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Bryan Pollock of ScannerDanner.com joins Lucas Underwood and David Roman in this episode. They tackle the consequences of taking political action while also diving into the personal toll of cancer and the somber reality of existence. Along with these heavy themes are tales of encounters in the wild, reflections on the acquired tastes of game meat, and an anecdote-driven evaluation of various "gastronomic" experiences.

00:00 Trapped in enemy territory, preparing for action.
05:04 Hunting, bear scratch, grunting, wet dog odor.
07:05 Self-defense: avoid the situation and retreat.
13:08 Deer taste like what they eat.
15:07 Friends have chickens, some as pets, others for food.
18:03 Planned meal at Holiday Inn with Mr. Johnson.
20:36 Enthusiastic about sushi and sausage with coleslaw.
24:00 Ensure empty space; get a faster two-terabyte hard drive.
28:52 Frustration with gaming and shortcuts, embarrassment.
31:26 Observation of disappointment and multiple photo zoom-ins.
35:24 Deeply empathizing with Tim Kite's cancer battle.
37:42 Filler phrases to maintain conversational flow.
41:06 A News reporter discovers cancer through an on-air message.
44:16 Concerns about colon cancer and preventive health.
47:19 Watching Shelly suffer, feeling empathy, sharing the burden.
50:16 Fitting in training, research, and networking daily.