The Xavier Zenith Show
Here we talk about news, current events, play games, and hear people’s crazy stories.
The Xavier Zenith Show
S1 E16: Tik Tok, China, and Hope: A Journey Through Crisis, Culture, and Change
What if the app that united people during crises faced a ban, only for users to flock to another platform from the same country? On the Xavier Zenith Show, we explore this paradox, starting with TikTok’s impact during the LA fires and its potential exit from the U.S. We then dive into the deeper cultural shifts shaping society, from the grip of hit series like Squid Game to major environmental debates and global challenges.
Across the globe, we reflect on loss, resilience, and the stories that inspire us, from a transformative surgery to the psychology behind collecting. We also engage in lively debates, trivia, and riddles, drawing you into a journey of connection and discovery. Don’t miss this thought-provoking and captivating episode!
3, 2, 1. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, or whatever time you're joining in. My name is Xavier, and welcome to the Xavier Zenith Show. Here we talk about news, current events, play games and hear people's crazy stories. This is episode number 16, and this is the full show. Welcome to season one and thank you for being one of the first ones to join me on this journey.
Speaker 1:What's up y'all? I think it's time for some hot topics buzzing around right now. But first and foremost, I wanted to send my prayers out to those who are affected by the LA fires. I'm terribly sorry for your loss and everything you're going through. I pray that God be with you and your family during these unsettling times. Just a reminder to those not affected by the fire that just because you're not affected by it, it doesn't mean that this isn't a serious matter. This LA fire is supposedly the largest fire in California history and there are many videos circulating as to what has caused the fire.
Speaker 1:But even then, tiktok has been a key asset for people to communicate during stressful times too. Changing gears a little bit, tiktok has helped so many more people than you can ever imagine Helping people get key resources or get them to safe facilities, immigrants, people during times of distress facilities, immigrants, people during times of distress. Tiktok has been there for people, for communication reasons and for so much more, not just during the LA fires, but even during other natural disasters and even during the 2020 pandemic. Remember, tiktok really launched, it took off during the COVID years and really brought millions, if not billions, of people together to find their own communities where you feel heard and validated. Yes, we all may not have agreements and have the same beliefs, but give us a platform to be seen and be heard and to have an opinion. We all learned along the way and we've come far as a society, as a world, to really see new perspectives and really learn something new. I'm sad it's most likely going to get banned in the US because I can't use it anymore. Goodbye, tiktok, you'll be missed like vine.
Speaker 1:And where are we going next after TikTok? I don't know, but I heard of an app called Yao Hong Shu, translated directly to Little Red Book, but Americans like me. Calling it Red Note is the number one app downloaded right now in the app store at the time of this being posted, and Red Note is a literal Chinese app. That is funny. We're leaving TikTok because America says China can't have our data. But we're going to a literal Chinese app, zhehongshu red note, and this app is being colonized by us Americans. I say colonized because we are the TikTok refugees. Tiktok refugees can you believe that?
Speaker 1:Oh and by the way, xiao Hongshu, the literal translation being Little Red Book, stands for the Communist Party, meaning so for the fact that TikTokers like me are migrating to a Chinese app that references communism because Little Red Book is from the fascist Communist Party. It's ironic as hell. That's crazy, right? But anyways, now I can continue my love for Squid Game and see everyone's opinions and theories again on the Netflix series. Oh, by the way, the first episode back was wild, and all I wanted to say about that is that it amazes me More, like it's shocking to see how people will choose the lottery ticket over some fresh bread. I understand it's a metaphor for our society as Americans that will gamble at the tiniest chance to change our lives, even if it means to sacrifice your own basic needs for the moment, even if we're not doing well to begin with. But what are your thoughts on everything that's happening right now, from the natural disasters to the conspiracies, to TikTok, to Squid Game. I want to know what are you thinking right now. But first let's get into the top news of the week.
Speaker 1:On Sunday, january 5th, new York becomes the first US city with a congestion charge. Despite opposition, motorists entering Manhattan's busiest neighborhoods will have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges. After the scheme went into effect, sunday morning Must pay a peak fee of $9 from 5 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm on weekends. Off-peak would be a 75% discount at $2.40 to enter Manhattan at peak times, while larger trucks and tourist buses will pay a $21.60 fee. Motorists will only be charged one stay and exemptions include certain emergency and government vehicles, as well as low-income drivers and those who have medical conditions that prevent them from using mass transit. School and commuter buses are also exempt.
Speaker 1:Reported by NBC News On January 6th, biden bans new offshore drilling along most of the US coastline coastline. The order will protect 625 million acres of ocean along America's Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Bering Sea. A headline reported by NBC News On January 6th. Skip Bayless offered former Fox Sports hairstyl $1.5 million for sex lawsuit alleges A headline reported by NBC News On the same day.
Speaker 1:On January 6th, us records its first human bird flu death. A patient in Louisiana has died of bird flu. Health authorities concerned the case to be the first severe H5N1 infection in a US resident. A headline reported by NBC News On January 6th Canada's embattled PM Justin Trudeau announces he will step down. There have been growing calls for his resignation, with the Liberals lagging behind the Conservatives in opinion polls and internal battles raging over his handling of President-elect Donald Trump. A headline reported by NBC News On the same day, january 6, jeff Baena, writer, director, married to Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47.
Speaker 1:Baena and actor Aubrey Plaza, who were married in 2021, collaborated on several films, including the 2014 movie Life After Beth. He died by self-infliction at a home, according to the medical examiner's records. A headline reported by nbc news on the same day, january 6th, a mob of college students attack man in tick tock inspired trap. Police say the group in massachusetts chased a man who was falsely accused of being a sexual predator. Six college students in massachusetts were accused of luring an active duty service member, whom they falsely described as a sexual predator, to their campus, where a group of more than two dozen people chased and assaulted him. Authorities said. Quote catch a predator is a big thing on TikTok currently. End quote. The facts document cites the student Easton Randall, 19, as saying 11 Illinois teens were charged last month in a similar incident that authorities in Mount Prospect, northwest of Chicago, attributed to a viral social media trend Reported by NBC News On the same day.
