We Fired The Hosts w/ Shayne Smith. The Dry Bar Comedy Podcast Ep.24
Dry Bar Comedy
70 min, 20 sec
Shane Smith joins the Drive Our Comedy Podcast, discussing a variety of humorous topics ranging from schooling to Star Wars and Dune.
Summary
- Shane Smith, alongside hosts Jordan and Taylor, shares lighthearted banter about early school outs, relationships, and repeat podcast guesting.
- Conversation dives into giving up diet soda for Lent, the challenges of eating without soda, and the nuances of the Catholic tradition.
- The trio jokes about the impact of beverages like Diet Coke and Mountain Dew on food enjoyment and personal health.
- Discourse shifts to movies like Starship Troopers and Dune, examining themes of war and comparing them to other franchises like Star Wars.
- Shane recounts personal stories, including the use of cat shampoo and the emotional toll of his divorce, which leads to laughter and camaraderie.
Chapter 1
Shane, Jordan, and Taylor kick off the podcast with introductions and discuss why they're recording early in the morning.
- Shane Smith is introduced along with hosts Jordan and Taylor.
- They joke about being guests on the podcast and thank each other for joining early in the morning.
- Shane is recognized as the first repeat guest on the podcast.
Chapter 2
The group discusses early outs from school, questioning their purpose and comparing school schedules.
- School schedules are discussed, including early outs and block scheduling.
- Shane and the hosts reminisce about half days and the frequency of early outs during their own schooling.
Chapter 3
Shane explains his decision to give up diet soda for Lent and how it has affected his food enjoyment.
- Shane talks about giving up diet soda for Lent and how it's affected his enjoyment of food.
- Discusses the temptation to break the fast on Sundays but choosing to stick with it for the full Lenten period.
Chapter 4
The group delves into a discussion on movies, specifically Starship Troopers and Dune, and their themes.
- Shane shares his appreciation for the movie Starship Troopers and how it influenced his decision to join the army.
- The conversation turns to Dune, analyzing its influence on other science fiction works and comparing the book to its film adaptations.
Chapter 5
Star Wars becomes the focal point, exploring its potential borrowing from Dune and personal opinions on the films.
- The trio discusses the Star Wars franchise, including the influence of Dune on George Lucas's work.
- They share their thoughts on the various Star Wars movies, including the newer ones and Rogue One.
Chapter 6
Shane recounts humorous personal stories and the group discusses how to create engaging comedy content.
- Shane tells a story about using cat shampoo during a tough period in his life.
- The hosts discuss the challenges of creating engaging comedy content, including making a shampoo bottle reading entertaining.