24: #24 | What Happened in 2004?
Jul 15, 2026 · 1h 58m
Summary
Comedians Brian Bates, Aaron Weber, and Dusty Slay discuss their recent stand-up gigs and share anecdotes from the Grand Ole Opry and a first-pitch ceremony. The trio reviews movies like *Moneyball* and *Uncle Buck*, debating casting choices and nostalgia. They also address listener comments regarding podcast dynamics, Louisiana geography, and the evolution of television technology.
Topics discussed
Progressive Insurance Name Your Price tool
Hosts discuss upcoming comedy shows and recent trips
Review of the movie Moneyball and Brad Pitt's performance
Discussion of Uncle Buck and Kevin Costner's family
Chime banking app advertisement
Listener comments on movie nostalgia and emotional manipulation
Story about the quiet bathroom at the Grand Ole Opry
Throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game
Lebanon girls softball team and Camp Stew fundraiser
Nate Land showcase and listener mail segment
Quince linen clothing advertisement
Listener comments on AI, maps, and national anthem
Philosophical debate on emotional manipulation in art
Listener comments on Brad Pitt and school bathroom policies
Factor Meals advertisement
Looking back at 2004: Hovercraft, video games, and movies
2004 pop culture: Mean Girls, Super Bowl XXXVIII, and TV shows
BetterHelp mental health services advertisement
2004 music awards and Taylor Swift's rise
Celebrity deaths in 2004 and Gmail launch
College football championships and Moneyball trivia
The Impossible movie, tour dates, and Organic Valley ad
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