People have been burning fires on cliffs as long as other people have used boats, but after the Age of Exploration, lighthouses took their unmistakable form and the great stories of the people who kept the lights around the world began.
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# Lighthouses
Josh, Chuck, and Jerry dive into the fascinating world of lighthouses—from ancient bonfires on cliffs to modern automated beacons—exploring how these structures have guided ships to safety for thousands of years. They trace the evolution of lighthouse technology, including the invention of the Fresnel lens and the transition from fire to electricity, while also sharing some quirky facts about the people who kept them and the unique lifestyle that came with the job. Whether you're curious about why lighthouses have those distinctive striped patterns, how foghorns saved lives, or why you could potentially own a decommissioned lighthouse for just a dollar, this episode has it all.
Beetlejuice
1988
1h 32m
★ 7.4
"She was in Beetlejuice. I mean, like. Yeah, it didn't get much cooler than that. — Chuck discusses Geena Davis's role in Beetlejuice as evidence of her coolness."
— Chuck
Cutthroat Island
1995
2h 4m
★ 5.8
"Was that a shout out to Cutthroat Island? I guess. The movie? — Josh asks if the pirate captain reference was a nod to Geena Davis's film Cutthroat Island."
— Josh
"Yeah, man, Ishtar. I never saw Ishtar. Wonderful movie. — Chuck jokes about liking the notoriously poorly-received film Ishtar."
— Chuck
"He is so great as the mayor in Portlandia. Yeah, he is good. I love that guy. — Chuck praises Kyle MacLachlan's role as the mayor in the sketch comedy series Portlandia."
— Chuck
Rock the Casbah
2013
1h 40m
★ 6.3
"I also stayed away from Rock the Casbah because I saw that it was basically an updated Ishtar. — Josh mentions Rock the Casbah as a modern remake of Ishtar that he avoided."
— Josh
The Trigger Effect
1996
R
1h 34m
★ 5.9
"That movie's called The Trigger Effect. I haven't heard of that one. — Chuck corrects Josh about a movie depicting a blackout and societal breakdown scenario they were discussing."
— Chuck
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