#097: Not To Be Used As A Hair Product

The Shallow End

John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly

Society & Culture, Comedy, History

4.9 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Schnebly and Toth in this episode of Shallow End as they navigate the turbulent waters of online antics and historical misfortunes. Strap in as they delve into the absurd world of Internet challenges, recounting the hilariously ill-conceived stunts that took a sharp turn toward disaster. From the notorious "Tide Pod Challenge" to the perilous "Fire Challenge," get ready to cringe, laugh, and shake your head at the sheer audacity of these viral sensations gone wrong. But that's not all – Schnebly and Toth explore the fate of Captain John Kendrick. Once a renowned figure in maritime history, Kendrick's story is one of irony and misfortune. Discover the twists of fate and the unexpected events that led to the downfall of this legendary sea captain, whose life serves as a cautionary tale of hubris and unforeseen consequences. Tune in as The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth delivers insightful commentary, historical context, and a healthy dose of humor on these divergent yet equally captivating topics. Whether you're fascinated by the bizarre world of Internet culture or drawn to tales of historical irony, this episode promises to keep you hooked from start to finish. So grab your headphones and dive into the depths with Schnebly and Toth on this riveting episode of Shallow End! 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	Schnebley and Toff. Episode 97 of the shallow end with Schnebley and Toth. I have an interesting
0:32.4	story about pickleball, which, you know, I've talked about. I've never heard the words pickleball and interesting in the same sentence before.
0:44.6	Yeah.
0:45.0	All right, let me have it.
0:46.1	Yeah.
0:46.6	Well, my happy place, as you know, is Costco, and they had a pickleball set available for, I think it was like $60 in Burbank.
0:56.3	And so I snatched up that product.
1:00.7	And I have a very good friend who plays regularly, and he said, I will teach you and Nancy how to play.
1:07.5	It's really easy.
1:08.2	It's a lot of fun.
1:09.7	Then he goes on to tell me a story about
1:12.0	pickleball that I just absolutely love. He's got a regular game somewhere that he's a member of a
1:22.1	group that plays like every Wednesday or some damn thing. They've got a standing pickleball court,
1:27.1	you know, appointment.
1:29.1	So this is a couple of weeks ago.
1:31.6	He's playing and all of a sudden he blacks out.
1:36.2	He like collapses on the court.
1:38.8	And people are thinking, oh, my God, is it a heart attack?
1:42.9	Is he okay?
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