Episode
Hill I Will Die On
1:02:18
Published: Mon Mar 07 2022
Description
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Chapters
The hosts of the Distractable podcast, Masculine Mark, Blaring Bob, and Worried Wade, take a stand on their beliefs and share the hills they are willing to die on.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
The hosts of the Distractable podcast, Masculine Mark, Blaring Bob, and Worried Wade, take a stand on their beliefs and share the hills they are willing to die on.
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The speaker complains about the dark and cold of winter, noting the limitations it imposes on activities like bike riding.
01:10 - 02:28 (01:17)
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The speaker complains about the dark and cold of winter, noting the limitations it imposes on activities like bike riding.
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A TikTok trend where users record themselves speaking gibberish has become increasingly popular and entertaining due to their hilarious nature.
02:28 - 05:29 (03:01)
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A TikTok trend where users record themselves speaking gibberish has become increasingly popular and entertaining due to their hilarious nature.
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The speaker defends Stadia and its controller, citing minimal lag due to a direct open pipeline to the server, and asserts that criticisms of the controller's infrastructure are unfounded.
05:29 - 09:44 (04:14)
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The speaker defends Stadia and its controller, citing minimal lag due to a direct open pipeline to the server, and asserts that criticisms of the controller's infrastructure are unfounded. However, they do note that some users find the buttons to feel flimsy.
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In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss various topics including people's food choices, Chrome tablets, Google tablets and how Safari and iOS interfere with user privacy.
09:44 - 12:13 (02:29)
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In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss various topics including people's food choices, Chrome tablets, Google tablets and how Safari and iOS interfere with user privacy.
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The podcast discusses the importance of using correct grammar in everyday conversations, and how small mistakes like "could care less" instead of "couldn't care less" can cause frustration and misunderstandings.
12:13 - 14:46 (02:32)
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The podcast discusses the importance of using correct grammar in everyday conversations, and how small mistakes like "could care less" instead of "couldn't care less" can cause frustration and misunderstandings.
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In this podcast, the speaker argues that the word "custard" is unfairly maligned and shares their fondness for the sweet treat.
14:46 - 16:40 (01:54)
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In this podcast, the speaker argues that the word "custard" is unfairly maligned and shares their fondness for the sweet treat.
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The speaker doesn't enjoy playing certain types of games, but still recognizes the value of finding the story within them.
16:40 - 20:04 (03:23)
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The speaker doesn't enjoy playing certain types of games, but still recognizes the value of finding the story within them. They also express surprise at the negative connotations associated with the word "custard."
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A discussion of the confusing and mysterious storytelling approach employed by the Bloodborne video game.
20:04 - 24:44 (04:40)
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A discussion of the confusing and mysterious storytelling approach employed by the Bloodborne video game.
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The speaker expresses their frustration with the silent protagonist trope and gives examples of games that implemented it well and poorly.
24:44 - 28:01 (03:16)
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The speaker expresses their frustration with the silent protagonist trope and gives examples of games that implemented it well and poorly.
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The Pokemon games have been criticized for lack of innovation, with every new edition being a reskinned version of the same game with newer, unusual-looking Pokemon characters; however, some argue that some end game and black two/white two are better than other versions.
28:01 - 33:19 (05:18)
Summary
The Pokemon games have been criticized for lack of innovation, with every new edition being a reskinned version of the same game with newer, unusual-looking Pokemon characters; however, some argue that some end game and black two/white two are better than other versions.
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The host discusses the appeal of collecting trading cards, from the fun of having old and unique cards to the thrill of potentially finding a valuable card in an unopened pack.
33:19 - 35:33 (02:14)
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The host discusses the appeal of collecting trading cards, from the fun of having old and unique cards to the thrill of potentially finding a valuable card in an unopened pack.
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The hosts discuss the phenomenon of individuals collecting items with little to no practical use and the potential negative impact such behavior may have on one's wellbeing.
35:33 - 39:14 (03:41)
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The hosts discuss the phenomenon of individuals collecting items with little to no practical use and the potential negative impact such behavior may have on one's wellbeing.
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The divide between athletes and nerds has been perpetuated in the past, but it's time to bridge the gap and find common ground.
39:14 - 44:39 (05:25)
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The divide between athletes and nerds has been perpetuated in the past, but it's time to bridge the gap and find common ground. Podcast hosts discuss their personal "hills to die on" beyond controversial topics.
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The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
44:39 - 47:57 (03:18)
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The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
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The speaker argues that despite being widely considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, "The Office" is not actually funny due to its reliance on awkward situations.
47:57 - 50:34 (02:37)
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The speaker argues that despite being widely considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, "The Office" is not actually funny due to its reliance on awkward situations.
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The discussion reflects on the character of Dwight Schrute in "The Office" in the context of modern bullying.
50:34 - 52:56 (02:22)
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The discussion reflects on the character of Dwight Schrute in "The Office" in the context of modern bullying. The lines he crosses to engage with his coworker while she is engaged to someone else are examined.
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The speaker discusses Vegeta's character development during the Majin Buu saga, where he finally embraces his love for his family and changes for the better.
52:56 - 55:33 (02:37)
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The speaker discusses Vegeta's character development during the Majin Buu saga, where he finally embraces his love for his family and changes for the better. They also briefly mention watching some episodes of Supernatural with a friend in season three.
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The hosts engaged in a friendly, non-attacking discussion on their opinions and were able to walk away amicably.
55:33 - 57:38 (02:05)
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The hosts engaged in a friendly, non-attacking discussion on their opinions and were able to walk away amicably.
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The hosts discuss how horrible fans can ruin an otherwise enjoyable thing.
57:38 - 58:32 (00:54)
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The hosts discuss how horrible fans can ruin an otherwise enjoyable thing. They also promote their merch and upcoming animations.