Topic: Personality Changes

3 chapters across the catalog

Coup Afoot
Episode 1838 1:20:41 - 1:22:13

1838: Coup Afoot

Vasectomies and Humor, Dinner Table Anecdotes

A personal anecdote from a dinner conversation suggests a correlation between men undergoing vasectomies and a subsequent loss of their sense of humor. The discussion references magician Brian Brushwood and jokes about the physical and personality changes associated with the procedure. The hosts invite feedback from listeners who have had the surgery to confirm or debunk this observation.

Buying Quiet
Episode 1616 53:53 - 56:09

1616: Buying Quiet

Personal Health Changes and Sobriety Discussion

A personal aside discusses the noticeable changes in temperament and humor following a decision to stop using cannabis and tobacco. The conversation touches on how religious faith and sobriety have influenced daily life and social interactions.

Gap Focused Thinking
Episode 656 2:32:41 - 2:35:28

656: Gap Focused Thinking

Personal History, Greenpeace and Climate Change

A look back at a 1985 concert in Rotterdam reveals a host's past involvement with Greenpeace, specifically "rocking for Greenpeace" during a televised event. This "cringe-worthy" moment is used to satirize current climate change rhetoric and the "reawakening" of former deniers. The anecdote serves as a reminder of how long environmental agendas have been promoted through popular entertainment.