OBDM1285 - From Star Wars to Shower Heads | Assassination Plots and Alien Diversions

00:00:00 – Audio Setup, Star Wars Fan Debate Show starts with discussion about audio stream issues and Joe's absence due to birthday plans. Hosts joke about birthday priorities, algorithmic rage culture, and how Joe gets his news. Transition to Star Wars fandom; debate about original Star Wars theatrical cut and George Lucas's revisions. 00:10:00 – Star Wars Original Cut Return & Box Office Potential Conversation about the 1977 Star Wars cut being screened in London. Discussion on fan-made restorations, black market versions, and speculation on financial success if Disney re-released original cuts. Debate on how Disney could regain fan goodwill and how current Star Wars content has fared. 00:20:00 – Andor, Mandalorian, and Disney Star Wars Strategy Talk shifts to upcoming Star Wars projects like the Andor season and potential Mandalorian/Grogu movie. Hosts analyze Disney's strategy of rebuilding trust with legacy content. Praise for Andor's adult storytelling and deeper political themes. 00:30:00 – Foundation Series on Apple TV Discussion on Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series and Apple TV's adaptation. Themes include psychohistory, AI, identity, consciousness, and predictions of societal collapse. Hosts note how the show echoes modern algorithmic culture and explore its sci-fi world-building. 00:40:00 – Attempted Trump Assassinations Sudden pivot to multiple recent alleged plots to assassinate Trump. Detailed reports of one involving RPGs and Ukrainian connections, and another from a radicalized teen in Wisconsin. Discussion of FBI involvement, lack of transparency, and media underreporting. 00:50:00 – More Trump Plot Details & Cryptid in Colorado A bizarre plot by a teenager to start a white supremacist revolution discussed. Hosts cover a cryptid sighting in Colorado captured on video—speculating if it's a mangy bear, raccoon, or hybrid creature. Debunking official explanations, speculating on cryptid nature. 01:00:00 – Bill Maher's Dinner with Trump Recap of Bill Maher visiting Trump at the White House, arranged by Kid Rock. Maher reflects on how Trump was unexpectedly gracious, self-aware, and down-to-earth. Reaction from Maher's audience and criticism from liberals for "humanizing" Trump. 01:10:00 – Maher's Final Thoughts, Hotel Living Trend in China Maher defends his experience with Trump, stressing honest reporting over partisan spin. Hosts pivot to a trend in China where young people live full-time in hotels due to high rent, convenience, and mental health reasons. Questions raised about the affordability and long-term viability of this lifestyle. 01:20:00 – Hotel Life Logistics & Open Phones Continued discussion on hotel-living logistics, shared bathrooms, and budgeting. Personal anecdotes about sleeping under sinks while touring with bands. Start of call-in segment: light banter about gaming, coffee alternatives like yerba mate, and general chatter with listeners. 01:30:00 – JFK Files, UAPs in New Jersey, Local Politics Callers discuss disappointment with the newly released JFK assassination files. Speculation about UFO sightings in New Jersey and government cover-ups. Final topics touch on financial markets, disdain for DC and California politics, and the importance of local engagement. 01:40:00 – Dave Smith vs Douglas Murray on Israel Recap of a recent podcast featuring libertarian Dave Smith and conservative Douglas Murray debating Israel. Hosts critique Murray's weak arguments and inability to engage meaningfully, despite Smith being poised and informed. Commentary on how the Israel debate is often one-sided and emotionally charged, even among self-proclaimed free speech advocates. 01:50:00 – Trump's Water Pressure Obsession Segment dives into Trump's long-running feud with low-flow toilets and weak shower heads. Trump signed an executive order to reverse Obama-era regulations, wanting "strong showers" for washing his "beautiful hair." Hosts riff on the absurdity and comedy of these priorities, imagining Trump's rants in Seinfeld-style voiceovers. 02:00:00 – Episode Wrap Bye Bye!  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2   send obdm bitcoin: 14DGZFByT5U35ZVVvo9SpzbJV6bHuNVJRa send obdm ether: 0x9A16c85CcB3A1B3c8073376b316Cd45F4B359413 send obdm steller: GB3LGRWRLLPCWPKJSYNGMUQIZWCQ35UD3LCQIZJRPTFJOHHM7G4AOOKI send obdm DogeCoin: D6XLEX89ybc55B4eQqz4cyfoctSaorFK9w