Don't Test Me // From/Fram Merch? [105]
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In episode 105 of the Regulation Podcast, the hosts dive into a chaotic and hilarious mix of absurd topics, starting with a playful jab at the episode's reverse numbering (501 backwards). The conversation quickly spirals into a surreal discussion about Gavin’s sinking house and his ruined lawn, leading to increasingly impractical solutions like projecting a virtual lawn using a projector and reflective beads. The group debates the viral spread of 80s-era novelty shirts like 'Elvis had a stinky butt,' exploring how such memes spread pre-Internet. A deep dive into the fan-made website regulation lore.com.au follows, celebrating its exhaustive archive of podcast lore, including audio clips of Andrew’s catchphrases. The hosts then play a chaotic 'Andrew's Opinion Game,' testing whether he’s a 'big sauce guy' or 'big cans guy,' with Andrew defending his can-based logic. A sponsor segment promotes Factor meals, highlighting their convenience and nutrition. The episode culminates in a nostalgic deep dive into obscure gaming history, including a 2004 gaming laptop, a Game Boy save file from Whoopi Goldberg, and a fictional 'key to hell' gifted to her by Diablo 4 developers after her Mac compatibility complaints. The hosts also discuss the possibility of an 'Animal Olympics' and share a viral moment involving a polar bear and a Dinklage-sized comparison. The episode ends with a meta-commentary on streaming tech issues and community-driven content, celebrating the podcast’s growing ecosystem.
Fan-made websites like regulation lore.com.au can preserve and celebrate podcast culture in unexpected ways.
Nostalgic internet memes like 'Elvis had a stinky butt' spread through word-of-mouth and grassroots distribution before the web.
Celebrity gaming quirks—like Whoopi Goldberg’s Mac-based Diablo 4 frustration—can become viral stories with real-world fan engagement.
Practical problems (like a sinking house or broken sprinklers) can inspire absurd, creative solutions when approached with humor.
Community-driven content (like merch concepts from fans) can become integral to a show’s identity and brand.
Episode 105: The Reverse Numbering Joke
The hosts open with a playful reference to the episode being the reverse of 501, setting a lighthearted tone. Jeff and Andrew banter about the significance of the number, with Andrew declaring he won't be tested.
Gavin’s Sinking House and Lawn Disaster
“I'm at 80% right now. When I get to 100, I'll come over with a shovel.”
The Viral Legacy of 'Elvis Had a Stinky Butt'
“How did stuff go viral back then without the Internet? Like, how did I know about Elvis had a stinky butt in Alabama?”
Fan-Made Website: Regulation Lore.com.au
“It's like the coolest most... I was telling Eric, it's like it just it never ceases to blow me away how a how talented the community is.”
The Andrew's Opinion Game: Can You Be a 'Big Cans Guy'?
The hosts play a humorous game testing Andrew’s self-identity across quirky categories like 'big sauce guy' and 'big cans guy.' Andrew defends his can-based logic, sparking debate.
“She was so active in complaining about it that eventually the creative lead of the game went to a Whoopi Goldberg event and presented her with the key to hell.”
“How did stuff go viral back then without the Internet? Like, how did I know about Elvis had a stinky butt in Alabama?”
“I'm at 80% right now. When I get to 100, I'll come over with a shovel.”
Hosts
Andrew Panton
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Gavin Free
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Nick Schwartz
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Jeff Ramsey
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Eric Bedore
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Diablo 4
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Game Boy
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regulation lore.com.au
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Elvis
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