Feb 19 2022

Selects: How Moss Works

Selects 35 min 5 movies discussed
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Think you have moss figured out? You probably don't. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they explore some of the surprising aspects of these most ancient and important plants on the planet.

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In this episode, Chuck and Josh dive deep into the surprisingly fascinating world of moss, exploring how these ancient plants work and why they matter more than you'd think. You'll learn that moss played a crucial role in triggering Earth's ice ages millions of years ago, discover the unique ways these organisms reproduce and survive in extreme environments, and pick up practical tips for growing your own moss garden or getting rid of it if you don't want it around. Whether you're curious about the biology of one of Earth's oldest plants or just want to know why moss might be the solution to your patchy lawn, this episode has some genuinely cool nature facts wrapped up in the hosts' trademark humor.


Movies Discussed

Animal House
Animal House
1978 1h 49m
★ 7.0
"The frat concept is mainly centered around their depiction in such movies as Animal House or how the Winklevoss twins were portrayed. — A listener's email mentions Animal House as an example of how fraternity culture is typically portrayed in movies."
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
1977
★ 6.3
"I don't think they were the same, though. But they were both probably in the Love Boat. — Josh suggests both actresses likely appeared as guest stars on The Love Boat as a way to revitalize their careers." — Josh
The Social Network
The Social Network
2010 2h 1m
★ 7.4
"or how the Winklevoss twins were portrayed in The Social Network. Sure. Did you see those guys entering commercial for, like, Pistachios? — The listener's email references The Social Network's portrayal of the Winklevoss twins and their fraternity involvement, which Josh then comments on." — Josh
Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
★ 7.2
"maybe it was outRoad by telling a joke to his wife. Oh, yeah, I hadn't picked up on that. — Josh and Chuck discuss whether the main character told jokes to his wife at the beginning or end of each episode." — Josh
WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
1978
★ 7.5
"Was his wife one and the same with Bailey from WKRP. Didn't they look alike? — Josh compares the appearance of the wife character from Welcome Back, Kotter to Bailey from WKRP in Cincinnati." — Josh

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