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This is Important Podcast: MLB All-Star Game, Seattle, Oakland, and Childhood Memories

This Is ImportantAugust 3, 20231h 2min61,389 views
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MLB All-Star Game Experience

  • ⚾ Adam DeVine recounts his experience at a celebrity softball game during the MLB All-Star week, where he played batting practice but experienced a side cramp.
  • 🌟 He mentions playing alongside athletes like Donovan Mitchell and encountering personalities such as JoJo Siwa, whose demeanor he found less than welcoming.
  • 🎯 The conversation touches on the shift in baseball strategy towards home runs, with a discussion about the declining relevance of bunting and the introduction of bunt competitions.

City Vibes: Seattle and Oakland

  • 🌃 The hosts discuss the unique energy of Oakland, highlighting its "hyphy" culture and the prevalence of ATVs and unicycles, contrasting it with the more managed environments of larger cities.
  • 🏙️ Seattle is described as a cool city where the group enjoyed a meal at Matt's in the Market and rode lime scooters, noting the lack of helmet requirements.
  • ⚠️ A concerning observation in Seattle involved witnessing public drug use, though it was mentioned that cleanup efforts were made for the All-Star game.

Childhood Nostalgia and School Days

  • 🚲 The podcast reminisces about childhood activities like riding unicycles and scooters to school, with a specific mention of a creative classmate named Elliot who rode a unicycle and drew elaborate schematics.
  • 🔒 Discussions about school security include memories of bike cages and the potential for theft, as well as a wild incident involving a fight with 40 kids that resulted in a security guard's arm being broken.
  • 🎶 The group shares their thoughts on NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, with some finding them corny and others appreciating the unique performances, citing examples like Juvenile and Gwar.

Habits and Personal Reflections

  • 🚬 The conversation delves into personal habits, including smoking cigarettes and weed, with Adam DeVine admitting to smoking up to 40 cigarettes a day during the filming of Workaholics.
  • 💨 There's a discussion about the perceived health risks of butane lighters and the rise of vaping, with a comparison to traditional smoking.
  • 🤔 The hosts reflect on the authenticity of media, the changing nature of All-Star games, and personal preferences for music and entertainment.
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MLB All-Star GameCelebrity SoftballDonovan MitchellJoJo SiwaOakland CultureSeattleLime ScootersUnicyclesTiny Desk ConcertsSmoking HabitsVapingWorkaholicsNPRJuvenileBaseball Strategy
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