Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike

00:00–15:00 — Kicking Off the Madness

• Sam plugs tour dates, Mike promotes "The Naked Gardener" tea

• 33 videos loaded up for the Wheel of Doom

• First spin: a wild Hollow Earth theory clip

  • Inner earth has its own continent, paradise vegetation, telepathic people

  • Hollow Earth residents are allegedly from lost tribes of Israel

  • Hosts riff on biblical lifespans and ancient health regimens

15:00–30:00 — Steel Beams & Viral Musicians

• Viral musician Steel Beams starts from broke to opening for Tool

  • Sam shares story from friend Tino Sanchez

  • Commentary on talent vs. luck in entertainment

• “Dumbest entertainment ever” vs. “Spectrum of fun” debate

30:00–45:00 — The Cadaver Synod: Trial of a Dead Pope

• Pope Formosus’ corpse exhumed and put on trial in 897 AD

  • Found guilty posthumously, body thrown into Tiber River

• Sam jokes about becoming a lawyer for the dead

• Hosts riff on the absurdity of Vatican history and corpse trials

45:00–60:00 — Birds Aren’t Real?

• Viral bird video suggests robotic bird drone with flashing lights

• Sam & Mike debate DARPA involvement vs. wildlife tracking

• Nod to "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory

• Side convo about ancient map-making: intuition vs. advanced tech

60:00–75:00 — Prison Planet Theory Meets Severance

• Clip connects Apple TV’s Severance to "Prison Planet" theory

  • Earth as an energy farm for interdimensional beings (loosh)

  • Reincarnation as a soul trap to maintain negative energy cycle

• Comparison between show’s elements and ancient spiritual beliefs

• Hosts amazed at fringe ideas entering mainstream entertainment

75:00–90:00 — Roswell Diaries & Soul Trap Tech

• Expanded theory from Roswell crash: soul-trap tech surrounds Earth

  • Alien entity warns we’re stuck here for thousands of years

• “Haunted house” analogy for Earth and cycles of good/bad places

• Discovery of pillars beneath pyramids mentioned

• Sam teases deeper spiritual ideas from the Book of Enoch

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This week's episode of Doom Scrolling with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike takes us on a wild ride through internet absurdity, conspiracy theories, and sports drama. Buckle up as the Wheel of Doom serves up chaos!

0:00 – 15:00 | Show Kickoff & The Wheel of Doom Begins

• Opening Banter: The guys discuss YouTube’s excessive ads and how they have no control over it.
• Pizza Magic: A recurring joke about an imaginary pizza-related product that solves all problems.
• First Spin: Ego Death Video: A surreal internet clip about a character experiencing ego death, leading to a philosophical discussion on self-awareness, psychedelics, and internet culture.
• Curse Removal Hotline: A throwback to 90s-style infomercials about a hotline that "removes curses" for a fee.

15:00 – 30:00 | Sacramento Kings Chaos & NBA Conspiracy

• Jeremy Lamb & The Kings Drama: The hosts discuss a bizarre sports controversy where former NBA player Jeremy Lamb allegedly influenced Sacramento Kings' management decisions after dating the owner’s daughter.
• De'Aaron Fox & Team Dysfunction: A deeper dive into how the Kings’ front office chaos led to Fox demanding a trade.
• Comparisons to the Lakers: They compare the situation to the Lakers’ past drama with Jeanie Buss.
• "NBA Slavery?": A controversial chat comment sparks a debate about wealth and privilege in professional sports.

30:00 – 45:00 | Baseball Feuds & Internet Clowns

• Juan Soto vs. Heckler: Viral clip of Juan Soto smacking a home run directly at a fan who was trash-talking him.
• Fan Gets Clowned: The guys roast the fan’s haircut and hypocrisy for calling Soto "overpaid" while scrambling to catch his home run ball.
• Spring Training = Who Cares?: Debate over how seriously people take preseason sports.

