Ninjas Are Butterflies – Episode 185

"Iran War Secrets, Celebrities Clones & the Gulf Stream Collapse"

Date: March 13, 2026
Hosts: Josh Hooper, Andy DeNoon, Lily, Andrew

Episode Overview

In this sprawling, high-energy episode, the Ninjas Are Butterflies crew swings from absurd comedy and wild conspiracies to real-world news and personal breakthroughs. The gang tackles the Iran war attacks, celebrity clone theories (with a deep dive on Jim Carrey and Selena Gomez), the possible collapse of the Gulf Stream, and much more. Between playful arguments, shocking stories, and a few unexpectedly profound moments, it’s classic NAB chaos—complete with shoutouts to new babies, pop culture tangents, wild history facts, and open calls for listener engagement.

Key Discussions & Highlights

1. Catching Up & Personal News

[03:01-05:18]

• Andy, Josh, Lily, and Andrew trade updates—highlighting the arrival of Andrew’s new baby, Noah David.
• Parenting experiences, “bougie” baby products (like diaper wipe warmers), and adjusting to newborn life are discussed with plenty of banter.
• Notable Quote:

  "If that kid ever, like, grows up and says, I had a hard childhood, I'm gonna show him photos of his, like, diaper wipe warmer..." - Lily [04:19]

2. Movie Review: Hamnet

[06:13-09:19]

• Josh reviews the film Hamnet, praising Jessie Buckley's performance (Oscar-worthy), the emotional impact, and symbolic storytelling.
  • Josh and Kelsey were deeply affected emotionally, discussing it the next morning.
• Lily and Andrew join with enthusiastic (and slightly spoilery) analysis of emotional scenes and symbolism.
• Notable Quote:

  "She was, like, captivating every scene. She was, like, insane." - Josh [08:59]

• [09:19-10:05] The group discusses historical spoilers and whether the film’s plot is common knowledge.

3. Musical Interlude: “Punch the Monkey”

[10:53-12:37]

• Andy and Josh perform a surprisingly heartfelt and absurd original song about loving a primate named “Punch the Monkey.”
• The others react with mock horror and delight.
• Notable Moment:

  "You guys have no idea what you're doing to my brain." - Andrew [12:37]

4. Olympic Hockey, Nationalism & Trump’s Call

[13:14-23:31]

• The team riffs on the US men’s and women’s hockey teams winning gold, using purposely convoluted moral questions to fake out Lily before revealing the topic.
• Trump’s joking White House call to the men’s team about inviting the women’s team is dissected with comedic and critical commentary.
  • The crew agree it was likely just an off-the-cuff joke but note the broader divisiveness and outrage online.
• Notable Quote:

  "USA needs this... we needed this win." - Andy [16:31]

• Cash Patel (FBI Director) celebrating with the team and the recent Mar-a-Lago incident are mentioned.

5. Shocking Sports & Viral Clips

[24:38-27:01]

• The hosts react to a viral TikTok speedskating accident at the Olympics.
• They discuss the randomness and risks of winter sports, as well as viral social media moments about “Hank’s Birthday Countdown.”

6. Wild Survival Stories

[28:03-31:02]

• The Florida man stuck neck-deep in a “quicksand” construction mud pit for 10 days after a breakup is recounted with a mix of horror and humor.
• The group muses about the effects of mud, survival, and the possible cold-weather benefit of being partially submerged.
• Notable Quote:

  "That's honestly the way I want to go." - Josh [31:01]

7. Olympic Confessions & “Real Life” Athletes

[31:13-34:01]

• The crew is amazed at the Norwegian Olympic medalist’s tearful, public cheating confession live on TV for “a shot” at redemption.
• Discussion of how many top Olympians have “normal” day jobs outside their sport—ranging from sales clerks to finance workers.
• Notable Quote:

  "That's the cool thing. It's like you're just walking around. You have no idea. These people are that talented." - Andy [33:58]

8. Canadian Language Laws

[34:24-36:59]

• Andy shares a story about a Montreal bakery threatened with closure if it doesn't post French versions of its TikToks. They're incredulous at the strictness of language policy and compare it to the US.
• Discussion pivots briefly to freedom of speech.

