💡 While initially believing Outback created the Bloomin' Onion, they discover the Awesome Blossom at Chili's started in 1990, two years after the Bloomin' Onion.
  • 📉 The consensus is that the Bloomin' Onion is more iconic and legendary, despite both appetizers being high in calories and potentially falling off in quality over the years.
  • 🍽️ The group expresses disappointment with recent Outback experiences, noting a decline in quality and service compared to its past reputation.

The Farrelly Brothers and Comedy Films

  • 🎬 The conversation touches on Farrelly Brothers films like "Kingpin," "Me, Myself & Irene," and "Dumb and Dumber," with "Kingpin" being highlighted for its unique, slightly weirder comedic style.
  • 🤣 They praise Jim Carrey's performance in "Me, Myself & Irene," specifically mentioning a memorable transition scene.
  • 🎬 The hosts reflect on the shared experience of watching comedies in a theater versus a podcast, missing the communal laughter.

Podcast and Personal Updates

  • 📱 Blake shares a funny autocorrect incident from his son's phone, turning a message about his name into "for toxic butt cheese."
  • 🗣️ The podcast introduces a new segment called "Buzzer Beater," encouraging listeners to share videos of themselves finishing BuzzBall drinks.
  • 🤝 The episode concludes with the hosts expressing how much they miss each other and their in-person interactions, highlighting the comfort and camaraderie of their friendship.
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Malibu TriathlonAchilles Tendon RuptureGroin Muscle TearPhysical TherapyBritney SpearsToxic2 ChainzTrap MusicBloomin' OnionAwesome BlossomOutback SteakhouseChili'sFarrelly BrothersKingpinMe Myself and Irene
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