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Troy Tulowitzki’s Unassisted Triple Play
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Clemson v. Alabama 2017 National Championship
How do teams make it to the College Football Playoffs
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The Fifty-Fifty is literally the ninth worst thing you can do on the Internet. It's a terrible game that we regret inventing, and would encourage you to avoid. The Fifty-Fifty is nothing more than a deplorable, ill-conceived, manipulative gimmick designed to channel unwitting participants toward financially supporting this program.
Great! Here's how to play! Simply go to the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com, and click on one of the two boxes. If you choose the correct box, you'll get to watch a spectacular, uplifting video from the world wide web. If you choose the incorrect box, you'll have to watch a troubling video that's likely to have a negative impact on your view of yourself and others. Regrettably, at the end of either video, you'll be directed to the No Dumb Questions Patreon page where you'll be morally obligated to support the program.
AGAIN, WE CANNOT STRESS STRONGLY ENOUGH HOW MUCH THE REWARD OF PLAYING THIS GAME IS GROSSLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE RISK! We both look forward to the day when everyone forgets that the Fifty-Fifty (available at the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com) ever existed, and it passes into the abyss of the forgotten realm where it can never harm anyone again. But until that day please be advised of the following conditions.
1. The Fifty-Fifty is binding in every way. If you choose to play you have entered into a dark pact; that is to say a blood-oath covenant forged in an irrevocable partnership with the very notions of truth and integrity to support this podcast on Patreon (accessible at patreon.com/nodumbquestions). Once you've chosen, of your own free will, under no coercion, and with metaphorical eyes wide open, to go down this path there is no return. We hate that about this game and apologize. Whether you enjoy the winner's video or dab the blood from your eye balls while you suffer through the loser's video, the obligation you've saddled yourself with remains the same. If you play and violate this most sacred of vows, we will know.
2. The fifty-fifty cannot be manipulated. There's literally no way to cheat at this game. And if you try we will know.
3. All participants are required to watch whatever video they end up with IN ITS ENTIRETY with COMPLETE AND UNCOMPROMISED mental focus. If you try to allow your mind to wander so as to reduce scarring on your soul we will know.
There's literally no advantage to anyone to play the Fifty-Fifty, and that's why we so highly discourage it. For those of you who were hoping for a good game we recommend Four Square. Unlike the Fifty-Fifty it's a game of cunning and athleticism with clear rules and objectives. We recommend playing with a regulation 8.5 inch ball outdoors on a windless day in accordance with the official rules available at squarefour.org.
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INTRO
Cake (1990s band)
Stupid Star Wars Dancing Crap Brandtastrophe - YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO LOOK AWAY - IT'S LIKE WATCHING A TRAINWRECK ON TOP OF A TIRE FIRE ALL PILED IN A GIANT DUMPSTER FLOATING THROUGH AN EVEN MORE GIANT SEWER ON A RAFT MADE OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND SELF-LOATHING
Mike Rugnetta - Reasonably Sound
Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band
Apple (Justin Long commercials)
Fellowship of the Ring Cast Tattoo
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DISAPPOINTING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT URINATION
Blue Acid Indicator (Methylene Blue)
MOVIES THAT MAKE WEAK PEOPLE CRY
SCIENCE AND OPINION ON CRYING AND FARTING ON AIRPLANES
FAVORITE ATHLETES
VIDEO GAMES OUR KIDS MIGHT PLAY SOMEDAY
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
ECLIPSE STUFF
TERRIFYING RABBIT TRAIL STORY ABOUT A CAR CRASH AND CHIGGERS
UPCOMING BOOK DISCUSSION (PODCAST HOMEWORK)
Devil in the White City on Audible
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Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show
Japanese Garden in Jackson Park
Map of Chicago Neighborhoods (and bars)
Chicken walking like a Dinosaur
The Lions That Ate the Rail Workers In Africa
Matt’s YouTube Series About the Book of Acts
Emily’s Brain Scoop - Where My Ladies At
The Colonial House in Rapid City
Gene’s Sausage Shop in Chicago
Divides Aside (A podcast Emily is a part of)
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Intro
Matt's daughter is doing better.
The North Korea Problem
North Korean Defectors Try BBQ
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Video Henry asks about where Destin blew up the Prince Rupert's Drop
How much does meat actually cost?
