Topic: High School Football

3 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 2:01:10 - 2:03:22

889: The Christmas Special

Texas High School Football Bullying Complaint

A viral story about a Texas high school football game that ended 91-0 led to a formal bullying complaint against the winning Aledo coaching staff. The hosts clarify that despite media reports of a "lawsuit," it was actually a single parent filing an online complaint on the school district's website. They argue the story was amplified to mock Texans and fuel "right-wing" talk radio outrage.

It's a Glitch!
Episode 658 2:58:11 - 3:02:32

658: It's a Glitch!

Chaotic Moon Smart Cart, High School Quarterback Loan

Austin-based company Chaotic Moon developed a "smart" shopping cart prototype that follows users and monitors their purchases. The hosts mock the "Internet of Things" application as unnecessary. In sports news, a high school football team in Mississippi reportedly "borrowed" a quarterback from their opponents after their own player was injured.

Tech Surge
Episode 559 2:33:40 - 2:36:52

559: Tech Surge

Texas High School Football Bullying Complaint

A national news story about a parent filing a "bullying" complaint after a Texas high school football game ended 91-0 is clarified. The complaint was filed online against the Aledo coaching staff after they defeated Fort Worth's Western Hills. Local analysis suggests the story was amplified by the media to mock Texas culture and provide fodder for talk shows to debate the "out of control" nature of anti-bullying policies.