The Justin Hamilton Podcast Dave Anthony
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Sep 13, 2022 
Dave Anthony, a sharp comedian and one of the minds behind The Dollop, brings his wit to the discussion of troubling political landscapes and the dangers of modern optimism. He shares hilarious yet eye-opening tales from his Catholic school days, including a memorable mass experience on mushrooms. They tackle the complexities of U.S. politics, explore the challenges in the comedy scene, and critique today's superhero shows. Dave also recommends some must-watch TV series and reflects on the thin line between art and economic pressure.
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Limit Comedy Consumption
- Avoid overconsuming contemporary stand-up to preserve your own taste and creativity.
- Check out comedians sparingly to prevent cynicism and protect your own voice.
Prevention Failures Return Diseases
- Polio and monkeypox returned because vaccine gaps and public indifference let preventable diseases resurface.
- Dave highlights that anti-vaccine sentiment and weak public health infrastructure fuel outbreaks.
Vaccines Aren't Local Problems
- Dave calls out U.S. hoarding and waste of monkeypox vaccines as reckless and short-sighted.
- He reminds listeners that viruses don't respect borders and global sharing matters.