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Van Damn!

Join the Fool Scoop today for a lively and humorous discussion as they dive into the more humble and at times strangely erotic beginnings of some of your favorite action movie stars. From the “Muscles from Brussels” to Jean Claude Van Dame! Learn all about the naughty little secrets your favorite stars have in their closets.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Van Damme’s start in Adult Film is Unconfirmed
Sylvester Stallone’s start in Adult Film
Arnold Schwarzenegger was a nude model
Jackie Chan’s softcore start in Hollywood
PREDATOR - Original Suit with Jean-Claude Van Damme - YouTube
Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator - YouTube
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Back From The Big Trip

In this episode of the Fool's Scoop podcast, join the Fool Scoopers as they discuss experiences with mushrooms and not just on pizzas. They share funny stories, their choice of movies and music, and discuss the legality of psychedelic substances compared to other drugs and alcohol. Additionally, they share personal stories of remaining calm during emergencies and how it helped them handle situations effectively.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Santana Full Concert (1970s)
Purple Woman in DMT
The real dangers of psychedelics
Snake Bites Man, Stays Calm
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Planet of the Apes or Robots?

Alan and Winston explore comedy timing, personal humor experiences, Paul vs Tyson, and pop culture phenomena like Transformers. The hosts discuss the amusing story of escaped monkeys in South Carolina. They examine "throning"—a new dating trend where people pursue relationships to boost their social status. The conversation then shifts to AI and robotics, considering both the innovative potential and possible chaos in a world where technology and primates intersect.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/boxing/what-is-mike-tyson-s-net-worth-ahead-of-boxing-return-against-jake-paul/ar-AA1tNBae?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=3c6dafa72a0941dec95ab66fe5882617&ei=24
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/1-monkey-recovered-after-dozens-escape-in-south-carolina-others-are-jumping-back-and-forth-near-the-research-facility/ar-AA1tNPsB?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=3c6dafa72a0941dec95ab66fe5882617&ei=29
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/what-is-throning-the-latest-dating-trend-explained/ar-AA1tBM30?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=3c6dafa72a0941dec95ab66fe5882617&ei=22
Boston Dynamics - Atlas
Project GR00T: NVIDIA
XPENG unveils Iron robot
OpenAI’s robotics plans
Tesla’s Optimus
Neo Beta Home Robot
The Age of Spiritual Machines
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Monsters Among Men

In this episode of The Fool Scoop, Alan, Winston, and Johnny delve into a chilling mix of true crime, cultural commentary, and nostalgic reflections. The conversation begins with a lighthearted exploration of technical difficulties and the spooky season, leading to a deeper discussion of immigration issues and the infamous serial killer La Bestia. They also revisit the 30th anniversary of the beloved animated series Gargoyles, examining its enduring impact and the themes of friendship and justice it explores. Throughout the episode, the hosts navigate a complex interplay of darkness and light, examining the human capacity for both evil and good. As they delve into the chilling story of La Bestia, it becomes clear that monsters can indeed exist among men.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Gargoyles (TV Show)
Yolanda Saldivar Parole 2025
Back to the Future (1985)
Luis Garavito “La Bestia”
Little Golden Books
Parents “Redshirting” Kids
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Immoral Machines (Cut for Time)

In this episode, the gang looks back on the history of music and file sharing. From the stone age days of Napster through the viral minefield of Kazza and Limewire. Additionally, we also tackle all sorts of “isms” as we work through the “Man or Bear (and not the Man-Bear-Pig monstrosity)” “Trolley” and “AI Morality” thought experiments. Is there a racial discrimination in our technologies, or have we imbued our machines with our own biases? Are we human? Or are we moral? Tune in to see how our choices can impact the advancement of A.I. We also take a more lighthearted look at streaking and the age old cats vs dogs debate.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Man or Bear In The Woods | TikTok
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | yourtango
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | happygoliving
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | sadly_420
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | daykayla13
The Trolley Experiment
Moral Machine research site | Contribute to the Future of Ai
Racial Bias in Photography – Silverman Trykowski Associates, Inc. (sta-design.com)
Photography is inherently racist. Can new technology change that? (fastcompany.com)
Light And Dark: The Racial Biases That Remain In Photography : Code Switch : NPR
Chicago’s “Race-Neutral” Traffic Cameras Ticket Black and Latino Drivers the Most — ProPublica
Maine coon | The Largest Cat breed - YouTube
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News of the Week - July 21, 2024

