The hosts discuss the TV show Frazier and its portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane's competence as a psychiatrist, reflecting on the nostalgia and flawed perceptions that can arise from the media we consume.
Timothy Leary, who had been institutionalized for possession of L.S.D., received a visit from Frank Drake and Carl Sagan, who visited him in order to engage in a thought experiment. Leary saved his recordings of every conversation and thought he ever had, resulting in 798 boxes of archival material.
Hollywood is all about connections and networking as demonstrated by the story of how musician Adam Levine got his start on Saturday Night Live thanks to a producer he met through a friend.
The childhood stories of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier define their styles in the ring. For instance, Ali's strategy of leaning away from rocks thrown at him by his brother helped define his footwork in the ring.
Podcast guests are pleasantly surprised when the hosts and other speakers express their fondness and appreciation for them. They go on to discuss the current cast and their relationship with each other.