Episode 297: Dino Talk With Robbie & Lisa

·37 min·3 clips

Within the first 48 hours of 2025, a car attack killed 14 in New Orleans and a Cybertruck exploded at Trump Tower in Las Vegas.

The episode begins with hosts Robbie and Lisa welcoming listeners to 2025 and season six of their podcast, noting it's their sixth year since starting in May 2019. They briefly reminisce about university timelines, confusing themselves with math about graduation years. Robbie updates on his quiet New Year, working and buying discounted Nintendo Switch games, including dinosaur-themed titles like Ark Survival and a Jurassic Park park-builder. He shares his favorite dinosaur, an Ankylosaurus, while Lisa prefers the Plesiosaurus, leading to a whimsical discussion about the Loch Ness Monster. Lisa discusses recovering from a lingering cold and dry skin from heater use. She then details a relationship resolution: she and her partner created a jar of 12 pre-written date ideas on Popsicle sticks, color-coded for indoor and outdoor options, with their first pick being an at-home spa night. The conversation shifts to news, with Lisa reporting on two major US terrorist attacks in the first 48 hours of 2025: a car and bomb attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans killing 14, and a Cybertruck explosion at Trump Tower in Las Vegas injuring seven, both linked to Trump voters. She connects this to broader unrest, mentioning bomb threats and pipe bomb seizures. The hosts critique Elon Musk's lack of philanthropy and his political influence, noting he urged King Charles to dissolve the UK parliament. They briefly mourn the death of drag queen The Vivian. Legal and political updates include Donald Trump's upcoming sentencing on January 10th for fraud convictions and the impending election certification and inauguration. Other news topics include Apple's $95 million settlement for alleged Siri spying, AI detecting wildfires in California, and aurora borealis sightings in Scotland. An ad break features Billiam's 'Future Flicks' podcast. The hosts discuss their accountability buddy goals, with Robbie aiming to write for an hour weekly and get outside more, while Lisa focuses on drinking water. Robbie presents an 'Am I the Asshole' story about a 21-year-old resenting constant free childcare for a sister's baby, with both hosts agreeing the person is not the asshole. The episode concludes with promotions for word-of-mouth sharing and their book club reading 'Starter Villain' by John Scalzi, plus thanks to theme tune creators.

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