
SuperMegaCast - EP 207: History Sucks


[00:00 - 00:07] The speaker is happy to be back in their chair.


[00:07 - 00:13]The other person did not like the change of chairs.


[00:07 - 00:13]They discuss their reasons for choosing their specific chairs.


[00:24 - 00:30]The speaker clears their throat and there is a brief interruption.


[00:43 - 00:50]They introduce the podcast as Super Mega Cast Episode 207.


[00:51 - 00:58]They mention that this episode holds a big secret that they will reveal at the end.


[01:05 - 01:12]They joke about making promises for future episodes.


[01:38 - 01:43]They discuss their college experiences and dropping out.


[04:35 - 04:45]The speaker shares a dream about going back to college and feeling lonely.


[04:52 - 05:05]They mention listeners from University of South Carolina and Clemson.


[05:05 - 05:24]They give options for listeners to interact with them on Twitter.


[05:42 - 05:57]They briefly discuss a local sandwich place called Beezers.


[06:16 - 06:21]They joke about their eating habits.


[06:51 - 07:04]They mention a business call and take a break.


[07:24 - 07:30]They return from the break and joke about receiving $5 billion each.


[00:00 - 07:37]The speakers discuss their chairs, introduce their podcast episode and a big secret they will reveal, and talk about their college experiences and eating habits. They also mention a business call and joke about receiving a large sum of money.


[07:50 - 08:03] Ryan and Matt discuss financial troubles and a recent recording session.


[10:45 - 10:53]The leader of the cult involved in the attacks was a billionaire and had a lot of power.


[11:00 - 11:06]He mentions a documentary about the sarin gas attacks in Tokyo in the 90s.


[11:27 - 11:35]The cult also had resources to work on nuclear weapons.


[12:26 - 12:33]The cult planned another terrorist attack that luckily malfunctioned.


[12:45 - 12:50]Ryan talks about streaming and watching documentaries on YouTube.


[12:51 - 13:00]Ryan talks about watching documentaries on YouTube, including a channel called Chass.


[13:01 - 13:09]The channel features a computer reading scary stories.


[14:01 - 14:21]Ryan and Matt discuss the possibility of having a relationship with an AI like Cortana.


[07:37 - 14:54]Ryan and Matt discuss financial troubles and a recent recording session, Ryan talks about streaming and watching documentaries on YouTube, and they discuss the possibility of having a relationship with an AI like Cortana. They also discuss a documentary about the sarin gas attacks in Tokyo in the 90s and the leader of the cult involved. The cult had a lot of power and even planned another terrorist attack. Ryan also mentions watching documentaries on YouTube, including a channel called Chass where a computer reads scary stories.


[14:54 - 15:00]Cortana was already a physical form because it started from Halo


[15:00 - 15:07]Microsoft decided to use Cortana because of her voice actress, Jen Taylor


[15:08 - 15:13]The voice actress for Siri had no idea her voice was being used for the virtual assistant


[15:08 - 15:13]She didn't receive any compensation for her voice being used for Siri


[15:14 - 15:26]She recorded a vocal range for subway systems and Apple ended up using it without her knowledge


[16:08 - 16:17]The hosts make jokes about triggering virtual assistants


[18:07 - 18:16]They wonder if they have caused any breakups with their content


[18:35 - 18:42]They discuss a controversial project they are working on and hope their family doesn't see it


[19:29 - 19:35]One of the hosts' family members shared their YouTube channel with conservative and religious family members


[20:22 - 20:29]The hosts joke about being atheists and supporting the LGBTQ+ community


[14:54 - 22:09]They mention the derogatory term "Japs" and how they didn't realize the meaning behind it until later Overall, the hosts discuss the origins of Cortana and Siri's voices, the potential impact of their content on relationships, and their own personal views and beliefs. They also share a personal anecdote about a controversial project they are working on and discuss the use of a derogatory term.


