Lost In Postulation

Neil and Nicola are back to postulate on the state of mundanity and pop culture! On this episode they get techie in the beginning as they ruminate on the practical usefulness and accuracy of Chat GPT (2:23). Plus will Scarlett defeat Altman (and is talk of Zuck with a beard real)? Then, they discuss the recent fallout surrounding the Dublin-NYC interactive video portal (9:00). What does it say about us as humans? Were there more Irish mooners than Americans? And what other cities could adopt the same concept?

Then, it's on to what is becoming a recurring segment: Neil Hearts Belgium (19:55). Nicola takes Neil through a postulation gauntlet of Belgian records (19:55), which one should they be remembered for? The longest ever plank? A bankrupt airline? A waste of good chocolate? How about the longest period without a sitting government?

All of this and much more on this episode of LIP! Keep postulating, listeners!

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This episode is jam-packed with all the postulatory loose ends you did not think needed tying. Nicola and Neil power their way through a personalized celebrity cover, the importance (or lack thereof) of the Eurovision project (3:30) and whether or not we need an Average Joe Olympic Games.

Neil provides an update on his recent bed buying experience including a postulation on paying someone to move your old bed for you (13:30). Then, it's apology time as the guys apologize to Germans (and their cuisine) (29:10) and Dutch sick bag collectors the world over (33:00). Nicola rounds things off by taking Neil back to the mundane streak gauntlet; will chicken nuggets or map drawing dethrone the Big Mac (34:40)?

All of this and much more on this episode of LIP! Keep postulating, listeners!

Don't forget that you can watch video clips of our episodes on our Youtube channel.

Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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After an atrocious attempt at an introduction in Irish, Nicola runs Neil through a gauntlet of mundane streaks, challenging him to pick one to stick to (4:35). Will he choose Will Shortz's streak of playing table tennis everyday for 10 years? Or will he eat at least one Big Mac everyday for the rest of his life? What about collecting as many sick bags as possible? The postulations are endless and quite weird!

Then, listeners, press start as Neil postulates on the future of video game adaptations (32:00). Are we living in the renaissance age of video games made into movies and TV series? What is driving it and what can we expect to see next?

All of this and much more on this episode of LIP! Keep postulating, listeners!

Don't forget that you can watch video clips of our episodes on our Youtube channel.

Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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Postulators, assemble! On this edition we postulate on the addictiveness of online games. Where are we after the thousandth Wordle? How many immaculate grids can there possibly be? And who is more likely to crack on their streaks, Neil or Nicola?

Then, since nothing gets our hosts more excited than staring at a nice map and eating a lovely meal, we decided to combine the two (7:15). Nicola presents his theory of an Eat To Live/Live To Eat meridian that splits Europe equally and they go about testing the hypothesis live on the podcast. Where will your favorite country land? Why does Germany get its own category? Do we underestimate the Balkans? And could the Baltic block pull off a historic upset?

All of this and much more on this episode of LIP! Keep postulating, listeners!

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Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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After extensive celebrations following the release of LIP L, Neil and Nicola are back with some tremendously mundane postulations!

First, Neil wants hilly running races to get the recognition they deserve from the various obscure organization committees (as well as to have you follow him on Strava) (1:47). Then, is skiing the most arrogant assertion of mankind's dominance over nature (9:50)?

Afterwards, it's good night listeners, as the guys postulate on strategies for bed buying, which turns out to be a much more complicated process than one might expect (20:20). Is the bed salesperson a step above or below the used car salesman? And are VTPs unfairly discriminated against when it comes to bed building?

They round things off by taking you behind the curtain of 'Parent Corner' and ruminating on whether the type of music being played makes any difference at all for the six month old listening to it (37:48).

Keep postulating, listeners!

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Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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If you love the beautiful game, then checkout our brand new sister podcast: Football In The 2000s!

The 2000s (2000-2009) were a pivotal decade for football. This podcast is dedicated to reliving the great moments, players, stories and many paradigm shifts of the era. Join co-hosts Nicola and Francesco Volpi as they dive deep into football's last great (and crazy) decade!