9. Iran War Escalation, US-Israel Attack, & Political Darkness

[37:12–47:00]

• The group discusses, in real time, the US and Israel’s joint precision attack on Iran:
  • The assassination of the supreme leader and other top officials.
  • Iran’s blackout, retaliation with attacks on Dubai and US embassies, and the immense fog of propaganda.
  • The psychological warfare aspect: mass texts warning Iranians to shelter and declaring “liberation is coming.”
• The hosts wade into allegations of sinister, ancient influences—gods like Baal, conspiracy theories, propaganda wars, and mass protests.
• Notable Quote:

  “It gives me absolute goosebumps… They got a text message that said: ‘Stay in shelter, liberation is coming.’” - Andy [41:00]

• They also examine the complexity of “truth” amid information blackouts and conflicting narratives, and emphasize their own ignorance.
• Notable Quote:

  “We are ignorant to everything people. So don't take what we say as... we haven't formed an opinion.” - Andy [46:47]

10. Conspiracy Corner: Celeb Clones, Jim Carrey & Selena Gomez

[82:31-90:29]

• The hosts do a deep dive into the “clone”/body swap theories surrounding Jim Carrey’s recent public appearances and Selena Gomez’s changed look/personality.
  • Evidence: eyes and facial structure differences, altered personality, right-hand-left-hand differences, and Carrey’s esoteric comments about being “a character.”
  • The group references Jim Carrey’s strange interviews (esp. on Kimmel), and internet “proof” of body swapping/clone theories.
  • They bring up Selena Gomez’s 2017 health crisis (kidney transplant), sudden changes, and connections to the “Have we decided about Selena?” financier email.
• Notable Quote:

  "The dude made his career as an actor with his insane ability to manipulate his face... then you're telling me the dude is going to do something that everybody knows erases the ability to emote?" - Lily [83:36]
  "Especially since he started coming out about the Illuminati and saying, 'If I ever come out of retirement, it's not me.'" - Josh [83:12]

• Lots of questions, little conviction, much amusement and open-ended skepticism.

11. Gulf Stream Collapse & Climate Change

[63:15-67:40]

• Andy breaks down current scientific findings: the Gulf Stream is the weakest it’s been in 1,600 years, and its potential collapse could bring an Ice Age to Europe, endless hurricanes to the US East Coast, and global disruption.
  • The hosts joke about Florida being the climate hero or villain.
  • Environmental causes (emissions) are discussed, with skepticism about the clarity of scientific consensus.
• Notable Quote:

  "They're saying that it could completely stop its current route... and that would plunge Europe into being freezing all the time." - Andy [64:31]

12. Absurd Questions & Hypotheticals

[50:36-54:42]

• “If your bodily waste became valuable like gold/silver/copper—but you could only trade one per week—what’s your money strategy?”
• Everyone chooses poop (“the answer is poop”)—high value, frequency, and ability to tune your “output.”
• The conversation spins into tax season, dietary choices, and poop jokes galore.

13. Fascinating Historic Fact: The Angel’s Glow

[68:10-70:18]

• Andrew shares the story of “Angel’s Glow” from the Battle of Shiloh (1862), where soldiers’ wounds glowed at night—caused by bioluminescent, antimicrobial bacteria that actually prevented infection and saved lives.

