The Fool Scoop

Lightning Round

Get ready for a lightning round of topics with The Fool Scoop as they discuss fears, talking with animals, various skills, and even witnesses to history and how their lives as cartoon characters would play out. And speaking of play, stay tuned for the very end as they play a game of super power caveats that will have you raising your eyebrows. All this, on The Fool Scoop.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Mahatma Genie
Roach Bombs (No Affiliate Link)
Life of Pi (2012)
Aladdin (1992)
Reading Rainbow Theme Song
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Clean Springing

Today on The Fool Scoop, they're tackling the big questions: from the surprising luxury of a well-placed bidet to the emotional minefield of spring cleaning, and yes, even the philosophical implications of toilet paper. They'll dive into the wild world of animal anatomy, the nostalgia of childhood toys, and the digital battlegrounds of social media, all with their signature brand of irreverent humor. It's an episode that promises to be both hilarious and surprisingly insightful, so stick around!
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Dingleberries Happen
What A Cat’s Butt Touches
3d Printed Gold Shirt
Halloween Child Predator
Mountain Lion becoming fossilized
Boy and the Heron (2023)
Treasure Planet (2002)
Firefly (2002)
Atlantis (2001)
Nadia The Secret of the Blue Water (1990)
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Creepy Creature Close-Ups

On this alliterative episode of the Fool Scoop, we join the gang as they discuss the first half of Gargoyles Season 2, creepy cryptids, creepy children, creepy Instagram, creepy shiny fish, and creepy alien videos. But the creeps don’t stop there.
We also discuss the validity of internet videos, the delicacy of mammoth meat, and a couple of Did You Knows brought to you by Jessy. And finally, we have the return of our lovable mascot, Mokele Mbembe as he tracks down the U.S.A.’s most elusive cryptid: Bigfoot himself.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Crazy Shiny Silver Fish
Ribbonfish (Scabbard Fish)
Pishtacos
Yo Matte al Pelacaras
Pelacaras Captada?
Mysterious Pelacara
El Chullachaqui en Video
Chullachaqui Art
Cute “duende”
Mammoth Meat
The Explorers Club Eat Mammoth Meat
Trailer - Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
Trailer - Leprechaun (1991)
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Cognitive Dissonance (Lost 2024 Episode)

On this week's The Fool Scoop, the hosts unleash a torrent of hilarious and irreverent takes on everything from the mysteries of cat behavior and the science of erosion to the struggles of reading in Spanish (and the weather phenomenon known as a derecho!). They also bravely delve into the world of music, explore the nuances of Spanish accents (Castilian, anyone?), ponder the uses of 3D printing (cigarette box holders, apparently!), and geek out over video games, flight simulators, and virtual reality. It's a whirlwind of random topics, amusing anecdotes, and the kind of laugh-out-loud commentary you've come to expect from The Fool Scoop.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Phone Scene from Taken (2008)
Ted (2015) - Trix Are for Kids
Doublethink (1984)
So what are they teaching in this college?
RFK Jr. and Bill Maher Debate Vaccines
Bill Burr and Joe Rogan Debate Masks
Visual Evidence Shows Israel Dropped Bombs Where It Ordered Gaza Civilians to Go
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Blue Zones

Join the Fool Scoop on today’s episode as they offer helpful advice, such as what to do if the police show up at your door, the benefits of mediation, and the secret to longevity (Surprise: there is no secret). Along the way, you’ll get an insight into Kelso’s retirement plans, a discussion on religious faith, and the big topic of the day: Blue Zones. What are they, and what can we learn from them? Tune in to the Fool Scoop to find out.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
The surprising secrets of longevity - TED Podcast
What are blue zones?
Rest heart rate and life expectancy
15 Minute City
Greatest Bull Taming Of All Time
Old Man Marathon Runner Smoking and Drinking
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Proper Replika

This week on The Fool Scoop, Alan, Winston, and Kelso tackle everything from the surprisingly generous return policies of big box stores and the delicate (and sensitive) subject of handwritten vs. typed notes to the wild world of online trolling and the ever-expanding role of technology in our lives. They dissect the rise of AI, from smart toasters (no Cylons here, folks) and AI avatars on TikTok to the world's first Ms. AI winner. The conversation veers into philosophical territory as they discuss AI companions (like those in the Replika app), the ethical implications of AI taking creative jobs, and the very nature of sentience vs. sapience, even touching on the potential for AI to experience pain and stress. Join the crew for this hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of the increasingly blurry lines between human and machine.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
The world's first Miss AI has been crowned
Revolution R180S Smart Toaster
Her (2013) - IMDb
S1m0ne (2002) - IMDb
Pixel Perfect
Replika - My AI Girlfriend
Fake Models on OnlyFans
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Fools Rush In

Join the Fool Scoop for a special Valentine’s Day episode as we take to Reddit and attempt to solve some relationship challenges. Listen as we untangle webs of miscommunication, resentment, and trust. Will the Fool Scoop manage to help these couples in need, or have things gone too far to repair? Find out by tuning in.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
http://reddit.com/r/relationships
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Please Welcome to the Stage… Charity

On today’s episode, the Fool Scoop discusses what types of charities they would like to run. Education, animal protection, and neo-natal care are all discussed along with more. Tune in and find out what charities are close to the Fool Scoopers’ hearts.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Scott Pilgrim Vegans
How to Start a Charity
Mr. Beasts’s Faux Philanthropy
Ranked Choice Voting
Arnold Schwarzeneger on Gerrymandering
Sally Struthers Commercial
In the Arms of An Angel Commercial
Keanu Reeves Foundation
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