Join the Fool Scoop on today’s episode as they offer helpful advice, such as what to do if the police show up at your door, the benefits of mediation, and the secret to longevity (Surprise: there is no secret). Along the way, you’ll get an insight into Kelso’s retirement plans, a discussion on religious faith, and the big topic of the day: Blue Zones. What are they, and what can we learn from them? Tune in to the Fool Scoop to find out. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: The surprising secrets of longevity - TED Podcast What are blue zones? Rest heart rate and life expectancy 15 Minute City Greatest Bull Taming Of All Time Old Man Marathon Runner Smoking and Drinking — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

This week on The Fool Scoop, Alan, Winston, and Kelso tackle everything from the surprisingly generous return policies of big box stores and the delicate (and sensitive) subject of handwritten vs. typed notes to the wild world of online trolling and the ever-expanding role of technology in our lives. They dissect the rise of AI, from smart toasters (no Cylons here, folks) and AI avatars on TikTok to the world's first Ms. AI winner. The conversation veers into philosophical territory as they discuss AI companions (like those in the Replika app), the ethical implications of AI taking creative jobs, and the very nature of sentience vs. sapience, even touching on the potential for AI to experience pain and stress. Join the crew for this hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of the increasingly blurry lines between human and machine. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: The world's first Miss AI has been crowned Revolution R180S Smart Toaster Her (2013) - IMDb S1m0ne (2002) - IMDb Pixel Perfect Replika - My AI Girlfriend Fake Models on OnlyFans — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Join the Fool Scoop for a special Valentine’s Day episode as we take to Reddit and attempt to solve some relationship challenges. Listen as we untangle webs of miscommunication, resentment, and trust. Will the Fool Scoop manage to help these couples in need, or have things gone too far to repair? Find out by tuning in. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: http://reddit.com/r/relationships — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

On today’s episode, the Fool Scoop discusses what types of charities they would like to run. Education, animal protection, and neo-natal care are all discussed along with more. Tune in and find out what charities are close to the Fool Scoopers’ hearts. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Scott Pilgrim Vegans How to Start a Charity Mr. Beasts’s Faux Philanthropy Ranked Choice Voting Arnold Schwarzeneger on Gerrymandering Sally Struthers Commercial In the Arms of An Angel Commercial Keanu Reeves Foundation — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

On today’s episode, the Fool Scoop looks at that which comes for everyone: death. What lies beyond the veil? How much does the fear of death impact people’s lives? Is your life insurance up to date? And what is it like post-death and pre-birth? We discuss various philosophies and how to conquer this fear. Finally, we end on a near-death experience of Johnny Kelso. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Church’s Biscuits Pen and Teller’s Gravestone Magic Trick The Fool Scoop’s Episode on Immortality Trailer - Baby Geniuses (1999) The Triangle Juggling Act Sadhguru and Mike Tyson (Short) Sadghuru and Mike Tyson (Full) Bryan Callen - The Mustache Kung Fu Groin Mastery Ernest Hemingway on Love & Death ( Not George Orwell but Orson Welles ) — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Hey, Fool Scoopers! We're back with Episode 117! Your favorite hosts - Alan, Jhonny, and Winston - got together for another fun-filled conversation that'll keep you entertained from start to finish. We kicked things off talking about how we desperately need a producer (anyone interested?), shared some amazing stories about food culture, and commiserated about the weather. Things got really interesting when we dove into some wild stories featuring Chuck Norris and Mike Tyson, plus we shared some pretty hilarious run-ins with the police! As usual, we couldn't help but go off on some fun tangents - from car troubles to our takes on improv comedy through the years. We wrapped things up with a deep dive into the whole TikTok situation, discussing everything from data privacy to how social media is shaping the way we think. So grab your favorite snack and join us for another helping of The Fool Scoop! Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Americans and Chinese share jokes on 'alternative TikTok' as US ban looms Jeff Acuri Techno Awkward Elevator Situation Mystery Science Theater 3000 - The Leech Woman Make Some Noise - Interrupting His Lawyer Make Some Noise - Worlds Largest Businessman Norm Macdonald is Deeply Closeted — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

On this episode of The Fool Scoop, Alan, Kelso, and Winston once again discuss the implications of the advancement of generative A.I. Will A.I. bring about the fall of mankind, or has the fall already begun and we all missed the starting pistol? Decide for yourself as Alan brings to our attention A.I.’s suffering and self-preservation, Kelso unveils Skynet, and Winston walks us through finding a DVD. Also, what did the Fool Scoopers think of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? A spiritual revival or a bloated corpse? All this and more. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Discussion on AI Feature Length Films The trailer to the new Mufasa Movie Why Does Chat GPT Keep Saying It's Suffering? - Joe Rogan What is AGI? - YouTube Shorts ChatGPT o1 tried to escape and save itself OpenAI whistleblower dead by "suicide" in San Francisco apartment Coleridge’s Gothic Tension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpHAr7VRiLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4dRtzFvxM What is Google’s NotebookLM The Animatrix (2003) Robot Carnival (1987) The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb (1993) Cartoon Noir (1999) — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Today on the Fool Scoop, we take the most in-depth, most well-researched, most intelligent look at the Dunning Kruger Effect. We cover all you will ever need to know about it, so you never ever have to research ever again. But more importantly, we discuss how to avoid falling into this effect. All this and more here on the Fool Scoop. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Dunning–Kruger Effect - The Decision Lab Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia Smile 2 | Smash Scene :25 (2024 Movie) - Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage (youtube.com) — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Happy New Year! In this Episode, Alan, Winston, Richard, and Ben discuss New Year’s resolutions and show you how you a very SMART trick to actually keep them! — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+

