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Intellectual Idiots (The poor man's think tank)

Intellectual Idiots (The poor man's think tank)

Written by: Inthebathroom and Tragic
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Want to get rich and famous? Think again. Join Tragic and Bathroom for chaotic, hilarious discussions on sociology, culture, finance, economics, history, and bussy breakdowns. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the learning, or the sheer chaos, these best friends (plus special guests) mix absurdity, wit, and just enough expertise to make you question their credentials. Every episode will leave you wondering how they haven’t been canceled yet. Perfect for fans of smart, funny chaos. Your new guilty pleasure awaits! This isn’t your average podcast—it’s a Tragic and Bathroom experience.Inthebathroom and Tragic Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why Now? Venezuela and the U.S. Playbook [II Bathroom #20]
    Jan 4 2026

    The us government wants to do more than just provide a nice safe home for your crypto and rules of the road to keep the industry nice and tucked in (albeit with a uzi under the pillow). They also want to liberate and bring freedom to Venezuela and its president who is threatening not to recognize the results of the election.....by a US president who totally has never done that.

    With the News on Jan 3rd that the US has made decisive military action we pivot from digital rules to America's favorite industrial complex as we unpack why the U.S. suddenly seems very interested in Venezuela again. Spoiler: it’s not because we missed the arepas.In this episode, we break down the strategy and logic behind U.S. involvement in Venezuela—from energy security and geopolitical positioning to why failing states become irresistible chess pieces the moment global supply chains get shaky. We talk oil (obviously) and why Venezuela maps to stabilization, extraction, and the present moment in US politics.

    Along the way, we ask:

    • Why now?

    • Who actually benefits?

    • And how many times can the U.S. claim it’s “helping” before everyone stops believing it?

    As always, this is a tangent filled cacophony of slightly unhinged conversation about empire maintenance, moral gray zones, and why Venezuela’s fate says more about America than it does about Venezuela.

    No conspiracy boards. No flag-waving. Just geopolitics, incentives, and the uncomfortable reality that power hates a vacuum—and America really hates when someone else fills it first.

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    30 mins
  • What the government wants you to know about crypto [II Bathroom #19]
    Oct 18 2025

    Well I hope you enjoyed a blast from the past before we disappeared off the face of the earth. Tragic remembered his password and as a sorry he brought a new victi- Expert into the bathroom to talk about the 2 most polar opposites, Crypto and rules.

    The figureheads of Americas laws has decided to make a decision about crypto currency. Like with all laws it is written densely and, as we are about to discuss , enforced rather loosely. No one's got the time to care about what the words are..... so I read them all and its time for me to teach you all the tips and trick. From who ways to DDOS your way into following less laws to what counts as a "Dog coin"

    This episode covers the Clarity ActGenius bill and Anti CBDCC bill.

    Strap on and join us in THE COMEBACK of your favorite stupid genius's.

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    43 mins
  • [Classic episode] Return of the Weeb Woes [II Bathroom #18]
    Jul 6 2025

    The studio is quiet. The inbox is full. And everyone’s on hiatus. But sometimes, when things slow down, old ghosts knock on the mic.

    This week, while the rest of the crew takes a breather for work (and probably mental health reasons), Bathroom and Tragic return to where it all began: Weeb Woes—the very first episode they ever recorded back in 2021.

    There are no bits. No wild crypto pitches. No political satire. Just two friends revisiting the strange intersection of nostalgia, identity, and anime.

    In this re-airing and reflection, we talk about:

    • IDF remember lol listen to the episode

    It’s a time capsule, a soft reboot, and a quiet love letter to the early days of this show—and to the people listening who’ve been with us since it was just rambling in a bedroom mic.

    If you’re feeling lost, burnt out, or just too online, this one’s for you.

    and u gey

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    51 mins
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