Speaker 1:January 6th, china says 126 dead after 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet. The tremor, which was also felt in Nepal, occurred near one of Tibet's holiest cities, a headline reported by NBC News. This next story has been summarized, but for our quote please visit NBCNewscom. On January 6th, european leaders denounced Elon Musk's influence on the continent. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing growing criticism from European leaders as he tries to extend his political influence across the Atlantic. Leaders from France, germany, Norway and the UK have voiced concerns about Musk's increasing involvement in their country's politics, following his endorsements of far-right candidates and divisive social media posts on his platform X. While Musk has enjoyed significant political influence in the US, including close ties with President-elect Donald Trump, european leaders are resisting his attempts to shape public opinion and policy, calling his actions damaging the democratic alliances. Reported by NBC News on an eventful January 6th, sushi Chain pays $1.3 million for a motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction. The 608-pound bluefin tuna fetched the second-highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction at Tokyo's main fish market, a headline reported by NBC News Moving along to January 7th.
Speaker 1:Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter Paul and Mary Fame, dies at 86. Noel Paul Stuckey, 87, is the last surviving member of the group. Mary Traverse was 72 when she died in 2009. A headline reported by NBC News. Mary Traverse was 72 when she died in 2009. A headline reported by NBC News On January 7th NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth. For more than 20 years, nasa has been inching toward the goal of retrieving samples that its Preserverance rover has been collecting on Mars and flying them to earth. Reported by nbc news. This next story has been summarized. For the full article, please visit nprorg on january 7th.
Speaker 1:Ina workforce transformed by war ukrainian women are now working in coal mines. The war in ukraine has significantly reshaped the country's workforce, particularly in a coal mining industry. In Ternivka, a small city in eastern Ukraine, women like Yurina Ostanko and Tatyana Medvedenko now work underground at a DTEK coal mine, symbolizing how the conflict has driven changes in gender roles. Previously prohibited from working in dangerous conditions, women have stepped in to fill labor gaps, as many male miners joined the military or were conscripted after Russia's 2022 invasion, now making up 5% of the workforce. These women support critical logistical roles in the mines, helping maintain Ukraine's energy supply as Russian forces target coal production centers. Despite initial reservations from some male colleagues, the women have earned respect for their contribution in this difficult and dangerous work. Reported by NPR On January 7th, north Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate-range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets.
Speaker 1:North Korea, in recent years, has flight-tested various intermediate-range missiles which, if perfected, could reach the US Pacific military hub of Guam. A headline reported by NBC News. This next story has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NBCNewscom.
Speaker 1:On January 8th, four fraternity members at San Diego State University charged after pledge suffers severe burns during skit. Members of Phi Kappa Psi quote pre-planned a skit end quote during which a pledge would be set on fire. The district attorney's office said the pledge was burned to over 16% of his body a headline reported by NBC News. On January 8th. Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around LA. The Palisades Fire has already burned through almost 3,000 acres, while two other fires have destroyed a further 1,500 acres. Tens of thousands have been evacuated A headline reported by NBC News. Following the same day, fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades as a major wildfire raged A headline reported by NPR On January 8th.
Speaker 1:Brian Mateusz, former Baltimore Oilers pitcher, dies at 37. Former Baltimore Oilers pitcher Brian Mateusz, a first-round draft pick who won a World Series ring with the Chicago Cubs, was found dead in a Phoenix home. Police said Wednesday he was 37. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. Reported by NBC News On January 8th.
Speaker 1:Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar. A leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by the US authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty. On Wednesday. The Justice Department said in a statement. Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, of Japan, pleaded guilty in Manhattan to conspiring with a network of associates to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapon-grade plutonium, from Myanmar to other countries. The Justice Department said Abisawa also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and weapon charges. The department added. Reported by NBC News On January 8th, it has been reported more than 15,000 doctors signed letter urging Senate to reject RFK Jr as health secretary.
Speaker 1:The letter caused the choice of Robert F Kennedy Jr, who is known for promoting false medical claims. Quote a slap in the face end quote to health care professionals. Reported by NBC News. This next story has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NBCNewscom.
Speaker 1:On Thursday, january 9th. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations. Will Trump support it? The list of 15 more of the priciest medications selected for the negotiation program is supposed to be released by February 1. Medicare's drug pricing negotiations, passed under the Inflation Reduction Act during President Biden's administration, face uncertainty as the incoming Trump administration may attempt to dismantle the program. The initiative aims to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients through direct negotiations with drug makers, which could save taxpayers billions. While eliminating the program would be potentially risky for Trump, he could benefit by keeping it, particularly with drugs like Ozempic potentially being negotiated for lower prices, appealing to his voter base. Reported by NBC News On January 9th. Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one, lebanon's parliament chose the head of the country's armed forces, joseph Aoun, to be the next president, a post that has been vacant since October 2022. The headline reported by NPR On January 9th.
Speaker 1:Video shows Mayor Karen Bass refusing to answer LA fire questions as she returned from a trip abroad. Bass was in Ghana as the deadly wind-fueled fires began. The Palisades, eton and Sunset fires have forced over 100,000 people to evacuate and burned tens of thousands of acres, a headline reported by NBC News. This next article has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NPRorg.
Speaker 1:On January 9th, los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest blaze in US history. The insured losses from the week's fires may exceed $20 billion, according to estimates published by JPMorgan on Thursday. Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which was the costliest blaze in the nation's history. According to data from Aon, five wildfires fueled by dry conditions and strong winds have burned through 29,000 acres of land around Los Angeles since Tuesday. According to Cal Fire, the two largest fires Palisades and Eaton, are still completely uncontained. Reported by NPR. This next story has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NPRorg.
