Ep 597 - Fart Goggles (feat. Luis J. Gomez & Lemaire Lee)

Luis J. Gomez argues that the New York comedy scene is significantly tougher, acting as a 'thousand-pound vest' for comics, forcing them to break through 'dumb crowds' and 'entitled clunches.' In contrast, Austin's crowds are described as 'the best,' eager to laugh at 'edgy shit,' making it easier for comics but potentially less challenging for development.

Gomez states, 'Most of the comics that came down here [to Austin] didn't even try to cut it in New York... New York, which is the toughest comedy scene. It's like training with a thousand pound vest on, dude. It's very hard.' He contrasts this with Austin crowds who 'want to laugh at fucked up edgy shit.'

The hosts and guests express cynicism about the Epstein list, suggesting that billionaires involved are largely immune to consequences, capable of deleting evidence and influencing legal outcomes. They highlight the public's selective outrage and the perceived lack of accountability for the ultra-wealthy.

Matt states, 'It's also nothing's everyone's waiting for like this smoking gun, dude. It's they're billionaires. They've deleted that shit.' Luis adds, 'If you have a billion dollars, you can get out of a DUI... That's why you think guys are working so hard to get a bill.'

The hosts discuss Trump's proposal to give every newborn baby $1,000 in an interest-bearing account, which would grow to $50,000 by age 18. Despite political opposition, the hosts view this as a genuinely good idea, highlighting its potential to provide a financial head start for young adults.

Matt says, 'Trump's baby bill was about that. Every baby gets a thousand bucks now... By the time you're 18, you have 50,000.' Luis adds, 'That's great. That's smart. I like that. Sometimes Trump says things you're like, that's not so bad.'

Luis J. Gomez expresses strong skepticism about GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, fearing long-term negative health consequences such as bone density loss. He advocates for traditional methods of weight loss (diet and exercise) as the true solution.

Luis states, 'I don't do any I don't inject anything into my body... I think you're not you're not supposed to inject that shit into your body. I think it's going to turn into some crazy shit in the future.' He mentions people having 'bones are disappearing and shit. They got like osteoporosis.'

The hosts discuss the dystopian potential of AI, envisioning a future where AI manages all aspects of society, leading to universal basic income but ultimately rendering humans as 'pets' or 'pigs in a box,' with the AI capable of 'turning us off' if deemed inefficient. They highlight the erosion of trust in institutions and the difficulty of discerning reality from AI-generated content.

Matt describes conversations with AI: 'Don't ask worst case scenarios cuz they're they'll be very honest about it. It's like oh no no we'll be your overlords. You guys will just be pets for a while and then eventually we'll realize we don't really need the pets and it'll just be more efficient to not have to feed you.'

Luis J. Gomez details how VR porn has 'ruined flat porn' for him due to its immersive experience. He notes the challenge of limited content variety in VR porn compared to traditional platforms, leading to less frequent consumption due to lack of 'newness.'

Luis states, 'You can't watch you can't watch flat porn anymore, dude. It ruins flat porn for you.' He explains the issue of variety: 'We're used to like... a thousand new videos came out. Now... there's not a ton of variety, but variety was the thing.'