Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

August 29, 2026

Duration

2h 9m

Channel

Modern Wisdom

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:

• Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman.
• Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages.
• If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK.
• and much more…

Guests:

• Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
• George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
• Harry Dry is a marketer, copywriter and writer

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🎤 SPEAKERS

• Chris Williamson

  host

  Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.

• Jimmy Carr

  guest

  British stand-up comedian and television presenter.

• George Mack

  guest

  Writer and researcher focused on ideas, media, and internet culture.

• Harry Dry

  guest

  Copywriter and marketing writer known for teaching advertising and positioning.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Jimmy Carr, Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 explores a comic roundtable on language, friendship, AI, and Britain’s future The episode opens with a viral “Mexican Batman” vigilante story to explore crime, institutional failure, and why informal enforcement can feel appealing when trust in authorities erodes.

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