Topic: House Cats

2 chapters across the catalog

Feces Thesis
Episode 1839 1:15:33 - 1:22:00

1839: Feces Thesis

Toxoplasmosis and Human Behavioral Changes

Recent research suggests that the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, commonly found in cat feces, may be linked to increased aggression, impulsiveness, and schizophrenia in humans. The parasite is estimated to infect one-third of the global population. The discussion posits that the rise of house cats since the 1920s has led to widespread behavioral shifts, jokingly citing Howard Stern as a potential victim of the "Toxo Complex."

Bat's True!
Episode 1226 1:13:54 - 1:16:32

1226: Bat's True!

The Simpsons House Cat Flu Prediction

A clip from *The Simpsons* depicts a secret conclave of media executives inventing a "phony baloney crisis" to keep Americans glued to their televisions. The fictional "House Cat Flu" is used as a satirical parallel to the current media coverage of the coronavirus. The hosts use the clip to highlight their belief that social networks and AI are being used to control the public narrative.