The Fifth Hour: Outrage Economy
Summary
Ben Maller discusses Tony Romo’s CBS suspension and the history of pinball and mustard before reflecting on an EF3 tornado in Appleton, Wisconsin. He analyzes the "outrage economy," thanking fans for their heated social media reactions to his takes on LeBron James and the Raiders. The episode concludes with a humorous story about helping regular caller "Weed Man" navigate modern app-based birthday rewards.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show intro
Trivia: Disc golf, mustard, pinball, and sand
Tornado in Appleton and brother's safety
Sports media outrage and social media algorithms
Raiders' last Super Bowl win and fan culture
Weed Man's birthday and free food apps
Closing remarks and final sponsors
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