CHAPTERS
- 0:00 – 3:13
Are our phones listening? Targeted ads, coincidences, and key-word tracking
Joe kicks off with stories about ads appearing right after topics are discussed on podcasts and in conversation. They debate whether it’s true “phone listening,” audience-level targeting, or just coincidence amplified by confirmation bias.
- •Example: slouching discussion followed by posture-alarm ads
- •Toyota Tacoma ads appearing after a podcast mention
- •Difference between Googling/searching vs passive “listening”
- •How marketers can target a large audience segment (e.g., Rogan listeners)
- •Schaub cautions against assuming a grand conspiracy when coincidence may explain it
- 3:13 – 8:55
Manual vs automatic: why performance cars are ditching stick shifts
The conversation turns into a gearhead rant about Ford releasing the GT500 only as an automatic. Joe and Brendan argue about the joy of manual driving versus the track-time advantages of modern dual-clutch/automatic transmissions.
- •Ford GT500 automatic-only decision and why it upsets enthusiasts
- •PDK/dual-clutch performance vs driver engagement
- •How few buyers truly track their cars vs daily-drive them
- •Car “feel”: attention, road feedback, and the ritual of shifting
- •Muscle car identity vs trying to be a precision track weapon
- 8:55 – 15:19
Too fast for the streets: supercars, Teslas, and the future of acceleration
They broaden the car discussion into whether modern vehicles are becoming irresponsibly fast. Electric supercars enter the chat, along with Schaub’s dislike of EVs despite acknowledging their performance.
- •Insane horsepower numbers and sub-3-second 0–60 times
- •Tesla Roadster acceleration claims and safety implications
- •Schaub’s preference for engine sound and “mechanical” driving
- •Audi PB18 and the idea of ultra-fast limited-run EVs
- •Modding cars (e.g., NSX ECU/exhaust) to create ‘monsters’
- 15:19 – 18:12
Oil money, EVs, and climate uncertainty: where the real impact comes from
A story about Edmonton leads into Alberta oil jobs, economic swings, and whether oil is ‘on the way out.’ From there, they shift into climate impact debates and what meaningful change could look like.
- •Oil rig work: tough labor, big money, volatile pricing
- •Questioning timelines for oil decline and the shift to EVs
- •Carbon emissions: acknowledging impact while debating scale
- •Doom-and-gloom vs dismissive narratives about climate change
- •Carbon capture machines as a potential mitigation strategy
- 18:12 – 24:17
Wildfire reality check: smoke, destroyed towns, and rebuilding in high-risk zones
They focus on California fires—how smoke impacts health, the destruction of Paradise, and the eerie visuals of neighborhoods burned to nothing. The talk turns practical: fireproof construction, insurance, and bank lending in fire-prone areas.
- •Schaub’s Sacramento shows during heavy smoke and getting sick
- •Paradise, CA essentially wiped out; shocking aerial images
- •Why trees sometimes remain standing when homes are gone
- •Idea of fireproof homes (e.g., cinder block) and prevention
- •Insurance and mortgage challenges in fire-risk neighborhoods (Malibu, etc.)
- 24:17 – 30:12
Flying with Bill Burr: helicopters, fear, and how close you can get to downtown LA
Joe recounts flying in a helicopter with Bill Burr and an instructor, describing how fun—and unnerving—it was. They riff on the risk calculus, crash stories, and how casually helicopters can move around dense city areas.
- •Burr’s helicopter flying: trust, training, and an instructor onboard
- •How close helicopters fly to buildings and rooftop pads
- •Schaub’s ‘pros and cons’ joke: fun vs dying
- •Harrison Ford crash story and flying vintage aircraft
- •Why helicopters feel like there’s ‘no room for error’
- 30:12 – 35:52
Celebrity fame in public: Chappelle, The Rock, Tebow, and phone-camera culture
They explore what modern fame looks like when everyone has a camera and social media incentives. Joe describes people interrupting conversations for selfies, and Schaub shares a Tim Tebow airport mob story.
- •Chappelle’s presence changing an entire room’s attention
- •Fans interrupting conversations to get a quick photo
- •The Rock story: someone sliding between Joe and Rock for a selfie
- •Tebow airport crowds and how exhausting constant attention is
- •Phones/social media shifting demand from autographs to selfies
- 35:52 – 1:01:38
Why podcasting wins: unfiltered access, control, and dealing with mistakes
Joe and Brendan get meta about podcasting as a medium: it’s ‘just talking,’ but it offers authenticity you don’t get from TV roles or short interviews. They also discuss accountability—how you handle errors or unintended harm when you speak freely.