Speaker 1:On January 9th, new Mexico Supreme Court ruling strikes down local abortion restrictions. The New Mexico Supreme Court struck down abortion restrictions in conservative cities and counties, reinforcing the state's position as one of the most liberal on abortion access. The court ruled unanimously that local ordinances limiting abortion violated state law, which prohibits cities and counties from regulating abortion clinics or restricting access to reproductive health care. It really maintains abortion access statewide, including for out-of-state residents from areas with stricter bans such as Texas. Reported by NPR On July 9th. La officials say looters targeting vulnerable communities say looters targeting vulnerable communities will be held accountable. Los Angeles County law enforcement officers have arrested 20 people accusing of stealing from homes in areas ravaged by wildfires, a headline reported by NBC News. This next story has been summarized For the foreword. Please visit NPRorg.
Speaker 1:On January 10th, a small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims. In Huntington Beach, california, lauren and Andrew Gruel, owners of the seafood restaurant Calico Fish House, have turned their local business into a wildfire relief hub in response to the devastating palisades and eaten fires raging in LA. The fires have claimed at least 10 lives, destroying numerous homes and displacing nearly 180,000 people. The gruels have been coordinating donations such as clothing, toiletries and food to support affected residents and first responders. Their call for help has drawn an outpouring of support, with volunteers from nearby huntington beach and across the country contributing supplies, while local officials and neighbors have also stepped in to assist. The gruels are offering free meals to evacuees, while volunteers like Alex Ordorca are helping transport donations to community centers in LA, including the Dream Center and the Pasadena Convention Center, where many displaced individuals await aid. Reported by NPR. This next article has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NBCNewscom.
Speaker 1:On January 10th Biden's last chance to tackle tobacco Limiting nicotine levels in cigarettes. A Hail Mary toss to proposed tobacco regulation from the outgoing administration has the potential to make smoking nearly or totally non-addictive. Experts say the Biden administration is expected to propose a limit on nicotine levels in cigarettes in its final days, aiming to curb addiction, despite not fulfilling a pledge to ban menthol cigarettes. This measure, which could reduce nicotine up by up to 95%, targets smoking addiction without regulating e-cigarettes or nicotine replacements. Experts like Erica Sward from the American Lung Association see this as a last-ditch effort to make a significant public health impact, which studies suggest that millions fewer people could become addicted, while it could take years to finalize. It aligns with ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rights initiated under the Trump administration. Reported by NBC News. This next story has been summarized. For the full article, please visit NPRorg.
Speaker 1:On January 11th. Is Trump's rhetoric on Greenland, canada and Panama Canal a madman strategy? Recent rhetoric regarding reclaiming the Panama Canal and annexing Greenland and even Canada has stirred international concern, though many experts believe his bold statements are more than negotiating tactics than genuine threats. World leaders are responding with a mixture of frustration and skepticism. Trump's comments, which echo his unpredictability from his first term, have sparked debate about his version of the Madman Theory, a strategy aimed at keeping both allies and adversaries off balance. Critics warn that overusing such tactics could backfire, eroding trust and credibility among US allies. Reported by NPR On January 11th. Megan Thee Stallion restraining order against Tory lanes extended to the year 2030. The Canadian rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is now behind bars at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, a headline reported by NBC News Moving on to January 12th.
Speaker 1:California wildfires Death toll rises to 16 as Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino. Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino. Government Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure to the local fire hydrants. A major power outage has affected nearly 35,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles. Due to ongoing fires, over 18,000 customers of Southern California Edison, around 16,100 LA Department of Water and Power customers and about 100 Pasadena Water and Power customers are without electricity. Two large fires, the Eaton and Palisades fires, have yet to see further containment, with the Palisades fire remaining 11% contained and the Eaton fire at 15%. However, smaller fires like the Kenneth and Hearst fires have made progress in containment. A red flag warning remains in effect due to strong winds, increasing the fire danger Reported by NBC News, health Watch Studies and Surveys.
Speaker 1:Breathing Exercises and Men's Cardiovascular Health. A 2022 study by the American Lung Association found that men who practice deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 10 minutes a day improved their lung capacity and cardiovascular health by 20 percent. These breathing techniques reduced blood pressure and helped men manage stress more effectively, a misconception being many men believe that only physical exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, but the study shows that simple, consistent breathing exercises can significantly improve cardiovascular health, the source being from the American Lung Association, in March 2022. Knitting as stress relief for women. A 2023 study from Harvard Medical School discovered that women who knit or engage in a similar repetitive hand movements for at least 30 minutes a day reported a 40% reduction in stress and anxiety. The calming rhythm of knitting was found to produce a meditative effect, enhancing focus and reducing cortisol levels. A misconception being. Many women see knitting as just a craft or hobby, but this study reveals it has therapeutic benefits for reducing stress and improved mental clarity, the source coming from Harvard Medical School, january 2023.
Speaker 1:The health benefit of daylight exposure for everyone. A 2021 study by the World Health Organization, who, showed that regular exposure to natural daylight for at least 30 minutes per day boosted immune function and improved sleep quality for both men and women. Sunlight exposure also increased serotonin levels, improving mood and reducing the risk of seasonal depression. A misconception being it's a common belief that sunlight only impacts vitamin d levels, but the study demonstrates its broader role in supporting immune health, mood regulation and overall well-being. The source comes from the World Health Organization, april 2021. Health Watch Studies and Surveys. Moving on to the next segment. This segment is all about feel-good stories.
