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Nov 29 2016

Frostbite: Yeeeow!

36 min 4 movies discussed
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Up to the 1950s most reports of frostbite came from the world’s militaries, but as outdoor sports have gotten more popular, so have frostbite cases. Learn about how frostbite wreaks havoc on your extremities, even literally freezing off your tookus.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the chilling world of frostbite, exploring how your body sacrifices your extremities to keep your core warm when exposed to extreme cold. They discuss the fascinating story of Olympic wrestler Rulon Gardner who survived 17 hours in negative 80-degree weather, the different degrees of frostbite severity, and share some hilariously miserable cold weather experiences of their own. The hosts also cover important prevention tips and treatment methods, making this episode both educational and potentially life-saving for anyone who might find themselves in freezing conditions.


Movies Discussed

Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show — Referenced multiple times in podcast advertisements as a 90s nostalgia show being promoted."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in the Hey Dude podcast advertisement when comparing dial-up internet sounds to the movie."
The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser
2004
★ 5.4
"And I saw he was on that biggest loser show — Josh mentions that Olympic wrestler Rulon Gardner appeared on this weight loss reality show." — Josh
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
1984 2h 7m
★ 7.2
"That was like The Karate Kid, I think, is the movie that I'm fencing — Josh mentions it when discussing movies where characters clap frozen hands together to warm them up." — Josh

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