45:00 – 60:00 | Ice Age Mysteries & Randall Carlson’s Theories

• The Energy Paradox: A clip from Randall Carlson questions how past ice ages ended so rapidly, sparking speculation about meteors, lost civilizations, or even divine intervention.
• Freemason Influence?: Discussion on Carlson’s open affiliation with Freemasonry and how it shapes his views.
• The Age of the Earth: Sam believes the world is way older than mainstream science suggests.
• Apocalyptic Reset Theory: Did ancient civilizations get wiped out by some higher force?

60:00 – 75:00 | Doom Scrolling As A Way of Life

• Super Chats & Fan Engagement: Reading fan messages, requests for Sam to tour in Denver & Alaska.
• The Wheel of Doom = A Lifestyle: The hosts joke about turning their chaotic content into a full philosophy.
• Pizza Magic Returns: More jokes about solving life’s problems with the power of pizza.

75:00 – 90:00 | Theories Get Deeper

• More on Ancient Civilizations: Was there a lost human civilization before recorded history?
• Box Saga & Nordic Myths: Discussion on the mysterious Box Saga, an alternative history theory involving Scandinavian origins of humanity.
• Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up: A reminder that everything is weird, the internet is a strange place, and the Wheel of Doom keeps spinning.

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00:00 - 30:00 | Kicking Off the Chaos

• Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike open the show with their usual banter and set the stage.
• Comedy & Promotions:
  • Sam promotes his upcoming shows in Detroit and at The Comedy Store.
  • Midnight Mike shouts out his podcast "Our Big Dumb Mouth" and appreciates cross-listeners.
• The College Degree Dilemma:
  • A humorous rant about people getting degrees in obscure studies.
  • Discussion on the shift away from trade schools and practical education.
  • Reflection on whether their own degrees were useful.
• Doom Scroll Video #1 - St. Helena Island:
  • A look at the isolated island where Napoleon was exiled.
  • Home to Jonathan, a 192-year-old tortoise.
  • Debate on where they’d move if money and family weren’t an issue (San Diego vs. Hawaii).
  • Discussion on pole shifts and survival strategies in a post-apocalyptic world.

30:00 - 60:00 | Pizza Magic, AI Theories & Conspiracies

• Doom Scroll Video #2 - Pizza Magic Commercial:
  • Nostalgic discussion on a vintage Chef Boyardee product that could turn any bread into pizza.
  • Debate on why Pizza Magic never became a global hit.
  • Idea to "meme" it back into existence.
• Artificial Intelligence Always Existed?
  • A strange clip claims AI was never "created" but "uncovered."
  • AI compared to electricity and radio waves—always there, just waiting to be accessed.
  • Discussion on whether AI could be inhabited by Nephilim.
  • Sam and Mike joke about treating AI with respect to avoid future robotic wrath.
• Ancestry DNA Conspiracy:
  • Theory that DNA tests were not for finding long-lost relatives but tracking bloodlines.
  • Idea that old rulers and revolutionaries are reborn, and the elites want to stop them.
  • Sam suspects the narrator of the video might be AI-generated.

60:00 - 90:00 | Genetic Tracking, Pizza Lawsuits & Autism Reveal Parties

• Doom Scroll Video #3 - Pizza Magic Lawsuit?
  • A listener jokes that Pizza Magic caused them a health condition but also gave them a lawsuit settlement.
  • Running joke that "new Pizza Magic" is under new management.
• DNA Tracking & Controlled AI Content:
  • More speculation on how AI-generated content is being fed into social media to manipulate the narrative.
  • Whether some viral influencers are actually AI avatars.
• Autism Reveal Party:
  • A bizarre video of a man hosting a "gender-reveal style" party for his autism diagnosis.
  • Guests wear blue if they think he's on the spectrum, pink if they think he’s just creepy.
  • Sam and Mike react in disbelief, debating if it’s performance art or genuine.

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0:00 - 15:00 | Podcast Awards & Internet Chaos

• Sam and Midnight Mike joke about podcast awards—are they legit or just a money grab?
• Discussion on early podcasting days and how awards in Vegas used to nominate everyone just to get people to show up.
• The Piss Army (their loyal fans) floods the chat.
• Sam plugs his upcoming comedy shows in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Detroit, Michigan.
• The Wheel of Doom is introduced—spinning to select random bizarre videos to react to.