Speaker 1:Road-tripping auntie broke up with husband and tradition to travel around China, becoming viral celebrity For millions of Chinese women. This road-tripping grandmother divorcee is an inspirational figure of freedom from convention. Separating from an abusive, violent husband, she has spent the last four years traveling around her vast country all alone, while amassing a gargantuan social media following that refers to her affectionately as Auntie. Reporting from Beijing, bbc's Chinese correspondent Laura Bicker spoke with social media celebrity Su Min about her adventures and the marriage she has worked hard to terminate. Quote I was a traditional woman and I wanted to stay in my marriage or life", she says quote. But eventually I saw that I got nothing in return for all my energy and effort, only beatings, violence, emotional abuse and gaslighting. End quote.
Speaker 1:Virtually her whole life has been that of a traditional Confucian woman, supporting her brothers, then supporting her husband, then supporting her daughter and then supporting her granddaughters. Throughout it all, however, life was brutally hard with her husband, whom she married via arrangement, diagnosed with depression. After nearly 40 years together, she made an agreement with her daughter that after the grandkids have left kindergarten, she would leave her husband, a promise she kept in the most extraordinary way, after watching a TikTok video of a couple living together in a van and traveling the country, she thought this was her way out. Even the country's COVID-19 response couldn't stop Su Min, who told her husband in 2019 that they were finished and entered into divorce court, where she paid out a settlement of around $21,000. Shortly thereafter, she was on the road in a Volkswagen hatchback with a rooftop tent, a pension and true liberty.
Speaker 1:Her followers call her the road-tripping auntie. She was named one of BBC's 100 Most Influential Women of the Year. Quote we women are not just someone's wife or mother. Let's live for ourselves. End quote, wrote one follower of someone's wife or mother. Let's live for ourselves. End quote, wrote one follower of Sue's on a video Another mentioned the settlement was worth every penny Adding.
Speaker 1:It was her turn to see the world and live a vibrant, unrestrained life. Over the last 48 months, she has driven in three different cars across 20 Chinese provinces and through 400 cities. She hopes to take her travels internationally, but is afraid of language barriers. Many of the travel experiences she enjoys are little acts of defiance, allegorically even in the face of her old life Not just visiting a street market in her home province of Anand, but stopping to smell the chili peppers her husband forbade her from bringing into the home. Sue never imagined becoming a figure of inspiration, but believes that all women, no matter where they're from or what their circumstances are, must be good to themselves. Quote. I want to tell you that no matter how old you are, as long as you work hard, you will definitely find your answer, just like me. Even though I'm 60 now, I found what I was looking for. End quote. Sue said what I was looking for". End quote. Sue said In this next story, once like a war zone.
Speaker 1:El Salvador's homicide rate is now freakishly low and public celebrates. Gnn has reported several times since the end of 2023 about falling violent crime rates across American cities, but the latest homicide statistics coming out of neighboring El Salvador are truly something to celebrate. Put simply, the Bukele administration has turned the country from the most murderous in Latin America to the safest across a single five-year term. With a rate of 1.9 for 100,000 inhabitants and total homicide count of 119 during 2024, el Salvador is safer than many major cities in America. It represents a 98% drop over nine years.
Speaker 1:President Nayib Bukele took power in 2019 and has enjoyed the backing of a friendly legislator and Supreme Court that has granted him extraordinary executive power to combat paramilitary, like street gangs, and controlled parts of the country. Since 2022, the country has been under a state of emergency, during which time 83,000 arrests were made and national policing forces took the fight to the gangs. Constitutional rights were suspended in some cases and many were charged and imprisoned without due process of law, something that the administration has been criticized for. It's difficult to argue with the results, however, since in 2015, el Salvador witnessed 6,656 homicides, placed among war zones as one of the most dangerous countries on the planet. Residents of the capital, san Salvador, told AP News that they can safely walk the streets again, where before, the gangs controlled the movement of people in and out of the neighborhoods.
Speaker 1:Riding an enormous wave of popularity, bukele found his February 2024 re-election campaign at a canter. In his next feel-good story, man gets free life-changing surgery to remove baseball-sized tumor from his jaw. A man with a huge tumor on his jaw finally got life-changing surgery after it got so big he almost couldn't eat or speak. Alex first noticed a swelling on his jaw as a teenager. It turned out to be a non-cancerous tumor, but it kept growing larger and larger. By the time Alex was 23,. The benign mass had grown to the size of a tennis ball and began to affect his ability to speak eat and swallow.
Speaker 1:He was warned that it may eventually make it impossible to breathe, but none of the local hospitals around Freetown, sierra Leone, were able to help, nor did any medications or herbal treatments. He suffered with infections and tooth loss and, perhaps worst of all, from social isolation, as most people shunned him and he was unable to make friends. Quote. I found it difficult to sit among people because they would laugh at me. I used to run away from them and sit alone in my room.
Speaker 1:Two years ago, he was told that a global health charity Mercy Ships would be docking one of their hospital ships in Freetown, and it became his last hope. Once the Christian charity assessed his situation, they agreed to help and Alex had his first surgery abroad with the Global Mercy, which removed his jaw in October 23. The second surgery was in April 2024 to reconstruct the jaw using a bone from his head. The surgery changed Alex's life and he has since made new friends and got his confidence back. Quote. After the surgery, I was happy, especially when people were around me and when they were hugging me. People were afraid to be close to me but now everybody wants to be my friend.
Speaker 1:End quote. One of his doctors was Manjit Dhillon, a consultant surgeon in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland. We're going to take a quick break, but don't go anywhere. We're going to get into our first game of the day and see how smart you are. We'll be right back after this commercial break.
