Ep. 228: "Jack Pays for the Cock"

·1 hr 58 min·5 clips

Nick just covered the Beatles' last song, made possible by AI technology that isolated John Lennon's voice from a rough demo.

The episode opens with Nick's recent cover of the Beatles' last song, 'Now and Then', leading to a discussion about the AI technology Peter Jackson used to isolate John Lennon's voice from a demo tape. The hosts speculate on whether George Harrison actually played guitar on the track, noting his past dislike for the song. Conversation shifts to Richard Grieco's unexpected 2020 album and appearance on a reality show. Jack shares a personal anecdote about misinterpreting Huey Lewis's 'Back in Time' lyrics for 38 years. The group recommends the Peacock show 'Killing It' and briefly touches on 'For All Mankind' season four. A lengthy segment compares 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 'Star Wars: A New Hope', highlighting structural similarities. They discuss upcoming projects like 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and 'Shogun', and reminisce about 80s cult classics such as 'Three Amigos' and 'Spies Like Us'. The episode concludes with listener feedback about Halloween and 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown', including a debate about Linus's nihilism.

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