Postgame Show: Underwater Cameras
Digest
The podcast begins with Jeremy sharing his college football picks for the week, including UCF hosting New Hampshire and Central Michigan playing Central Connecticut. He's taking UCF minus 41 and a half and Central Michigan minus 32 and a half. The conversation then shifts to the Titan submersible incident, discussing theories about the cause of the implosion and the harrowing experience of the divers who recovered the wreckage and bodies. The discussion draws a parallel between the divers' job and the Wall in Game of Thrones, highlighting the difficult and often thankless nature of certain tasks. The conversation concludes with reminiscing about the underwater cameras popular in the early 2000s, sharing humorous anecdotes about their use and the often blurry photos they produced.
Outlines
College Football and the Titan Submersible Incident
Jeremy discusses his college football picks for the week, including UCF hosting New Hampshire and Central Michigan playing Central Connecticut. He's taking UCF minus 41 and a half and Central Michigan minus 32 and a half. The conversation then shifts to the Titan submersible incident, discussing theories about the cause of the implosion and the harrowing experience of the divers who recovered the wreckage and bodies.
The Wall in Game of Thrones and Underwater Cameras
The discussion draws a parallel between the divers' job and the Wall in Game of Thrones, highlighting the difficult and often thankless nature of certain tasks. The conversation concludes with reminiscing about the underwater cameras popular in the early 2000s, sharing humorous anecdotes about their use and the often blurry photos they produced.
Keywords
Titan Submersible Incident
The tragic event where the Titan submersible imploded during a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, resulting in the deaths of all five passengers.
College Football
A popular sport in the United States, played by teams from various colleges and universities.
UCF
The University of Central Florida, a public research university located in Orlando, Florida.
Central Michigan
A public research university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Divers
Individuals trained to work underwater, often for purposes of exploration, rescue, or maintenance.
Game of Thrones
A popular fantasy television series based on the book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R. R. Martin.
The Wall
A massive ice wall in the fictional world of Game of Thrones, serving as a barrier between the Seven Kingdoms and the lands beyond.
Underwater Cameras
Cameras designed for use underwater, often used for photography, videography, or surveillance.
Q&A
What are Jeremy's college football picks for the week?
Jeremy is taking UCF minus 41 and a half against New Hampshire and Central Michigan minus 32 and a half against Central Connecticut.
What are some theories about the cause of the Titan submersible incident?
One theory suggests that the implosion may have been caused by a torpedo, but the lack of torpedo holes in the wreckage makes this unlikely.
What was the experience like for the divers who recovered the wreckage and bodies?
The divers had to endure harrowing conditions, spending only 10 minutes at a time searching for the victims inside the submerged yacht.
How does the divers' job relate to the Wall in Game of Thrones?
Both involve difficult and often thankless tasks that no one volunteers for, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who perform these essential roles.
What are some humorous anecdotes about underwater cameras from the early 2000s?
The conversation recalls the blurry photos often taken with these cameras, with eyes closed and noses plugged, due to the difficulty of holding one's breath while using them.
Show Notes
We have a top tier musical performance as the crew lays down a new music bed for Against the Spread. Plus, do you remember the hype around underwater cameras when they first came out?
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