On this episode, the Fool Scoopers discuss some a variety of topics, beginning with what may be the biggest headline of the summer: The assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Also discussed are other historical assassination attempts and duels with pistols. Then, The Fool Scoop covers the recent Republican National Convention including the surprise run-in of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump Jr.’s wife’s itchy situation. On a more serious note, the Democrats and their upcoming DNC is also brought up along with what can be done to compete with the RNC. Finally, the recent Microsoft outage is also discussed with hopefully no additional outages during the conversation.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Attempted Assassination on Trump at Rally
Trump Rally Shooter
RNC Hulk Hogan
President Camacho in Idiocracy
Kimberly Guilfoyle Ridiculed For Lifting Up Her Dress During RNC (okmagazine.com)
Crowdstrike Shutdowns the World
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Mine Trumps Yours

Things get heated on the Fool Scoop as we break down the ins and outs of Donald Trump’s conviction. What happened? How will it affect the election? And who will win the battle for Alan Brown’s political soul? Find out as the Fool Scoop dives deep into The Trial of Donald Trump.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Donald Trump was found guilty, convicted of 34 Counts
Pod Save America: New Polling on Trump’s Felony Conviction
Immigration | Gallup Historical Trends - And since many of you may not read the results, here’s the summary: immigration is a big deal, but America is split on “why” it is a big problem and “how” to solve the issue. Across the board, most Americans favor positive immigration reform, while at the same time supporting a way to stem the illegal flow of immigrants across the border.
Abortion | Gallup Historical Trends - Most Americans support pro-choice, Mifepristone availability, and strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
LGBTQ+ Rights | Gallup Historical Trends - While most American’s are in favor of gay rights they still believe about half of America is still against gay rights. A testament that we’re probably still dealing with the legacy of the stigma of open sexuality. When it comes to Trans rights and Gender re-assignment, most Americans are uncomfortable.
Race Relations | Gallup Historical Trends - Not much of a surprise. White Americans mostly think race relations are “somewhat good to somewhat bad” whereas Black Americans see race relations as “somewhat bad to very bad.”
Quantifying the rise of America’s far right (economist.com) - “Data published by the Centre on Extremism […] showed that all 25 extremist-related murders in its database from 2022 had connections to the far right.”
Political Polarization in the American Public | Pew Research Center - This is an older article, to illustrate that Trump did not create the divide. However, he has taken advantage of it with his rhetoric, and there is a correlation to note between his rise and the deepening divide.
[Left-Wing vs Right-Wing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left–right_political_spectrum#:~:text=It originated during the French,in the French National Assembly.)
THE MONKEY/STEPLADDER EXPERIMENT (youtube.com)
Trump vs Biden Economies by the Numbers
Yes, the VP Used to go to the Runner Up
Let's Bring Ranked Choice Voting To America | Rank The Vote
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Immoral Machines

In this episode, the gang looks back on the history of music and file sharing. From the stone age days of Napster through the viral minefield of Kazza and Limewire. Additionally, we also tackle all sorts of “isms” as we work through the “Man or Bear (and not the Man-Bear-Pig monstrosity)” “Trolley” and “AI Morality” thought experiments. Is there a racial discrimination in our technologies, or have we imbued our machines with our own biases? Are we human? Or are we moral? Tune in to see how our choices can impact the advancement of A.I. We also take a more lighthearted look at streaking and the age old cats vs dogs debate.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Man or Bear In The Woods | TikTok
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | yourtango
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | happygoliving
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | sadly_420
Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | daykayla13
The Trolley Experiment
Moral Machine research site | Contribute to the Future of Ai
Racial Bias in Photography – Silverman Trykowski Associates, Inc. (sta-design.com)
Photography is inherently racist. Can new technology change that? (fastcompany.com)
Light And Dark: The Racial Biases That Remain In Photography : Code Switch : NPR
Chicago’s “Race-Neutral” Traffic Cameras Ticket Black and Latino Drivers the Most — ProPublica
Maine coon | The Largest Cat breed - YouTube
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