Hour 4 - Missing the Mark
Summary
Ben Maller and Lorna critique a controversial Callaway Golf ad that mocked domestic violence, leading to the brand ending its partnership with Good Good Golf. They discuss the poor execution of the ad, compare it to a Druski CTE sketch, and analyze the societal reaction to such humor. The episode also features Ben Solak’s NFL watchability rankings, which rank the Chiefs surprisingly low, and concludes with Coop’s entertainment scoop on new movies and TV shows.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ChatGPT, Botox, Granger, Lowe's, Express Pros
Intro: Braves game recap and Chris Sale's shutout
Callaway golf ad controversy and poor execution
Comparison to Snickers ad and Betty White sketch
Discussion on reactionary opinions vs. reasonable critique
Empathy for abuse victims and sensitivity to ads
TJ Ward's CTE sketch and making fun of diseases
Balancing humor with serious topics and overreactions
Domestic violence jokes in sports entertainment
Caller Mark on power dynamics in domestic abuse ads
Moon Alice reference and domestic abuse statistics
Sponsors: Ben Maller show, Inside the Park, Head Start, Unshakables, Vital Proteins, Indeed
Full moon lunar eclipse and Cooper's photo
Ben Solak's most entertaining NFL teams list
Coop Scoop: The Dogars, Wile E. Coyote, Another Life, The Whisper Man
Meet and greet stories and fan interactions
Sponsors: Head Start, Unshakables, Vital Proteins, Indeed, Express Pros, Trelvi, Organic Valley, Sephora
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