Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:

- Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman.
- Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages.
- If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK.
- and much more…

Guests:
- Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
- Harry Dry is a marketer, copywriter and writer

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0:00 Who is the Batman of Lagos De Moreno?
2:17 Is the British Pound Overvalued?
6:32 Jimmy Carr for Prime Minister?
8:30 Can You Guess This Victorian Slang?
12:40 Why Word Choice Makes or Breaks a Joke
17:47 Are All Relationships Transactional?
33:42 The Unexpected Upside of Being Cancelled
36:21 Why We’ve Forgotten How to Build Friendships
42:18 Why Are Americans More Optimistic Than Brits?
44:41 The Secret to Truly Original Writing
54:28 Which Industry Will Disappear Next?
59:36 Is AI Killing Conspiracy Theories?
01:06:02 Are Smartphones the Real Epidemic?
01:08:26 Why We Need to Learn to Be Bored Again
01:11:49 Do Meditation Retreats Need AI Chatbots?
01:17:01 Are Mental Health Problems Really Societal Problems?
01:20:03 Is Gambling More Popular Than Reading?
01:31:18 Is Belief the Secret to Great Writing?
01:37:44 How GLP-1s Are Killing Gastric Band Surgery
01:38:46 Is Mr Bean the World’s Biggest Comedy Star?
01:45:17 When Did Criticism Replace Encouragement?
01:52:15 The Best Rules of Great Communication
01:55:36 Is Living Longer Actually a Good Thing?
02:05:22 Who Should Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

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