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A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

806 - Babyface Lightning Calves

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Tom Vann & Dan Dennis

Comedy, Improv

4.92.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2025

⏱️ 110 minutes

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Summary

  • Bart Marek Team sponsorship and real estate advice
  • Best time to buy and sell houses in the spring
  • Importance of starting real estate planning early
  • Reflections on helping BDM and Tom and Dan listeners over a decade
  • Emphasizing Bart Marek Team's transparency and honesty
  • Introducing Seth Petruzzelli as a guest
  • Discussion of Seth's previous appearance and Reddit thread about his mood
  • Humor about Seth's wealth, fitness, and lifestyle
  • Mention of the Signs on Tap Beer Fest on January 25th
  • Promotion of a side chicks meetup organized by Tracy at Fairvilla
  • Light-hearted banter about the Fairvilla event's nature
  • Seth's delayed response to scheduling texts
  • Discussion of hypochondria and health anxieties
  • Shared experiences of hypochondria and mistrust of medical tests
  • Discussion of anxiety and stress starting in October
  • Speculation about potential autoimmune issues
  • Stress caused by managing a new house and associated responsibilities
  • Hand tremors described as stress-induced
  • Neurological concerns and mistrust of medical testing
  • Symptoms including shaky triceps, migraines, and numbness in legs
  • Emotional breakdown and difficulty walking
  • Sharing embarrassing moments related to health anxieties
  • Andrea's reactions to repeated health concerns
  • Humor and vulnerability in discussing personal struggles
  • Escalation of symptoms during a trip to visit family
  • Experiencing painful symptoms like muscle twitching and numbness in legs
  • Emotional breakdown during a drive home from Cape Coral to Orlando
  • Concerns over symptoms resembling ALS, leading to heightened anxiety
  • Discussion of stress and its ability to manifest physical symptoms
  • Impact of stress from managing multiple responsibilities, businesses, and homes
  • Excessive exercise and its potential link to muscle twitching
  • Neurologist visits and testing, including MRI and EMG
  • Discovery of B6 toxicity as the cause of symptoms
  • Decision to stop taking high-potency multivitamins
  • Reflection on the risks of over-supplementation
  • Joining an online support group to learn about B6 toxicity experiences
  • Anxiety over potential health conditions, including fears of ALS
  • Primary care doctor reinforcing the diagnosis of B6 toxicity
  • Symptoms worsening due to the "rebound" effect as B6 leaves the body
  • Sharing experiences of hypochondria and worst-case scenario thinking
  • Emotional struggles with being less present for family due to anxiety
  • Frustration with long wait times for therapy appointments
  • Starting antidepressant medication (citalopram) to manage stress
  • MRI results showing migraine-related white spots, causing further worry
  • Challenges with modern medical tools enabling self-diagnosis and hypochondria
  • Spiraling anxiety caused by internet searches for symptoms
  • Encouragement to break the cycle of obsessive health concerns
  • Experiencing muscle twitching and physical pain linked to stress and health concerns
  • Changing diet to avoid B6-rich foods, focusing on goat, lamb, and shrimp
  • Frustration with hypochondriac tendencies amplified by Facebook groups and online research
  • Criticism of online groups offering self-diagnoses and unverified health advice
  • Mention of public figures with health issues, like Brett Favre and Michael J. Fox
  • Discussion of a Vice documentary about Kimbo Slice and his influence as a social media fighter
  • Nostalgia for the early internet era and its raw, unfiltered content like Kimbo Slice fights, Bumfights, and Jackass-style videos
  • Personal anecdotes about discovering Kimbo Slice videos and their cultural impact
  • Recent filming of a segment in Seth Petruzzelli's dojo for the Vice documentary
  • Stress and physical symptoms intensifying during a filming session for the Kimbo Slice documentary
  • Discussion about Seth's fight with Kimbo Slice and its impact on Kimbo's career and associated MMA ventures
  • Mention of Seth's first gym, Knockout Fitness, and its history
  • Exploration of Kimbo Slice's influence on backyard fighting and social media-era combat sports
  • Commentary on Conor McGregor's extravagant lifestyle and public persona
  • Discussion of Dana White's slap fighting promotion and its criticisms
  • Introduction of a leg-kick-only combat sport as an alternative to slap fighting
  • Debate over the physical consequences of taking or delivering a leg kick
  • Humor surrounding exaggerated fight setups and venue ideas for a rematch with Kimbo Slice's son
  • Critique of amateur martial arts cultures and belt farms
  • Nostalgia for videos of "energy" martial artists claiming supernatural powers
  • Story of a karate master claiming supernatural powers and being challenged by an MMA fighter
  • Lack of unregulated or unique fighting content on the internet
  • Discussion of unconventional fights and hypothetical matchups for entertainment
  • Nostalgia for "Deadliest Warrior" and similar concept shows
  • Saturation of competition shows and waning interest in the genre
  • Stressful nature of certain shows like "The Bear" for anxious viewers
  • Seth's experience introducing his daughter to karate and the concept of indoctrination into hobbies
  • Discussion of parenting and balancing family life with personal passions
  • Mention of past controversial comments and their reflection over time
  • Viral incident involving an Eagles fan using offensive language at a Packers fan, leading to backlash
  • The role of social media and content creation in provoking or amplifying altercations
  • Consequences for individuals whose behavior in public goes viral, including job loss
  • Debate over accountability and professional repercussions for off-duty actions
  • Debate over consequences of public behavior going viral and the impact on employment
  • Discussion on GoFundMe campaigns benefiting individuals in controversial situations
  • Example of a viral incident with a bus driver being teased and receiving financial support
  • Social media's role in amplifying both outrage and support for individuals
  • Ethical implications of online trolling and digging into people's pasts for controversial content
  • Argument over whether companies should fire employees for off-duty behavior
  • Commentary on societal fascination with public altercations and the financial opportunities they sometimes bring
  • Reflections on accountability in the internet age and its influence on behavior
  • Story of Cadillac Pat getting his Michael Jordan card graded
  • Listener criticism doubting the authenticity and value of Pat's Jordan card
  • Cadillac Pat's experience with Beckett grading and the process of sending his card for evaluation
  • Discussion on card grading results and their impact on market value
  • Analysis of listener reactions to collectibles and skepticism about their worth
  • Lighthearted criticism of Pat's lack of research into the value of his graded card
  • Discussion about the potential value of Cadillac Pat's graded Michael Jordan Fleer card
  • Speculation on market pricing for graded cards, including comparisons for grades from 8 to 10
  • Debate over emotional attachment to collectibles versus selling for profit
  • Encouragement for Pat to assess and organize his card collection for potential hidden value
  • Anecdote about creating a simple will for distributing personal items
  • Commentary on Mel Gibson's controversial audio tapes and their shocking content
  • Debate over whether to invite Mel Gibson to the show due to his controversial past
  • Analysis of Mel Gibson's behavior on Joe Rogan's podcast and his perceived eccentricity
  • Discussion of Mel Gibson's alleged manic tendencies and public persona
  • Reflection on the bizarre nature of Mel Gibson's past statements and behavior
  • Discussion on whether heavy alcohol consumption can lead to long-term personality changes or mental health issues
  • Reflection on Mel Gibson's history of controversial behavior and comments
  • Comparison between Mel Gibson and Kanye West's public controversies and their shared patterns of behavior
  • Mention of Mel Gibson's upcoming projects and his partial comeback in Hollywood
  • Speculation about the legality and implications of Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend recording his outbursts
  • Debate over societal and cultural standards surrounding interactions with neighbors and gender dynamics
  • Anecdotes about awkward interactions with neighbors, including fumbling small talk and offers of assistance
  • Reflection on the importance of first impressions and "chirping" in social interactions
  • Discussion of plans for a Twitch pinball party for the Tom and Dan community
  • Promotion of recent interviews and content available on Twitch, YouTube, and podcast platforms