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Speaker 1:Welcome back, and it's time for a pop quiz. Put on your tinkercaps, because I'm going to give you 5 questions on a variety of subjects that start off easy and then get difficult. I'm going to give you 10 seconds to answer, but pause if you need more time. You ready? Let's start Number 1. What is it called when you feel scared of something Like heights or spiders? So what is the technical term when you feel scared of something? The answer is a phobia. Yeah, like, the fear of heights is acrophobia and the fear of spiders is acrophobia and the fear of spiders is arachnophobia. Did you get that one? The answer phobia. Let's move on to number two. What is the name of the document that declared America's independence from Britain? Taking it back to social studies, what is the name of the document that declared America's independence from Britain? Here's a hint. Document was referenced in a movie called National Treasure, where Nicolas Cage tries to steal this document. The answer pause, if you need more time. Is the Declaration of Independence. Pretty easy, right? The Declaration of Independence is the document that declared America's independence from Britain. Fair enough, easy, right. How are you doing so far? Feeling pretty good. Well, you should, because let's move on to number three.
Speaker 1:A little bit of geography. Expanding your minds, broadening, going abroad. Please name me the capital city. Expanding your minds, broadening, going abroad Please name me the capital city of France. What is the capital city of France? The answer where Ratatouille is taking place is Paris. The capital city of France is Paris. The capital city of France is Paris, nice. Let's move on to number four.
Speaker 1:What is the term for animals that are active during the night? What is the term for animals that are active during the night and sleep during the day? These are what? The answer is nocturnal, nocturnal animals. They're the ones who are awake at night. Some of you are night owls, some of you claim to be nocturnal. Are awake at night. Some of you are night owls, some of you claim to be nocturnal. Items are fine. Have you gotten one out of four right? Three out of four, right?
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number five. This one's gonna be pretty tricky. So check ego, because here's the question, bringing it back history. What was the name of the ship? So the name of the ship, right, that Charles Darwin traveled on during his voyage to study species? So what was the name of the ship that Charles Darwin traveled on during his voyage to study species? Ah, we thought you were smart, but do you know this? But here is your hint the name of the ship is the same as a popular small dog breed known for its great sense of smell, and I will be only accepting full answers, not partial answers. You will get full credit for the full answer. Okay, so the answer pause if you need more time is hms beagle. So the name of the ship that charles darwin traveled on during his voyage to study species was called hms beagle.
Speaker 1:Like I said, if you just said beagle, you are wrong, you are out. That was not count. No credit, no half points. Sorry, being a little strict today, I need you to have said HMS Beagle. How'd you do? Did you get five out of five, right? Do you want to argue with me and say that Beagle should have gotten half points? Comment down below. I want to know what you think. Here is the dad joke of the week. Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer? She kept running away from the ball.
Speaker 1:Have you ever thought about why people love collecting things, from rare coins to action figures, to little rocks or seashells on the floor? Humans have an enduring fascination with collecting. But what is it that drives us to gather, store and display various items? Gather, store and display various items? Is it about nostalgia, personal value, or could there be a deeper psychological reason behind this common behavior? Let's get into it. So, with nostalgia and sentimentality being sentimental with these things, emotional ties to the past. For many collectors, the items they seek hold sentimental value. Collecting becomes a way to reconnect with cherished memories or experiences from the past, such as childhood toys or memorabilia from a favorite era For some of you. Some collect Pokemon cards, some collect Dragon Ball figurines, some collect sports memorabilia from the college that they attended or their favorite NFL team. There's tangible connection to memories. A physical object can bring back strong emotions or memories, making the act of collecting deeply personal. The nostalgia linked to these items allows people to preserve a piece of their history and relive it through their collection.
Speaker 1:The Psychology of Ownership. So there's a sense of control. Collecting offers a feeling of control as individuals carefully curate and organize their items. It provides a sense of ownership over a particular area of interest, whether it's comic books, vintage records or antique furniture. In this day and age, a lot of people don't necessarily own things, so let's be a little bit more respectful and mindful of people's collections, mastery and Expertise. Building a collection also creates a sense of mastery. The more knowledge someone gains about what they collect, such as identifying rare pieces or learning the history behind an item, the more expertise and pride they feel, which enhances their sense of accomplishment.
Speaker 1:The Thrill of the Hunt, dopamine and Anticipation. The thrill of the hunt, dopamine and anticipation. The pursuit of rare or unique items triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, creating a thrill similar to the excitement experienced in games or competitions. The excitement isn't just about owning the item. It's about the process of finding it item. It's about the process of finding it. Like the reward cycle, finding a long-sought after piece can feel immensely satisfying. This dopamine-driven reward cycle keeps collectors motivated to continue their search, constantly chasing the next big find.
Speaker 1:But in collecting there's a sense of identity and self-expression, so reflecting personal interests. A person's collection often says something about who they are. Collecting becomes a form of self-expression, showcasing interests, values and passions. Whether it's collecting comic books or vintage cars, the collection reflects the collector's identity While creating a legacy. For some, collections are about creating something lasting that can be passed down through generations. These collectors view the items as part of their personal legacy, ensuring their interests lives on.
Speaker 1:But as well, there's the social aspect of collecting, the community and connection. While collectors often belong to communities where they share their passion, whether it's attending conventions, joining online forums like Discord, reddit or trading with fellow collectors, the social aspect of collecting fosters friendships and connections. The validation and status In some circles, having rare or valuable items can bring social status or recognition. Collectors may take pride in showcasing their prized possessions, seeking validation from others who share their passion. An example of that is finding a shiny Charizard that someone has, or people that collect rare whiskeys, allocated whiskeys, rare whiskies allocated to whiskies, even such more rare than Blanton's or Pepe van Winkle.
Speaker 1:But there's many reasons as to why people collect. As mentioned before, it's a lot of different reasons, but some people use it as a coping mechanism. It's comfort and routine. Collecting can provide a sense of stability and routine, especially during uncertain times. The focus on finding, organizing and curating items can offer calming, meditative experiences for collectors, escapism and stress relief. For many, collecting serves as a healthy escape from the stresses of everyday life. Driving into a passion for finding and organizing specific items helps to take the mind off worries, offering a mental break.