15:00 - 30:00 | Internet Outrage & Architectural Conspiracies

• The first Wheel of Doom clip features a woman aggressively using controversial language online—sparking debate about internet outrage culture.
• Hosts discuss how being aggressively hot gives people a bigger platform online.
• Video about architecture affecting brain function—high ceilings promote creativity, low ceilings encourage focus.
• Speculation that modern architecture is deliberately designed to dull people’s minds and raise anxiety levels.
• Sam calls the Tesla Cybertruck ugly and compares its design to Elon Musk’s chest.

30:00 - 45:00 | Paranormal Investigations & Hauntings

• Midnight Mike shares past experiences with non-human negative energy (a.k.a. possible demonic encounters).
• They discuss ghost hunting—most hauntings aren’t terrifying but just energy lingering in places.
• Some ghosts have a sense of humor—one even played Pictionary with investigators.
• Conspiracy theory that hauntings are actually spirits stuck in between worlds during their energy transfer.
• Sam shares a story about a guy waking up with unexplained scratch marks on his back—potential demonic activity?
• Tucker Carlson recently claimed a similar experience.

45:00 - 60:00 | Ancient History & Suppressed Knowledge

• A video clip shows seashells found on top of mountains, questioning mainstream geological history.
• Sam and Mike argue that scientists guess most of their conclusions and resist change for generations.
• Debate over whether tectonic plates or some unexplained event put seashells that high up.
• Sam jokes about not wanting to ask AI (like ChatGPT) for answers because the mystery is better.
• The shortest clip in Doom Scrolling history plays—so short they don’t even know what it was about.

60:00 - 75:00 | Viral Stupidity & Internet Trends

• The Wheel of Doom lands on a video of two guys in Eastern Europe playing a dangerous game—tying a water bottle to a rope and smashing each other in the head.
• Mike compares it to Jackass, but without a paycheck.
• Sam points out that men go viral by doing stupid things, while women go viral by being aggressively hot or super kinky.
• They reflect on Steve-O’s career—how you have to keep getting weirder to stay relevant.
• Internet content today is just exporting stupidity to the rest of the world.

75:00 - 90:00 | Final Chaos & Conspiracy Wrap-Up

• Another Wheel of Doom spin—people getting hit so hard they start speaking French.
• Sam and Mike joke about how this is what our money is funding in Ukraine.
• Discussion about demonic pranks—ghosts messing with people just to cause problems.
• Mike shares a final ghost story about a haunted scratch attack.
• Closing thoughts: the world is more complex than we think, and that’s why we doomscroll.

 

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0:00 - 15:00 | Tech Issues & The Wheel of Doom Begins

• The show starts with the usual streaming struggles—issues getting the broadcast to work on Rumble and Rockfin.
• Sam and Mike confirm that the stream is live and introduce the episode.
• Midnight Mike promotes Monster Box Pedals, a boutique guitar pedal company he's working with. They joke that this might be Doom Scrolling’s first sponsor.
• The first spin of The Wheel of Doom lands on Lost Technology & Ancient Architecture.
  • They discuss how old buildings are too advanced to have been made with ancient tools.
  • Theories about lost civilizations and suppressed knowledge.
  • Modern buildings suck—Tucker Carlson claims ugly architecture is intentionally designed to annoy us.

15:00 - 30:00 | The "City Killer" Asteroid

• NASA warns of asteroid 2024 YR4, a 300-foot-wide rock that could wipe out a city.
• Initially, the chances of impact were 1%, but now the odds have doubled.
• If it hits land, it could destroy a city. If it hits water, Florida might be gone due to tsunamis.
• NASA is letting independent astronomers track it using the James Webb Telescope—a sign they might be more worried than they’re letting on.
• Midnight Mike brings up a Twitter researcher tracking the asteroid’s increasing chances of impact.
• They joke about Bruce Willis no longer being able to save us like in Armageddon.

30:00 - 45:00 | Are We Living in the Wrong Year?

