Scott K. James
Welcome to the new new – a new thing – The Scott and Sadie Show! Hi, it’s Scott typing these show notes. I’m telling you because it feels weird talking about myself in the third person.
It has been 18 months since we have done a show, and we pick up where we left off – with Sadie dominating a conversation about Sister Wives and me somehow drifting into trans-humanism – that’s deep.
Actually, I start trying to provide some sort of explanation about this show and how we got here, but Sadie interrupts me to talk about other people’s podcasts. Huh?! Bottomline, I decided to run for Congress. My employer of 20 years, iHeart Media, didn’t like the idea, and “suspended me.” Sadie puttered along for a few more months until she left the building and started her podcast, Sadie and Friends.
We ran into each other at Bonefish in early November, and she said, “you wanna” and I said, “why not” and so here we are. I think it’s important to explain. Maybe Sadie will let me do that in tomorrow’s show. Anyway, back to today’s show.
I make a couple references to “latency.” Let me explain. Latency is basically a delay – you see it a lot if you watch an interview on news programs where the interviewee does the interview via Skype or Zoom or other such video software nonsense. That awkward pause between question and answer is a digital delay.
Sadie has a studio in her home, and I have a studio in a spare bedroom in mine. When we record The Scott and Sadie Show, we will not be in the same studio together as in the old radio days. We are linking our two studios via a web-based app called Streamyard, which I am not a fan of because of said latency.
We could fix the problem with a couple Comrex boxes, but the damn things are $2k each, and we both need one. So, unless we make any money with this little hobby, I don’t want to spend that kind of dough. I’ll work it out – I promise. And I shared this little issue, just in case someone else nerds out on this kind of stuff like I do and may have a suggestion. Our contact information is all over this silly website, so drop us a note.
Somehow we delve into AI and then into COVID – it’s a jumbled mess, but that’s what was always so fun about what we did.
THANKS for listening. As time goes on, we’ll work out ways to listen to the show live as we record it and interact with us. You can always do that via social media. Sadie stole all our old accounts, so we’re starting from Scratch with new ones…
We have a puny number of followers, so kindly do us a solid and follow along. So that’s out first show back – thanks for listening!
Quotes
‘Scott’, ’00:01:05′, ‘Why are we here? What do we want out of this? Why are we doing this?’
‘Sadie’, ’00:13:13′, ‘I get stuck on these ridiculously stupid shows and what makes me sad is I was reading the other day this article and it was talking about like how if you’re going to have free time learn something.’
‘Scott’, ’00:14:49′, ‘I am going to make sure that my life and the lives of those people around me thrive in 2025.’
‘Scott’, ’00:16:29′, ‘I always said that I thought that God would blow the whistle on transhumanism when we start merging ourselves with the machines. That’s just too much.’
‘Sadie’, ’00:17:12′, ‘Things are getting incredibly wacky, and I also think because of all of those things, that’s why the doomscrolling and the just scrolling in general is so popular because it’s such an escape.’
‘Scott’, ’00:22:10′, ‘There are certain things that I’m good at and gifted at and certain things I’m not, and apparently picking up another language is one of them. So why waste time?’
‘Scott’, ’00:30:31′, ‘Are you at the point where you’re about ready to say it was a massive scam? Because I am. Massive scam.’
‘Sadie’, ’00:30:44′, ‘When that was all going on, I just remember being told, “You’ll never travel again unless you do this.” I have such regret; I wish I wouldn’t have done that.’
‘Sadie’, ’00:32:12′, ‘It’s heartbreaking now to think about because my mom begged me, “Please don’t do it,” and now I’m shocked to find out how many people did not do it.’
Timestamps
Welcome to The Scott and Sadie Show (00:00:01)
Introduction to the new podcast format and hosts Scott and Sadie.
Transitioning from Old Show (00:00:11)
Discussion about moving from their previous show format to this new endeavor.
Starting the First Episode (00:00:59)
Scott and Sadie decide to kick off their first episode with personal stories.
Origins of The Scott and Sadie Show (00:01:05)
Exploration of how the podcast came to be, starting with a fun anecdote.
Podcasting Technology Discussion (00:02:27)
Scott shares details about his new podcasting equipment and its affordability.
Podcast Recommendations (00:03:47)
Sadie talks about her favorite podcasts, including Joe Rogan and Howard Stern.