[22:09 - 22:15] Someone mentions the term "zipper head" and it is deemed a cruel slur


[24:15 - 24:22]The origin of the term "Charlie" referring to communist forces in the Vietnam War is discussed


[25:48 - 25:53]Quentin Tarantino's defense of Roman Polanski's actions is brought up


[26:16 - 26:23]The text also includes various tangents about flags, Japanese prefecture flags, and Viet Cong logos


[27:18 - 27:28]There is a discussion about creating a "super mega" flag and asking listeners to design their own version


[28:03 - 28:13]An ad for Upstart, a lending platform, is mentioned with a personal anecdote about excessive condom debt


[22:09 - 29:30]The last bullet point should be a concise and comprehensive summary of all the previous points.


[29:30 - 29:44]Jim has paid off his debt and can now afford extra small condoms


[29:44 - 29:54]Upstart has a high Trust Pilot rating and offers low rates


[29:44 - 29:54]Checking your rate only takes a few minutes at Upstart.com/Supermega


[29:44 - 29:54]Loan amount determined by credit, income, and other information provided


[29:55 - 30:01]Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount


[32:53 - 33:00]Matt wears a wig during the podcast and they discuss wearing clothes made out of animal hair


[35:13 - 35:22]They also talk about the sound of dogs eating and Matt's phobia of hearing people chew


[36:06 - 36:12]Fans were put through "Pretzel Gate" in past episodes for a joke


[36:20 - 36:25]The podcast ends with a discussion about Jackson and Harrison not caring about goofing off


[36:25 - 36:31]Some YouTube creators do what they want regardless of audience reactions


[29:30 - 36:46]In summary, the podcast includes discussions about Upstart, condoms, wearing wigs and animal hair clothing, the sound of dogs eating, phobias, and YouTube creators doing what they want.


[36:46 - 36:52]Person is eating while recording and people are yelling at them to stop


[36:52 - 36:59]Person explains that eating while recording is part of their job as a YouTuber


[37:58 - 38:08]They joke about the possibility of causing accidents while driving


[39:09 - 39:15]They promote Raycon wireless earbuds


[41:01 - 41:11]They discuss the past discrimination against gay people and equating them to pedophiles


[43:06 - 43:16]They mention the fear mongering and hatred towards marginalized groups in society


[43:31 - 43:40]They question the reasons behind this hate and discrimination


[44:36 - 44:43]Person mentions watching Schindler's List and avoiding depressing documentaries


[36:46 - 44:43]Person concludes by summarizing the discussion on discrimination and power dynamics in society


[44:43 - 44:49] The speaker recommends the movie Schindler's List and discusses the impact it had on them.


[44:49 - 44:59]They reflect on their lack of knowledge about the Holocaust growing up and how the movie changed their perspective.


[47:29 - 47:43]The speaker discusses the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and their inability to understand those who make light of it.


[50:44 - 50:50]They question the inherent capacity for evil in all people and the potential for history to repeat itself.


[51:35 - 51:42]The Holocaust serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering history to prevent it from repeating.


[51:43 - 51:52]They reflect on the fact that normal people are capable of committing terrible acts.


[51:43 - 51:52]Normal people have the capability to do good and bad things.


[51:53 - 52:02]The speaker discusses the fragility of society and the potential for a shift towards evil actions.


[51:53 - 52:02]The speaker expresses fear about not being aware of when a shift towards evil may occur.


[44:43 - 52:13]The speaker concludes that the thought of a shift towards evil is scary and that they hope to be aware of it if it were to happen.


[52:19 - 52:25]Speaker discusses how they would act in a situation like the Holocaust


[52:26 - 52:48]They mention the influence of family and friends on one's actions


[52:53 - 53:11]The role of everyday people in heroic acts during the Holocaust is highlighted


[53:57 - 54:30]Mention of the movie Schindler's List and its positive ending


[55:17 - 55:24]Discussion of a social media app called Letterboxd and its rating system


[56:59 - 57:06]The speaker's thoughts on deleting reviews and making the app more personal


[57:28 - 57:33]Mention of Twitter and the speaker's recent increase in activity


[58:03 - 58:09]A surprise is mentioned and the speaker puts a blindfold on the other person


[52:13 - 58:20]The speaker discusses their thoughts on the Holocaust and how they would act in a similar situation, mentioning the influence of family and friends. They also highlight the role of everyday people in heroic acts, referencing the movie Schindler's List. The conversation shifts to social media app Letterboxd and the speaker's thoughts on its rating system. They mention a surprise and put a blindfold on the other person, but the surprise is not revealed and the other person is confused.