8 chapters across the catalog
The hosts open with a discussion on Texas football, lamenting the recent losses of the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. They briefly touch on the history of the Houston Oilers moving to Baltimore and the current state of the Austin Longhorns. The conversation serves as a lighthearted introduction to the episode's themes of regional identity and sports culture.
School Mask Mandates, Texas Medical Association Pressures
The CDC continues to recommend that children as young as two years old wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status. In Texas, a sports cameraman reported that doctors are refusing to sign medical exemptions for fear of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) revoking their memberships. Some doctors are instead offering letters confirming the presence of antibodies following natural infection.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and News Consumption
A clip from a show about Dallas Cowboys cheerleader candidates shows a young woman admitting she gets her news exclusively from Instagram. The coach advises her to consume more news for her own sake. This is used to segue back into a promotion for the "Smart News" app as a solution for poor media literacy.
NFL Rulebook, National Anthem Protocol, Corporate Leadership
Article 62 of the NFL League rulebook mandates that players stand at attention and face the flag during the National Anthem, with potential penalties including fines and suspensions. Despite these rules, teams like the Dallas Cowboys have participated in kneeling protests alongside their owners. The lack of enforcement is compared to administrative failures at colleges like Evergreen State, where leadership hesitates to enforce existing codes of conduct.
The show concludes with a discussion of the NFL playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. A final clip features Senator Lindsey Graham using a metaphor about "throwing rocks" at Russia, which the hosts mock as a "sissy" performance.
The NFL and the Dallas Cowboys are accused of managing a "nightmare situation" by signing Michael Sam to a practice squad to avoid charges of homophobia. The discussion contrasts Sam's situation with former player Charles Haley, who reportedly engaged in lewd behavior during team meetings but was tolerated due to his talent. The segment suggests the league prioritizes public relations over meritocracy.
Listener Donations and the De-Douching Ritual
A lengthy segment features various listener donations and "de-douching" requests. Notable mentions include an Ironman triathlete calling out non-donating friends, a former Russian spy in Norway, and a Dutch listener in Australia. The hosts debate the logistics of managing the high volume of "douchebag" call-outs and birthday requests.
Several listeners are "de-douched" after making donations, including Michael from Palm Beach, who lost money in the Bernie Madoff scandal. Other donors from Sacramento and Ontario are recognized, with one listener requesting a "call out" for a friend who is a Dallas Cowboys fan.
