7 chapters across the catalog
Vasectomy Trends, March Madness, Medical Stereotypes
Medical contributors on the Today Show reported a rise in vasectomies, particularly during March Madness when men use the recovery time to watch basketball. The procedure is marketed as a simple 10-minute office visit with minimal recovery compared to female tubal ligation. The segment critiques the gendered marketing and the lack of "inclusive" language in mainstream medical reporting.
A real radio advertisement from Urology Austin promotes "March Vast Madness," encouraging men to get vasectomies during the college basketball tournament so they can recover while watching sports. The hosts initially suspected the ad was a hoax but confirmed its legitimacy. The marketing tactic is cited as an example of the unique and sometimes bizarre nature of American commercial culture.
March Madness Vasectomies, "Vass Madness" Marketing
Urologists are increasingly marketing vasectomies to coincide with the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, using the slogan "Vass Madness." The campaign encourages men to schedule the procedure so they can recover on the couch while watching the games guilt-free. This niche marketing strategy has reportedly been successful in driving appointments during the two-week tournament period.
The hosts discuss the upcoming NCAA basketball championship game between Gonzaga and North Carolina. The show concludes with a montage of clips featuring Adam Schiff, climate change skepticism, and the final sign-off for episode 917.
The hosts conclude the episode with a brief discussion of the NCAA March Madness tournament and the upcoming Final Four games. They mention the Golden State Warriors' schedule before signing off from Austin and Silicon Valley. The episode ends with a montage of show ISOs, jingles, and the signature "Adios, mofos!" catchphrase.
Executive Producer Credits, Knighting Ceremony and Donations
The hosts conduct the first production value segment, thanking executive producers and associate executive producers for Episode 911. They perform a knighting ceremony for Sir Tyler Oglesby and Sir Simon of Jefferson, discuss a magnetic knife strip product from a donor, and address technical credits for the No Agenda search site.
The show concludes with a brief mention of the Golden State Warriors' rare seventh loss of the season and a discussion of "March Madness" basketball brackets. The hosts provide contact information for listeners to send in news links and remind the audience of the upcoming Thursday episode. The final segments feature a montage of show catchphrases and sound bites.
