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Matt Storrs explains how his attempts to innovate and advance language have been stymied by those less linguistically adventurous. Comedian and linguistic expert Myq Kaplan tells Matt that what he got wrong was the idea that people get things wrong. There's a whole lot of unpacking of language and how it develops. Matt also unpacks how his father deliberately sang incorrect song lyrics to him...

Matt Storrs does everything he can to take down the "big go bag" industry. Disaster preparedness expert Patrick Hardy commends Matt on his disaster knowledge and shares some helpful tips on how to prepare for the unexpected. How it's the small disasters for which you really have to prepare. The bug out bag tasting menu How to address natural, technology, security, and common disaster...

Matt Storrs explains how having sex in a city tends to be more enjoyable than sex in rural areas. Performer, producer, and Sex and the City expert Bailey Swilley (@heybailay) kindly explains that Matt Carrie Bradshaw is more than an inspiration for a Pokestop. How to gauge the success of a date based on the vibes of the restaurant's waitstaff. How can you cash in on your friend's romantic...

Matt Storrs explains how Starry Night by Vincet Van Gogh started out as a set of prints and merchandise and only later became a painting.  Independent curator, Ann Shafer, kindly tells Matt that he has a great sense of the spirt of the art world but he's mostly backwards in his understandings. Why gettign a museum membership is one of the first things you shuld do upon moving to a new city. Ma...

Matt Storrs explains how wedding planning has deep ties to the mafia. Expert wedding planner Ashley Jackson (@timelessdreamevents) corrects matt and details how wedding planning is more than having a good spreadsheet and "knowing a guy." How many wedding venues have started putting in Mcdonald's play areas to keep children occupied? Matt gives a surprisingly accurate explanation of t...

Matt Storrs explains how it can be helpful to hire repair people who also happen to be paranormal investigators. That way if there isn't a practical solution to your electrical problem they can communicate with the spirits causing the issue. Expert in ghosts and the paranormal, Rebecca Williamson (https://cambrehouse.com/) rates Matt's understanding is pretty accurate, though most don'...

Matt Storrs explains the details how the wheel was created to play the game Round Net aka Spike Ball. Ben Dantowitz corrects Matt that the sport originated more recently in 1989 and has been growing ever since. How Round Net helps solve the third space problem around the United States by bringing people together. Why isn't human skin the first choice for those looking for elasticity? How round...

Matt Storrs explains that boudoir (furniture) photography originated with people trying to reveal secret revolver compartments. Alicia Schmidt (@buxomboudoir) gives Matt a C- due to him getting sidetracked about hiding sacks of gold. They discuss how people and NOT furniture tend to be the subjects of boudoir photography. Learn More: Buxom Boudoir is Wisconsin’s only full service, body affirming b...

Matt Storrs details how to scam your local sandwich shop with rare coins for sandwiches and profit. The Silver Picker (https://thesilverpicker.com/) gives matt 10% accuracy for enthusiasm. How can you find a uranium dime from 1977 and get into the dangerous side of coin collecting? Matt describes how by collecting the right gold coins you can learn the secrets of alchemy. How to avoid scams when g...

Matt Storrs explains how we have wildlife filmmakers to thank for coming up with the idea for Nerds Rope and Gummy Clusters. Shannon Malone-deBenedictis (https://www.padlincreative.com/) gives Matt a 30-40% accuracy rating and agrees that animals are divas. Why it might be unexpectedly dangerous to be a production assistant on a remote wildlife filmmaking shoot. Matt reveals the 13th most common i...

Matt Storrs explains the importance of having a "home" body so that you can always have security. Expert Brandyn Jenkins ( www.homebodyfriends.com) explains that "Comfort is key for every Homebody" and that jumping between different bodies might not be the best thing for you. Matt details the importance of adequate contracts when agreeing to lease or lease out your body to pros...

Matt Storrs explains how banning books that are boring might be a better option than banning books that make you question your values. Book-banning expert and author Ryan Estrada, (ryanestrada.com) details how many of the people trying to ban books haven't so much as read the title, let alone the books they want to ban. They discuss how a small set of people backed by private schools have taken to...

Matt Storrs details the growing South American trend of elective body procedures, like the Uruguayan Spine Elongation and Tail Attachment. Medical tourism expert Rebecca Housley (https://www.transformativeescapes.com/), explains thatMatt doesn't fully understand the "tourism" portion of medical tourism. They discuss the growing trends of medical tourism and how people should be wary of medical pro...

