Pretend I'm Stupid

A classic 80's whodunit mystery complete with a cartoon rabbit protagonist battling the corruption of Hollywood. A story told a million ways but the combination of animation and live-action characters makes this a must watch movie. We butcher it but we have fun doing it. Enjoy!

*Spoiler Alert* This is essentially a recap of the entire film Back to the Future. The 1985 classic time travel movie with one of the most iconic movie cars of all time in all of its 80's glory as told by two idiots. If you have not seen the movie then it would be best to not watch or listen to this first. Seriously, go watch it and then think about every decision of your life that has led to...

Matt and I picked 3 influential movies from our lives and discussed them having not watched most of them in years. But it is a preview of future episodes where we will dive deeper. The movies were Back to the Future, The Dark Knight, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Shawshank Redemption, The Princess Bride, and Tommy Boy. Enjoy!

Is there a better form of entertainment? No. Where did they start? Egypt, of course. 

Amusement parks are a favorite destination for many people and rollercoasters are the pinnacle of amusement park fun. There are over 760 rollercoasters in America with taller and faster rides being built all the time.  Matt and I dive into the origin of rollercoasters, the industry, and even the tragic side of adrenaline seeking fun. Also, Cedar Point is arguably the greatest amusement park i...

Tires are used for more than just cars. Whether it be fuel for factories, swings, throwing targets, planters, driveway markers, road barriers, playgrounds, reefs, or just general pollution and litter, tires are everywhere.  Enjoy the ramblings of two stupids trying to solve the world's problems as we discuss the riveting world of tires. 

Everyone eats or has eaten fast food but let's be honest, it's bad for you. Some is better than others but, in general, it probably should be avoided. That said, we love it. It is cheap (mostly) and convenient and that means it shouldn't be eaten regularly. Where did fast food begin? Probably ancient Egypt like everything else.  Have  listen and find out. 

HVAC is a critical part of any structure and exists in everything from buildings to vehicles and even computers. The complexity of these systems is beyond Matt's or my abilities to comprehend but we talk about it like we just learned about it over the last week. We aren't always pretending; sometimes we are actually stupid. Anyway, enjoy.

Golf is a staple of American tradition that anyone can play as long as they can afford it and have 4 or 5 hours of free time to spare. Not to mention the time it takes to practice to be good enough to only take 4 hours to play 18 holes. We dive into the history, the best players..in our opinions, and cool movies that feature golf and then we take a sharp turn into talking about the nostalgia of mo...

Playing cards are such an integral part of our culture. From games, to movies, to losing your whole life at a blackjack table; playing cards are everywhere. Where did they originate and how have they evolved over the years to be the cards we love today? Also, Matt guessed the card I picked on the first try. Enjoy. 

Where would we be without bees? Probably dead. The impact of bees in our world is amazing and vital to our survival. But honestly, this chat is not that serious. Enjoy our chat about these amazing insects but also playing cards and other unnecessary segues. 

Which came first: the mower or the lawn? Well you probably won't find the answer here. Lawns are a detriment to the environment and so are the tools used to maintain them but if my neighbor starts cutting his grass then the whole neighborhood follows suit. The ultimate American middle-class status symbol is a well manicured lawn.

Tattoos are more mainstream than cancel culture. Where did they come from and why are they so awesome? We take a look at the history of the art form from the first tattoos discovered to the popularity of modern tattoos. 

Video version of our toilet episode. 

Let's dive into these toilets. We are talking chamber pots(guzunders, thunder mugs), castles, moats, sewers, latrines, toilet paper, bidets, and all things commode-related. Sit down, relax, and enjoy. 

Magnets. What are they? How do they work? To be honest, if you don't already know then you probably won't figure it out just by listening to us. The bottom line is that magnets are everywhere and in (almost) everything. That is the gist. Enjoy!!