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What happens when Christmas Krampus decides to become an entrepreneur? Or when a fictional character embarks on an ayahuasca journey to confront his vices through celebrity roasts? Find out in this wildly imaginative return episode of Three Word Story.

After a brief hiatus, James and Dylan reconnect with their trademark improvisational energy, swapping tales of broken locks and penguin encounters before diving into their creative premise. Using the What3Words app as inspiration, they craft two distinct narratives that showcase their comedic chemistry and willingness to embrace the absurd.

The first story transports listeners to a startup event in Poznan, Poland, where Christmas Krampus—traditionally known for punishing naughty children—pitches unconventional business ideas. His "naughty toys for naughty boys" concept features video games that control children rather than vice versa, and a Tamagotchi that physically affects its owner. The negotiation for "100,000 fingernails" in exchange for equity heightens the surreal humor that defines the show.

The second narrative follows Timmy's journey to sobriety through an ayahuasca ceremony in Panama City. Under the guidance of a shaman, Timmy confronts manifestations of his addictions—alcohol (Johnny Depp), cocaine (Conor McGregor), and marijuana (Snoop Dogg)—by delivering increasingly creative insults. This segment brilliantly balances comedy with an underlying message about confronting personal demons.

What makes this episode particularly special is how it seamlessly blends outlandish scenarios with surprising moments of wisdom, culminating in the shaman's profound observation that "Cool isn't a blunt, a blender or a bar fight. Cool is being okay with being uncool." Join us for this uniquely entertaining return to form, and subscribe to hear what three words will inspire our next improvisational adventure.

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There's something seriously wrong when you put your underpants on backwards in the morning, but that discomfort pales in comparison to what awaits our hosts in this wildly imaginative episode of Three Word Story.

We journey to South Africa to discover the Tokoloshi, a mischievous mythical creature from Zulu and Xhosa folklore that spreads misfortune and can only be kept at bay by elevating your bed on bricks. Dylan shares childhood memories of this cultural belief before James counters with his own mythical creation from "Turkmenistan" – a preposterous being that's half turkey, half man, and half Stan (yes, that's one and a half beings, because mythical creatures don't follow mathematical rules).

The episode transforms when we meet Slimothy, an aspiring rapper with questionable talents who attempts to freestyle using our three words: ticking, toolbar, and ample. His increasingly confident performances build to an unexpected showdown that leaves everyone questioning their sanity and accents.

But the true heart of this episode emerges when James transforms Dylan into an elven squire suffering from a painful anus. What follows is an epic quest complete with a noble steed named Hooves, enchanted forests filled with deadly riddles, rivers guarded by creatures that turn you to stone, and ultimately, the Cave of No Return where the mythical amulet of Anusol awaits. With dice rolls determining fate at every turn, this unpredictable adventure showcases the wild improvisational spirit that makes Three Word Story unlike anything else in your podcast feed.

Join us next week when we flip our format – choosing three words ourselves and using them to discover a random location that must be incorporated into our story. What three words would you choose?

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Step into a world of underground wonders as James and Dylan embark on an improvisational journey to discover hidden civilizations beneath our feet. Using the What Three Words app as their guide, they transport listeners to mysterious caves with fascinating histories and supernatural connections.

The adventure begins with James recounting his recent visit to Team Lab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi, where immersive digital art installations create magical experiences—though somewhat marred by holiday crowds. His vivid descriptions of interactive projections and impossibly black spheres set the stage for our exploration of other mysterious spaces.

When searching for underground lairs, Dylan takes us to Ecuador's Cueva de los Teos, speculating about connections to El Dorado myths and the possibility of civilizations living deep within Earth's core. Meanwhile, James shares his personal experiences at Wookiee Hole in Somerset, England, where childhood fears of an animatronic witch gave way to adult encounters with unexplainable phenomena that left him questioning his skepticism about the supernatural.

The episode features two brilliant improvisational segments that showcase the hosts' quick wit and historical imagination. First, Dylan transforms into time-traveling Napoleon Bonaparte, who's eager to set the record straight about his height (he insists he's 5'7") and his numerous romance novels. Then James crafts an alternative history where social media platforms like "Instagram" and "YouTube" were actually invented in 1662 Nuremberg through mass-produced pencils and sheep-skin scrolls—complete with the same toxic comment sections we know today.

Whether you're fascinated by underground mysteries, historical reimaginings, or just love spontaneous comedy, this episode delivers with the perfect blend of research and absurdity. Subscribe now and join us next week as we search for locations where you might find mythical creatures!

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