- •Podcasting as an ‘art form’ everyone does, yet few do well
- •Unfiltered conversations vs curated TV/movie personas
- •No executives steering content; ownership of mistakes/apologies
- •Schaub’s reflection on commentary that can affect real people
- •Clarifying Jeff Nowitzki’s role (UFC vs USADA) and how narratives spread
- 1:01:38 – 1:04:33
Schaub’s show ecosystem: King and the Sting segments, set design, and ‘Flaunt My Aunt’
Schaub explains the format and production behind ‘King and the Sting’ with Theo Von: structured segments driven by fan submissions rather than open-ended interviews. They joke about the set aesthetic and the chaos of roasting fan-submitted family photos.
- •King and the Sting: segment-based, no guests, heavy fan submissions
- •Recurring bits: ‘King or Sting It,’ ‘Flaunt My Aunt,’ roasting submissions
- •Set location and Showtime-backed production support
- •Branding debate: black-and-yellow ‘bee sting’ colors being too literal
- •Theo Von’s comedic strength: best when others react to his absurdity
- 1:04:33 – 1:08:00
Fashion neuroses and fast-food arguments: vegan pants, mismatched brands, BK vs Wendy’s
A lighter stretch covers Schaub’s fashion awareness, Theo’s “vegan pants,” and the social rules of matching brands. They cap it with a comedic debate about fast food preferences and why Joe thinks most of it tastes awful.
- •Schaub’s fashion consciousness vs Joe’s indifference
- •Theo Von’s style: tapered elastic pants, odd shoe/sock combos
- •How small style ‘mistakes’ would’ve been punished in school culture
- •Fast-food showdown: Burger King vs McDonald’s vs Wendy’s
- •Joe’s ‘not worried about shapes’ argument (square patties, pizza, etc.)
- 1:08:00 – 1:18:45
UFC on ESPN+: Dillashaw–Cejudo card breakdown and the streaming transition problem
They pivot into MMA analysis, discussing the first ESPN+/ESPN split broadcast and how confusing it may be for viewers. Joe and Brendan run through key matchups and storylines, from prospects to controversies.
- •ESPN+ rollout logistics: switching between app and linear ESPN
- •Gregor Gillespie’s dominance and betting lines
- •Greg Hardy’s placement on the card and backlash
- •Paige VanZant vs Rachel Ostovich—plus the domestic violence context
- •Cowboy Cerrone vs Alexander Hernandez as a pivotal, high-interest fight
- 1:18:45 – 1:37:41
Heavyweight landscape: Fedor, Cain vs Ngannou, DC vs Jones, and what makes a GOAT
They talk about attending Fedor live, then move into heavyweight matchmaking and legacy debates. The discussion expands into what ‘greatest of all time’ means across eras, and how DC–Jones at heavyweight could be the biggest fight possible.
- •Seeing Fedor live as a once-in-a-lifetime MMA opportunity
- •Cain Velasquez return vs Francis Ngannou: danger and matchup logic
- •Stipe’s accomplishments vs the ‘timing’ criticism of his opponents
- •GOAT debates across eras (Fedor/Cain/Stipe) and cross-sport analogies
- •DC vs Jon Jones at heavyweight: selling power, emotion, and weight-cut dynamics
- 1:37:41 – 1:52:35
USADA, picograms, and PED skepticism: Brock Lesnar ‘glitches,’ Jon Jones metabolites, and testing limits
The episode turns into a deep PED/testing debate: how thresholds work, what metabolites represent, and why fans struggle to trust outcomes. They weigh scientific explanations against the sport’s long history of staying ahead of enforcement.
- •Brock Lesnar testing controversies and perceived ‘technical issues’
- •Jon Jones: dick-pill/tainted-supplement narrative vs public suspicion
- •Picograms as measurement units vs the actual metabolite detected
- •Informant/cooperation dynamics and what they imply
- •Limits of peer review and ethics barriers to replicating steroid studies; ‘Icarus’ and state doping context
- 1:52:35 – 1:58:13
PED culture across sports and the absurd detour into Sammy Sosa’s whitening
They broaden PED talk to MLB/NFL realities and how legacies get ‘tarnished’ even when usage is widespread. The conversation then veers into a comedic riff about Sammy Sosa’s dramatic skin whitening and how surreal it looks up close.
- •Microdosing and ‘staying ahead of testing’ as a persistent arms race
- •MLB steroid era: why some players become villains despite widespread use
- •A-Rod and legacy fallout vs fans’ selective outrage
- •Sammy Sosa’s transformation: makeup-like appearance and uncanny details
- •Ending stretch sets up more comedy-store storytelling (Joey Diaz mention)
