MJ Morning Show, Mon., 8/17/26: Crazy Things Said On Network News Reports
Aug 17, 2026 · 3h 0m
Summary
The MJ Morning Show returns from a 15-day family vacation in Japan, where MJ purchased high-end chef knives and broke his travel rules. The hosts discuss the potential AI bubble, highlighting a cancelled $2 million book deal due to AI suspicions. They also cover "Morons in the News," including a Florida man throwing a TV from a balcony and grave robbers stealing heirlooms. Finally, they celebrate winning July radio ratings and discuss embezzlement by youth sports treasurers.
Topics discussed
Welcome back from summer vacation
Japan trip highlights and local food finds
Japanese chef knives and gift giveaways
AI market crash fears and RV shows
AI-generated manuscript controversy
Morons in the news: Butler and grave robbers
MJ Morning Show Nielsen ratings victory
Soccer club embezzlement and dual control
Dead wife in car and Mark Knopfler story
Plane assault and aisle rusher incident
Orderly movie theater exit in Tokyo
Walmart intercom codes and fart sounds
Survival shows and Meat Market dress code
Shopping haul and Uniqlo shirt stains
Pet-friendly city and restaurant altercation
First pitch throw and soccer violence
Waymo cars and Golden Girls purse auction
Linda Blair interview and Brad Pitt news
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