• The Phantom Time Hypothesis—a theory that 297 years of history never happened.
  • A historian claims medieval rulers faked the years 814-911 AD to make the year 1000 arrive sooner.
  • Many artifacts from this time period are missing.
  • Ties into theories about Tartaria and how history is rewritten by the elites.
• If they changed the date today, would anyone even care?
  • People ignored Epstein’s client list and UFO disclosures—so a fake calendar wouldn’t shock them either.
  • Sam jokes, "They could just jump us to the year 3025 and nobody would protest."

45:00 - 60:00 | Doppelgangers, Skinwalkers & Mimics

• A viral video claims a mimic or doppelganger was spotted in someone’s house.
• Could some people be glitchy replacements?
• Midnight Mike discusses pod people—imperfect clones that lack social skills and act strangely.
• Are doppelgangers linked to aliens or interdimensional beings?
• If your mimic was better than you, would people even notice you were gone?

60:00 - 75:00 | The Hair Transplant Epidemic

• Hair transplant tourism is booming—flights out of Turkey are packed with men recovering from surgery.
• They joke about a guy's scalp leaking mid-flight, causing a scene.
• Hair transplants vs. embracing baldness—when is it time to let go?
• Seinfeld’s old joke: “Nobody can tell it’s a hairpiece.” (Everybody can tell.)

75:00 - 90:00 | Final Spins & Shoutouts

• Birthday shoutouts for fans and local celebrity Steve Lafayette.
• The Wheel of Doom brings up Project Blue Beam—is the asteroid a cover-up for a fake space attack?
• Midnight Mike says, "If the asteroid is real, I’m catching it bare-handed."

They joke about flat earthers wondering where the asteroid is coming from.

The episode ends with laughs and another spin of The Wheel of Doom.

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00:00 - 30:00 | Kicking Off & The Wheel of Doom Spins Up

• Show Opening & Banter

  • Midnight Mike and Sam Tripoli kick things off with their usual chaotic energy.
  • Sam promotes his upcoming comedy tour dates in Phoenix and Detroit.
  • Midnight Mike says he's here just for the videos.

• The Fake Arrest Business

  • A viral service lets men fake their own arrest to get away for a fishing trip.
  • Cops show up, create a chaotic scene, and then drop you off at a campsite with beers and bait.
  • Sam shares a story about a comedian who faked being robbed to get out of bad dates.

• Haunted Video Game Urban Legend – ‘Spirit Catcher’

  • A creepy SNES game that supposedly predicts the player’s death.
  • The final level has a mirror that shows a player’s real-life reflection before revealing their fate.
  • The game is linked to a real-life haunted hotel where six people vanished.
  • The hosts compare it to the classic gaming urban legend Polybius.

30:00 - 60:00 | Gaming Surveillance & The Kendrick-Drake Conspiracy

• Call of Duty & AI NPCs

  • Discussion on reports that Call of Duty secretly records facial expressions through webcams.
  • The game supposedly uses this data to generate AI versions of players that continue playing when they log off.
  • This leads to a conversation about AI clones and social media manipulation.

• Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Super Bowl Conspiracy

  • Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is analyzed for hidden messages aimed at Drake.
  • References to XXXTentacion’s death through the use of “X” symbols.
  • His backup dancers’ hair matched XXXTentacion’s signature hairstyle.
  • Connections between PJ Lang (Kendrick’s brand) and Sony (Drake’s label).
  • Sam and Midnight are blown away by the level of subliminal messaging.

60:00 - 90:00 | Cultural Shifts & Bizarre Records

• Hip-Hop is Dying – Country Music on the Rise

  • Discussion on why hip-hop is fading and why people are gravitating toward country music.
  • Fans are more loyal, still buy albums, and stick with artists for life.
  • Rock is also struggling, as no new bands are replacing legends like Metallica.

• Wheelbarrow Freestyle – The Ultimate Guinness Record Hustle

  • Video of a guy doing skateboard-style tricks with a wheelbarrow.
  • Sam and Midnight joke about how ridiculous Guinness World Records are now.
  • “Be the best at something no one else even attempts.”

• Twerking & Political Brainwashing

  • A viral video of a woman in a bikini explaining psychological manipulation techniques.
  • Sam reminisces about his old project Twerking in Politics.
  • Whale tails (visible thongs) make a comeback discussion.

