Episode
We Die On Your Hills
Description
Inspired by the previous Distractible episode “Hill I Will Die On,” the guys scour the subreddit (r/distractible) and discuss listeners’ most upvoted hills to die on. Visit the Distractible Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/distractible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The hosts discuss their recent health concerns and a listener-generated thread about popular opinions that people are willing to fight for.
00:00 - 07:19 (07:19)
Summary
The hosts discuss their recent health concerns and a listener-generated thread about popular opinions that people are willing to fight for.
EpisodeWe Die On Your Hills
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The speaker shares their sleeping preferences including the need for sheets and a comforter, but no socks, and feeling a sense of comfort when sleeping in a cocoon position on planes.
07:19 - 19:36 (12:17)
Summary
The speaker shares their sleeping preferences including the need for sheets and a comforter, but no socks, and feeling a sense of comfort when sleeping in a cocoon position on planes.
EpisodeWe Die On Your Hills
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Animated movies are often targeted towards children but should not be dismissed as just for them.
19:36 - 29:40 (10:03)
Summary
Animated movies are often targeted towards children but should not be dismissed as just for them. The Incredibles, for example, is a film that speaks to everyone with its themes of family, parenting, and personal growth.
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Dogs learn what you train them to do - even complex behaviors like recognizing toy names and communicating with language through buttons.
29:40 - 45:59 (16:19)
Summary
Dogs learn what you train them to do - even complex behaviors like recognizing toy names and communicating with language through buttons. While there are instances where other people's dogs can be annoying, generally dogs behave as they are taught.
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The speaker goes on an angry rant against the judgment of tattoos and piercings in professional settings, arguing that it is a superficial and narrow-minded way of thinking.
45:59 - 56:45 (10:45)
Summary
The speaker goes on an angry rant against the judgment of tattoos and piercings in professional settings, arguing that it is a superficial and narrow-minded way of thinking. They argue that many successful and intelligent people have body modifications and that judgment based on appearance is not a valid way to gauge someone's professionalism.
EpisodeWe Die On Your Hills
PodcastDistractible
The pronunciation of the acronym GIF is a highly debated topic, with some people pronouncing it with a hard "G" and others with a soft "G." While there is no right or wrong answer, the inventor of the format has stated that it is pronounced with a soft "G" like the peanut butter brand Jif.
56:45 - 1:01:22 (04:36)
Summary
The pronunciation of the acronym GIF is a highly debated topic, with some people pronouncing it with a hard "G" and others with a soft "G." While there is no right or wrong answer, the inventor of the format has stated that it is pronounced with a soft "G" like the peanut butter brand Jif.