Doomscrollin #008: Haunted Cartridges & Kendrick’s Super Bowl Code
Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike
Release Date: 02/19/2025
Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike
0:00:00–0:15:00 — Live intro, celeb 9/11 near-miss chatter, and a “haunted” vending machine We kick off live and riff on the lore that Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane “conveniently” didn’t get on a 9/11 flight — “lucky guys,” then: “let’s get this dooming going.” First Video of the Day: the “haunted vending machine” dispensing retro sodas (Texas Red, New Coke, Russian Pepsi), unlabeled buttons that all read “mystery,” and a 2018 disappearance with a note: “went for a walk.” 0:15:00–0:30:00 — Wheel drama, pepper-spray role-play, and...
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00:00:00 – 00:15:00 | Kickoff & Point Nemo Mysteries The show opens with the Wheel of Doom and immediate fire clips. First topic: Point Nemo, the most remote place on Earth, a graveyard for satellites and decommissioned spacecraft. Talk about the infamous “Bloop” sound recorded near it, and theories of a lost civilization like Lemuria. Jokes about astronauts being the closest humans and riffs on conspiracy lore about underwater cities. 00:15:00 – 00:30:00 | Walmart’s Sinister Lighting & Obama Pizza Viral video about Walmart replacing store lights with 10,000...
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00:00–15:00 — Kickoff, “are we in a sim?”, and brain‑tech worries We open with the show bumper and roll into a packed wheel—55 videos on deck. A 1977 Philip K. Dick clip sets the vibe: reality branches, “variables were changed”—Sam ties it to the Matrix/Mandela Effect. Then a sober detour into neuroweapons: DARPA’s non‑invasive neuromodulation, aerosolized nano‑materials, and remotely reading/writing to the brain. Programming note/CTA: “fighting the algorithm”—likes, subs, and comments matter. A Mike Benz segment on “strategic non‑cooperation”:...
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00:00:00 – 00:15:00 | Grocery Sign Squatter & Passport Man Opening banter on AC troubles, Wheel of Doom setup, and life chaos. Viral news: woman secretly living inside a grocery store sign for over a year. First spin: “Passport Man” — comedy about the 9/11 hijacker’s intact passport. Satirical “passport paper skyscraper” idea. Brief riff on Middle East conflicts and government narratives. 00:15:00 – 00:30:00 | Rothschilds, Lincoln & the Civil War Theory linking Rothschild banking empire to Lincoln’s assassination. European banks allegedly financing...
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Check out The Third Pyramid Band: Don't forget to check out Sam's upcoming dates: Aug 1 2025 – Boston, MA · Nick’s Comedy Stop · *Tin Foil Hat Comedy Night* · 7:30 PM Aug 2 2025 - Broad Brook, CT · BroadBrook Opera House · *Tin Foil Hat Comedy & Swarm Tank* · 8:00 PM 0:00:00 - 0:15:00 - Kicking Off with the Wheel of Doom and Social Media Banter We kick off the show with some casual banter about going live on platforms like Facebook and Kik, setting the stage for another...
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Segment 1 (00:00-15:00): Tech Issues & Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Hosts experience a comedic mishap starting their live stream, highlighting a relatable technological confusion. Mention the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, paying respects to the music legend. Tribute to Ozzy's career and his final performance. Personal reflections on mortality and the loss of childhood heroes. Introduction of the "Wheel of Doom" for selecting clips to discuss. Segment 2 (15:00-30:00): Surveillance & Metaphysical Reality Discussion sparked by a former Palantir analyst on surveillance and...
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0:00 - 15:00 | Algorithmic Nightmares and Artifact Smugglers First doomscroll topic hits hard: Hobby Lobby smuggling ancient artifacts from Iraq. Over 5,000 cuneiform tablets bought under shady labels like “tile samples”. Founder Steve Green’s evangelical push via the Bible Museum. Accusations of stealing from Oxford, displaying fake Dead Sea Scrolls. “Where are the actual hobbies at Hobby Lobby?” Theorizing big corporations as fronts—Walmart, Hobby Lobby, even Chuck E. Cheese. Sam jokes about these shady businesses mimicking Vatican-style secret knowledge hoarding....
