In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela talk travel horror stories, busted planes, and bad airport experiences that spiral into a story involving a bar owner with a sex dungeon and a murder-for-hire plot. They revisit Hunter S. Thompson’s intense daily routine, alleged government ties, and conspiracy rumors surrounding Bohemian Grove. Discussion moves to the Lake Berryessa “glory hole” spillway, where drone footage and local interviews prompt a long riff on engineering, euphemisms, and tourist behavior. Soda politics come up as RFK Jr. pushes to remove sugary drinks from SNAP and some influencers push back — raising eyebrows about who's really backing Big Soda. They react to Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s viral “Hot Wheels” nickname for Governor Greg Abbott (R), question her denial, and compare it to Tracy Morgan’s style of delivery. A quick sidebar on old-school loud music habits leads to tinnitus jokes and stories about misleading organ donor expectations. The episode wraps with 23andMe’s downfall, the risks of DNA sales in bankruptcy, and fake-sounding testing services.

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