#152: From Tide Pods to Shipwrecks

The Shallow End

John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly

History, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.8 • 602 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Join hosts Schnebly and Toth in this episode of Shallow End, where they take a deep dive into the turbulent waters of online idiocy and historical misfortune. We got an email suggesting we revisit the topic of ill-conceived stunts, and since we already covered it in a previous episode, why not do it again? It's like recycling, but with more facepalms. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and possibly question the future of humanity as Schnebly and Toth run through the best of viral Internet challenges that were definitely thought through… said no one ever. From the "Tide Pod Challenge" (because eating laundry detergent is the new gourmet) to the "Fire Challenge" (because who doesn’t want to set themselves on fire for internet fame?), these stunts were guaranteed to go wrong—and spoiler alert: they did. So buckle up and prepare for a cringe-fest of epic proportions. But wait, there's more! Schnebly and Toth also dig into the tragically ironic fate of Captain John Kendrick. A once-renowned sea captain who somehow managed to turn every ounce of hubris into a series of horrible decisions. Get ready for a tale of twists, turns, and an unexpected plunge into historical calamity that will make you appreciate your own decision not to sail into the unknown with zero foresight. So, leave your dignity behind and dive into this mess of an episode with Schnebly and Toth. Whether you’re into facepalm-worthy internet stunts or you love a good, old-fashioned historical flop, this one’s got it all—and it’s wrapped in a nice layer of sarcasm and irreverence. Tune in and don’t say we didn’t warn you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	The creators of the popular science show with millions of YouTube subscribers comes the
0:03.9	Minute Earth podcast. Every episode of the show dives deep into a science question you might not even
0:08.7	know you had, but once you hear the answer, you'll want to share it with everyone you know.
0:12.9	Why do rivers curve? Why did the T-Rex have such tiny arms? And why do so many more kids need
0:18.6	glasses now than they used to? Spoiler alert, it isn't screen time.
0:23.2	Our team of scientists digs into the research and breaks it down into a short, entertaining
0:27.2	explanation, jam-packed with science facts and terrible puns.
0:31.0	Subscribe to Minute Earth wherever you like to listen.
0:33.6	What does Sputnik have to do with student loans?
0:36.4	How did a set of trembling hands end the Soviet Union?
0:40.5	How did inflation kill moon bases?
0:43.1	And how did a former president decide to run for a second non-consecutive term?
0:48.1	These are among the topics we deal with on the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast.
0:52.6	We tell stories of history that relate to today's news events.
0:57.3	Give a listen.
0:58.4	My History Can Beat Up Your Politics wherever you get podcasts.
1:02.9	It began long ago.
1:05.3	Two young boys in an American town riding their bikes to school and Little League practice.
1:19.6	Over the years, the boys became fast friends, united in their love for stories where things would go horribly wrong. Pour yourself a strong beverage and buckle up. You're in the shallow end with Schnebly and Toff.
1:26.6	Hey, J.G. Do I look Easterish to you? Do you note a
1:30.1	bunny-like quality in my face? Yes, I've noticed that you've been also nibbling on carrots and
1:37.3	pooping under furniture. I have been. Why do rabbits do that? You know no idea. A little calling card.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.