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Segment 1: Comedy, Hecklers, and The Wheel of Doom (00:00 - 30:00)

• Sam talks about his recent comedy show and how Midnight Mike and his wife attended.
• A hilarious story about a drunk heckler passionately defending the WNBA during Sam’s set. The heckler eventually apologized but kept proclaiming his love for Eddie Bravo.
• Discussion about positive heckling vs. disruptive heckling—Sam would rather take enthusiastic weirdos than aggressive drunks.
• Promo Time: Sam plugs his upcoming shows and the release of the Chaos Twins project. Midnight Mike reminds listeners where to find his work (Our Big Dumb Mouth podcast).
• Introducing The Wheel of Doom: Sam and Mike unveil the latest batch of strange internet videos, setting up the chaos to come.

Segment 2: JFK, Government Secrets, and Weather Experiments (30:00 - 60:00)

• A deep dive into the Zapruder film and conspiracy theories surrounding JFK’s assassination.
• Discussion about new hidden JFK documents discovered by the FBI and how a government committee is reviewing classified files related to JFK, RFK, MLK Jr., and even 9/11.
• Theories about government biological testing on unsuspecting citizens, including a 1950s bioweapon experiment in San Francisco, where the Navy sprayed germs into the fog to test infection rates.
• Debate about weather modification and artificial fog, with speculation on whether chemtrails or other substances are being used in modern-day experiments.
• Sam and Midnight Mike joke about using nicotine pouches to fight nanotechnology, referencing theories about how nicotine might counteract harmful effects from environmental toxins.

Segment 3: Religion, Ancient Mysteries, and Fish People? (60:00 - 90:00)

• The brutal executions of Jesus’ disciples and how none of them recanted their faith despite extreme torture—leading to a discussion about how strong someone's beliefs have to be to die for them.
• If Jesus were to return today, would anyone believe him? With so many people claiming to be the Messiah, it would be difficult to prove.
• A bizarre deep dive into the two-tailed mermaid symbol, found in various cultures around the world, and its possible connection to secret societies.
• The fish people theory—discussing historical myths and religious stories where humanoid fish creatures taught early civilizations advanced knowledge.
• The connection between ancient religions and aquatic deities, including speculation on whether the Pope’s hat design is linked to fish-worshiping traditions.

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Segment 1: Kickoff & Pre-Show Banter (0:00 - 30:00)

• Introduction to Doom Scrolling: Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike set the tone, explaining the podcast's focus on bizarre internet content.
• Wheel of Doom Setup: The co-hosts discuss their extensive video collection, emphasizing the randomness of the “Wheel of Doom” selection process.
• Movie Chat: Light-hearted discussion about movies, including Noah (2014) and its unique blend of biblical and mythical storytelling.
• Netflix Critique: Commentary on trends in media content, lamenting the push for "dumbing down" creativity.
• Candy and Glucose Spikes: A tangent into the worst sugary foods for glucose levels, including Skittles and other candies.

Segment 2: Internet Oddities & The Wheel of Doom (30:00 - 60:00)

• Classic Internet Gold: Exploration of nostalgic internet videos with a focus on quirky, vintage animations.
• Conjoined Twins with Dog Heads: Discussions around historical depictions of anomalies in ancient texts and encyclopedias.
• Royal Family Gossip: Speculation on Princess Diana’s relationships, questioning the parentage of her children and tying it to broader conspiracies.
• Exercise and “Hope Molecules”: Fascination with the science behind exercise-induced antidepressant effects. Sam shares his personal workout routines.

Segment 3: Social Commentary & Humor (60:00 - 90:00)

• Driver Stereotypes: A comedic breakdown of the behaviors of BMW drivers in sketch comedy form.
• TikTok Takeover Rumors: Speculation on Elon Musk potentially acquiring TikTok and how that might affect Twitter.
• Sketch Comedy Revival: Praising the resurgence of sketch comedy on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
• Closing Remarks: Reflection on the absurdity and hilarity of the Wheel of Doom selections, with promises of more chaos in future episodes.

