The Hat Chat Podcast #18 - Mind Controlled MECHS!

[@Shiroar]

This was one of my favourite episode because you so obviously had loads of fun. Those hippos with their campus lives!

[@CriticoolHit]

That one did it for me. The natural evolution of a solidly dry play on words. One day the ISS will identify my sides as they pass over the pole.

[@geddonwithit]

Hippo Campus. Good band that

[@bday2k6]

38:00 AA ref

[@KeatonHabeck]

Can someone please make an animation about the hippo campus?!

[@GretchenDawntreader]

I rather like the idea that there's an institution of higher learning in my head, but it must be deserted as no hippo could fit up there while I still live. I feel this has some sort of symbolic meaning about my life.

[@VideoSage]

That Goldblum joke at the beginning made me realize how well they did that interview. They need more strange people to interview.

[@caleb269]

I read the comments about the 'hippo campus', and was still not ready for it. Well done boys, another great episode!

[@Zw285]

15:46 Perfect example of the synergy between these three.

[@donm6578]

Rereleased Hat Chat vid Me: yeah I'll watch it again

[@Chokoloco]

15:49 One of the funniest Hat moment's, hands-down

[@bldarkman]

There is an English phrase for what you were describing early on Trott. It’s known as the “Call of the Void” and there hasn’t been a lot of psychological research done on it, as far as I know, which is a shame. It’s a really interesting phenomenon.

[@JackVGM]

This was one of my favourite episodes so far, the hippo campus and the kid doing the symbol were hilarious

[@awesomeaartvark]

I was laughing so hard throughout this one, hahaha, this one was really good, you guys seemed to be having so much fun! Love it!

[@moondusk8385]

Never fail to make me smile. Thank you just been a very low day... so a dose of Hat Films from the Hat Doctors make me feel a little better.

[@abraka42]

For anybody wondering, there is usually a tiny amount of platinum in the converter as a catalyst. So that can have some value

[@TheOdd]

This might be my favourite podcast from you guys so far, no set topic, just random bullshit.

[@nicholasmoore2112]

It's "l'appel du vide" Trott - the call of the void - when you get those urges for self destruction

[@ToastyRoland]

I love when they make a bad joke, but in spite of knowing it's bad they can't stop laughing. Priceless. F'n Hippo Campus... Cheers lads.

[@puffgyo]

Brilliant! It's been about 10 minuttes and I almost choked on my food. Great chat, lads!

[@undefinedusername5]

The OK symbol is, similarly to many far-right dog-whistles, simultaneously a meme and an actual symbol of racism. It was started (as always) on 4chan, where a group consisting of both actual racists and ironic trolls, decided to try and convince 'the left' that the OK hand symbol was a racist symbol. The idea then spread across 4chan, and into other far-right/troll groups across the internet. It was then made more public when it was used by multiple right-wing and far-right media personalities, including neo-nazi Richard Spencer and right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos. However, the incident which took it from an an ambiguous mix of genuine and meme to a more actual symbol of white power was when it was used by the Christchurch shooter, who killed 51 people and injured 49 in a Mosque, some as young as 3. He also published a manifesto explaining his self-described "ethno-nationalism", and which contained several examples of Nazi and Neo-Nazi imagery. The problem is that it is still an ambiguous symbol for most people, which allows actual white-supremacists to use it as a symbol, while still maintaining plausible deniability. It has been recognised as a symbol of white power to take away some of the power of racist groups, by aknowledging its use in that context, and at least reducing the ability for it to be used ironically.

[@lakersouthpaw]

Glad this comment was posted. I'm sure the Hat boys just weren't aware of this.

[@Sleksin]

A thing some people might not realise as well is that it wasn't done overnight. The idea of the OK symbol being linked to white supremacy has been circulating for years.

