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Brian Green recounts a wild night at a birthday party in Atlanta that took an unexpected turn when they ended up at a strip club called the Cheetah. He describes a British man who was a friend of a friend, who was incredibly nice but also heavily intoxicated on cocaine and ecstasy. This man spent the entire night showering Brian with compliments, telling him how amazing he was and how much power he possessed. Brian found the situation amusing and even a bit surreal, especially when the man followed him around like a puppy dog. Later, Brian discovered that this British man, who he refers to as the "British Fluffer," is a polyamorous power player who is part of a group that hangs out in the Hamptons and enjoys parties in the woods. Brian also shares a story about attending a funeral for his mom's long-time boyfriend, Irving, which turned into a comedy of errors. The funeral was poorly attended, with only Brian, his twin brother Kevin, and the cantor present. The service was held under a green tent in a cemetery, which turned into a sauna due to the extreme heat. The casket escalator malfunctioned, causing the casket to almost tip over. The entire experience was chaotic and hilarious, with Brian's mom getting stuck in the limousine and then having to be transported to the gravesite in a golf cart that crashed into the tent. Brian concludes by saying that he wants his own funeral to be a party, and he encourages listeners to write him a eulogy on the TCB Podcast website.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode of The Commercial Break, with Christina filling in for Brian and his family who are sick with a virus. She mentions that this is a repeat episode from last year and encourages listeners to enjoy it.

00:00:55

A Night at the Cheetah

This Chapter dives into Brian's story about attending a birthday party in Atlanta that ended up at a strip club called the Cheetah. He describes a British man who was a friend of a friend, who was incredibly nice but also heavily intoxicated on cocaine and ecstasy. This man spent the entire night showering Brian with compliments, telling him how amazing he was and how much power he possessed. Brian found the situation amusing and even a bit surreal, especially when the man followed him around like a puppy dog.

00:07:14

The British Fluffer's Retreat

This Chapter reveals that the British man from the previous story, who Brian refers to as the "British Fluffer," is a polyamorous power player who is part of a group that hangs out in the Hamptons and enjoys parties in the woods. Brian shares a story about how this friend tried to convince him to attend a men's retreat, which Brian ultimately declined.

00:10:55

Irving's Funeral

This Chapter recounts Brian's experience attending the funeral of his mom's long-time boyfriend, Irving. The funeral was poorly attended, with only Brian, his twin brother Kevin, and the cantor present. The service was held under a green tent in a cemetery, which turned into a sauna due to the extreme heat. The casket escalator malfunctioned, causing the casket to almost tip over. The entire experience was chaotic and hilarious, with Brian's mom getting stuck in the limousine and then having to be transported to the gravesite in a golf cart that crashed into the tent.

00:41:40

Irving's Legacy

This Chapter reflects on Irving's life and the unusual circumstances surrounding his funeral. Brian shares his thoughts on the importance of celebrating life and his desire to have a party instead of a traditional funeral when he passes away.

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Q&A

• What is the most memorable part of Brian's story about the birthday party at the Cheetah?

  The most memorable part of the story is the British man who showered Brian with compliments and followed him around like a puppy dog. Brian found the situation amusing and even a bit surreal, especially considering the man was heavily intoxicated on cocaine and ecstasy.

• What is Brian's opinion on the British man, who he calls the "British Fluffer?"

  Brian seems to find the British Fluffer amusing and even a bit intriguing. He describes him as a polyamorous power player who is part of a group that hangs out in the Hamptons and enjoys parties in the woods. While Brian doesn't seem to judge the man's lifestyle, he does find it interesting and a bit outlandish.

• What happened at Irving's funeral that made it so memorable?

  Irving's funeral was a comedy of errors, with the casket escalator malfunctioning, Brian's mom getting stuck in the limousine, and the golf cart crashing into the tent. The entire experience was chaotic and hilarious, with Brian describing it as a scene out of a movie.

• What does Brian want to happen at his own funeral?

  Brian wants his own funeral to be a party, with no sadness or gloom and doom. He wants his ashes to be scattered and for everyone to have a good time. He also wants the British Fluffer to give the eulogy.

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