We roast the “standing room” airplane seat, break down Waffle House inflation, Bitcoin Pizza Day, conspiracy buzz, and cat IQ. It’s cultural chaos with a libertarian twist, plus brown cheese trauma.

In this wide-ranging and totally unfiltered Friday episode of At the Mic, I’m joined by Rebecca and Brad as we spiral from Memorial Day reflections into cultural rabbit holes you didn’t know you needed. We dive into the strange glory of Norway’s Constitution Day (yes, bunads are real), explore whether cats are becoming too smart, and ask the question no one else will: is Waffle House an American myth or culinary rite of passage?

We talk brown cheese (yes, it’s real), Bitcoin Pizza Day, and how the U.S. might be sitting on trillions in rare earths. Rebecca explains Norwegian immigration policy (spoiler: it’s not what you think), Brad reveals his beef with air travel “wedgie seats,” and I share some deeply personal reflections about hearing loss and nostalgia. Oh—and stinky fish. And donkey porn. Because of course.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
06:57 The Story of Sue: A Life Shaped by a Name
15:08 Memorial Day and Personal Anecdotes
20:03 Cultural Celebrations: Norway's Constitution Day
30:01 Conspiracy Theories and Current Events
39:54 Lighthearted Banter and Personal Stories
44:42 Pet Intelligence and Training Techniques
47:24 Culinary Curiosities: Stinky Fish and Cheeses
49:53 Bitcoin Pizza Day and Fast Food Innovations
53:01 Air Travel: The Future of Seating
56:31 Travel Experiences and Cultural Comparisons
01:00:08 Trans Rights and Immigration Issues
01:02:29 Cultural Misconceptions and Historical Narratives
01:06:15 Narcissism in Society and Gender Dynamics
01:16:51 Waffle House and Culinary Traditions
01:22:30 Brown Cheese: A Norwegian Delicacy
01:32:52 Conspiracy Theories and Hidden Technologies
01:35:20 Humorous Commercials and Nostalgia
01:40:01 Underwater Volcanoes and Natural Disasters
01:42:01 Earthquake Beds: Practical or Absurd?
01:46:09 Mars and the Possibility of Life
01:50:30 Human Biology and Space Exploration
01:56:31 Real Estate Trends and Market Insights
02:01:13 Cultural Differences in Housing and Living Spaces
02:05:07 Mythology and Folklore in Scandinavian Culture

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👇 QUESTION FOR YOU 👇
Which is worse: paying $89 for a seat you can’t sit in… or paying $2 for cheese that smells like regret? Drop your hot takes in the comments.

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