The ScottyDontX Show
Solving for "X" - every day.
I am in the process of building a podcast from scratch, adding to it one step at a time, one day at a time.
Since there was no show preparation, no written script, and no market research, let's categorize this first one as comedy-improv.
Because, with me or at me, someone will find a reason to laugh.
The ScottyDontX Show
Episode #21 - Invent Pet Rocks - make like - a billion dollars?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to throw an axe, collect hairballs, or engage in competitive punning? You're in for a treat on this episode of the Scotty Don't X Show! We venture into the world of quirky hobbies that are as fascinating as they are offbeat. From the thrilling rush of knife and axe throwing to the nostalgic charm of pet rocks and bottle cap art, our spirited exploration reveals activities that can bring joy without emptying your wallet. We even get into the absurd with hairball collecting and the eccentric tradition of cheese-rolling in England. Extreme croquet, anyone? Yes, it's a thing, and you'll hear all about it!
But that's not all! I share some of my own adrenaline-pumping adventures, including scuba diving, bungee jumping, and flying private airplanes under the expert guidance of Wally Olson at Evergreen Airfield. My dedication to community service shines through as I discuss my certification with FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team and my experiences at the Citizen Police Fire Academy in Red Bend, Washington. Join us for an episode brimming with humor, inspiration, and a dash of the unexpected. Whether you're looking for a new hobby or just a good laugh, this episode has got you covered.
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gonna need a bigger boat. You came back. You came back for the scotty don't x show, episode 21. Well, if your brain's connected to your ears and you're laying down on railroad tracks, it's time for the earworm express. And finally, we are down to the bottom of my list for wacky activities, collections and things to do outside when you can't afford a gaming computer.
Speaker 1:How about knife throwing? The practice and art of throwing knives at targets Self-explanatory item explains itself. My actual preference is for axe throwing Lots of fun and you can get some whoomp and heft on a good throw. You can think of it as a stress relief, an actual axe throwing range. They have nice targets that are painted on wood. Use those.
Speaker 1:How about collecting pet rocks? Collecting and caring for ordinary rocks as if they were pets? Of course, I think they might be painting them up too. That's the pet rocks I had as a child. Hey, didn't the guy who invented pet rocks make like a billion dollars?
Speaker 1:Bottle cap collecting Collecting bottle caps, various beverages to create art or displays. Now, if you take a look through the internet, google Images, there are some really cool displays. People took a lot of time and effort and definitely made art that looks way better than some of the stuff hanging in the, if you think about it, bottle cap collecting morphed into collecting AOL CDs and people created art and displays from those. Now, if you can't or don't have the space for bottle caps or AOL CDs, you can try hairball collecting. Yes, people collect hairballs, often from pets. So at the local off-leash dog parks some people brush out their long hair dogs and when we're at the dog park we see these giant hair balls and go, somebody detonated their doggy, as there seems to be enough hair to build one or two of your own dogs. Surprise more people who are pet free and live in pet free establishments. Don't go there and sew together their own dog plushie. And now we get to something that's the lowest form of humor Competitive punning, engaging in pun-offs and competitions.
Speaker 1:I did try and start a pun-hating club, but it just felt like punishment. This one, I thought, was just a race involving rolling cheese wheel down a hill. It's a quirky tradition held annually somewhere in England. Participants race down a steep hill chasing a wheel of cheese. It's a wild and wacky spectacle that attracts people from all over the world, and yet I don't see any of my Facebook reels. Come on, people, start posting this stuff. Extreme croquet, playing croquet in extreme conditions, like on ice or in a desert, so I got to imagine the tagline for this one is visit wild and exciting places and play with your big balls while stroking your wooden hammer. And finally, competitive eating Contests involving consuming large quantities of food in a short period. My childhood we called this exact event sunshine pizza exchange, in honor of the place where it was practiced. Wow, after talking about all of those activities, the stuff I'm into doesn't seem so wacky.
Speaker 1:I went scuba diving and got my license because I could. I went bungee jumping 20 times in one day because I could. I learned how to fly private airplanes and my instruction was under Wally Olson at Evergreen Airfield, vancouver, washington. And my instruction was under Wally Olson at Evergreen Airfield, vancouver, washington. Mad props and love to him and the Evergreen Airfield. I learned on Taylor Crafts, which are tail draggers, and Cessna 150s, which are tricycles. Don't get me started about the people who had bumper stickers that said trikes are for kids and tail draggers are for those who can't walk. Let's see. Also for fun giggles and community service.
Speaker 1:I did get certified for FEMA's community emergency response team out of Clackamas in Oregon and also because of my interest in community service and support. I took the Red Bend Washington Citizen Police Fire Academy, which was really cool because I got to experience the firearm training simulator where they do a branching DVD story back then and you have a gun that's wired up to the big life-size screen and it takes you through a shoot or no shoot decision. So if you shoot then it's going to track on the video where you shot at and then they go back frame by frame and you have to explain your decision. That's rough but I'm glad I did it. Anyway, thank you for coming back 21 times in a row for the Scotty Don't X Show. This episode was recorded 12 miles away from my Jack Russell Rat Terrier Australian catalog, so no animals were hurt during the making of this telefilm.