In the latest episode of the Rage and Pillage podcast, hosts Burley and Rob Valincius dive into an entertaining and unconventional conversation covering a range of topics from AI-generated theme songs to the feasibility of moving their content to Rumble, and even the logistics of airport bathroom usage.
AI-Generated Theme Songs The episode kicks off with the hosts discussing their love for AI and how it’s revolutionizing their podcast’s theme music. Burley enthusiastically mentions that they plan to have a new theme song every week, thanks to AI’s creative capabilities. They laugh about the absurdity of some of the song prompts they’ve used, including a bizarre mix of topics like losing a penis and Kanye West starting a porn company. Despite the odd themes, both agree that the AI-produced music is impressive.
Exploring Rumble as a Platform The conversation then shifts to the potential of using Rumble, a video-sharing platform known for its minimal content moderation, as a new outlet for their podcast. Burley is intrigued by the possibility of greater freedom of expression and monetization opportunities on Rumble. Rob, however, is skeptical, noting that they already say whatever they want on their current platform. They humorously debate the political leanings of their show, with Burley identifying as a centrist and Rob suggesting they might lean more towards Republican listeners.
The Great Airport Bathroom Debate In one of the most amusing parts of the episode, Rob recounts an experience at the airport and poses a quirky question: How many men use a single toilet in a busy airport like Dallas/Fort Worth in a 24-hour period? The hosts engage in some impromptu math, estimating the number of daily users and the distribution of restroom facilities. They eventually conclude that each toilet sees about 43 users a day, though they both expected a higher number. The discussion veers into the hygiene practices and the peculiar discomfort of sitting on a warm toilet seat previously occupied by another.
COVID-19 and Public Restroom Hygiene The conversation takes a slightly serious turn as they discuss hygiene and COVID-19. Rob shares his experience during the pandemic and his opinions on the vaccine. Burley talks about his work environment where they use Lysol spray to disinfect restroom facilities, and both agree on the importance of maintaining cleanliness to prevent illness.
Closing Thoughts Wrapping up, the hosts express their camaraderie and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives. They manage to keep the tone light-hearted and humorous throughout, making for an engaging listen that captures the essence of the Rage and Pillage podcast.