Stavvy's World #172 - Nick Mullen and Dan Soder | Full Episode
Quick Read
Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The sexual chemistry of Austin Powers films was 'ruined' by Beyoncé's sanitized role in *Goldmember*.
- ❖A listener's father, a 'deeply conservative Catholic man,' began an affair with his deceased wife's married friend shortly after her passing.
- ❖Another listener's boyfriend requested a specific sexual kink involving defecation and urination, prompting a discussion on boundaries and relationship longevity.
- ❖Workplace 'justice' in sales is often futile; employees should leverage information for personal gain rather than reporting systemic cheating.
- ❖A massive collection of vintage pornography found after a grandfather's death is considered a valuable inheritance.
- ❖Driving to gigs instead of flying reduces anxiety for comedians due to the unpredictable nature of air travel.
- ❖Kratom and non-alcoholic beer can create a 'sober drunk' experience, mimicking the feeling of intoxication without alcohol.
Insights
1The 'Sanitization' of Austin Powers' Sexual Chemistry
The hosts argue that the third Austin Powers film, *Goldmember*, suffered from a lack of sexual chemistry, specifically attributing it to Beyoncé's role being 'sanitized.' They suggest that her celebrity status led to a deliberate toning down of her character's sexuality, which was a core element of the previous films' success with actresses like Elizabeth Hurley and Heather Graham. This 'sanitization' reportedly 'zapped Austin completely,' diminishing the film's comedic and thematic impact.
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2Post-Widowhood Relationships and Family Dynamics
A caller describes their conservative, Catholic father beginning a relationship with his deceased wife's married friend shortly after her passing. The hosts frame this as a natural, if awkward, progression, suggesting the father, previously inexperienced in dating, is simply seeking companionship. They emphasize that the children's judgment is largely irrelevant and that the father is entitled to happiness, even if the situation involves infidelity on the friend's part.
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3Navigating Extreme Sexual Kinks in New Relationships
A listener's boyfriend, early in their relationship, expressed a desire for a sexual kink involving defecation and urination. The hosts advise the caller to either try it once to understand the dynamic or recognize it as a fundamental incompatibility. They suggest that ignoring such a request will likely lead to future resentment or infidelity, highlighting the importance of addressing core desires in a relationship, no matter how unconventional.
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4Workplace Ethics in Sales: The Futility of 'Justice'
A caller working in a commission-based sales job discovers that long-term colleagues are 'capping' (faking) their client contacts and conversations to gain better leads. The hosts strongly advise against reporting this to management, asserting that management likely already knows and that the whistleblower would be seen as the problem. Their 'advice' is to either join in the cheating or leverage the information for personal blackmail, emphasizing that 'justice' does not exist in such an environment.
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5The Value of Vintage Pornography as an Inheritance
A caller found a 'small mountain' of vintage pornography (magazines, VHS, cassettes) belonging to their deceased grandfather. The hosts immediately identify this as a significant financial asset, urging the caller to sell it rather than donate it. They highlight the growing market for vintage collectibles, including pornography, suggesting it could be worth 'thousands of dollars' due to its age and potential rarity.
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Opportunities
Vintage Pornography Resale Business
Capitalize on the niche market for vintage pornography (magazines, VHS, cassettes). Source old collections, assess condition, and sell to collectors online or at specialty markets. The hosts suggest such collections can be worth 'thousands of dollars.'
Blimpie's Franchise Revival
Open a Blimpie's franchise, potentially combined with a Blockbuster, in a 'hipster' neighborhood like Ridgewood. The idea stems from a host's kratom-induced email inquiry into opening a Blimpie's, highlighting a potential nostalgic market.
Lessons
- If a partner expresses an unusual sexual kink, address it directly: either try it once to explore or acknowledge it as a fundamental incompatibility to avoid future resentment.
- In competitive sales environments where colleagues are 'juicing' numbers, do not report them to management; instead, consider leveraging that information for personal gain or adapting to the unspoken rules.
- When dealing with a deceased relative's estate, thoroughly evaluate any collections of vintage media (e.g., pornography, comic books) for potential resale value, as they can be significant assets.
Notable Moments
Discussion of the Apollo 1 disaster and the casual indifference of ground control.
Highlights the hosts' dark humor and ability to find comedy in tragic historical events, contrasting the astronauts' horrific deaths with the detached responses of those on the ground.
Anecdote about Nick Mullen's kratom-induced inquiry into opening a Blimpie's franchise.
Illustrates the unpredictable effects of substances and sparks a humorous, albeit impractical, business idea rooted in nostalgia.
Quotes
"You need to find something that you are completely dispassionate about, that you hate, and then use ChatGPT to do that poorly for you."
"If you tell your boss about a systemic problem, you are the problem."
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