Will and Woody

Double Black Belt Elvis

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Carmen recounts being shown The Exorcist at seven by her horror-obsessed family, leading to lifelong sleeplessness.
The episode opens with Liv recounting how her dad showed her 'Curse of the Golden Flower,' a violent Chinese historical drama, when she was six, sparking a segment on what parents shouldn't show kids. Callers share experiences, including Carmen watching The Exorcist at seven and Sophie's story of a hookup with her ex-fiancé at a wedding. The hosts discuss the awkwardness of sex scenes in family movies, with Will mentioning his dad pausing Vanilla Sky. A segment on Donald Trump's visit to Graceland leads to calls from older men debating if they could beat Elvis Presley in a fight. Will and Woody then reveal their plan to bid on Russell Crowe's sword from Gladiator at an online auction, discussing strategies like wearing a tux on a yacht to intimidate bidders and budget concerns with buyer's premiums. The show transitions to scandalous hookups inspired by Miley Cyrus's revelation, with callers like Zoe sharing a date with an engaged X Factor contestant. Comedian James Barr joins to promote his show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son,' which addresses domestic violence in the LGBTQ+ community with humor, sharing personal stories and advice for victims. The episode blends humor, personal anecdotes, and serious discussions across various topics.

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A tux, a boat, and a Niall Horan interview push an auction scheme into lively comic disorder.

The episode runs on bad parental judgment and the very practical challenge of seeming rich at an auction. Talk of what parents should keep from a child sends Libby back to films her dad showed her when she was around six, with the hosts also brushing against a young dad's…

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You get childhood movie regret, a fake-rich auction strategy, and a Niall Horan booking that blows up the plan.

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