Having Your Toddler Get Drunk & Operate A Chainsaw
Summary
Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty discuss the "duct tape plane" incident, questioning claims of demonic possession, and analyze the surge of non-pitchers throwing in MLB due to modern pitch count limits. They cover Ed Sheeran’s response to political pressure by donating refunded tickets to veterans, alongside a preview of Patrick Clancy’s upcoming 60 Minutes interview. The hosts also explore the cultural shift toward a "zero-risk society" and criticize media bias regarding the record-low U.S. poverty rate.
Topics discussed
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Discussion on plane incident and political figures
America's zero-risk society and global living standards
Baseball pitching strategies and incentive effects
HOA boards, Texas police, and local news
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, and political pressure
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Promo for podcast 'Underground 0'
Ed Sheeran backlash and social media mobs
Ed Sheeran donates tickets to veterans
60 Minutes interview with Patrick Clancy
Reactions to 60 Minutes and NFL viewership
Aging rock stars and touring safety
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Sponsors: Just Food for Dogs and OnDeck
Sponsors: NFL Pro, NFL Daily, Underground 0
Promo for 'Underground 0' and Bernie Sanders AI
Star Trek references and historical cycles
Analysis of America's risk-averse culture
Poverty rates, student debt, and financial safety
Physical books vs. e-readers and family habits
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Talarico living with parents and voter registration
US poverty rate hits all-time low
Final thoughts and show wrap-up
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Sponsor: OnDeck
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