Speaker 1:Survival instincts From all that being said, survival instincts From all that being said, some researchers believe that the urge to collect is rooted in our evolutionary history. Early humans needed to gather resources for survival and this instinct may have carried over into modern day collecting behaviors, even if the items we collect are now for pleasure rather than necessity, an accumulation for security. Being collecting may be tied to a desire for security. Amassing items can provide a sense of abundance, symbolizing safety and preparedness, much like stockpiling food or silver coins or gold jewelry. For some people that collect those items, it may be preserving history. Even Collectors often play a key role in preserving culture and history. Think of museums. Whether it's antique artifacts or classic art, collecting helps to keep the past alive and ensures future generations can appreciate the historical significance of certain items, cultural expression behind that, like I said, jewelry. Many cultures and families pass down jewelry down to their loved ones. Collecting also differs across cultures. In some cultures, collecting may be focused on art and relics that hold deep spiritual or traditional meanings, while in others it may be about modern consumer goods or technology reflecting changing values of society. So, whether driven by nostalgia, a sense of accomplishment or the thrill of the hunt, collecting serves many purposes in our lives. So next time you come across a collector, ask them is it about the items themselves? Or why do they collect? What's their reasoning? Or why do they collect what's their reasoning?
Speaker 1:This next segment is called A History in Time. These events in history happen within a short time of each other's history the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and the founding of the NFL. The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending World War I. One year later, on August 20, 1920, the National Football League, the NFL, was founded in Canton, ohio. While Europe was rebuilding from the devastation of war, american sports culture was establishing what would become one of the biggest sports leagues in the world.
Speaker 1:Moving on to the next segment, these are rapid fun facts. Here are some random fun facts. Try to keep up or you just might miss it. Here we go. Number 1. The longest traffic jam in history lasted more than 10 days, stretching over 60 miles in China in 2010. Number two the term Bluetooth comes from a 10th century Scandinavian king, harald Bluetooth, known for uniting Denmark and Norway. Number three there's a cloud in outer space made of alcohol roughly 1,000 times the diameter of our solar system. Number four honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egypt tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible.
Speaker 1:5. In 1986, an Ohio charity event released 1.5 million balloons, causing widespread disruption and accidents. Million balloons causing widespread disruption and accidents. 6. In Japan, letting a sumo wrestler make your baby cry is considered good luck. 7. In 1938, time magazine named Adolf Hitler as its man of the Year, not as an endorsement, but due to his global influence. 8. In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was considered a declaration of love. Number 9. Bees can recognize human faces, a skill once thought to belong only to larger brain animals. Number 10, in 1959, the first human-made object to reach the moon was a Soviet spacecraft called Luna 1.
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Speaker 1:I like to call this game Mind Reader. I don't know the official name of this game, but it's been floating around TikTok and IG Reels and I want to play it with you. Let's get started. Do not say the same thing as me. Can you get through all five questions without saying the same thing as me? Number one what's a common mistake people make when they're baking a cake? So what's a common mistake people make when they're baking a cake? There's a lot of things that can go wrong. Just name one. Don't say the same thing as me. My answer If you said not measuring the ingredients correctly, you are out, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, that is a common mistake. You know, a lot of people don't measure things right and it turns out flat. Or you forget to add some salt or the right amount of sugar and it doesn't taste right.
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number two what's something that's always messy after a family gathering? So what's something that's always messy after a family gathering? So what's something that's always messy After a family gathering? You can be as general or as specific as you like. I'll give you the free liberty To do that. So, something that's always messy After a family gathering. My answer If you said the kitchen, I'm sorry, you are out. The kitchen is always, I think, the number one messiest place. I mean the bathroom that could be a shout your living room, the backyard, the front yard, the porch, wherever you don't need to be like in the house, but something that's always messy after family gathering. You see the kitchen. You are out. How are you doing so far? Do I want to give you another lifeline? Do you think I should give you another lifeline? Hmm, okay, sure, I'll give you the lifeline early on. You can continue playing if you've been out at question one or two, but no more lifelines.
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number three. What's something people often forget to do before going to bed? So they're going to start getting a little more difficult, and that's the point of this game, as well as not saying the same thing as me. So what's something people often forget to do before going to bed? People can forget to do a lot of different things. Maybe it's something you do, maybe it's something your partner does, maybe it's something your kids do. But my answer pause it for me one more time. If you said you forget to set the alarm, you are out. A lot of people forget to brush their teeth. A lot of people forget to take out the trash. A lot of people forget to do the chores. A lot of people forget to do their homework. I was one of those kids. I forget to do my homework. Forgot is the key word. But if you said set an alarm, you're out.
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number four. What's the most likely thing to forget when preparing for a road trip? So what is it that you most likely forget, the one thing when you were preparing for a road trip? So one more time what is the most likely thing, most likely most likely thing to forget when preparing for a road trip? My answer you phone charger. You are out. Sorry, I didn't see you. A lot of people forget their phone charger. I mean, that's kind of one of the first things that I bring along, that I check for. Some people forget to bring socks. Some people forget to bring a toothbrush. Hey, it happens to us. But let's move on to number five. I hope you're still with me. I think you are. For those of you still playing, here's your 50-50 chance.
Speaker 1:Would you rather have a perfect cup of coffee or a perfect sandwich? Would you rather have a perfect cup of coffee or a perfect sandwich? Honestly, if I could have both, that would be fantastic. Let's say you're having breakfast, right, you have a coffee and you buy a sandwich. Which one would you rather have? Perfect, the coffee or the sandwich? Hey, we don't live in a perfect world, but if you could choose one, choose one.
Speaker 1:If you said a perfect cup of coffee, you are safe. If you said a perfect sandwich, you are out. I'm sorry because I would rather have a perfect sandwich. The reason being if you have an okay sandwich like it's okay Think like 7-Eleven or like the gas station-like sandwich, like you kind of don't want that, but having a really good sandwich you really like start your day off right or any time of the day. If you have a good sandwich for lunch, like you're set.
