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The Shallow End

#064: High-Tech Problem, Low-Tech Solution

The Shallow End

John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly

Society & Culture, Comedy, History

4.9612 Ratings

🗓️ 23 August 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Join us as we unravel the jaw-dropping story of a gang of wannabe masterminds who took their criminal ambitions to new heights - and depths of absurdity. Using state-of-the-art special effects that would rival Hollywood productions, this gang pulled off a bank heist that appeared to be right out of a blockbuster action film. But as we delve into the intricacies of their meticulously orchestrated plan, you'll be left astounded by the comical mistakes that turned their grand scheme into a sideshow. Tune in as we dissect the intricacies of their special effects, their daring escape, and the series of missteps that led to their downfall, proving that sometimes, even the most elaborate plans can't outsmart sheer stupidity. Prepare for a rollercoaster of hilarity as we unravel the convoluted tale of an insurance scam that took a detour straight into the realm of farce. It all started with an incredibly hare-brained idea that seemed destined to succeed. Join us as we recount the outlandish details of this plot, involving a series of events that spiraled out of control faster than anyone could have imagined. And just when you think the absurdity has reached its peak, the story takes an unexpected turn that leads to a climactic confrontation at a local Taco Bell. It's a tale of misguided ambition, laughable decisions, and a fast-food ending you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

It began long ago, two young boys in an American town riding their bikes to school and Little League practice.

0:09.2

Over the years, the boys became fast friends, united in their love for stories where things would go horribly wrong.

0:18.4

Pour yourself a strong beverage and buckle up. You're in the shallow end with

0:23.6

Schnebley and Toff. It's episode 64, if you can believe it, of the shallow end with

0:28.5

Schneebley and Tooth. Am I pronouncing that right? I think it's Schneebley and Toffee.

0:34.5

Schneebley and Toethy. Terrific. It is the shallow end though, right?

0:38.2

I am pronouncing that right.

0:39.0

It is the shallow end.

0:41.7

I thought you got the notes on this.

0:45.1

I'm sure it went into my junk folder.

0:47.7

I'll have to look for it.

0:49.4

Something a little bit of, I don't know if it's interesting or not, we'll let the listeners decide,

0:55.9

but last week was a first in the history of the shallow end.

1:01.6

By way of comparison, you and Kat have done 500 and, are you up to 570 box of audits?

1:10.1

I think we just did 568.

1:12.7

568, okay.

1:13.7

Yeah.

1:14.7

And in all that time, you guys have talked about how you've never, because like you and I do,

1:22.5

you and Kat don't tell what the story is to the other person beforehand.

1:27.5

And you guys have never, in almost 570 episodes, which is actually 1,1140 stories, you guys have never

1:39.4

repeated.

1:40.1

You've never had the same story once in all those times.

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