Sunday Papers with Greg and Mike 8/9/2026 | Greg Fitzsimmons
Summary
Greg and Tom bicker over tech failures and frugality before discussing Sturgis motorcycle crashes, New York sports, and a hilarious lunch with Kevin Pollack. They share a Peter Falk anecdote, correct past historical errors, and review HBO’s *The Jinx*. The episode concludes with news on Trump’s veteran truck driver initiative, a polyamorous lawsuit, and New Jersey amusement park mishaps.
Topics discussed
Pepsi Zero Sugar commercial
Tech issues and frugality spectrum
Buying concert tickets for elderly group
Fishbone theme shows and NYC summer
Yankees, Mets, and Jets preseason
Harley Davidson accident in Illinois
Flight booking mishap to New York
Louis C.K. podcast and Vito's lunch bit
Kevin Pollack, Peter Falk, and Kilbourne movie
Music video correction: Art of Noise vs Herbie Hancock
Civil War 2026 and blue cities
Buffalo Bills parade and Giants
Miracle Made Sheets ad
The Jinx and Carnival of the Animals
GI Bill, CDL training, and ICE funding
Lesbian relationships and intimacy standards
NJ amusement park ride breakdown and Action Park
Listener letters: Fake teeth, nuclear war, and affairs
Mary Poppins Returns and Maya Rudolph
Matt Damon, Pope, and Estee Lauder origin story
Teddy bear ashes threat and KFC rifle incident
This Day in History: Jack the Ripper, Laurel, Boop
Barry Manilow looks and memorial plans
Comedy caption contest and Sierra Farrell
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