Speaker 1:If you have an okay cup of coffee like it's good, it's okay, but like a perfect cup of coffee, would be fantastic. But I think a perfect sandwich would be better, given these two options. Right, because I would love to have a perfect cup of coffee. I would also always like to have a perfect sandwich, but between the two, from having them together, I'd rather choose a perfect sandwich having an okay cup of coffee. Well, how'd you do? Let me know what you think. Comment down below. Email me at thexavierxanathshow at gmailcom. You may get featured in next week's show. Moving on to the next segment of Am I the A-hole, these stories are comprised of Reddit posts where people have submitted their stories in search of opinions or sometimes seek validations based on the tricky situations they're in. This Reddit user CompetitiveLet8254, said.
Speaker 3:Am I the a-hole for telling my ex's sterile affair partner to have her own daughter if she wants to share cheerleading with one? With one? My ex, 44 male, cheated on me, 40 female, and ended our marriage so he could be with his affair partner wife, gen, 42 female. This happened several years ago when our kids were very young. My ex had gets our kids six days a month. He works out of state frequently, so this was the most consistent schedule where our kids would be with the parrot, me or the ex, instead of being left with the babysitter or his wife. According to my ex and Jen, she is sterile and can never have kids. I never asked, but they offered this up in hopes I would share the kids with her more and encourage them to embrace jen as their second mom. I have not done this and I have told them. We are not friends and they are not to expect favors from me. I have to go behind my back and doing what they did.
Speaker 3:Jen was someone I knew before learning the truth. She was dating someone in my ex's friend circle and she made a point to get to know me. I found out why after she was expecting us being friends would help me not to hate her afterward. I bring all this up because of what's currently going on. Jen was a bait cheerleader in her youth and volunteers with her local cheer groups. She wants my daughter, who's 10 years old, to get involved in cheer.
Speaker 3:My daughter told me about it the other week because Jen was trying to make her go and that ex was backing Jen on it. She told me she didn't want to and she needs my help. All the kids are aware of the fact. Stuff like that has to be agreed on both me and their dad. I reached out and told my ex our daughter will not be put into cheer against her will and that he needs to stop pressuring her to join. He didn't respond back the way he's supposed to through app, so I noted his reply on the app and got a lot of cussing back. Jen tried to call me but I didn't answer. She approached me a few days later while we were in the same store and she told me.
Speaker 3:I can't keep punishing her by depriving her of my children. She said she's been in their life since they were little and she has every right to bond with them and share stuff with them like that. I told her she does not get to force my kids into stuff like that against their will. I walked away and she showed me around for a bit and told me how it was her dream to share cheer with a daughter, and all that BS that I don't care about. I told her she should have a daughter of her own if she wants to share it and leave mine alone. She stopped following me after that and I heard from my ex a few times after saying I was cruel to say that to her when they know she can't have children. Am I the a-hole? So.
Speaker 1:So, yes, yeah, a little bit. I mean, yeah, you are the a-hole A little bit, mainly because you were insensitive and you told her to go have kids of your own if you want them to do, cheerleading, knowing that she can't have kids, that's pretty a-holey. Well, that didn't sound right. That's pretty effed up. Yeah, there we go. It's effed up that you would do that now in the sense that, like the kids right, that's where it gets like difficult. Okay, I wouldn't say you're an a-hole for standing your ground, but I think there is kind of a fine line that can go either way. But this is my opinion, right? This is my opinion, right, this is my opinion. So let's get to the cause right here, the cause being that the ex and Jen versus the ex-wife right and the kids, the ex-wife right and the kids. So put yourself in the OP's position. Right, you're standing your ground. You want your kids to live a good life the way that you want them to, but unfortunately you have to share with your ex. Nobody wants that right. Your kids get to see the other parent and the partner right Only six times a month, so you're the one taking care of them the most. No, she is not the a-hole for saying I don't want my kids in cheer because they don't want to. I don't want my kids in cheer because they don't want to when the other family the ex and the partner want them to do cheerleading, which is more, way more than six days out of the month. A month not even the week, the month. There's 30, 31 days in the month. 31 days in the month. So this is kind of an excuse for the ex and the partner to get more time with the children they're going to take away from the OP. So it's like the partner wants to be their second mom, right, that's what the OP said. But the dad, the ex, isn't going to be there. So there's no real reason as to why, like the OP should let her kids do it or let them enroll them in cheerleading when the kids don't even want to do it, right.
Speaker 1:So that's what I think. I know it's a tricky situation because you want your kids to have what's best and, I guess, depriving them of their stepmom. But I mean, they're just dating. They're not even like married. As far as what the story said, I don't know. I want to hear what you guys had to think, but first let's hear what this reddit user had to say. This reddit user huge underscore mistake. Underscore three one three nine said not the a-hole. I love it when people think they can force kids to do stuff. This Reddit user huge__mistake__3139 said Not the a-hole.
Speaker 4:I love it when people think they can force kids to do stuff. Forget adding the affair into the mix. I don't know everything about the app you mentioned, but you might want to add what happened at the grocery store. Keep documenting the harassment and pressure they're putting on you and your kids. They could figure out a different way to play house.
Speaker 1:This next word user Stiggly said Not the a-hole.
Speaker 5:First she steals a spouse, now she's after the kids. Remember to record all the interactions with Jen in the parenting app. Do it as your wife approached and harassed me in the store over stuff we already discussed in the app regarding activities the children do not want to do, but she does and you are pressuring the kids to accept it. Document, document, document. Then push for Jen having reduced contact with the kids due to abusive pressure she is putting on them.
Speaker 4:This next rate, user Mary1961, says Lots of kids in foster care she can work with to fulfill her cheerleading dreams kids in foster care she can work with to fulfill her cheerleading dreams.
