October 20, 2024 • 6 mins
What happens when two dads crack open a beer and decide to share their lives with the world?
Discover the hilarious and heartwarming world of "First Look Gnomes," where Williams and Craig turn the mundane into comedy gold.
The mystical figure of the "wise old gnome! / "Gno-it-all Gnome" adds an element of intrigue and absurdity that keeps listeners guessing. Is he a sage, or just a strange, creepy fellow?
This podcast is a playful blend of humour and unexpected insights, making it a truly forgettable experience.....
Join us as we explore why this duo's laid-back antics and cheesy puns have captured the hearts of many, leaving us chuckling and pondering long after the episode ends...
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Speaker 1 (00:10):
Okay, Are you ready to dive into a world of like dad
jokes and beer reviews and likesurprisingly deep thoughts?
Because today we are exploringthis podcast.
First Look Gnomes.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh, I am so ready.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
It's hosted by these two dads, Williams and Craig.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
And they're basically just two friends kind of
goofing off, sharing their lives.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Yeah, and what's really interesting about them is
that it's they're sort of likecasual, almost accidental humor
that makes it so endearing.
Yeah, you know, they're theopposite of a polished, overly
produced show.
You know, it's like you'reeavesdropping on two buddies who
just cracked open a beer andare just chatting about their
lives.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
It's true, and you gave me like transcripts and
episode descriptions for thisone.
I did, and it's clear thatthese guys they have a knack for
finding humor in like theeveryday.
Like who else would turnpeeling a banana for the first
time at age 40 into like ahilarious podcast segment?
Speaker 2 (01:05):
It's brilliant.
He's kind of amazing.
But beyond the humor, there'sthis element of surprise that
hooks the listener.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
You find yourself thinking wait, he's never peeled
a banana.
How is that even possible?
Speaker 1 (01:16):
I know, and then his explanation just makes it even
funnier, I know.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Because he's like so serious about it.
I can't believe he's nevereaten a banana before.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Never eaten, one Never considered it.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Oh my God.
Yeah, it makes you wonder whatother like seemingly ordinary
experiences we just take forgranted.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
It's a reminder that our individual journeys are
shaped by, like our uniqueupbringings and exposures.
Speaker 1 (01:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
They're not afraid to be themselves, even if it means
admitting they're a littleterrified of the future.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right, speaking of relatable, let's talk about
those dad jokes.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Oh yes.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, they're so cheesy , please, so predictable.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
And yet I find myself laughing along.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Why are we programmed to find those groan-worthy puns
even remotely amusing?
Speaker 1 (01:58):
I don't know, but it's fascinating.
I think it's the anatomy of adad joke.
(02:20):
That's so fascinating.
They thrive on wordplay,absurdity and this shared
understanding that they'resupposed to be bad.
It's like a shared experience.
You know, what's coming, youbrace yourself for it, and yet
there's a sense of has a wholearsenal of them.
Like what, like?
What's worse than finding aworm in your apple.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Okay, what's worse than finding a worm in your
apple?
Speaker 1 (02:32):
You know this one Half a worm, half a worm.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah, I can practically hear the groans from
here.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Exactly.
It's that predictability that'spart of the charm.
You know, you know it's coming,you brace yourself and yet
can't help but smile.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
And within that shared groan there's a sense of
connection, a recognition ofthis universal experience of
enduring and secretly enjoyingthe corny humor of dads.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
It's so true, like it's a rite of passage that we
all endure.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
It is Speaking of enduring.
Some listeners have rite ofpassage it is that we all endure
.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
It is Speaking of enduring.
Some listeners have pointed outthis character.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
The wise old gnome who peers occasionally Right and
is well, let's just say he's anacquired taste.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Oh, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
He's meant to be, this source of wisdom.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
And advice Mm-hmm, but his deliveries often
described as creepy orunsettling, oh really, which I
think is intentional on thehost's part.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Interesting Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:29):
And they play up that creepiness too.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
How so.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Joking about him living under a bin.
Oh, okay, it's like they'vetaken this familiar archetype
Right the wise old man or wiseold woman Right and
intentionally made him a littleoff-putting.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
Right, and that subversion of expectations is
part of what makes this wise oldgnome so intriguing.
