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Quick recap
The podcast “That Sounds Funny” hosted by Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various topics including personal updates, news stories, and a segment on low vision technology. Terry shared his experience with new Meta glasses, describing features like picture and video capture, audio controls, and battery life. The hosts shared humorous listener emails and jokes, and concluded with a segment on top 10 funny podcasts. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintained a light-hearted tone while discussing everything from football games to unusual historical facts and personal anecdotes.
Summary
Personal Updates and Sports Discussion
The hosts discussed personal updates, including Terry’s experience with incorrect prescription lenses and Jill’s receipt of a colonoscopy kit. They shared humorous anecdotes about collecting stool samples, with Terry expressing difficulty in performing the task due to his blindness. Keith mentioned the Chicago Bears’ victory over the Green Bay Packers and the Steelers’ loss to the Texans, noting upcoming playoff games. Keith described a sensory-friendly movie event at the Orpheum theater for autistic children.
News of the Week
The group discussed several historical and current events. Terry shared that in 1913, children could be mailed through the postal service, with a notable case of a 6-year-old daughter being mailed 53 miles for 73 cents. Jill provided an update on a 550-pound bear that had been living under a California man’s house, causing damage to the basement. Keith reported on the opening of a hermetically sealed Roman sarcophagus in Hungary, which had remained untouched for 1,700 years and contained numerous artifacts. The group also discussed a sky surfing record attempt by Olga Nowulva, who parachuted and snowboarded down Mount Everest at high altitudes.
Jill shared a report about four vervet monkeys on the loose in St. Louis, which authorities were having difficulty capturing. Keith then described a story about a drone dropping contraband items, including steak and crab legs, into a South Carolina prison. Terry concluded by mentioning a world record attempt for the largest polar bear plunge in Washington City, where over 4,000 people participated despite chilly conditions.
Jill’s Weird Words
The group played a word game where Jill led the discussion of various words and their meanings, including “lacuna” (an unfilled space), “shellback” (an experienced sailor who has crossed the equator), “buckram” (stiff cloth used in book covers), and “camp phenology” (the practice of bell ringing). They also discussed words like “maca bait” (an instigator) and “diluvial” (related to floods).
Terry’s Top 10 List
Terry introduced a top 10 list of the funniest podcasts, which included various comedy podcasts, with Terry sharing his top 10 list including shows like “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me”And “The Dollop.”
Anchor Topic
They then transitioned to their main topic, low vision, and Terry described his experience with meta glasses, which he humorously compared to “glorified birth control glasses.” He explained that the glasses have adjustable tint settings and come with a case, though he noted he was advised not to put them in his pocket.
Terry explained their features, charging process, and limitations. He mentioned that the glasses can take pictures and videos, control music, and answer phone calls, but are not waterproof and require careful handling. Keith and Jill discussed the glasses’ battery life and potential issues with water damage. Terry also described a feature where the glasses can identify objects by scanning them, which he found useful.
Email and Final’s
Keith shares an email about the unique way that a man begins dating a woman. He followed it with an email that a school principal had in dealing with 12-year-old girls.
The conversation concluded with the hosts sharing jokes and signing off for the week.
Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith.
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