Exploring New Podcasts (00:04:20)
Sadie mentions discovering new podcasts through Joe Rogan’s interviews.
Favorite Podcast Genres (00:05:07)
Discussion about the “Presidential” podcast and its engaging content.
Scott’s Current Show Obsession (00:05:55)
Scott shares his excitement about the show “Land Man” starring Billy Bob Thornton.
Comparison to Other Shows (00:06:09)
Scott compares “Land Man” to “Yellowstone” and discusses its unique qualities.
Sadie’s Interest in “Sister Wives” (00:08:56)
Sadie reveals her newfound fascination with the reality show “Sister Wives.”
Dynamics of “Sister Wives” (00:09:03)
Sadie explains the complex relationships within the show and its main character.
Reflection on Relationship Dynamics (00:10:06)
Discussion on the implications of introducing new partners in relationships.
Scott’s Take on “Sister Wives” (00:11:22)
Scott shares his thoughts on the show’s themes and the use of religion.
Investing Time in Shows (00:12:13)
Sadie reflects on her investment in reality shows versus educational content.
Social Media and Relationships (00:13:34)
Scott discusses the impact of social media on his marriage and time management.
Addictive Nature of Social Media (00:14:24)
Sadie talks about the addictive qualities of social media and its time consumption.
Optimism for the Future (00:14:49)
Scott expresses his positive outlook for the upcoming year and personal growth.
Learning While Watching (00:15:27)
Sadie wishes for a way to learn a language while watching shows like “Sister Wives.”
Transhumanism Concerns (00:15:47)
Scott expresses fears about merging human brains with computers and the implications of transhumanism.
Chip in the Brain (00:16:25)
Sadie questions if learning Spanish could be as easy as downloading it into a brain chip.
Escaping Reality (00:17:12)
Sadie discusses the popularity of doomscrolling as a form of escape from reality.
Language Learning Struggles (00:18:01)
Sadie shares her experience with a lifetime membership for a language program but struggles to learn Spanish.
Technology and Language Learning (00:19:21)
Scott reflects on the potential of technology to simplify language learning and the value of effort.
Jordan Peterson’s Insights (00:19:40)
Scott mentions listening to Jordan Peterson, a philosopher discussing deep existential questions.
Effort vs. Easy Learning (00:20:20)
Sadie finds value in the effort of learning a language versus the ease of downloading knowledge.
AI and Writing (00:22:10)
Scott laments the prevalence of AI-generated content over human-written works on the internet.
Old vs. New Learning Methods (00:23:42)
Sadie contrasts past research methods with current reliance on AI and technology for schoolwork.
AI in Education (00:27:25)
Discussion on how students misuse AI for assignments and the implications for genuine learning.
Generational Technology Gap (00:28:45)
Sadie reflects on her lack of tech skills compared to her college-age kids and their adeptness with AI.
Discussion on January 2020 (00:29:50)
Scott recalls the early discussions about a strange virus emerging in China.
Reflection on Coronavirus (00:30:21)
Sadie reflects on the initial reactions to the coronavirus pandemic and its absurdities.
Thoughts on a “Scamdemic” (00:30:31)
Scott expresses his belief that the pandemic was a massive scam.
Personal Regrets (00:30:44)
Sadie shares her regrets about following health guidelines during the pandemic.
Family Vaccination Experiences (00:31:23)
Scott discusses family members’ vaccination experiences and their repeated COVID infections.
Concerns About Health (00:31:38)
Sadie expresses worries about her heart health related to COVID and vaccinations.
Mother’s Advice (00:32:12)
Sadie recalls her mother’s opposition to vaccinations, reflecting on her own decisions.
Realization of Others’ Choices (00:32:34)
Sadie is surprised to learn how many people chose not to get vaccinated.
Masks Effectiveness Debate (00:32:53)
Scott and Sadie discuss the ineffectiveness of masks during the pandemic.
Conclusion of Episode 1 (00:33:01)
Scott realizes they’ve reached the end of the first episode and reflects on their discussion.
Editing Decisions (00:33:19)
Scott decides against editing the podcast, opting for a raw format.
Call to Action (00:34:00)
Scott encourages listeners to like, subscribe, and share the podcast for growth.
Scott and Sadie
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