EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 44 MIN
214 | Liability Waived Accordingly
from The Economy of Nothing Podcast · host Mike Bedont
Two skull-headed pirate coworkers monitor Mr. Green and a captain entering Nothing Corporation's dispatch to drop off "JJ Abrams' mystery box," arguing about waiting to steal it in transit and what might be inside. The scene shifts into their in-character podcast intro and banter, including plugs for their site and Patreon, a PSA not to take random pills, and a long riff on historical filth, sewers, and how social norms like not spitting everywhere became "manners." They discuss liking The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for its tone and meta nods but worry it may franchise into bigger cameos, then touch on Spielberg's alien movie "Disclosure Day" skepticism and Disney layoffs, citing severance terms for non-managers and managers by tenure. They close by promoting links, TikTok, and paid supporter extras. TimeCodes 00:00 Scope Boss Cold Open 00:57 Watching The Dispatch 01:55 Mystery Box Explained 02:30 Crew Drama And Concussion 03:31 Slide Deck Heist Plan 05:39 Meta Scene Breakdown 06:53 Podcast Intro And Plugs 09:10 Car Banter And Elevator Song 09:50 PSA Dont Take Random Pills 11:23 Medieval Dirt And Sewers 14:58 Spitting Manners And Health Codes 18:47 Show Notes And Coolness Rant 20:15 B Movie Detour 20:54 Knight Of Seven Kingdoms Review 22:40 Mad King Running Gag 23:29 Seven vs Nine Kingdoms 24:38 Reveal Fatigue and Franchise Fears 26:38 Disclosure Day Alien Rehash 29:33 Disney Layoffs Severance Math 32:36 Ramble on Podcasting Takes 35:40 South Park Camp of Tolerance Bit 37:15 Voices Accents and Alliteration 40:28 Scoliosis Character Improv 42:51 Cool Exit and Sign Off
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