[@Magpie932]

every time smith talks about the black bird it reminds me of Alucard from hellsing abridged

[@R-Wag]

52:53 he slipped

[@Fozz20Movies]

Aww, they fixed the echo...echo echo echo... :)

[@tylerpoore5198]

What movie was Smith talking about with the AI that sends back consciousness

[@thewynshow]

I just wanted a nice podcast to listen to at work boys and now I can’t think about banking without thinking about the prostate god damn it boys

[@simonzov]

I really like this Fingle, good work Mathew

[@dankirt15]

The weirdest names I heard of was, twins called Benson and hedges and apparently one family had their kid taken away because they named it after the bus stop they were conceived at like celebrities naming their kids after city's

[@moondusk8385]

I wish I could time travel, i would change so much, help so much, see so much. Did anyone watch the programme Flash Forward? Does anyone remember Crime Traveller? Both great shows but sadly got cancelled.

[@thesecondkate]

my first name is Clarizza. u think it’s a joke name huh “ROSSSS”? at least mine sounds magical 😂

[@Emperorhirohito19272]

It’s fMRI that shows brain activity. It measures incidence of oxygenated blood, areas of the brain that are more active need more energy so oxygenated blood flows there.

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

Car converters have platinum on them and the swatstika is a hindu symbol for purity

[@theaces3697]

ah im glad its back only got half way through last time

[@enigmaPL]

As did I..... I'm curious what they removed.

[@Chapizard]

The fingle reminds me of the ghost and mr. chicken

[@hxy8429]

Hippo campus had me dieing for no reason

[@Khronogi]

Theres a reason travelers is good. It was made by the same people who made stargate.

[@dannypelchat3128]

What is the hoodie that trotts wearing in this ? anyone ????

[@shaanpatel1133]

Tts from a KZbin channels merch Exploring With Josh, however the one Trott has is limited edition :(

[@GretchenDawntreader]

Song: "Pleasure Button" is now mandated.

[@chrism45]

It sometimes happen that when people don't relieve themselves in a while and take a huge poop, there's ejaculate (from the penis) that comes out because the poop pushes the seminal fluid from the prostate out.

[@PageAaron]

This one went south asap.

[@GretchenDawntreader]

I think Clarissa, I think of the Two Fat Ladies cooking show, that was delightful.

[@Jkobe2345]

9:20 xDD

[@Qwertyspack99]

platinum is what is in catalytic converters

[@Dr00dmovies]

My boyfriends dad is called Nigel and born in 1962.

[@tomadamo3226]

I love blink 182

[@Justsomebiggerman2]

god i would fucking love to squabble with the boys about evolution and all the freakish thematics that come from that conversation

[@FabulousCooki]

For the OK symbol I have heard that the circle part you make with your thumb and index finger looks like a P upside down, the other three fingers make the W to stand for the White Power thing. I agree though it's dumb 😑

[@SpudsMcGeese]

As an American, I'm confused. What's a traveler? That's not a term I've heard used to describe someone. Is it a racial/ethnic reference or is it to a term used to refer to like...a tourist? Genuine question here.

[@Helldhaz]

"Travellers" is the PC term for gypsies, people - typically Eastern Europeans - who live in caravans, and decide to park up and live where they please, regardless of land ownership.

[@crsdbobbie]

smiffys teeth are looking great

[@CKnowlesy]

ah, the podcast is finally legal!

[@nicklassveder1342]

Theres quite the anboying buzz throu the episode, ita a good episode thou

[@Hrumnn]

Why do I make the mistake of eating every time the boiks are on. Why?

[@ronjohnson831]

Definitely strange how that Russian roulette vid got so many views...

[@LowResMovies]

I don't think it is a coincidence that Bouphe was in it.

[@Joeyd123abc2]

@@LowResMovies different video, the one theyre talking about got about 900k views

[@LowResMovies]

@@Joeyd123abc2 Must have been the lads natural sexiness that did it then.

[@JellyScrub]

I love that there actually are only 3 dislikes XD

[@Terinije]

Just fyi, mainstream Mormons don't practice polygamy anymore.

[@StormHawksHD]

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[@KOBELTDRAWS]

No seriously what are they learning??

[@stupid737]

Is it me or is Smith drunk/hungover?

[@MyKoira]

The ok sign is supposed to be spelling WP, standing for White Power, but that's just stupid

[@lin90210]

Omg I hope people dont take on your biology expertise hahaha hilarious...why does a hippo have a campus lmao!

[@theformalmooshroom9147]

I hate the use of possessive pronouns in regards to the word reality. There is only one reality, reality, not his reality or her reality or their reality just reality.