The hosts discuss how Dennis emceed a food truck festival, our t-shirts sold out, Dennis bought a new harp mic, finished his sandbox, and wants to trick his grandkids into doing chores, whether can animals hold copyright, how trees end up growing in a straight line, does unsmelt shit stink?, how the wolves have affected Yellowstone, we're sponsored by Airbnbeaver, Erik saw Oppenheimer, Indiana Jones, and Mission Impossible, and is going to see Barbie, and it's important to keep your drains clear.
Links
- Monkey selfie copyright dispute (Wikipedia)
- Wolves of Yellowstone (National Geographic)
- Oppenheimer
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (IMDB)
- Barbie (Wikipedia)
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (Wikipedia)
- Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of FX’s The Old Man (Wikipedia)
Summary
- 00:00:00 In this section of the video, the hosts engage in lighthearted banter about pronunciations and the idea of playing characters in future shows. They discuss the concept of work and how it can sometimes be enjoyable, despite the occasional unpleasant tasks. Overall, they reflect on the balance between fun and work in their lives.
- 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses their love for volunteerism, particularly in the field of music and events. They recall being an MC at a recent food truck festival that featured various bands, including one that played covers from different genres. The speaker describes the energetic performances of the bands, highlighting a particularly unique rendition of Kurt Cobain's songs. They also discuss the idea of forgetting, humorously stating that they have forgotten more things than they will ever know. The speaker and their companion jokingly come up with t-shirt ideas, remarking on the potential success of their ideas.
- 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the high demand for their t-shirts, the difficulty in getting them, and how it appears to be an infinite demand compared to the supply. They then shift topics and talk about their recent purchase of a new harp and the issues they faced with their amplifier and microphone. They explain how they took their equipment to be fixed and discovered that one of their microphones was not working. They ordered a new one but expressed hesitation about the design changes and price difference. The conversation then veers into politics briefly, with the speaker expressing their views on the current president. They also mention completing a sandbox project and adding finishing touches to it, but clarify that it is more for aesthetics and not for children to play in.
- 00:15:00 In this section, the conversation starts with a discussion about cleaning and how children used to be seen as miniature adults. The topic then shifts to living with parents until a later age and the lack of usefulness attributed to children. The conversation then moves on to preparations for a blues jam and the graphic designs made for it. There is a humorous incident involving sending photoshopped pictures and the misunderstanding of ownership rights. The section ends with a mention of a court case involving a photographer and a baboon taking selfies.
- 00:20:00 In this section, the discussion revolves around the ownership of photos taken by a baboon. While the baboon pressed the shutter button, there was a debate over who owns the photos. The conversation then shifts to copyright laws and the automatic copyrighting that comes with saying something is copyrighted. The topic of non-humans owning intellectual property is also explored, with a ruling stating that non-humans cannot own intellectual property. The conversation transitions to the idea of trees having rights, as they are the oldest and largest living things on the planet. The importance of trees and their interconnectedness is mentioned, with reference to a book about the topic. The section ends with an anecdote about trees being planted in a straight line due to birds dispersing seeds along a now-dismantled fence.
- 00:25:00 In this section, the conversation revolves around the growth patterns of trees and the impact of human action on ecology. The speaker discusses how fallen trees can give birth to straight saplings, while trees growing from seeds tend to grow in a more random pattern. The discussion also touches on the philosophical question of perception and the importance of observing the interconnectedness of nature. Additionally, the conversation briefly mentions the ecological impact of reintroducing wolves to an area, which resulted in changes to river paths and ecosystems. The speaker concludes by mentioning the intriguing behavior of beavers and the possibility of their population being eradicated.
- 00:30:00 In this section, the conversation starts with the significance of the pelt trade around Mackinac Island for over a century. The discussion then shifts to beavers and their dams, with the idea of living with beavers and even creating an Airbnb in a beaver dam. They mention the damage beavers can cause to trees and the potential danger they pose if their territory is threatened. The conversation concludes with a humorous discussion about the importance of not messing with people's food or children and the idea of limb harvesting, jokingly suggesting selling limbs and making t-shirts about it.
- 00:35:00 In this section, the conversation starts with a playful reference to the common phrase "costs an arm and a leg," leading to a discussion about movie experiences. The speaker mentions watching Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," which was lengthy and contained a lot of factual and political elements. Despite the politics, the speaker recommends the film. They also mention watching the new Indiana Jones movie and being pleasantly surprised by it, especially with how they de-aged the actor Harrison Ford for certain scenes. Overall, the speaker describes the movie as an excellent representation of what an Indiana Jones film should be like.
- 00:40:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the age discrepancy in the Indiana Jones series and how Harrison Ford's character was supposed to be in the 80s but was instead brought back to 1969. They also mention going to see the Barbie movie and how it has garnered mixed reviews. The speaker shares a story about Ryan Gosling and his commitment to taking a job in a movie to stand up for kids. They express curiosity about the different levels and perspectives that the movie offers. They also mention that Oppenheimer is at the top of their movie list and how they plan to watch it with their 93-year-old father-in-law who remembers historical events in detail.
- 00:45:00 In this section, the speaker talks about watching the new Mission Impossible movie in theaters and expresses his admiration for Tom Cruise's ability to deliver action-packed films. He also mentions the similarities between the train chase scenes in both Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible and speculates on the use of CGI in modern chase scenes. The speaker admits that he hasn't been to a theater since before COVID and prefers the convenience of watching movies at home. However, he acknowledges the excitement of participating in online discussions about new releases.
- 00:50:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the rumored plan within the Trump administration to use executive authority to hire and fire civil servants and surround himself with loyalists. They mention the release of an anonymous editorial in the New York Times and a book by someone within the administration. The conversation gets interrupted multiple times by the sound of thunder and the speaker briefly talks about working on their drains during a storm. They emphasize the importance of keeping drains clean to ensure proper water flow.
- 00:55:00 In this section, the speaker briefly mentions putting down three pieces of food and then mentions needing to go have dinner. They end the video by teasing that they have already seen the Barbie movie and will discuss it in the next episode.