Where is the line in the sand?
Destin references about missile guidance
US patent for missile guidance method via magnetometer
Matt's video on Bible verses about meat from Strangled animals
Divides Aside Podcast from Emily Graslie and David Dault
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Destin's daughter shooting Rifle
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Intro
Airplane Body Slams
Guy getting body slammed on a United flight
Overbooking video by Wendover Productions
Making it Podcast with Bob Clagett
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History of the Atlantic slave trade
James Bond
Sean Connery strangling woman with bikini
James Bond intro with rifling looking down the barrel
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GI Joe Public Service Announcement
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***This episode has SPOILERS about the movie "Logan". If you want to skip those for the time being, you can fast-forward from the moment we warn you to 00:26:30.
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Section 1 - Dazzle Camouflage
Dazzle Camoflage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzle_camouflage
Battle of Salamis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nENUmbdsAPw
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Section 2 - Logan *Spoilers
Skip the spoilers by jumping ahead from our in-episode spoiler warning to 00:26:30.
Logan Trailer (featuring Johnny Cash's Hurt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny3hScFgCIQ
Section 3 - A Pastor Dealing With Tragedy
The sermon Destin is Referencing
Great, animated summary of the book of Job
Martyrs Read Joel Osteen Tweets
Section 4 - 3D Printable Houses
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The fifty-fifty is a game where you go to the5050.com and play by clicking on one of the two boxes. If you win, you're getting the Gummi Bears theme song and you'll have the chance to support us on Patreon. If you lose, you'll be forced to watch the worst song in the history of church and the internet, and you'll have the chance to support us on Patreon.
A huge thanks to all of our existing Patrons! Your support makes it possible to make more and better content, and it's just a big giant encouragement to us personally.
Section 5 - Occupational Misconceptions
Section 6 - What If a Conjoined Twin Murdered Someone?
Conjoined Twins: An Historical, Biological and Ethical Issues Encyclopedia
The Italian incident Destin referenced
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Talking Backwards? (And other freaky human skills)
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Section 1 - Skills
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Feline High Rise Syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15363762
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Section 2 - Backwards Talking with Kurt Quinn
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Section 3 - Lightning Round
Questions from Patrons
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Matt and Destin introduce the world to "The Fifty-Fifty" and respond to the first wave of listener feedback... which makes for a great opportunity to unpack the nature of feedback in general; giving it, receiving it, and the dangers associated with over-responding to as well as under-delivering on feedback given to us by loved ones.
Analyzing the feedback we received about the podcast itself
An engineering look at feedback and its uses in control theory (Example: Tracking a rocket).
Discussions about Matt’s feedback from teaching at a university.
Boardgames used as teaching aids
Battlefield simulations without immediate feedback
Canoeing vs Pilot Induced Oscillations
The Veldt - Ray Bradbury http://www.veddma.com/veddma/Veldt.htm
deadmau5 feat. Chris James - The Veldt (Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_esYONwdKuw
deadmau5 discovers vocals for “The Veldt” (Crude Language Warning) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgeWHnSmPKE
Original vocal track by Chris James: https://soundcloud.com/chrisjamesofficial/deadmau5-theveldt-vocal-mix
Providing negative feedback after extended positive feedback.
Using technology to calm children
Casting your pearls before swine: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A6&version=ESV
"Blood oath covenant with yourself and with the very notion of integrity".
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Destin accuses Matt of over-marveling at mundane things before the conversation to shifts to advances in drone warfare. Matt expresses his skepticism about the whole concept of weaponized drones. Destin talks about tracking down a missing toy drone over Christmas.
Insane Drone Swarm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XKiUtruQiY
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Destin sets up an experiment in his garage and explains to Matt how his high speed camera works. Matt receives a suspicious email about a sculpture.
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Destin and Matt take personality tests to figure out if they're too similar to make a podcast together.
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Destin and Matt take personality tests to figure out if they're too similar to make a podcast together.
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Here are the links to the three personality tests we took in this episode:
Stupid Pirate vs. Ninja Test:
http://www.quizrocket.com/pirate-vs-ninja-quiz
Awesome Regional Dialect Test:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html?_r=1&
Personality Profile Test:
http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
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Destin explains what we're going for with No Dumb Questions using words and music.
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