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Tuesdays With Stories #345: Mice, Mohawks, and Chipotle Encounters

Tuesdays with Stories!April 20, 20201h 4min46,049 views
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Mouse Mayhem and Home Solutions

  • 💡 Joe is dealing with a mouse infestation, leading to a variety of suggested solutions from listeners, including different types of traps and even butter.
  • 🧠 The hosts humorously discuss how everyone has their own '100% effective' method for solving problems, drawing parallels to personal biases.
  • 🔍 They joke about becoming the go-to resource for exterminators and blue-collar workers due to the nature of their discussions.

Haircuts and Personal Style

  • ✂️ Mark discusses his new mohawk, comparing it to a Travis Bickle-esque look and acknowledging the skill involved in even a simple haircut.
  • 🎭 The conversation touches on how haircuts can alter perception, with Mark's mohawk giving him a 'Gumbo' or 'Muppet' vibe.
  • 🤔 They reflect on the skill of barbers and hairdressers, noting that even a mohawk requires some expertise.

Navigating Quarantine and Social Life

  • 🗓️ The hosts discuss the passage of time during quarantine, noting how weeks feel like months and debating the appropriate time to contact someone after a period of silence.
  • 📞 They debate the merits of texting versus calling, with a consensus that a phone call might be easier to ignore than a lingering text.
  • 🎭 The idea of calling a celebrity like Jerry Seinfeld is discussed, with the hosts weighing the potential awkwardness against the desire to connect.

Everyday Luxuries and Social Interactions

  • 🌯 Mark recounts a peculiar experience at Chipotle where he offered a homeless man a gift card, leading to disbelief and a struggle to get him inside.
  • 🛒 The discussion highlights how simple luxuries like delivered food feel like major events during quarantine.
  • 📦 They observe the abundance of packages being delivered, humorously likening the hallway to a 'foxhole of packages'.

Comedy Career Reflections

  • 🎤 The comedians discuss their early experiences getting passed at clubs like Caroline's and The Stand, highlighting the importance of breaks and connections.
  • 🌟 They reflect on the difference between performing in New York City versus other cities, with Chicago and Philadelphia being notable favorites.
  • 🎬 The conversation shifts to favorite movies, with discussions on Kubrick, Coen Brothers, and Spielberg films, and the concept of living within a movie's world.

New York City Life and The Future

  • 🏙️ Mark expresses his love for New York City's Central Park, friends, and the Comedy Cellar, but dislikes everything else about the city.
  • 🏠 The idea of moving to the country is considered, but the pull of the Comedy Cellar and social connections keeps them in the city.
  • 🙏 Gratitude is expressed for the listeners and Patreon supporters, acknowledging their role in the podcast's success and income.
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