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The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Unplugged (or Unhinged?) Edition

Episode length: 1h 12m

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Hoo boy—Steve wasn't able to work out the schedule (and internet acess in the Norwegian Sea) to join John and Lucretia for this week's episode, so he left them completely unsupervised, resulting in what John and Lucretia described as an "unplugged" edition, blessedly free (supposedly) from any historical analogies.

Steve thinks "unhinged" might be a better description of this heterodox episode, which somehow included quite a lot of history, just not in the usual edifying form that so many listeners have come to depend upon.

You can guess the subjects. Go ahead: guess. Or listen here, and sign on to Steve's "Change.org" petition to require that the 3WHH never again go off without adult supervision. Or maybe you will like the ritual abuse Steve received in absentia.

Hosts:
John Yoo'Lucretia'

Discussion (4)

  • WilliamWarford@WilliamWarford

    Lucretia and John doing a fabulous job in Steve's absence makes me think of the Battle of Platea in 479 BC. Pausanias was the nominal leader of the allied Greek forces, but his direct involvement in the battle's critical moments was limited due to the chaotic nature of the engagement and the need for decentralized command. The Spartan and Athenian contingents, under their respective subordinate commanders, displayed remarkable heroism and coordination in the absence of centralized direction from Pausanias. The Spartans, led by regimental leaders like Amompharetus, held firm against the Persian cavalry and infantry, while the Athenians, under their own officers, repelled the Theban allies of Persia.

    How's that for a Haywardian analogy?

  • Steven Hayward@StevenHayward
    ReplyingtoWilliamWarford

    WilliamWarford (View Comment):

    Lucretia and John doing a fabulous job in Steve’s absence makes me think of the Battle of Platea in 479 BC. Pausanias was the nominal leader of the allied Greek forces, but his direct involvement in the battle’s critical moments was limited due to the chaotic nature of the engagement and the need for decentralized command. The Spartan and Athenian contingents, under their respective subordinate commanders, displayed remarkable heroism and coordination in the absence of centralized direction from Pausanias. The Spartans, led by regimental leaders like Amompharetus, held firm against the Persian cavalry and infantry, while the Athenians, under their own officers, repelled the Theban allies of Persia.

    How’s that for a Haywardian analogy?

    I'd rate it a 6.5 to 7.0 on the HAS (Hayward Analogy Scale, which, like the Richter Scale, is logarithmic. Look for the counter-attack next week to reach at least 8.5.)