Glutes & Danger
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The episode opens with a satirical take on the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, imagining reality star Spencer Pratt running on AI-generated ads that mock incumbent Karen Bass’s handling of homelessness and wildfires. The conversation then pivots to a serious geopolitical discussion with Washington Post columnist Josh Rogan, who warns that China’s growing military and economic power, combined with U.S. strategic ambiguity—exemplified by Trump’s recent comment about not defending Taiwan—could lead to a catastrophic regional war. Rogan argues that the U.S. must reassert deterrence by strengthening alliances and exploiting China’s internal vulnerabilities, rather than allowing the balance of power to shift irreversibly. The episode then shifts to biting social commentary: a damning critique of youth sports overcommercialization, the climate change alarmism fueled by the now-discredited RCP 8.5 model, and the absurd bureaucracy behind a $375,000 fountain replacement in New York City. The segment culminates in a surprising health revelation: strong glutes are not just aesthetic but a key predictor of longevity, balance, and metabolic health—linked to reduced back pain, better glucose control, and even sexual function. The episode closes with a call to action: combat 'gluteal amnesia' through daily movement and targeted strength training.
China's military buildup and psychological warfare on Taiwan are advancing daily, making a non-violent takeover more likely than a direct invasion by 2028.
The RCP 8.5 climate model was a hypothetical 'worst-case' scenario used to identify vulnerabilities, not a prediction—and its misuse fueled decades of alarmist policy and trillions in wasted spending.
The $375,000 fountain replacement in New York City cost so much due to a web of individually rational but collectively absurd bureaucratic rules, not corruption.
Gluteal amnesia—weak glutes from prolonged sitting—is linked to back pain, poor balance, and increased risk of chronic disease, making strong glutes a predictor of longevity.
The ability to climb stairs without fatigue is a strong indicator of functional health and sexual vitality, according to fitness experts.
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AI Ads & the L.A. Mayoral Race
The hosts open with a satirical AI-generated ad campaign for Spencer Pratt, imagining him defeating Karen Bass by mocking her failures on homelessness and wildfires.
Taiwan: The Unspoken War
“If they attack, there isn't an effing thing we can do about it. That's what he said.”
The Climate Hoax Myth
“It was like an extreme scenario. What would the stress points be, blah, blah, blah, in the same way that the bridge engineer does this?”
Bureaucracy as the Enemy
“The villain isn't a person, a party or conspiracy. It's a system built over decades by people making a series of individually rational decisions.”
The Glute Revolution
“As long as you can climb flights of stairs, you can have sex.”
“If they attack, there isn't an effing thing we can do about it. That's what he said.”
“As long as you can climb flights of stairs, you can have sex.”
“The villain isn't a person, a party or conspiracy. It's a system built over decades by people making a series of individually rational decisions.”
Hosts
Guest
josh rogan
person
rcp 8.5
other
xi jinping
person
trump
person
simplisafe
brand
karen bass
person
spencer pratt
person
vladimir putin
person
incogni
brand
o.j. simpson
person
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