Ep. 123 - Chasing the Dragon and Sword of Damocles

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This episodes starts with Scott explaining why he is not like those other nerds who are into swords and dragons, and then explains that Callandor is a magical, crystal sword which can only be wielded by the true Dragon Reborn.

Next, the guys discuss the history behind the phrases "Chasing the Dragon" and "Sword of Damocles." They talk about how heroin was introduced in the United States and how the origin of the word gives a clue into how sometimes the best intentions give way to disastrous results.

This episode also contains the latest edition of "Prison Slang with Mindy the Dog," some hygiene advice from Steve, and a word in New Slang that is so awful that Scott and Steve had to take a break from the show to regroup before continuing.

You do not want to miss this episode.

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