Strange News: The Steroid Olympics, Viral Neck Shadows, Your WiFi is Watching You, Chemical Disasters, and More
Summary
Hosts Matt, Ben, and Noel discuss the deadly "flying umbrella" phenomenon and the inaugural "Enhanced Games," a steroid-permitted athletic event inspired by Dan Harmon. They analyze viral claims that Fox News used de-aging filters on Vice Admiral Robert Harward, causing visual glitches. The episode also covers new Wi-Fi surveillance tech, Delaware allowing corporate voting, and a Louisiana senator’s conflict of interest regarding Meta’s data center.
Topics discussed
Intro and the deadly flying umbrella incident
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The Enhanced Games: No-holds-barred Olympics with doping
Wi-Fi surveillance technology and corporate voting rights
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Vice Admiral Harward's 'human mask' and Fox News filters
Simpsons writer's Trump prediction and more sponsors
Meta data center corruption and chemical plant disasters
Outro, listener contact info, and final sponsor ads
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