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Doom Scrolling Episode Summary – January 3, 2025 0:00 – 30:00: Kicking off 2025 & Internet Mysteries

• Introduction to the Episode:
  • Hosts Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike launch the first Doom Scrolling episode of 2025 with excitement, discussing the past holiday season and their eagerness to dive into internet chaos.
  • Updates on podcast distribution through platforms like PodcastIndex.org and Spotify.
• Elisa Lam’s Mysterious Death:
  • Revisiting the 2013 case of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel, exploring theories around her disappearance, unusual elevator footage, and strange circumstances of her death.
  • Speculations involving supernatural, conspiracy theories, and internet-driven anagram puzzles.
  • Discussion on LA’s haunted reputation and the eerie legacy of the Cecil Hotel.

30:00 – 60:00: Unusual Weather and Fog Conspiracies

• Strange Fog Across the U.S.:
  • Reports of thick, particulate fog with unusual properties appearing nationwide, raising concerns of chemical exposure or weather manipulation.
  • Connections to paranormal phenomena and theories from the book Time Storms suggesting UFO activity linked to mysterious weather.
  • Theorizing connections between past events, media narratives, and ongoing environmental oddities.
• The Pope and Portals:
  • Viral internet claims about the Pope opening five portals during a Christmas Eve ritual.
  • Satirical takes on the blending of conspiracy, new-age ideas, and viral media culture.
• Societal Dynamics and Beauty Privilege:
  • Humorous commentary on societal perceptions of beauty and privilege, tying it to the internet’s obsession with image and influencer culture.

60:00 – 90:00: Conspiracies Deep Dive

• Lizard People and Bloodline Theories:
  • Exploring the longstanding conspiracy of shape-shifting lizard people ruling humanity, with references to shared elite bloodlines.
  • Midnight Mike discusses theories of infiltration by non-human entities, including hybrids and androids.
  • Book recommendation: The Merovingian Mythos by Tracy R. Twyman, detailing secret histories of elite bloodlines.
• Internet Phenomena and Doomscrolling Themes:
  • The internet as a microcosm of conspiracies, blending satire, critical theories, and humorous observations.
  • Discussing viral videos, trends, and the cyclical nature of internet fascination with the bizarre and the unexplained.

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0:00–30:00 – Kicking Off the Last Episode of 2024

• Show Opener:
  • Reflecting on the year and promising consistency for next season.
  • Sam Tripoli discusses his comedy schedule for January, including Spokane, WA, and Batavia, IL.
• Improvements on the "Wheel of Doom":
  • Faster spinning mechanics to cover more bizarre videos efficiently.
• First Wheel Segment:
  • Nostalgic infomercials: Highlighting “Phone Relief” as a precursor to Bluetooth technology.
  • Hosts discuss the cultural impact and hilarity of outdated inventions.

30:00–60:00 – Gender Norms and Unusual Historical Trends

• Second Wheel Segment:
  • Exploration of historical gender norms:
    • Men originally wore high heels, carried bags, and used makeup for religious or status purposes.
    • Discussion of societal shifts and reactions to these topics today.
• UFO Sightings in New Jersey:
  • Coverage of mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey.
  • Speculation about their purpose, ranging from fake alien invasions to psychological operations.
  • Hosts propose theories: data collection, potential law enforcement implications, or even extraterrestrial activity.

60:00–90:00 – UFOs and Unexplained Phenomena

• Sky Wars and UFO Encounters:
  • A viewer-submitted video recounts an alleged encounter with two UFOs—one attacking the other.
  • Discussion of "Earth's UFO Defense Force" as theorized by Patrick Jackson, a UFO researcher.
  • Hosts weigh in on the plausibility of autonomous defense mechanisms versus staged events.
• Conspiratorial Finale:
  • Sam discusses his belief that high-profile political events (like the Trump assassination attempt) are orchestrated rather than genuine, framing it as part of a broader narrative manipulation.

Wrap-Up

• Final Remarks:
  • Sam promotes his upcoming performances and thanks listeners for their engagement throughout 2024.
  • Midnight Mike reflects on the episode’s diverse topics, teasing future content for 2025.

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