In this episode of the "Mackey Rat Podcast," the hosts delve into the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, specifically the Palisades and Eaton fires. The main host, Mr. X, pledges to drive into the Palisades fire and kill himself if the episode doesn't receive at least 20 views, setting a darkly humorous tone for the discussion. They humorously suggest that the only people who will hear the truth about the fires is a comedy podcast that no one listens to.

They discuss conspiracy theories and rumors surrounding the fires, including a controversial short from The Daily Show suggesting climate change as the cause, which the hosts refute. Mr. X and the cohost, Caleb, debate whether diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or reduced firefighting budgets contributed to the fires, ultimately attributing the severity of the fires to a buildup of underbrush following unusually heavy rains the previous year.

The conversation also touches on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's absence in Africa during the fires and her alleged reduction of the firefighting budget, which they later clarify was not the case. They criticize the mainstream media's coverage and highlight the impact of the fires on residents, including a story about someone they knew whose house burned down.

Sylvester Stallone also makes an appearance, upset that his idea for Rocky 7 was rejected. He wanted Rocky to come out of retirement at nearly 90 years old and fight an influencer, and also to wear a turtle skin suit.

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