DeepSummary
The episode begins with a discussion about the French composer Maurice Ravel and his famous composition Bolero. The hosts Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell then welcome their guest, actor and comedian Alan McLeod, also known as "Molasses Boy." They reminisce about an old sketch video titled "Piss Drinking Prank" that they made together years ago.
The conversation shifts to Alan's new podcast, "Walking About," where he explores different neighborhoods in Los Angeles on foot and discusses the history and culture around them. They also delve into topics like urban planning, car-centric culture, and the lack of walkable infrastructure in many parts of America.
The bulk of the episode is dedicated to reviewing the chain restaurant Bowlero, a bowling alley chain that has taken over many former AMF Bowling centers. They discuss the food, drinks, and overall experience of visiting a Bowlero location in Pasadena. The episode concludes with a game of "Slop Quiz" focused on ice-related trivia.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Maurice Ravel's composition Bolero has endured and been reappropriated in popular culture, despite the composer's own dissatisfaction with it.
- Alan McLeod's new podcast 'Walking About' explores the history and culture of different neighborhoods in Los Angeles through the act of walking.
- The lack of walkable infrastructure is a significant issue in many parts of America due to the prioritization of car-centric urban planning.
- Bowlero, a bowling alley chain, aims to provide a fun and casual bowling experience with a focus on food, drinks, and arcade games, catering more to families and casual bowlers than to enthusiasts.
- The hosts and guest engage in witty banter and humorous tangents throughout the episode, showcasing their comedic sensibilities and rapport.
- Sketch comedy is still a viable and enjoyable art form, contrary to the notion that it is a dying genre.
- Preferences for pizza toppings and other food items can be a source of friendly debate and banter among the hosts and guest.
- The episode incorporates various segments, including revisiting an old comedy sketch, a restaurant review, and a themed trivia game.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I love a hawaiian pizza.“ by Alan McLeod
- “If the cats learn about that, there's, like, a mouse they can click on, then it's.“ by Alan McLeod
- “I think this is a great episode.“ by Alan McLeod
- “Sketch can still exist. If that came out now, I'd laugh at that sketch.“ by Mike Mitchell
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Episode Information
Doughboys
Headgum / Doughboys Media
6/20/24
Allan McLeod aka "Molasses Boy" (@allanmcleod, Walkin' About) joins the 'boys to talk walking, U.S. Presidents, and to revisit an old video before a review of Bowlero. Plus, a special edition of Slop Quiz.
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Sources for this week's intro:
https://theconversation.com/decoding-the-music-masterpieces-ravels-bolero-a-sinuous-and-sexy-composition-with-no-music-in-it-149528
https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/i/ivry-ravel.html
https://www.classicfm.com/composers/ravel/guides/ravel-15-facts/maurice-ravel-15/
https://www.wpr.org/culture/infamous-bolero
https://la.curbed.com/2016/5/5/11597932/bowling-alleys-bowlmor-bowlero
https://www.bowlerocorp.com/about-bowlerocorp
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