Brian is officiating a wedding today?
Summary
Brian and Kenzie discuss MapQuest’s new app update, which reveals the locations of automated license plate readers, prompting a nostalgic debate about the days of printing paper directions. They explore the app’s features, including seasonal "Questie" avatars and various voice options, while testing its navigation capabilities. The episode also covers Brian’s outfit for officiating a listener’s wedding after the show, leading to a humorous exchange about Costco marriage metaphors and his long arms.
Topics discussed
Show intro and big story of the day
MapQuest reveals license plate reader locations
Discussion on privacy and automated cameras
Nostalgia for early mobile MapQuest usage
Kenzie's lack of MapQuest experience and navigation struggles
Memories of printing and using paper directions
Stories of getting lost and reading physical maps
Writing down directions by hand due to no printer
Dangers of missing turns with static paper maps
Transition to the new MapQuest app update
Downloading the MapQuest app and finding Questies
Choosing a Questie avatar and seasonal options
Notifications and discovering Q101 on the app
Exploring local restaurant and business features
Attempting to navigate to the Vic and Metro
Show break and transition
Ad: Pastor Matt Hagee's book 'The Assault on Freedom'
Ad: Chris Van Vliet's wrestling podcast
Listener Tom's story of still using printed MapQuest
Testing MapQuest voice options and 'Questing'
Brian's outfit change and Marfan syndrome discussion
Brian's outfit details and 'Gronk pants'
Brian to officiate listener wedding after show
Kenzie's reaction to Brian's dress shirt
Brief tangent on gun ownership and casual dress code
Details on the wedding date and script preparation
Brian's script and 'Universal Light Church' role
Jokes about being a priest and 'Peace be with you'
Reading wedding script excerpts and Costco theme
Brainstorming Costco jokes for the wedding speech
Recording ideas and circling back to the shirt question
Why Brian didn't change into the shirt earlier
Discussion on Marfan syndrome and wingspan
Attempting to measure wingspan and show outro
Ad: Bongino Report channel hosts
Ad: Chris Van Vliet's wrestling podcast (repeat)
Ad: Westwood One Sports Talk
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