Topic: Chicago Cubs

A viral video from a Chicago Cubs game led to the false demonization of a fan who appeared to steal a foul ball from a young boy. Social media users and mainstream outlets quickly labeled the man a villain before it was revealed he had actually collected four balls and distributed them to children in the stands. While the Cubs provided the boy with a signed ball, the incident serves as a cautionary tale about the speed of unverified online outrage.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session discussing the Chicago Cubs' playoff performance and local Austin culture. Curry describes hosting family from Chicago at his condo and visiting Lazarus Brewing for a beer flight. The hosts compare the Dutch meaning of "Lazarus" to biblical resurrection while transitioning into the day's media analysis.

A successful prediction of the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in extra innings is celebrated despite a confusing tweet regarding the score. The discussion touches on the legendary "Curse of the Billy Goat" and the specific atmosphere of the Billy Goat Tavern located beneath the streets of downtown Chicago.

The hosts concluded the episode with predictions for the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. A wager was placed on whether Anthony Weiner would face a "suicide" event before the next broadcast. The show ended with the traditional "Adios Mofos" sign-off and a musical mix featuring political clips and show themes.

The Chicago Cubs' first-ever home playoff series win at Wrigley Field is discussed in the context of their 107-year championship drought. The hosts note the "prophecy" in the film "Back to the Future Part II," which predicted a Cubs World Series win in 2015. They joke that the team's success might be a elaborate promotion for the film's anniversary on October 21st.