Episode
Devil's Advocate
1:06:49
Published: Mon Nov 07 2022
Description
Mark invites Bob and Wade to alternate playing the devil's advocate for a variety of agreed upon, and not so agreed upon social norms and behaviors. - Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/distractible to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The ad promotes Batiste Dry Shampoo and its benefits which includes reducing damage caused by washing, saving time, and offering a range of amazing fragrances.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
The ad promotes Batiste Dry Shampoo and its benefits which includes reducing damage caused by washing, saving time, and offering a range of amazing fragrances.
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In this episode, the hosts emphasize the need for conversation and discuss its importance.
01:42 - 03:43 (02:01)
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In this episode, the hosts emphasize the need for conversation and discuss its importance.
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TikTok creators are staging fake public embarrassments, such as pretending to have a violent fart or presenting strangers with gifts from their backpacks, for comedic effect.
03:43 - 08:34 (04:51)
Summary
TikTok creators are staging fake public embarrassments, such as pretending to have a violent fart or presenting strangers with gifts from their backpacks, for comedic effect. Although some viewers find it amusing, others feel the pranks are cringeworthy and embarrassing.
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The difficulties of searching for specific videos on YouTube, even if you have a good idea of what the video is about.
08:34 - 11:40 (03:05)
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The difficulties of searching for specific videos on YouTube, even if you have a good idea of what the video is about.
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The podcast features a debate where the Devil's Advocate argues for the superiority of an opinion that is generally considered bad.
11:40 - 14:27 (02:46)
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The podcast features a debate where the Devil's Advocate argues for the superiority of an opinion that is generally considered bad.
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The speaker shares their thoughts on why cruise ships are not as popular as they could be due to concerns about cleanliness, and why babies should be allowed on planes despite some inconveniences to other passengers.
14:27 - 19:37 (05:09)
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The speaker shares their thoughts on why cruise ships are not as popular as they could be due to concerns about cleanliness, and why babies should be allowed on planes despite some inconveniences to other passengers.
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The podcast hosts engage in a contentious debate, starting from the discomfort of flying in ultra-economy and ending with the discussion of the death penalty for minors, with one person playing the role of a devil's advocate.
19:37 - 22:22 (02:44)
Summary
The podcast hosts engage in a contentious debate, starting from the discomfort of flying in ultra-economy and ending with the discussion of the death penalty for minors, with one person playing the role of a devil's advocate.
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This podcast discusses the issues surrounding the return of shopping carts to their proper locations, including safety concerns, fairness to others, and empathy for those who have to collect them.
22:22 - 25:26 (03:04)
Summary
This podcast discusses the issues surrounding the return of shopping carts to their proper locations, including safety concerns, fairness to others, and empathy for those who have to collect them.
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Walking around in a parking lot can be dangerous due to distracted drivers.
25:26 - 28:06 (02:40)
Summary
Walking around in a parking lot can be dangerous due to distracted drivers. Returning shopping carts promptly can help prevent accidents.
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The speaker discusses his pet peeve of people not returning their shopping carts and how it creates problems in parking lots, alluding to the analogy that it means they don't belong in society.
28:06 - 31:52 (03:45)
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The speaker discusses his pet peeve of people not returning their shopping carts and how it creates problems in parking lots, alluding to the analogy that it means they don't belong in society.
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The lack of speed limits on highways would result in chaos and potential danger, as some drivers may push their vehicles beyond their safety capabilities.
31:52 - 35:18 (03:26)
Summary
The lack of speed limits on highways would result in chaos and potential danger, as some drivers may push their vehicles beyond their safety capabilities. Enforcing speed limits helps maintain safer traffic flow and prevent accidents.
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The speaker explores the effectiveness of speed limits in preventing accidents involving drunk or reckless drivers, arguing that speed limits don't necessarily protect people from such drivers.
35:18 - 37:54 (02:36)
Summary
The speaker explores the effectiveness of speed limits in preventing accidents involving drunk or reckless drivers, arguing that speed limits don't necessarily protect people from such drivers.
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Some nations should not be in possession of nuclear devices because they need to be kept secure.
37:54 - 41:54 (03:59)
Summary
Some nations should not be in possession of nuclear devices because they need to be kept secure. Even individuals cannot maintain an adequate level of security to keep them safe.
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The idea of individuals owning nuclear weapons for the sake of ultimate accountability is a flawed one because the power can lead to the complete annihilation of the earth and civilization, and the majority of people don't have the necessary knowledge or expertise to ensure the safety of such power.
41:54 - 44:38 (02:43)
Summary
The idea of individuals owning nuclear weapons for the sake of ultimate accountability is a flawed one because the power can lead to the complete annihilation of the earth and civilization, and the majority of people don't have the necessary knowledge or expertise to ensure the safety of such power.
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The speaker argues that while child labor has been misused and inappropriately applied throughout history, children are capable of working and there are benefits from a long-term and financial standpoint.
44:38 - 48:15 (03:37)
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The speaker argues that while child labor has been misused and inappropriately applied throughout history, children are capable of working and there are benefits from a long-term and financial standpoint.
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Child labor has damaging effects on children's physical, intellectual, and emotional psychosocial development, and regulations alone are not enough to prevent its harmful impact.
48:15 - 51:02 (02:46)
Summary
Child labor has damaging effects on children's physical, intellectual, and emotional psychosocial development, and regulations alone are not enough to prevent its harmful impact.
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The given transcript snippet is unintelligible and difficult to understand due to the lack of context and clarity.
51:02 - 53:44 (02:42)
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The given transcript snippet is unintelligible and difficult to understand due to the lack of context and clarity.
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The podcast argues for population reduction to save the world, the climate, eliminate hunger, and provide a little bit of extra space.
53:44 - 57:03 (03:19)
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The podcast argues for population reduction to save the world, the climate, eliminate hunger, and provide a little bit of extra space. The speaker believes that a hungry world is a motivated world, leading to humans eating humans because they can't get food due to the lack of skills or value society deems important.
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A debate occurred between two people where one believes his solution could solve world hunger, while the other opposes it, resulting in a discussion about sex and ultimately not resolving the issue.
57:03 - 59:26 (02:23)
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A debate occurred between two people where one believes his solution could solve world hunger, while the other opposes it, resulting in a discussion about sex and ultimately not resolving the issue.
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The transcript presents a group of people trying to determine the result of a coin toss to decide between heads or tails.
59:26 - 1:00:25 (00:59)
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The transcript presents a group of people trying to determine the result of a coin toss to decide between heads or tails.
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Discussion about winning debates over various topics including speed limits and babies.
1:00:25 - 1:02:30 (02:05)
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Discussion about winning debates over various topics including speed limits and babies.
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The speaker discusses their feelings of power and lack thereof in competitive sports, reflecting on both their triumphs and losses.
1:02:30 - 1:04:02 (01:32)
Summary
The speaker discusses their feelings of power and lack thereof in competitive sports, reflecting on both their triumphs and losses.