#0135 - From Tijuana To TikTok - 01/15/2025

On today's show:

Viktor complains about the cold weather, joking about his readiness to escape to warmer, possibly "terrifying" vacation destinations like Tijuana and other allegedly "scary" cities. A deep dive into Reddit stories about unsettling cities worldwide. Viktor debates which locations are overhyped in danger and shares anecdotes about places like Tijuana, East St. Louis, and abandoned mining towns. A candid monologue on local government inefficiencies, the rising cost of living, and misplaced legislative priorities, punctuated with calls for “normal people” to run for office. A brief, wholesome detour featuring Chico, a terrier-pit bull mix up for adoption at a local animal shelter. Quirky stories include a Japanese company recycling diapers into toilet paper, a Michigan kid driving 100 miles in a stolen SUV, and debates on the value of gimmicky TikTok products like a $100 guitar. Viktor explores why people fear the "Gathering of the Juggalos," recounts his interactions with juggalos like Twiztid, and muses about joining the event with comedian Doug Stanhope. A digression into frustrations with certain bands not charting while others dominate, alongside some playful commentary on radio politics. Viktor and Peaches poke fun at the absurdity of TOOL's merchandise, such as $500 sculpture replicas and $80 yoga mats, marveling at the band’s creative, albeit pricey, retail approach. Reflecting on the trend of public figures falling from grace, including Viktor’s disappointment with Neil Gaiman amid allegations. A debate about TikTok's diminishing value as a music discovery platform and its broader shift into being a digital storefront, paralleled with past social media platforms like Myspace. Viktor shares thoughts on quirky topics like superstition over "evil" numbers, how hotels avoid labeling a 13th floor, and old jobs at KFC dealing with street address 666. Viktor enthuses about the potential comeback of Nine Inch Nails while sharing his favorite albums and ranking them against TOOL’s deep cuts. A humorous conversation about TOOL camo merch leading into defining "deep cuts" and reminiscing about rare tracks by other bands. Light banter on topics from industrial music to gym habits, wrapping the show with teasers for the next segment and a farewell to listeners.

0:00 - The scariest places that people have ever been
18:16 - The Gathering Of The Juggalos
22:05 - Idaho politicians wasting taxpayer dollar and time with their useless pandering
27:37 - Pet Of The Week at East Idaho News
30:08 - Manhattan toll seems to be working, toilet paper made from used diapers, 12 year old boy drives for 100 miles in stolen SUV
35:20 - Talking new music with Peaches and celebrities being dirtbags
45:08 - Costco employee asks customer to pick a new order number after order #666 pops up
50:42 - Deep cuts, and my favorite band Tool are the absolute worst when it comes to merch
1:00:45 - If TikTok is banned it won't really be a big deal