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00:00 – 15:00: Opening & July 4th Kickoff Sam and Mike introduce the refreshed "Wheel of Doom" and fan-suggested upgrades. Banter about improving production and viewer engagement. Light patriotic humor kicks off Fourth of July discussion, blending satire and celebration. 15:00 – 30:00: Corporate Ironies & Protester Musings Analysis of Alyssa Heinerschneid’s new role post-Bud Light controversy. Discussion of irony in corporate decisions and global politics. Nate Freeman’s claim about paid protesters sparks comedic speculation. Sarcasm-filled jokes...
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00:00 – 00:15 — Introduction & Wheel of Doom Live check & goat tribute: The show opens with Sam and Mike confirming they’re live and dedicating the episode to their late homestead goat, Krusty, acknowledging his impact on their energy and lifestyle . Wheel of Doom & scoring updates: They spin the infamous Wheel of Doom, recap last week’s all-time high score, and discuss viewer suggestions to improve the wheel’s design and the underlying scoring algorithm . Positive affirmations kickoff: In a tonal shift, they recite a series of uplifting affirmations—trusting the...
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🔹 00:00–15:00 — Comedy Plugs & Elite Art Leaks Sam promotes his comedy specials and live dates. Viral clip reveals a $5M Basquiat in Kim Kardashian’s house. Discussion of Christie’s ownership, Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband, and CAA's connections to celebrity management and government. 🔹 15:00–30:00 — Exploitation TV & Missing Child Case Revisit of WB Superstar USA, where bad singers were pranked. Tangent into similar fake reality shows like Windy City Heat. Sam tells of a dad who refused to look for his missing daughter, hinting at deeper...
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Show Opening & Banter
- Midnight Mike and Sam Tripoli kick things off with their usual chaotic energy.
- Sam promotes his upcoming comedy tour dates in Phoenix and Detroit.
- Midnight Mike says he's here just for the videos.
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The Fake Arrest Business
- A viral service lets men fake their own arrest to get away for a fishing trip.
- Cops show up, create a chaotic scene, and then drop you off at a campsite with beers and bait.
- Sam shares a story about a comedian who faked being robbed to get out of bad dates.
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Haunted Video Game Urban Legend – ‘Spirit Catcher’
- A creepy SNES game that supposedly predicts the player’s death.
- The final level has a mirror that shows a player’s real-life reflection before revealing their fate.
- The game is linked to a real-life haunted hotel where six people vanished.
- The hosts compare it to the classic gaming urban legend Polybius.
30:00 - 60:00 | Gaming Surveillance & The Kendrick-Drake Conspiracy
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Call of Duty & AI NPCs
- Discussion on reports that Call of Duty secretly records facial expressions through webcams.
- The game supposedly uses this data to generate AI versions of players that continue playing when they log off.
- This leads to a conversation about AI clones and social media manipulation.
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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Super Bowl Conspiracy
- Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is analyzed for hidden messages aimed at Drake.
- References to XXXTentacion’s death through the use of “X” symbols.
- His backup dancers’ hair matched XXXTentacion’s signature hairstyle.
- Connections between PJ Lang (Kendrick’s brand) and Sony (Drake’s label).
- Sam and Midnight are blown away by the level of subliminal messaging.
60:00 - 90:00 | Cultural Shifts & Bizarre Records
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Hip-Hop is Dying – Country Music on the Rise
- Discussion on why hip-hop is fading and why people are gravitating toward country music.
- Fans are more loyal, still buy albums, and stick with artists for life.
- Rock is also struggling, as no new bands are replacing legends like Metallica.
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Wheelbarrow Freestyle – The Ultimate Guinness Record Hustle
- Video of a guy doing skateboard-style tricks with a wheelbarrow.
- Sam and Midnight joke about how ridiculous Guinness World Records are now.
- “Be the best at something no one else even attempts.”
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Twerking & Political Brainwashing
- A viral video of a woman in a bikini explaining psychological manipulation techniques.
- Sam reminisces about his old project Twerking in Politics.
- Whale tails (visible thongs) make a comeback discussion.
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