The commentators discuss the disturbing nature of certain films, specifically mentioning Hostel and The Human Centipede, which left them feeling sick and regretful.
The way perpetrators of crimes are portrayed in news headlines is often influenced by their race, with white suspects receiving more sympathetic coverage than people of color.
The host discusses a journalist’s account of a robbery at a hypermarket and briefly touches on the topic of how money affects the human brain, stating that there have been many studies on the topic.
This podcast discusses the various activities that took place in the arenas of Ancient Rome, including violent spectacles, performances by famous singers, and religious messages for children. Lunchtime even included a communal meal for everyone in attendance.
The speaker remembers a time when he was in the audience of a stand-up comedy show and fell in love with it, despite others not finding it as funny. He goes on to discuss how this experience influenced his decision to eventually perform stand-up comedy himself, but acknowledges the struggle of starting out.