#689: The Boomers
Summary
Brian Michelle joins the hosts to discuss PaizoCon, the decline of the mob, and his new show, *How to Catch a Dirtbag*. The group critiques the ethics of viral outrage culture and staged grief on social media. They also analyze the Hulk Hogan documentary, debating the nostalgia of 80s wrestling and its mainstream explosion.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Brian's guest status
The Sopranos reunion and Tony Soprano's fate
The decline of the modern Italian-American mob
Mob history, gambling, and legal changes
Controversy over Big Little Brawlers funeral photos
Brian's new show 'How to Catch a Dirt Bag'
Perfect Jeans ad read and skinny jeans debate
Hulk Hogan documentary and wrestling nostalgia
The ethics of giving negative feedback on creative work
Game of Thrones season 8 and family updates
Trip to Pompeii and the 'masturbating' statue
25th anniversary trip and future podcast plans
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