# Magic Words

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Podcast: [System Failure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/system-failure-6585373)
Published: 2026-06-22T07:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.systemfailure.org/p/magic-words
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Duration seconds: 4440

## Resource

The boys begin by celebrating their very first video podcast! After that, the discussion turns toward the magical power of words, particularly in the context of various impolite epithets. The lads then absorb the news about the latest closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and reflect the grandeur of Persian civilization. Following that, Nate shares a recent scientific study proving that it was possible for Greco-Roman civilization to produce a non-lethal, ergot-based drink. This beverage anchored the Cult of Demeter at Eleusis, and informed the genesis of Western civilization Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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