He's both familiar andunsettling, yeah, offering
pronouncements that could beinterpreted as profound or
utterly absurd.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Which perfectly reflects the tone of the entire
podcast.
Really.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
Really.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
You're never quite sure what's coming next Not
anymore.
It could be a deep thoughtabout the meaning of life.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
A rant about a terrible movie they just watched
, or a detailed description ofCraig's latest craft beer
discovery.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
And it's that unpredictability that keeps
listeners engaged.
They never know what rabbithole Williams and Craig are
going to dive down next, whichcreates a sense of anticipation
and excitement.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Yeah, or the time Leanne described her daughter's
head injury and her own faintingepisode.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Like it's a stark reminder that, even in the midst
of laughter and likelighthearted banter, yes, life
can throw some pretty seriouscurveballs.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
It can, and the way they handle those moment is
incredibly powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It is.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
They don't shy away from the difficult emotions.
They embrace them, often with amix of humor and heartfelt
honesty.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
It's true, like when Wyams talks about turning 40,
he's joking about feeling oldand washed up, but you can hear
this underlying anxiety aboutaging, responsibility and the
passage of time.
Of course, it's both hilariousand relatable.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's that ability to hold space for both humor and
vulnerability that makes firstlook gnomes so compelling
Totally.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Like.
Who knew that a conversationabout Monty Dawn, the British
gardening guru, could be soentertaining?
I know.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
They even used AI to write an intro poem for one of
their episodes.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
They did, which, of course, led to this hilarious
discussion about the future ofcreativity and whether robots
are coming for their jobs.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Which of course they are.
They are but jobs, which ofcourse they are, they are.
But it was a surprisinglythought-provoking conversation.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Especially given their usual penchant for
silliness.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
But that's what makes first look gnomes so compelling
.
Right.
They can seamlessly transitionfrom lighthearted banter to
surprisingly insightfulcommentary on technology,
culture and the human condition.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
It's like they have this innate ability to tap into
the zeitgeist, to identify thosetopics that are bubbling
beneath the surface and explorethem with a mix of humor,
curiosity and a healthy dose ofskepticism.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
And they never take themselves too seriously, which
makes their insights all morerefreshing.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
They're like the antidote to information overload
.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
They are.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
A reminder that it's okay to step back, have a laugh,
yes, and appreciate theabsurdity of it all, yes, and
maybe learn a thing or two aboutpeeling a banana along the way.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Exactly Right.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Don't forget to subscribe or follow to make sure
you don't miss Season 3.
Okay, Are you ready to dive into a world of like dad
jokes and beer reviews and likesurprisingly deep thoughts?
Because today we are exploringthis podcast.
First Look Gnomes.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh, I am so ready.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
It's hosted by these two dads, Williams and Craig.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
And they're basically just two friends kind of
goofing off, sharing their lives.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Yeah, and what's really interesting about them is
that it's they're sort of likecasual, almost accidental humor
that makes it so endearing.
Yeah, you know, they're theopposite of a polished, overly
produced show.
You know, it's like you'reeavesdropping on two buddies who
just cracked open a beer andare just chatting about their
lives.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
It's true, and you gave me like transcripts and
episode descriptions for thisone.
I did, and it's clear thatthese guys they have a knack for
finding humor in like theeveryday.
Like who else would turnpeeling a banana for the first
time at age 40 into like ahilarious podcast segment?
Speaker 2 (01:05):
It's brilliant.
He's kind of amazing.
But beyond the humor, there'sthis element of surprise that
hooks the listener.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
You find yourself thinking wait, he's never peeled
a banana.
How is that even possible?
Speaker 1 (01:16):
I know, and then his explanation just makes it even
funnier, I know.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Because he's like so serious about it.
I can't believe he's nevereaten a banana before.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Never eaten, one Never considered it.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Oh my God.
Yeah, it makes you wonder whatother like seemingly ordinary
experiences we just take forgranted.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
It's a reminder that our individual journeys are
shaped by, like our uniqueupbringings and exposures.
Speaker 1 (01:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
They're not afraid to be themselves, even if it means
admitting they're a littleterrified of the future.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right, speaking of relatable, let's talk about
those dad jokes.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Oh yes.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, they're so cheesy , please, so predictable.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
And yet I find myself laughing along.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Why are we programmed to find those groan-worthy puns
even remotely amusing?
