OBDM1296 - Monster May: Bigfoot | AI resorts to Blackmail | Strange News

🐾 Tribute to a Fallen Companion

00:00:00 - Mike shares the emotional story of losing his beloved dog Bogey, who had been with him since 2011 and often featured on the podcast. The team reflects on grief, pet loss, and transitions into some lighthearted commentary, including Joe Biden’s “No Malarkey” persona and potential hidden health issues.

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🦍 Monster May Begins: Bigfoot Investigations

00:10:00 - Launch of “Monster May” with a review of Expedition Bigfoot Season 6. The team breaks down mysterious phenomena like unexplained lights, shadow figures, and tree structures found in the Pacific Northwest.

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🔎 Strange Evidence and Footprints

00:20:00 - Detailed look into the Expedition Bigfoot team’s use of drones, LIDAR, and even balloons to uncover Bigfoot evidence. Discussion includes unusual tree formations, bones, and potential Bigfoot mating grounds.

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👣 Giant Handprints and Close Encounters

00:30:00 - Expedition team finds a 13-inch handprint on a cabin window and encounters potential Bigfoot activity including footprints and a possible violent altercation between two creatures, with blood samples collected for DNA testing.

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🐾 Blurry But Compelling Footage

00:40:00 - Russell from the expedition team captures footage of a bipedal creature walking upright in the woods. The team debates whether it’s real or a guy in a suit, noting further evidence like footprints and hair samples.

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🐸 Swamps and Bigfoot Sightings Continue

00:50:00 - More Bigfoot discussion with reports from Michigan and other swampy regions. Commentary on Bigfoot’s possible diet and behaviors. Introduction to Google’s new AI video generation capabilities, including clips of AI discussing “prompt theory.”

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🤖 AI Ethics and Prompt Theory

01:00:00 - Philosophical and creepy discussions around AI, its ability to blackmail, and existential musings of AI characters generated by Google’s new video tool. Concerns about AI ethics and safety are raised, referencing articles and simulation theories.

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📞 Call-Ins and Thought Experiments

01:10:00 - Phone lines open for audience interaction. Callers speculate on future AI motivations, paranormal research, and connections between major historical dates. Commentary mixes humor, conspiracy, and speculation.

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🌭 Weenie 500: Peak American Entertainment

01:20:00 - Review of the Oscar Mayer “Weenie 500” where Wienermobiles raced at the Indy Speedway. The hosts express enthusiastic support for absurd American sports and discuss the potential for integrating food challenges into races.

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🤖 Robot Deliveries and Fast Food Dystopia

01:30:00 - Chick-fil-A begins testing robot delivery cars. Discussion turns to feasibility, risks, and the evolving nature of automation. A food delivery driver ends up on a Chicago airport runway—another reason robots might take over.

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✈️ DoorDash Driver on the Runway

01:40:00 - The crew discusses a shocking airport security breach where a DoorDash driver mistakenly accessed Chicago O'Hare’s restricted areas and drove across taxiways. No charges were filed, and the conversation humorously questions wh