In this first episode of the new series, Nicola and Francesco provide an intro to the many themes they will cover. They start by discussing their personal memories of the decade (2:58), including iconic kits and crazy goals from the Bundesliga. Then, Francesco presents his financial analysis of bizarre record transfers (11:52) and the many big clubs that experienced financial difficulties. Nicola rounds things off by presenting his case for the 2000s being the decade of the Cinderella's (36:40), with an extra close look at the wild year of 2004.

Make sure to subscribe, follow us on our Instagram (@football2000spod) and tell us of more topics you would like to hear. Finally, give us a rating & review and share this podcast with anyone you think may enjoy it!

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Nobody believed in them when they embarked on this crazy journey a little over a year ago, but somehow Neil and Nicola have defied the odds to make it to their 50th episode!

After a classic mundane opener about food, restaurants and the arbitrary correlations between price and quality (5:10), it's on to the mailbag (16:50).

An old unnamed friend writes in critiquing Neil's recent performance on Google reviews. Then after a brief Scientology sidebar, The Grey Ham sends in a voice note about bread and sausages. Why is it so difficult to find the right amount of hot dogs for buns in supermarkets nowadays?

As a final treat, the guys are asked to create a Mount Rushmore from the first 50 episodes of LIP (35:00)!

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Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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In this bonus release from our archive we travel back in time to understand how the Oscars became the campaigning and business-oriented event they are today (1:35). This leads us on a journey to the following enticing postulations: how often does the Academy actually get the winner for Best Picture right? and what would change if we were to award the Oscars with a ten year delay?

We end with our first ever head-to-head quiz showdown where we encourage all listeners to play along. Who will go down as the LIP Oscars Trivia World Champion (32:0)?

As ever, you can connect with us through our instagram account @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]. Feedback, questions and postulations all very welcome!

Corrections & Amendments: Kathryn Bigelow did, in fact, win Best Director for The Hurt Locker in 2009. Joe Pesci won Best Supporting Actor for Goodfellas in 1991. Daniel Kaluuya won Best Supporting Actor for Judas and the Black Messiah in 2021 and not for Best Actor, as mentioned.

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Following much uproar from postulators worldwide and an extended delay, One Star Google Reviews are back with a vengeance! First though, Neil and Nicola make a concerted efforts to listeners in Quebec before postulating about the philosophies surrounding brunch (5:25). Do we all love our eggs-bennies enough to wait in line for hours every Sunday? And is the concept of brunch a function of the time of day or the type of food?

The core segment sees the return of the Google Review Adjudication Panel (16:20). On this edition, the guys try to get to the bottom of why universally adored places are receiving low ratings. Are people being unfair to the Grand Canyon (18:10)? And who is the pants thief lurking around the premises? Then, is the Statue of Liberty a tourist hoax as many are making it out to be or are they mistakenly taking out their government frustration on Lady Liberty (33:28)?

Don't forget that you can watch video clips of our episodes on our Youtube channel.

Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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On this special episode of LIP, Nicola interviews Twin Cities-based rapper DH Porter.

First though, the guys are back in the studio for some live postulations and an update on the polarizing Mount Chucksmore election (5:10). Who are the four comic actors turned dramatic that will be put up on that wall in Edinburgh? Will Jim Carrey fans get what they came for? Or will Aubrey Plaza and Adam Sandler put on a Ralph Nader-esque performance?

Then, DH Porter (@dh.porter) joins us to discuss what it feels like to be a long-suffering Minnesota sports fan (11:10), his music creation process (28:45) & mental health (42:25). Finally, he tests himself through a postulation gauntlet (48:30) for the ages!

The music sampled throughout the episode is from DH Porter. DH already has 2 albums out in 2024, hbd and Bounces. If you enjoyed the episode, you can find his music anywhere you get your tunes, including Bandcamp and Spotify. For more news on his upcoming releases follow him on Instagram (@dh.porter).

Don't forget that you can watch video clips of our episodes on our Youtube channel.

Send in your own postulations to our X account @InPostulation, Instagram @lostinpostulation and via email [email protected]! Also remember to give us a rating and to share this podcast with anybody else you think may like it!

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