Episode
#035 - Life Fails 101
1:15:33
Published: Mon Oct 22 2018
Description
Welcome to the dark side of Life Hacks. Jonny & Yusef join me today as we begin to document all of the times we've tried to optimise our lives and fallen flat on our faces. Enjoy as we face-palm our way through a full hour of embarrassing stories. Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The hosts share their biggest blunders in trying to optimize their lives while trying to follow different life hacks.
00:00 - 03:27 (03:27)
Summary
The hosts share their biggest blunders in trying to optimize their lives while trying to follow different life hacks. Meanwhile, the Modern Wisdom YouTube channel is uploading some clips and best-ofs from their previous episodes.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the theory that practicing nasal breathing and writing Arabic text can increase blood flow to the brain and lead to a higher IQ.
03:27 - 07:01 (03:34)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the theory that practicing nasal breathing and writing Arabic text can increase blood flow to the brain and lead to a higher IQ.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
A podcast host shares his experience of experimenting with alcohol metabolism to find a way to get drunk without experiencing hangovers or negative consequences.
07:01 - 10:15 (03:14)
Summary
A podcast host shares his experience of experimenting with alcohol metabolism to find a way to get drunk without experiencing hangovers or negative consequences. He talks about drinking protein fluff all day and not having sex with his friend's girlfriend to increase testosterone levels.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
A man recounts a drunken night where he destroyed his bathroom, pissed all over himself, and drove his car while drunk.
10:15 - 12:32 (02:17)
Summary
A man recounts a drunken night where he destroyed his bathroom, pissed all over himself, and drove his car while drunk.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker tells a story of attending a cult gathering while wearing "normal" clothes and observing others seemingly possessed, highlighting the experimental nature of such involvement.
12:32 - 16:48 (04:15)
Summary
The speaker tells a story of attending a cult gathering while wearing "normal" clothes and observing others seemingly possessed, highlighting the experimental nature of such involvement.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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The host discusses the consequences of procrastination, such as forgetfulness and not being able to complete tasks on time, with examples such as forgetting to take the chicken out of the freezer.
16:48 - 20:35 (03:47)
Summary
The host discusses the consequences of procrastination, such as forgetfulness and not being able to complete tasks on time, with examples such as forgetting to take the chicken out of the freezer.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes a scary encounter on his drive home, worried that he was being targeted for a robbery, which turned out to be his friend reminding him to stand up from sitting too long.
20:35 - 25:24 (04:49)
Summary
The speaker describes a scary encounter on his drive home, worried that he was being targeted for a robbery, which turned out to be his friend reminding him to stand up from sitting too long.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The transcript provides an unintelligible conversation about a person pulling in with someone who sounds like a nutter and noticing a wet patch in his trousers.
25:24 - 28:38 (03:13)
Summary
The transcript provides an unintelligible conversation about a person pulling in with someone who sounds like a nutter and noticing a wet patch in his trousers.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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This episode discusses how to detect malingering involving the sense of smell and the use of smelling salts in powerlifting meets.
28:38 - 32:21 (03:43)
Summary
This episode discusses how to detect malingering involving the sense of smell and the use of smelling salts in powerlifting meets.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the dangers of club drugs after a story is shared about someone who experienced eye irritation and pain from sniffing an unknown substance.
32:21 - 34:16 (01:55)
Summary
The podcast discusses the dangers of club drugs after a story is shared about someone who experienced eye irritation and pain from sniffing an unknown substance.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
Victoria takes a medical exam for syphilis and makes a joke about it to the doctor afterwards.
34:16 - 38:04 (03:48)
Summary
Victoria takes a medical exam for syphilis and makes a joke about it to the doctor afterwards. She's amused by being described as having had a lot of syphilis.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recounts an instance where he had to pull the brakes while on a bicycle ride and ended up with multiple painful injuries.
38:04 - 41:48 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker recounts an instance where he had to pull the brakes while on a bicycle ride and ended up with multiple painful injuries. He explains the intense pain he had to deal with in the following weeks and how he tried to manage it.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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A speaker recounts the experience of cleaning their wounds after an accident involving gravel and water, leading to a painful stinging sensation.
41:48 - 44:57 (03:09)
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A speaker recounts the experience of cleaning their wounds after an accident involving gravel and water, leading to a painful stinging sensation.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recollects a time when he used alcohol as a means to manage pain and describes the sensation as particles in the air.
44:57 - 48:50 (03:53)
Summary
The speaker recollects a time when he used alcohol as a means to manage pain and describes the sensation as particles in the air.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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The speaker is worried about their phone bill, which they expect will be too high to afford without selling assets like their car or kidney.
48:50 - 52:30 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker is worried about their phone bill, which they expect will be too high to afford without selling assets like their car or kidney.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes the inconvenience of trying to use a phone on a plane and cites personal experience of relying on airport Wi-Fi for communication due to interference from personal devices.
52:30 - 58:14 (05:43)
Summary
The speaker describes the inconvenience of trying to use a phone on a plane and cites personal experience of relying on airport Wi-Fi for communication due to interference from personal devices.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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A man observed another man in a coffee shop going outside every so often to smoke an e-cigarette, even though he didn't need to.
58:14 - 1:01:35 (03:21)
Summary
A man observed another man in a coffee shop going outside every so often to smoke an e-cigarette, even though he didn't need to. The smoker's attire and behavior raised some questions.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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The podcast discusses the ethics of enjoyment in service work, specifically focusing on massage therapy.
1:01:35 - 1:06:27 (04:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses the ethics of enjoyment in service work, specifically focusing on massage therapy. They address the importance of the therapist maintaining a neutral stance on pleasure, and the discomfort surrounding the taboo of sexual pleasure.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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The podcast discusses the ethical implications of liking someone's photos on social media and whether it constitutes cheating or not.
1:06:27 - 1:12:03 (05:36)
Summary
The podcast discusses the ethical implications of liking someone's photos on social media and whether it constitutes cheating or not. The speakers share their opinions and explore the concept of putting oneself out there on social media platforms.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
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The discussion focuses on a recent incident of inappropriate touching on camera and the implications of such behavior, especially in the context of power dynamics.
1:12:03 - 1:14:52 (02:49)
Summary
The discussion focuses on a recent incident of inappropriate touching on camera and the implications of such behavior, especially in the context of power dynamics.
Episode#035 - Life Fails 101
PodcastModern Wisdom
Chris mentions going deeper into personal finances and wealth management in future episodes and encourages viewers to subscribe.
1:14:52 - 1:15:19 (00:27)
Summary
Chris mentions going deeper into personal finances and wealth management in future episodes and encourages viewers to subscribe. He also jokes about making the video editor's job harder.