Can You Leave The Simulation?

Can You Leave The Simulation?

Can You Leave The Simulation? (C.U.L.T.S.) Podcast. Join Jake Hall, Mason Updike, Zach Beauchamp, and frequent guest Johnny Landa (AKA Johnny Grande), as they dive into cults, sports, simulation theory, battle brackets, gamechangers, and personal topics.

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March 8, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including designing a sword, creating an intro for their show, adding flags and jerseys to the wall, and the debate about dropping dog poop in other people's trash cans. They also share stories from NextDoor, a neighborhood social media platform, and discuss an unusual traffic stop involving hand grenades. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We ...
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Zach & Jake discuss their recent trip to Las Vegas. They share funny and memorable stories from their time in the city, including encounters with interesting characters and their experiences at shows. They also talk about their late-night food adventures and the challenges they faced. Overall, it was an eventful and entertaining trip that provided plenty of laughs and stories to share. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can Yo...

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Summary Mace and Jake engage in small talk and discuss setting up a studio. They also talk about their favorite beers and share funny stories. The conversation then shifts to their interest in MMA and visiting a gym. They briefly discuss wedding planning and comedy shows. They also mention their friend Aunt Julie and discuss scheduling challenges. The conversation then moves on to baseball and Star Wars night. They share funny pos...

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Jake and Mace discuss various topics while enjoying some beers. They recap their St. George trip, share a funny story about someone pooping off a water tower, and delve into conspiracy theories. They also talk about baseball tips, Japanese and Korean baseball, and the restrictions on Cuban cigars. The conversation concludes with a discussion on local breweries and the cool spots in Craig. Overall, it's a lighthearted and entert...

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Jake and Mace discuss various topics including video editing classes, a secret project, setting up a display location, a new podcast format, the challenge of dated conversations, preparing for a trip, their last night together, funny moments from the trip, future plans, a recommendation for St. George, a baseball cooking experience, post-football season, opinions on Las Vegas, upcoming trips, joining American Coaster Enthusiasts, ...

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This is an old ep from October that we're releasing for the first time. We plan to start recording again soon, on a regular schedule. Stay tuned!


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WE'RE BACK! But did we every really leave your hearts? Definity not Johnny as he will explain in this episode of the podcast. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.com YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_D2e8uEfMq63ZimX8V9ZQg Watch or Li...

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The guys talk about the OceanGate submarine accident and if Denver is or is not a top 5 sports town. Thanks for staying patient with us for not releasing anything recently, we've all been traveling this summer! Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.co...

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Mason tries to start a Blitzball league, Aunt Julie calls in and leaves the boys a voicemail, and Jake's back at again with the clips...


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Jake looses his virginity, Zach laughs about bazookas, and Mason is quite clearly a man. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.com YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_D2e8uEfMq63ZimX8V9ZQg Watch or Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

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Jake tries to get the guys to talk normally, and not like they're on a podcast. This lead to some heavy edits in this episode. Also the guys take a look at some workout clips, and discuss Johnny's dating life. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.com YouTu...
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Mace returns and the boys get down to business. Jake plays dating and possible date prospects for himself and Johnny, while Mason tries to figure out if either one of them will ever get a date... Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.com YouTube Channel: htt...
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Johnny, Zach, and Jake watch some odd haircut videos while discussing their current hair styles. Zach then tries to set the rules for the Jake VS Johnny dating rally. Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast! We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast! Email Us: cultspod@gmail.com YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_D...
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We finally have an answer to the question that everyone has been asking for so long: "How old is Jake?" The future may hold a health challenge where Jake drops so years off of his age though, so stay tuned. The boys also update you on the world of sports and TV. Be sure to keep watching after the episode ends to see the new clip outro segment! (And let us know if you like it!)


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Mason and Jake run a two man show this episode, BUT Bings new A.I. chatbot helps them out with some questions.


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Zach and Mace torture Jake in a game of 20 questions... (Single ladies email us at the address below!)


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UFC, the Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open, all on the same weekend? Sounds like the boys are about to give you the rundown on the biggest weekend in sports!


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Johnny's warms up for this second episode, and gets the boys take on his future haircut. Jake shows clips of travel nightmares... and Mason asks what Microdosing is.


Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast!

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Johnny Grande is back on the pod this week! Jake deep-fake's everyone's voice using ElevenLabs, which leads to a conversation about A.I..


Thanks as always for enjoying the Can You Leave The Simulation? Podcast!

We would love to hear from you and your friends so don't forget to email us your questions and share the podcast!


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Zach and Mason confuse Jake with hockey talk, but Jake shows that he has some variety of clips to play on the show, even if that mean's we get to see Zach suffer...


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