Deep Dive
Why do the hosts discuss their recent holiday experiences?
Wade and Mark share their holiday experiences, highlighting cooking and acquiring a new dust blower, respectively. Wade's New Year's Eve recording adds a timely touch.
Why is Wade considering a utility knife over other types of knives?
Wade prefers a utility knife because it is always sharp, comes with replacement blades, and is versatile for tasks like prying open boxes and cutting. He finds it practical and cost-effective.
Why does Mark think 3D printing is becoming his latest obsession?
Mark is fascinated by 3D printing because it allows him to create small, useful items without having to buy them. He particularly likes the simplicity of deposition printing and the availability of strong, heat-resistant filaments.
Why does Wade think Path of Exile is so addictive?
Wade finds Path of Exile addictive because of the deck building and the challenge modes, even though success is often dictated by the randomness of jokers. He also mentions the game's economic system and the satisfaction of trading for better gear.
Why do the hosts compare their time spent on content creation to their grade school years?
The hosts reflect on how their content creation careers have spanned a significant amount of time, comparable to the duration of their grade school years. This comparison helps put their longevity into perspective.
Why is time dilation mentioned in the context of Scott Kelly and his twin brother?
Scott Kelly spent 340 days on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth at high speeds. Due to time dilation, he aged 5 milliseconds less than his twin brother who remained on Earth, demonstrating the effects of high-speed travel on time perception.
Why do the hosts find the concept of 'biological age' after living underwater questionable?
The hosts are skeptical of claims that living underwater for a year can reverse biological age. They point out that such claims are often based on dubious metrics and physiological changes are usually temporary.
Why does Bob prefer the Futurama model of time travel?
Bob prefers the Futurama model where time travel is only forward and involves a lever to fast-forward through time. This model avoids paradoxes and aligns with the theoretical understanding that time travel into the future is possible, but controlling the extent is challenging.
Why do the hosts joke about Matthew McConaughey's spelling in commercials?
The hosts humorously interpret Matthew McConaughey's tendency to spell out words in commercials as a quirky character trait, possibly stemming from a past spelling bee loss. They find this amusing and frequently laugh about it.
Why does the episode feel like a classic Distractible episode?
The episode is considered a classic Distractible episode because it is highly unfocused, jumping from one topic to another with little structure. The hosts engage in random discussions and jokes, staying true to the podcast's distractible nature.
- The hosts discuss their methods for cleaning their computers.
- Wade uses an electric blower to clean his computer.
- Mark uses a dust blower to clean his computer.
- The hosts discuss the pros and cons of using different cleaning methods.
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