Episode
Good Bad Habits
1:12:55
Published: Mon Jan 02 2023
Description
You know the guys are getting older, but have they tried to convince you their bad habits are actually good yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The hosts of Distractable talk about going back to school after breaks and the origins of a popular meme involving a man speaking Chinese about ice cream.
00:00 - 05:47 (05:47)
Summary
The hosts of Distractable talk about going back to school after breaks and the origins of a popular meme involving a man speaking Chinese about ice cream.
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The podcast hosts discuss the common belief that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis, which has been debunked by scientific studies.
05:47 - 16:19 (10:32)
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The podcast hosts discuss the common belief that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis, which has been debunked by scientific studies. They also explore the idea of habits that are perceived as bad but may have certain benefits or be harmless.
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The podcasters discuss bad habits, including overreacting to news stories and using unnecessary profanity.
16:19 - 19:07 (02:48)
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The podcasters discuss bad habits, including overreacting to news stories and using unnecessary profanity. They also reference a scene from the movie Die Hard where the main character smokes a cigar while crawling through vents.
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Researchers at Keele University School of Psychology found that swearing can provide an effective short-term relief from pain, attributed to specific channels in the brain that are activated when swearing.
19:07 - 21:15 (02:08)
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Researchers at Keele University School of Psychology found that swearing can provide an effective short-term relief from pain, attributed to specific channels in the brain that are activated when swearing. Although helpful, it should only be used during crisis situations.
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The physical act of fidgeting might not be as bad as it's made out to be, according to this podcast.
21:15 - 24:06 (02:51)
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The physical act of fidgeting might not be as bad as it's made out to be, according to this podcast. Although it has historically been seen as a bad habit, recent studies suggest it might actually have some benefits.
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Fidgeting can lead to burning an additional 400 to 800 calories a day due to continuously moving larger muscle groups throughout the day.
24:06 - 26:32 (02:26)
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Fidgeting can lead to burning an additional 400 to 800 calories a day due to continuously moving larger muscle groups throughout the day. This calorie burning can outweigh the results of running five miles a day.
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While some properties of mucus may be good for your teeth, eating your snot is not recommended due to the bacteria and other harmful things that you are putting directly into your body.
26:32 - 29:19 (02:47)
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While some properties of mucus may be good for your teeth, eating your snot is not recommended due to the bacteria and other harmful things that you are putting directly into your body. However, sinus drainage mixed with saliva is usually safe to swallow.
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This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of eating boogers, including the fact that you may already be doing it without realizing due to the presence of auto-munching.
29:19 - 31:50 (02:31)
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This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of eating boogers, including the fact that you may already be doing it without realizing due to the presence of auto-munching.
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The speaker talks about the different types of toothpaste ingredients and the effect they have, as well as his aversion to sticking anything up his nose due to fear of dirty hands.
31:50 - 34:53 (03:03)
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The speaker talks about the different types of toothpaste ingredients and the effect they have, as well as his aversion to sticking anything up his nose due to fear of dirty hands.
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Horseshoe crab blood is a key ingredient in vaccine manufacturing as its unique properties help to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines.
34:53 - 39:56 (05:03)
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Horseshoe crab blood is a key ingredient in vaccine manufacturing as its unique properties help to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines. The use of this creature's blood in medicine adds an extra level of creepiness to it.
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The speaker discusses the societal stigma around masturbation and how researching the topic can be difficult due to this stigma.
39:56 - 42:20 (02:24)
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The speaker discusses the societal stigma around masturbation and how researching the topic can be difficult due to this stigma. They end with a crude joke about a prostate exam.
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The Team Buzz discusses how gossiping can actually help to learn more about the character of those around us, bond with peers, and relieve stress and anxiety by releasing feel-good hormones.
42:20 - 47:28 (05:08)
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The Team Buzz discusses how gossiping can actually help to learn more about the character of those around us, bond with peers, and relieve stress and anxiety by releasing feel-good hormones. However, they debate whether it is truly the purest form of truth, or if it involves being vindictively truthful behind someone's back.
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that daydreaming can boost problem-solving abilities by activating parts of the brain associated with problem-solving.
47:28 - 51:49 (04:21)
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that daydreaming can boost problem-solving abilities by activating parts of the brain associated with problem-solving. Daydreaming helps us sort through things we are dealing with in our minds.
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The speaker expresses confusion about why some individuals enjoy singing loudly in public places, particularly in small venues such as restaurants, and shares their personal experience with encountering such behavior.
51:49 - 56:32 (04:42)
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The speaker expresses confusion about why some individuals enjoy singing loudly in public places, particularly in small venues such as restaurants, and shares their personal experience with encountering such behavior.
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The speaker talks about how they are the perfect audience for movies and how they have only ever not enjoyed three films in their life.
56:32 - 59:08 (02:36)
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The speaker talks about how they are the perfect audience for movies and how they have only ever not enjoyed three films in their life. They express their fear of talking about it while in the theater, but they will express their disappointment outside of the movie theater.
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The use of non-distilled water and unsanitized neti pots can result in microbes in one's brain.
59:08 - 1:01:00 (01:52)
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The use of non-distilled water and unsanitized neti pots can result in microbes in one's brain. The neti spray bottle can be a safer alternative for those wanting to maintain good hygiene.
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The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.
1:01:00 - 1:04:00 (02:59)
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The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.
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The hosts discuss their past victories and losses on the podcast and reflect on the new year.
1:04:00 - 1:08:04 (04:03)
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The hosts discuss their past victories and losses on the podcast and reflect on the new year. Bob is declared the winner with the most wins proportionally.
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Mark, Bob, and Wade wish their listeners a happy new year and encourage them to follow their social media accounts and visit their online store at distractablepodcast.com.
1:08:04 - 1:09:07 (01:03)
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Mark, Bob, and Wade wish their listeners a happy new year and encourage them to follow their social media accounts and visit their online store at distractablepodcast.com.