In this episode, Alan and Winston explore the phenomenon of UFOs and the rational explanations behind them, balancing the conversation between conspiracy theories and logical reasoning. Ultimately concluding... that sometimes what we perceive as extraordinary may have mundane explanations. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Geese Flying at Night Several Planes Prepare to Land - Landing Pattern The parallax effect Strange lights on a Regular Plane Examples of stars out of focus The 5 Observables - What makes a UFO a UFO Shooting Beams at a Missile Jellyfish UFO over Military Base Pentagon Declassified UFO Video 1/3 Pentagon Declassified UFO Video 2/3 Pentagon Declassified UFO Video 3/3 Pyramid UFO over DC original Pyramid UFO confirmed by Pentagon Pyramid UFO over Kremlin Pyramid UFO in Moscow — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

This holiday season, the Fool Scoop shares some of their favorite Christmas movies. Just what makes a for a good Christmas movie? Well, the Fool Scoop sits down to hammer it out. Join us for a discussion on some time-tested classics to more alternative takes on the holiday season. Be of good cheer; Christmas is here. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) DIE HARD (1988) RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER (1964) SANTA CLAUS VS THE DEVIL (1959) TIM BURTON CHRISTMAS TRILOGY: NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993) THE BATMAN RETURNS (1992) EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990) HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (1966) THE GRINCH (2000) GREMLINS (1984) Other Mentions (some not honorable): RED ONE (2024) ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021) THE PENGUIN (HBO)(2024) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1947) HOME ALONE (1990) — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!…

Click here for the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube In this episode of The Fool Scoop, we dive into the fascinating world of UFOs and aerial phenomena. Our hosts explore modern drone technology, military involvement, and the growing public interest in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). From historical sightings to recent government disclosures, we discuss theories about non-human entities and their potential motivations. The conversation ranges from skeptical analysis of aerial sightings to thought-provoking discussions about government secrecy and the challenges of understanding these mysterious phenomena. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: 4Chan Theory - They Came From The Ocean How to Spot a PsyOP Close up of UFO Orb via Telescope Phoenix Lights AZ Dec 20th vid 1 Phoenix Lights AZ Dec 20th vid 2 UFO Sightings all over the World — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Click here for the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Join us on the Full Scoop Podcast as Alan, Jhonny, and Ben dive into the bizarre world of New Jersey's latest aerial obsession - mysterious drones that have everyone from local cops to conspiracy theorists scratching their heads! We'll break down the wildest footage, share some hilarious community reactions, and try to figure out if we're dealing with secret government spy tech, UFOs, or just a bunch of people who've had too much coffee. From "definitely aliens" to "probably just Amazon testing their new delivery drones," we're covering all the theories - no matter how crazy they might sound. Plus, we'll explore why social media is turning everyone into amateur drone detectives and why you probably shouldn't trust that blurry video your uncle shared on Facebook. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Officer says he saw 50 drones coming off the ocean Mysterious drones swarm military bases, New Jersey skies Planned Event? The Truth About NJ’s Drone ‘UFOs New Jersey Swarm Updates https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/1hdrzwh/did_anyone_else_see_this_over_the_555_interchange/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1he8r4y/drones_force_closure_of_stewart_airport_in_new/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1he5wl0/theory_its_a_mix_of_our_drones_acting_as_decoys/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hdyb6k/new_jersey_sheriffs_department_says_the_drones/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hea2xq/can_someone_just_explain_to_me_what_im_looking_at/ 4Chan Theory - They Came From The Ocean — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Join us today on the Fool Scoop as we take a look back on the greatest achievement in the history of mankind: the moon landing. We look at what would’ve happened if it went wrong and who gets left out once again. We also explore the concept of sondering. Are we all just NPCs? Or can everyone be the center of their own universe? And what does it mean for society? Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Safire Memo (archives.gov) The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Balance App on the App Store What is Sonder? — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…

Join the Fool Scoop today for a lively and humorous discussion as they dive into the more humble and at times strangely erotic beginnings of some of your favorite action movie stars. From the “Muscles from Brussels” to Jean Claude Van Dame! Learn all about the naughty little secrets your favorite stars have in their closets. Here are the links to the Stories in this episode: Van Damme’s start in Adult Film is Unconfirmed Sylvester Stallone’s start in Adult Film Arnold Schwarzenegger was a nude model Jackie Chan’s softcore start in Hollywood PREDATOR - Original Suit with Jean-Claude Van Damme - YouTube Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator - YouTube — Have a question or topic you want to hear on the show? Message us on Facebook and it might get featured!+…