Matt Storrs digs into the mysterious origins of crypto in the myths of old. Comedian and crypto expert Viv Ford (@vivford) notes that Matt knows a lot of key terms but doesn't seem to know much about actual crypto. Matt explains how building blocks with fabric tape can be chained together so you can build and not lose any under the couch. How the Catholic church backed Doge. Decentralization of We...

Matt Storrs explains how rubbing your birthstone into the fur and skin of your astrological sign can infuse the stone with unexpected energy. Comedian and astrology expert Tom Achilles (@tomachilles) gives Matt a 75% rating for accuracy. They discuss how rubbing stones into different animals can supercharge the stone's powers. To make your resume stand out, include your astrological information ne...

Matt Storrs explains that Xena Warrior Princess was the first introduction to BDSM for a whole generation. Sex educator, an occasional pro dom, a fetish wrestler, the world record holder for volume squirting, and an expert on all things sex and BDSM, Lola Jean (@lolajeandotcom) rates Matt's accuracy at 40-60% How the Song of Solomon helped foot fetishists come confidently into the light. Was J...

Matt Storrs details the intriguing and fascinating tax evasion tactics of the Real Housewives series. Writer, Comedian, and Real Housewives expert, Bobby Hankinson (@ bobbyhank ) gives Matt 2.75 out of 5 bottles of rosé for accuracy. Matt explains how many of tthe Real Housewives have illustrious educational resumes and have prolific voice-over work. Matt and Bobby come up with what could be the n...

Matt Storrs explains how building an Earthship is not unlike living a real-world Animal Crossing. Comedian and Earthship builder, Chad Riden, tells Matt that he's surprisingly accurate! They discuss what got Chad interested in Earth SHips and sustainable building. Much like life, the first step of building an Earth Ship is cleaning up what people left behind. How to vanquish your enemies in th...

Matt Storrs explains casting movies has effectively become like Money Ball but for Glen Powell in wet white t-shirts. Expert, Jaquan Kelsor (Acthound) explains how the casting process has gone through a metamorphosis in the last two decades. How technology has made breaking into the creative arts more welcoming and manageable. How to learn who to trust in the acting business, one program at a time...

Matt Storrs explains how scientific progress has stilted in addressing mosquito-based diseases like dengue fever due to the inability to create new drinks with quinine-type additives. PhD student in microbiology, Eva (eva_like_foreva), explains that treatments and preventatives are much more complex than Matt understands. Matt details the many reasons he dislikes tonic (It tastes like poison, has...

Matt Storrs explains how sandwich culture began in ancient Rome and speaks blasphamy about what should be considered a sandwich. Actor, comedian, and expert in the art of sandwiches, Chris Calagero (@RealChrisCal) rates Matt's accuracy as two tomato slices out of five. Chris takes him to task for his multiple blasphemous sandwich takes. How have the normal conventions of what "bread"...

Matt Storrs explains how getting known as a "haunted" location resembles being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Paranormal Investigation expert Dash K (@DashKwiatkowsk // youtube.com/@teamliminal) gives Matt seven or eight ectoplasmic discharges out of 10 for accuracy. How ghosts and millennials are more similar than you'd expect. Dash explains how people don...

Matt Storrs explains how hazelnut Kinder Hippos could be the secret to a good cancer diet. Francesca (@francesca_the_dietitian) rates Matt's knowledge of cancer nutrition at 50% of the daily value. How to recognize a fad or cult diet. How to treat and educate people going thorugh one of the most difficult times of their lives. How Matt got scurvy in college. Learn More: https://www.cookforyourlife...

Matt Storrs explains how Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous helped fuel the POG trend of the 90s. In the interest of rigorous honesty, Patrick Holbert ( @theholbertreport) breaks it to Matt that very little of what he said was accurate. How sobriety can create new space for people to find unexpected skills Why do humans love to receive circular tokens? How to make a living amends to thos...

Matt Storrs explains how multiple religious texts foresaw the coming of Taylor Swift and how she is not unlike Perseus from Greek Myth. Poet and Swiftie expert, Gigi Bella (@ gigibellag ) gives Matt a gold star for knowing a surprising amount about Taylor's lore. The growing occult and druidic influences at Taylor's concerts and how they help unite people. Fairy circles build community and...