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Cold Cuts

by Cold Cuts

Two medium sized men with medium sized brains have a lot to say about media, culture, and technology.Recent college grad Eric Zhou convinced his podcast producer friend, Arya Tousi, to kill some time together. Arya then discovered that being a podcast bro on a show about Nothing™ is a lot more fun than making super serious politics and news. Combine that with the "je ne sais quoi" of unfiltered hot takes, and you get Cold Cuts.

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Episodes

  1. 17: "This Isn't a Boxing Match, It's a Circus!"

    Again, as much as it pains us to admit it... ... ... ... ...Jake Paul isn't a bad boxer.

  2. 16: "Horny People Are Good Customers"

    Capitalists hate this man! Go from broke to billionaire with this one weird trick! (And give me 30%) Featuring what is likely the hottest take we've ever had on this show so buckle up, kids!

  3. 15: "This is the Start of the End of My Life."

    Back from our hiatus, Eric gets introspective after he lands his first full time job out of college.

  4. 13: FDT

    Trump's out. Finally. Recorded after the election but someone got lazy.

  5. Special: "This Tea Kettle is Ruining My Life"

    The medium sized men combine their medium sized brains to figure out how electric kettles work.

  6. 12: "It Hurts Me to Say This... But Jake Paul Isn't a Bad Boxer"

    What has the world come to when you can see Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr, and... Jake Paul(?) on the same PPV. Also featured: Arya coming out of his cave.

  7. 11: "I'm Not Christian But I Went to Jesus Camp"

    Currently on repeat: "FDT" by YG and Nipsey Hussle

  8. 10: "Reject Modernity, Return to Monke"

    No hot takes, no stress, no election, no thoughts, head empty.

  9. 9: "The Mob is Cooler than the Catholic Church"

    We know the Mob is cooler than the Catholic Church, but what's cooler between the Mob and the Yakuza? Also, Seinfeld >>> Friends. ⚠⚠Scofield warning for the hot takes this time around.⚠⚠

  10. 8: "Every Country Has a Heavy Drinking Culture"

    Drugs, drinking, and health... are some very scientific topics that are both research-heavy and culturally sensitive. This week, hear us discuss them with no scientific knowledge, research, or cultural sensitivity. Enjoy!

  11. 7: "Skyrim Took Nine Years of My Life"

    Arya makes a big change, and the boys talk about video games for a while.

  12. 6: "Vikings Are Just Cold Pirates"

    The boys have a lengthy discussion about a game series neither of them play. Also, it's almost election season so time to get patriotic, I guess? Jason Schrier's article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-21/ubisoft-sexual-misconduct-scandal-harassment-sexism-and-abuse

  13. 5: The Big-Brained Stranger

    The boys are joined this week by North Macedonia's biggest celebrity, Jana Cholakovska. Arya's classmate from NYU, Jana just published her ten month long investigative project in Vice! https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v7gnvx/north-macedonia-air-pollution-worst-smog?

  14. 4: "You Shouldn't Be Simping for a Corporation"

    Not pictured: Arya's very inaccurate US Open predictions because it ended last week lol.

  15. Special: Hit Me In the Head With a Shovel, Please

    "Wouldn't It Be Nice to Get Knocked Out Cold With a Shovel for Exactly Six Weeks and Five Days?" - By Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate.com

  16. 3: "Crack is the Best Self-Defense Weapon"

    Quarantine is home to many useless thoughts. Here are some of them. Gardening, witches, and self-defense.

  17. 2: "I'm So Glad I'm Out of This Institution"

    The boys reflect on college, as well as how their almae matres are handling the COVID-19 pandemic. And remember: If you're trying to save brain cells, you have no business being in a frat.

  18. 1: Pilot

    This week, we inaugurate the show with the Epic Games lawsuits and some foolishness from the NCAA. Stick around until the end for our spicy hot takes!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two medium sized men with medium sized brains have a lot to say about media, culture, and technology.Recent college grad Eric Zhou convinced his podcast producer friend, Arya Tousi, to kill some time together. Arya then discovered that being a podcast bro on a show about Nothing™ is a lot more fun than making super serious politics and news. Combine that with the "je ne sais quoi" of unfiltered hot takes, and you get Cold Cuts.

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Two medium sized men with medium sized brains have a lot to say about media, culture, and technology.Recent college grad Eric Zhou convinced his podcast producer friend, Arya Tousi, to kill some time together. Arya then discovered that being a podcast bro on a show about Nothing™ is a lot more fun...

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