Speaker 2:This next rate user, Lady Siren, says you and your children owe this woman nothing. Good on you for protecting them as a cheer mom for almost a decade. Do not allow her to push your daughter into cheer if she's not interested. It's a dangerous sport and one of those where you either love it or hate it. My daughter was the former and went hard until she graduated.
Speaker 1:She got injured so much, oh, and it's wildly expensive, Not the a-hole it's kind of a rough situation to be in if you're the op particularly, but maybe also think from like jen's side point of view. You know, maybe jen really does care for these kids. You know, maybe she doesn't. I want to know what you think. Email me at the xavier's ineshow at gmailcom. But first let's take a last break and we'll regroup for our listener Q&A's and opinions. This is part of the show where I want to hear from you. If you want to submit your own questions or opinions or give someone a shout out and you want me to read it out loud for next week's show, email me at thexaviersinzenshow at gmailcom with the subject line listener Q&A or subject line opinions and in the body portion of the email write your message and your name if you want to be mentioned, but please keep it appropriate if you want me to read it out loud on next week's show. Here are some things you can email me and ask me about your opinion on something I talked about during the show, maybe a game type of question like would you rather? Certain questions are reasonable that are not controversial. You notice I don't elaborate on war, politics, celebrity gossip, conspiracies, but try your luck. You may get featured or ask me about something to elaborate on Obviously, not the things I just mentioned right now, but anything else I mentioned throughout the show. I'm not sure how many emails I'll be getting, but I want you to start reading them out loud as soon as possible, so keep on listening to be potentially featured on next week's show. Ready for our third and final game of the show. This game is called Street Smarts. Here's the rules. It's like the pop quiz of the first game, but instead of book smarts, street Smarts is a game where I ask you 5 questions in reference to pop culture, whether it be movies, music, actors, scandals or sports. It's going to start off with easy recent events and get more difficult, going as late as the 1970s. You got this Batter up. Number one which actor starred as Ken in the 2023 blockbuster Barbie? So which actor starred as Ken in 2023 blockbuster Barbie? 2023 blockbuster Barbie the topic of movies. He also starred in La La Land and the notebook. The answer is Ryan Gosling. Yeah, ryan Gosling is the actor who played Ken in Barbie and the main actor in la la land and the notebook. Come on, guys, you should have known this too. Don't act like you haven't seen the notebook.
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number two, the topic of sports and tennis. Which tennis player broke the all-time Grand Slam singles title record by winning the 24th major in 2023? So some of you don't know tennis like that. I'm sorry, but for you that knows tennis, this player is known for an intense rivalry with Rafael Nadal. The one more time which tennis player broke the all-time Grand Slam singles title record by winning the 24th major in 2023? Players known for intense rivalry with Rafael Nadal. For those of you who don't know tennis, maybe name a tennis player may get lucky. Pause if you need more time. The answer is Novak Djokovic. Yeah, novak Djokovic. How you feeling so far? Probably not too bad right now. Don't get overly confident.
Speaker 1:Let's move on to number three, going to the 2000s 2010s which pop star famously shaved her head in 2007 during a public breakdown? So which pop star famously shaved her head in 2007 during a public breakdown? Here's another hint she was one of the biggest pop icons of the late 90s and early 2000s. Here's the answer Britney Spears is the pop star famously known for shaved her head during a public breakdown. Let's move on to number four.
Speaker 1:It's going to get a little more difficult, taking it retro to the 90s and 2000s. Which 1999 movie became a cult classic, featuring a computer hacker who discovers a dystopian reality controlled by machines? Some of you are like I don't really know, but you do know. Everyone knows this movie and you should too. So which 1999 movie became a cult classic, featuring a computer hacker who discovers a dystopian reality controlled by machines? Here's your hint Red pill or blue pill? Here's another hint. Keanu Reeves was one of the main actor today Pause, if you need more time. The answer is the Matrix. The Matrix is a cult classic Because everyone should have known this movie. That movie is pretty much what sparked the Y2K and the computers, or everyone thinking that the computers aren't going gonna work, and how everyone thinks we live in a simulation. So thanks a lot. Okay, here we go.
Speaker 1:Question number five. This is supposed to be pretty hard, pretty difficult because this references the 70s to the 90s, because this references the 70s to the 90s. But if you know your music, it should be a breeze. Which rock band released the song Hotel California? In 1976, which became one of the most famous hits? So pretty much what rock band released a song called Hotel California? There's plenty of room at the Hotel California. It's a lovely place. All right, here's your hint. If you haven't guessed it already, the band's name is a bird. I'm not saying the band's name is a bird, I'm saying the band's name as a type of bird. The answer is the Eagles.
Speaker 1:How'd you do? I love that song. That is another cult classic, well, at least in America. But if you haven't heard the song, oh, definitely recommend 10 out of 10. Beautiful song. How'd you do? Did you get 5 out of 5? Right? I need to know what you guys think. Comment down below. We're at the end of the show and for that I want to say thank you for listening. But wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Don't go anywhere. Let me leave you with this quote to help you get through your week quote don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits.
Speaker 1:End quote by unknown. So don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits. Oh, you're still here. Nice.
Speaker 1:If you made it this far, I'm going to give you a special riddle. No Google searching or web surfing, use your brain. But first here is the answer to last week's riddle. You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and I'm slow when I'm fat. The wind is my enemy. The answer is a candle. Yeah, say, how long does this candle last? Oh, it lasts about 10 hours, or you know, it's fast. It burns fast when it's a slender, thin candle and obviously much slower when they're fatter. You know, has three wicks and the wind is the enemy because it blows out the candle. Here is the new riddle. I have cities but no houses. I have mountains but no trees. I have water but no fish. What am I? Alright? Well, rewind, go back 15 seconds if you need to hear it again. Okay, that's it. I'll give you the answer during next week's episode.
Speaker 2:And in case I don't see you, have a good morning afternoon and good night, bye.