“There are fat actors. They exist.” – Bob
This episode of the Seafood Diet podcast features the hosts, Bob, Kate, and Matt, and guest Nila, discussing a wide range of non-food topics. They start by joking about their tendency to linger at social events, contrasting it with Vanessa’s prompt departures. An update is given on Vanessa’s attempt to bake a complicated birthday cake for Bob. This leads to a discussion about their personal baking experiences and a memory of rancid graham crackers ruining Matt’s 21st birthday.
The conversation shifts to what they’ve been “consuming” lately, starting with their differing opinions on the Netflix show “Running Point,” comparing it to “Ted Lasso”. They also briefly mention the shows “Shy” and “Letterkenny”. Matt then goes on a rant about the poor marketing of Major League Baseball and the difficulty in watching games, which leads to a discussion about their love for ballpark food and the book “Fever Pitch” compared to its movie adaptation. Bob recommends the medical drama “The Pit”.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the viral reactions to the Minecraft movie, with teenagers causing disruptions in theaters. Bob announces he will be the podcast’s Eurovision correspondent. Kate also discusses the latest season of “White Lotus”. Other shows briefly mentioned include “Sex Education” and the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie and musical. They also reminisce about a school production of “Little Shop of Horrors” and have an extensive discussion about their favorite Disney songs.
The hosts then critique the trend of live-action remakes of classic movies, particularly “Snow White” and “The Little Mermaid,” expressing a preference for practical effects. Bob strongly criticizes the movie “The Whale” for its use of a fat suit, leading to a humorous and exaggerated discussion about using real animals in films. They briefly touch on the trailer for the new “Final Destination” movie and share childhood memories of being scared by the doll from “Trilogy of Terror” and the Crypt Keeper. Bob recounts being particularly scared by the alien reveal in “Signs”, and they discuss their general fear of alien movies versus unseen horror. The hosts also discuss the hilariously bad movie franchises “Ginger Dead Man” and “Evil Bong”.
Finally, they introduce a new segment inspired by the Music League app, where they will ask music-related questions. The first question is about a favorite song in a foreign language, and the second is about the best cover song. They also mention Millie’s current favorite song, “Glamorous” by Fergie, and share their differing opinions on karaoke. The episode concludes with social media handles and their usual sign-off.
