#093: Take That, Cap'n

The Shallow End

John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly

Society & Culture, Comedy, History

4.9 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Schnebly and Toth on a rollercoaster of historical intrigue and modern-day absurdity in this captivating episode of Shallow End. First, we unravel the gripping tale of the Gaspee Affair, where one man's hubris triggers a chain of events that reverberate through the annals of history. We uncover the arrogance and stupidity of a pivotal figure whose actions ignited a revolution and forever changed the course of a nation. But the intrigue doesn't end there. Prepare for a wild ride in our second segment as we explore a real-life "Weekend at Bernie's" scenario that defies belief. From bizarre circumstances to improbable antics, Schnebly and Toth dissect the jaw-dropping true story of deception and absurdity. Strap in as we navigate the murky waters of deceit and uncover this unforgettable tale's shocking twists and turns. Join us at the Shallow End for a double feature of intrigue, scandal, and the unexpected. Don't miss out on the excitement as we unravel the mysteries of the Gaspee Affair and dive into a real-life "Weekend at Bernie's" adventure! If you would like to advertise on The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.
0:09.0	Over the years, the boys became fast friends, united in their love for stories where things would go horribly wrong.
0:18.0	Pour yourself a strong beverage and buckle up. You're in the shallow end with
0:23.5	Schnebly and Toff. We are only seven episodes away from hitting the magic 100 number. And I remember
0:31.9	when Box hit a hundred and I wasn't involved nearly as much as I am with this one and thinking damn look what
0:41.9	those guys did they they went and hit a hundred we're quickly approaching that and we do have to
0:47.3	come up with some kind of a shallow end celebration and I've given it some thought and yeah, yeah, lots of thought, in fact.
0:56.6	And I've come up with nothing.
1:01.0	Okay, good.
1:02.2	If you think of anything, let me know.
1:05.6	Okay.
1:06.1	Yeah, we'll come up with something.
1:08.7	We'll come up with something.
1:10.1	I'm relieved to hear you say you've given it a lot of thought and come up with nothing
1:13.3	because I've not given it much thought and have also come up with nothing.
1:16.6	Damn, I've wasted time.
1:18.7	To me, it shows the lack of value in hard work and thought.
1:24.0	Well, you're just working more efficiently than I am.
1:27.7	Okay. I like how you think. I want to look at it that way. Well, you're just, you know, working more efficiently than I am. Okay.
1:28.3	I like how you think.
1:29.2	You want to look at it that way.
1:30.9	Yeah, yeah.
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