Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-8-24

Update: 2024-08-08

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Bill Burr's podcast covers a wide range of topics, from his personal life to his observations on society and culture. He shares his excitement about finishing his stand-up special and discusses his recent experiences with the Red Sox and watching "Sorcerer" at a Tarantino-owned theater. He then delves into his family life, sharing a heartwarming story about his son learning to ride a bike. He also announces his upcoming role in "Glen Gary Glen Ross" on Broadway and shares his unique perspective on God's creative process and potential depression. Bill talks about his summer plans, including staying off the road and spending time with his family. He expresses his excitement about Broadway and his upcoming trip to New York. He also shares his experience flying over Ohai and Aguadolsea. He discusses his weight gain after vacation and his newfound love for parfaits. He shares his thoughts on the hypocrisy of health nuts and presents his new philosophy on God as an artist suffering from depression. Bill humorously compares God's creation to the "Godfather" trilogy and discusses why Jesus might not have returned. He also touches on the disappointment of Star Wars fans with Jar Jar Binks and the recent coming out of Bert and Ernie. He argues that God is not paying attention to individual lives and criticizes the hypocrisy of the Vatican and politicians who claim to be blessed by God. He discusses the concept of "chosen ones" and his belief that Earth is an afterthought for God. Bill announces his upcoming show with Dean Del Rey in Nashville and shares his plans for the show. He also discusses his pull-up routine and his bet with Paul Verzi. He shares his experience performing in Edinburgh and discusses his visit to John Bonham's grave. He mentions the John Bonham Memorial Fund and his desire to contribute to it. Bill reminisces about his early stand-up days and the "Nooner" shows he used to perform at colleges. He discusses the challenges of those shows and how his perspective on comedy has evolved. He shares his experience performing in Manchester and discusses his concerns about the city's reputation for hooliganism. He recounts stories he read about the violence associated with soccer fans and how his experience in Manchester was the opposite of what he expected. Bill discusses the history of the Hammersmith Apollo in London and the legendary musicians who have performed there. He then shares his observation of Arab tourists flying their supercars into London and the extravagant displays of wealth he witnessed. He talks about his time in London, including his visit to Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall. He shares his dream of performing at Royal Albert Hall and his experience taking a tour of the venue with his wife. Bill discusses his successful show in London and his subsequent visit to a cigar bar in his hotel. He shares his observations of the Arab clientele and his desire for a reality show about their extravagant lifestyle. He discusses the difference between smoking cigars and cigarettes, arguing that cigars are for gentlemen and cigarettes are for animals. He compares the experience of smoking a cigar to doing cocaine, both of which make you feel like you can solve the world's problems. Bill speculates about the possibility of a reality show being made about the group of kids who were driving a gold mirrored car. He expresses his own self-consciousness about driving a flashy car and how he would feel like a tool if he did. He begins reading listener questions, starting with one about his recent behavior and how he's been "all over the map." He also mentions that he'll be posting Madison Square Garden posters on his website this Wednesday. A listener asks for advice on how to break up with a crazy girlfriend in Australia. Bill suggests using Al Madrigal's method of breaking up, which involves putting all of her belongings in a box and changing the locks. A listener shares a story about his girlfriend who went on a hiking trip and came back with a new boyfriend. He's heartbroken and wants advice on how to confront her about the text messages he found on her phone. Bill shares his disdain for amusement parks, calling them "animal magnets" and comparing them to carnivals. He believes that amusement parks are for people who can't afford to go to Disneyland and that they attract the worst of humanity. A listener shares a story about his ex-girlfriend who cheated on him with 12 other people during their eight-year relationship. He's heartbroken and feels like his entire life with her was a lie. A listener sends Bill some resources about time travel, including a story about a man named Andrew Basagoitia who claims to have been part of a deep black military program that developed teleportation and time travel.

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