Episode
Our Firsts
1:09:48
Published: Mon Apr 10 2023
Description
Bob, Mark, and Wade reminisce, cringe, and sing about some of their first experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
In this episode of Distractable, the hosts reminisce about their first experiences, from vomiting on grandmas to fencing with scissors.
00:00 - 01:17 (01:17)
Summary
In this episode of Distractable, the hosts reminisce about their first experiences, from vomiting on grandmas to fencing with scissors.
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The host discusses eating pizza for breakfast and his recent weight loss for a movie role.
01:17 - 04:15 (02:58)
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The host discusses eating pizza for breakfast and his recent weight loss for a movie role.
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The hosts engage in a fun debate while eating pizza and garlic knots, with one trying to make it difficult for the other to agree with their points.
04:15 - 06:42 (02:27)
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The hosts engage in a fun debate while eating pizza and garlic knots, with one trying to make it difficult for the other to agree with their points.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss childhood memories related to the first day of school, including their own experiences and stories from listeners.
06:43 - 09:49 (03:06)
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss childhood memories related to the first day of school, including their own experiences and stories from listeners. They also mention a subreddit discussing how people have changed over time.
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The speaker reminisces about their memories of storytime, the bus stop, and one day at preschool with a trampoline and an apple, as well as a classmate who was always sad when their parent left.
09:49 - 12:50 (03:00)
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The speaker reminisces about their memories of storytime, the bus stop, and one day at preschool with a trampoline and an apple, as well as a classmate who was always sad when their parent left.
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Memories from kindergarten can trigger senses later in life such as smells or sounds, as demonstrated through the example of the scent of vomit and cleaner.
12:50 - 16:47 (03:57)
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Memories from kindergarten can trigger senses later in life such as smells or sounds, as demonstrated through the example of the scent of vomit and cleaner.
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The host discusses her realization about the concept of 'my stuff versus other people's stuff' and remembers seeing wooden pegs and cubes for things in the church's back rooms.
16:47 - 20:06 (03:18)
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The host discusses her realization about the concept of 'my stuff versus other people's stuff' and remembers seeing wooden pegs and cubes for things in the church's back rooms.
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The speaker recalls a box in his elementary school closet stained with piss that lingered in his memory, unlike any other experience from that time.
20:08 - 24:30 (04:21)
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The speaker recalls a box in his elementary school closet stained with piss that lingered in his memory, unlike any other experience from that time.
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The speaker reminisces about their childhood experiences on organized school trips away from their parents, such as weekend trips and summer camps with chaperones or camp counselors.
24:30 - 28:22 (03:52)
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The speaker reminisces about their childhood experiences on organized school trips away from their parents, such as weekend trips and summer camps with chaperones or camp counselors.
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The speaker remembers the thrill and fear of watching an IMAX movie in their childhood, particularly being afraid that the experience would be a ride with sudden drops or lifts.
28:23 - 31:55 (03:32)
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The speaker remembers the thrill and fear of watching an IMAX movie in their childhood, particularly being afraid that the experience would be a ride with sudden drops or lifts.
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A person recounts their experience at the Omnimax, including their fascination with magnets and metal shavings, and the sensory overload they experienced.
31:55 - 37:35 (05:39)
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A person recounts their experience at the Omnimax, including their fascination with magnets and metal shavings, and the sensory overload they experienced.
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The speaker shares their personal experience of not understanding the point of elementary school performances and feeling like they were in a different universe.
37:35 - 40:50 (03:14)
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The speaker shares their personal experience of not understanding the point of elementary school performances and feeling like they were in a different universe.
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The speaker shares their perspective on singing and performing in public, revealing that they overcame their fear of singing but still struggle with being heard by strangers.
40:50 - 44:15 (03:25)
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The speaker shares their perspective on singing and performing in public, revealing that they overcame their fear of singing but still struggle with being heard by strangers.
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The conversation revolves around the comical comparison between a typical college party with bringing a 12 pack of beer and the strange behavior of some parents who would ask their kids to perform on the piano at such parties.
44:15 - 47:31 (03:15)
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The conversation revolves around the comical comparison between a typical college party with bringing a 12 pack of beer and the strange behavior of some parents who would ask their kids to perform on the piano at such parties.
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The speaker describes a drumming technique in which a rhythm is played repetitively with a long reach in the left hand.
47:31 - 52:46 (05:14)
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The speaker describes a drumming technique in which a rhythm is played repetitively with a long reach in the left hand.
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The hosts discuss self-awareness and how everyone has something they wish they could change about themselves, which becomes apparent during our formative years.
52:46 - 54:51 (02:04)
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The hosts discuss self-awareness and how everyone has something they wish they could change about themselves, which becomes apparent during our formative years.
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The speaker remembers getting glasses as a child and feeling self-conscious about their appearance and being bullied for their ethnicity, leading to a negative view of their self-image.
54:51 - 59:29 (04:38)
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The speaker remembers getting glasses as a child and feeling self-conscious about their appearance and being bullied for their ethnicity, leading to a negative view of their self-image.
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A person reflects on the difficulty of accepting oneself as a child, specifically the struggles with having a physical imperfection such as needing glasses, and the necessity of learning to appreciate who you are.
59:29 - 1:03:21 (03:51)
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A person reflects on the difficulty of accepting oneself as a child, specifically the struggles with having a physical imperfection such as needing glasses, and the necessity of learning to appreciate who you are.
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The host offers to rollover points earned by the guest in the current episode to the next episode hosted by them.
1:03:21 - 1:06:58 (03:37)
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The host offers to rollover points earned by the guest in the current episode to the next episode hosted by them.
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Mark and Wade discuss whether it's better to remember an unfair point loss or forget it happened and move on during a discussion on the next episode's potential fairness.
1:06:58 - 1:08:30 (01:32)
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Mark and Wade discuss whether it's better to remember an unfair point loss or forget it happened and move on during a discussion on the next episode's potential fairness.