14. EMDR Therapy Breakthrough

[70:33-80:52]

• Andy shares a vivid, affecting account of an intense EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy session to confront flight anxiety.
  • The process produced dramatic, symbolic imagery: anxiety as a leech-like creature, the presence of an angel with a sword, and a sense of spiritual liberation.
  • Connection made to C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce” (the ‘Whispering Lizard’ allegory).
• Notable Quote:

  “It was like a demonic thing that was, like, just had its claws in me. And it was, like, constantly, like, making me fear things... then when that thing left, that entire sensation of, like, God's presence was there.” - Andy [76:16]

15. Miscellaneous Oddities & Listener Shoutouts

• Other mini-topics and recurring bits:
  • More Olympic “real job” chat and personal day-to-day mishaps (lost shoes, parental chaos).
  • The value of toenails and fingernails is humorously debated after a gruesome running injury video [56:00+].
  • Listener Jeremiah (age 14) sent a handmade bowl; the crew shouts out his craft and business.
  • The group encourages more comments and YouTube interactions to fight supposed ‘shadowbans’ and promises weekly merch giveaways.
• Notable Quote:

  “If you leave your Airbnb playing our episodes, I will send you a shirt.” - Josh [105:15]

16. Closing Topics & Patreon Plug

[103:22-106:31]

• Teasing future Patreon/YouTube member content:
  • Behind-the-scenes birth stories, more on Obama’s and Trump’s “aliens confirmation,” personal fascism chat.
• Strong encouragement for listeners to like, subscribe, comment, and support the show.
• Notable Quote:

  “If you don’t want to buy merch, if you don’t want to become a YouTube member or Patreon, we get that. Something that for free that you could do right now is like this video and comment. It would honestly change everything.” - Josh [104:51]

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• “She was, like, captivating every scene. She was, like, insane.” – Josh on Jessie Buckley in Hamnet [08:59]
• “If that kid ever, like, grows up and says, I had a hard childhood, I'm gonna show him photos of his, like, diaper wipe warmer...” – Lily [04:19]
• “USA needs this... we needed this win.” – Andy on Olympic hockey [16:31]
• “It gives me absolute goosebumps… They got a text message that said: ‘Stay in shelter, liberation is coming.’” – Andy on Iran [41:00]
• “The dude made his career as an actor with his insane ability to manipulate his face... then you're telling me the dude is going to do something that everybody knows erases the ability to emote?” – Lily on Jim Carrey [83:36]
• “It was like a demonic thing that was, like, just had its claws in me... then when that thing left, that entire sensation of, like, God's presence was there.” – Andy on EMDR therapy [76:16]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [03:01-05:18] – Personal catch-up / New baby tales
• [06:13-09:19] – Movie review: Hamnet
• [10:53-12:37] – “Punch the Monkey” song
• [13:14-23:31] – Olympics, US hockey, Trump’s call, Cash Patel
• [24:38-27:01] – Sports injuries, TikTok viral moment
• [28:03-31:02] – Florida quicksand survival story
• [31:13-34:01] – Olympic cheating confession & the “real jobs” of athletes
• [34:24–36:59] – Montreal bakery/Canadian language law
• [37:12–47:00] – Iran war escalation, secret wars, Baal & conspiratorial overtones
• [50:36-54:42] – “Valuable waste” hypothetical
• [63:15-67:40] – Gulf Stream collapse discussion
• [68:10-70:18] – Angel’s Glow Civil War fact
• [70:33-80:52] – Andy’s EMDR therapy revelation
• [82:31-90:29] – Celebrity clone/body switch conspiracy theories

Language & Tone

• Irreverent, fast-moving, often sarcastic humor
• Willingness to discuss “too soon,” risky, and serious topics with a comedic edge
• Authentic, personal asides balanced with wild speculation and a willingness to say “we don’t know”
• Regular use of “dude,” “bro,” and jokey riffs—energetic, relational feel

Useful for New Listeners:

This episode showcases NAB’s signature blend: outlandish comedy, wild conjecture, pop culture commentary, and serious world news—with open invitations for audience participation and a wild mix of informative and ridiculous. Whether you came for conspiracy, laughs, or just want to feel like you’re hanging out in a room full of extremely online, hyperactive friends, this is essential viewing/listening.

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