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This episode of The Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan is brought to you by the Bart Merrick Team.

0:06.5

Bart The Realtor.com. That's the only web address you need.

0:10.1

And the Bart Merrick team is here on the couch.

0:12.3

What's up, guys?

0:15.1

So Bart and Crystal, if you're looking to sell your house, when's the best time, and what should you do right now?

0:22.8

Traditionally, spring is always going to be the best time to list your house to try to get the most out of it.

0:26.8

Sometime coming about between February and about June is really the hot spot to tend to do it.

0:31.7

And if you're looking to buy a house, it around the same time...

0:35.2

You can really buy, you know, buy a house anytime.

0:38.3

Call us.

0:38.7

We'll tell you the first steps.

0:40.3

We'll tell you how to get started.

0:41.6

If there's things that you need to do, maybe clean up some credit.

0:44.2

Maybe you can look at, you know, getting a better rate if you do this or that.

0:47.6

But give us a call.

0:48.8

You can do it any time. but if there's more listings in March because that's the best time to sell, then there's going to be more listing for opportunity for you.

0:56.2

Yeah.

0:56.5

So like get started now, formulate a plan instead of waiting to the last minute.

1:00.2

We say this a lot, like with even when we're talking about streamline or the Bart Merrick team.

1:05.2

Like these are the type of things you want to get started now.

1:07.9

And so I've been thinking about how many BDM and Tom and Dan listeners you've helped

1:13.4

throughout the years.

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