# Episode 279 | I Didn't Kiss Him Yet

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Podcast: [The Burt Selleck Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burt-selleck-podcast-1245946)
Published: 2026-03-23T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://burtselleckpod.com/
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Duration seconds: 3803

## Resource

This week, the guys spiral from casual studio chatter into a full-blown philosophical free-for-all—covering everything from dark matter and God’s “big bang habits” to whether religion is comforting, dangerous, or just wildly misunderstood. Along the way, they take swings at famous intellectuals, question belief systems, and somehow land on the idea that maybe the universe is just one long, confusing experiment. Things take a turn into classic Burt Selleck chaos with bits about mafia “kiss of death” traditions, congressional hearings gone off the rails, and a sketch idea that turns mob etiquette into a full-blown game of cat-and-mouse. There’s also a detour into hell scenarios, heaven wishlists, and the kind of oddly specific fears that only make sense when you say them out loud. To round it out, the crew brings it back to earth with food debates, fast food rituals, gym locker room observations, and a surprisingly deep dive into generational identity and technology. Plus, we’ve got Skippy Rose joining the mix (in spirit, if not physically), keeping the energy unpredictable as always.

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