Hour 2: Your Wife Is Hard To Please
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This podcast episode features Greg Cody, who shares his experiences from a recent trip to Ireland. He describes the abundance of castles, their affordability, and the prevalence of stone walls in the countryside. Cody recounts his driving mishaps, including a minor accident with a stone wall, and explains the historical significance of these walls, linking them to the potato famine of the 1840s. The conversation shifts to Cody's culinary habits, particularly his tradition of cooking dishes inspired by his travel destinations. He shares a humorous anecdote about his Nana's unique pronunciation of "potato" and the potential health risks of her 100-year-old cooking oil. The podcast explores the challenges Cody's wife faced during their trip, including his forgetfulness, driving mishaps, and the incident where he lost his passport. Cody attempts to justify his actions, but his wife's frustration is evident. Cody discusses his tradition of cooking dishes inspired by his travel destinations, sharing his experiences with making paella after visiting Rome and a pizza with pineapple after visiting Barcelona, sparking a debate about the authenticity of these dishes. Cody continues to discuss his driving experiences in Ireland, highlighting the challenges of driving on the left side of the road and his wife's constant backseat driving. He defends his driving skills, claiming to have only hit one wall despite driving for eight days. Mike Ryan, a guest on the podcast, delivers a commercial for Miller Light, emphasizing its quality and suitability for pairing with barbecue. He highlights the beer's undebatable taste and its low calorie count. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Cody's lack of self-awareness and his declining judgment, particularly regarding his driving abilities. Chris Cody expresses concern about his father's driving habits and the potential dangers they pose.
Outlines
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Greg Cody's Irish Adventures
Greg Cody shares his experiences from a recent trip to Ireland, including observations about castles, stone walls, and his driving mishaps. He also discusses the historical significance of the stone walls, linking them to the potato famine of the 1840s.
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Culinary Adventures and Nana's "Badata"
The conversation shifts to Greg Cody's culinary habits, particularly his tradition of cooking dishes inspired by his travel destinations. He shares a humorous anecdote about his Nana's unique pronunciation of "potato" and the potential health risks of her 100-year-old cooking oil.
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Challenges and Frustrations
The podcast explores the challenges Greg Cody's wife faced during their trip, including his forgetfulness, driving mishaps, and the incident where he lost his passport. Cody attempts to justify his actions, but his wife's frustration is evident.
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Miller Light Commercial and Conclusion
Mike Ryan delivers a commercial for Miller Light, emphasizing its quality and suitability for pairing with barbecue. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Greg Cody's lack of self-awareness and his declining judgment, particularly regarding his driving abilities. Chris Cody expresses concern about his father's driving habits and the potential dangers they pose.
Keywords
Ireland
An island nation located off the western coast of Great Britain. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, Ireland is a popular tourist destination.
Castle
A fortified building, typically of stone, with high walls and towers, historically used as a residence for a ruler or noble. Castles are often associated with medieval times and are popular tourist attractions in many countries.
Potato Famine
A period of widespread starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1849, caused by the failure of the potato crop. It resulted in mass emigration and death, leaving a lasting impact on Irish history and culture.
Miller Light
A light beer brand produced by Miller Brewing Company. Known for its crisp, refreshing taste and low calorie count, Miller Light is a popular choice for casual drinkers.
Greg Cody
A guest on the podcast, known for his travel stories and culinary adventures. Greg Cody is a writer and journalist, known for his insightful observations and humorous anecdotes.
Chris Cody
A guest on the podcast, known for his witty banter and his relationship with his father, Greg Cody. Chris Cody is a frequent contributor to the podcast, providing a unique perspective on the topics discussed.
Driving Mishaps
Incidents involving accidents or near-accidents while driving, often caused by carelessness, inexperience, or poor judgment.
Culinary Adventures
Experiences involving the exploration and enjoyment of food and cooking, often in different cultures or locations.
Q&A
What are some of the challenges Greg Cody's wife faced during their trip to Ireland?
Greg Cody's wife faced numerous challenges, including his forgetfulness, driving mishaps, and the incident where he lost his passport. She also had to deal with his constant need to cook dishes inspired by their travel destinations, even when the food was mediocre.
What is Greg Cody's tradition of cooking dishes inspired by his travel destinations?
Greg Cody has a tradition of cooking dishes inspired by the countries he visits. He believes it's a way to honor the culture and cuisine of the place he's been. However, his culinary skills are sometimes questionable, and his wife is often critical of his dishes.
What is the historical significance of the stone walls in the Irish countryside?
The stone walls in the Irish countryside are a reminder of the potato famine of the 1840s. During this period of widespread starvation, many Irish people were forced to build these walls as a means of survival, earning pennies a day for their labor.
What is Mike Ryan's opinion on Miller Light?
Mike Ryan believes that Miller Light is the perfect beer to pair with barbecue. He praises its undebatable quality, its crisp taste, and its low calorie count, making it a suitable choice for casual drinkers.
What are some of the concerns Chris Cody has about his father's driving habits?
Chris Cody is concerned about his father's driving habits, particularly his declining judgment and his tendency to get into accidents. He believes that his father's age and his recent experiences in Ireland suggest that he should no longer be driving.
Show Notes
Greg Cote is having himself a DAY. Greg shares the details of his car accident in Ireland while somehow placing blame on his wife, teaches us about the potato famine of the 1840s, searches for his satchel, and gives the crew some advice on disposing of cooked oil. He also discusses pineapple pizza from Spain and claims his son's wife is too critical of his cooking. Plus, Jessica explains why Willow was able to take advantage of Lucy as a dog-sitter. Also, it's time to turn off the lights in the studio to help Greg remember the glory days of when this show was just an audio medium.
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