Speaker 1 (01:58):
I don't know, but it's fascinating.
I think it's the anatomy of adad joke.
(02:20):
That's so fascinating.
They thrive on wordplay,absurdity and this shared
understanding that they'resupposed to be bad.
It's like a shared experience.
You know, what's coming, youbrace yourself for it, and yet
there's a sense of has a wholearsenal of them.
Like what, like?
What's worse than finding aworm in your apple.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Okay, what's worse than finding a worm in your
apple?
Speaker 1 (02:32):
You know this one Half a worm, half a worm.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah, I can practically hear the groans from
here.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Exactly.
It's that predictability that'spart of the charm.
You know, you know it's coming,you brace yourself and yet
can't help but smile.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
And within that shared groan there's a sense of
connection, a recognition ofthis universal experience of
enduring and secretly enjoyingthe corny humor of dads.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
It's so true, like it's a rite of passage that we
all endure.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
It is Speaking of enduring.
Some listeners have rite ofpassage it is that we all endure
.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
It is Speaking of enduring.
Some listeners have pointed outthis character.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
The wise old gnome who peers occasionally Right and
is well, let's just say he's anacquired taste.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Oh, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
He's meant to be, this source of wisdom.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
And advice Mm-hmm, but his deliveries often
described as creepy orunsettling, oh really, which I
think is intentional on thehost's part.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Interesting Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:29):
And they play up that creepiness too.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
How so.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Joking about him living under a bin.
Oh, okay, it's like they'vetaken this familiar archetype
Right the wise old man or wiseold woman Right and
intentionally made him a littleoff-putting.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
Right, and that subversion of expectations is
part of what makes this wise oldgnome so intriguing.
He's both familiar andunsettling, yeah, offering
pronouncements that could beinterpreted as profound or
utterly absurd.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Which perfectly reflects the tone of the entire
podcast.
Really.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
Really.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
You're never quite sure what's coming next Not
anymore.
It could be a deep thoughtabout the meaning of life.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
A rant about a terrible movie they just watched
, or a detailed description ofCraig's latest craft beer
discovery.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
And it's that unpredictability that keeps
listeners engaged.
They never know what rabbithole Williams and Craig are
going to dive down next, whichcreates a sense of anticipation
and excitement.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Yeah, or the time Leanne described her daughter's
head injury and her own faintingepisode.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Like it's a stark reminder that, even in the midst
of laughter and likelighthearted banter, yes, life
can throw some pretty seriouscurveballs.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
It can, and the way they handle those moment is
incredibly powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It is.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
They don't shy away from the difficult emotions.
They embrace them, often with amix of humor and heartfelt
honesty.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
It's true, like when Wyams talks about turning 40,
he's joking about feeling oldand washed up, but you can hear
this underlying anxiety aboutaging, responsibility and the
passage of time.
Of course, it's both hilariousand relatable.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's that ability to hold space for both humor and
vulnerability that makes firstlook gnomes so compelling
Totally.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Like.
Who knew that a conversationabout Monty Dawn, the British
gardening guru, could be soentertaining?
I know.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
They even used AI to write an intro poem for one of
their episodes.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
They did, which, of course, led to this hilarious
discussion about the future ofcreativity and whether robots
are coming for their jobs.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Which of course they are.
They are but jobs, which ofcourse they are, they are.
But it was a surprisinglythought-provoking conversation.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Especially given their usual penchant for
silliness.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
But that's what makes first look gnomes so compelling
.
Right.
They can seamlessly transitionfrom lighthearted banter to
surprisingly insightfulcommentary on technology,
culture and the human condition.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
It's like they have this innate ability to tap into
the zeitgeist, to identify thosetopics that are bubbling
beneath the surface and explorethem with a mix of humor,
curiosity and a healthy dose ofskepticism.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
And they never take themselves too seriously, which
makes their insights all morerefreshing.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
They're like the antidote to information overload
.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
They are.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
A reminder that it's okay to step back, have a laugh,
yes, and appreciate theabsurdity of it all, yes, and
maybe learn a thing or two aboutpeeling a banana along the way.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Exactly Right.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Don't forget to subscribe or follow to make sure
you don't miss Season 3.
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