16 chapters across the catalog
The Green Bay Packers have filed a motion to ban the "tush push" (or "brotherly shove") play in the NFL, citing safety concerns and unfair advantages. The play, used most effectively by the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills, has an 87% conversion rate. Critics argue the play is essentially a modified quarterback sneak that relies on the extreme physical strength of specific players rather than a flaw in the rules.
A viral clip of President Joe Biden seemingly reading "last name" from a teleprompter was defended as a misunderstanding of his speech cadence. The host argued that Biden was likely clarifying that "Riley" was the last name of his former professor, rather than reading a script instruction. This defense was presented as a counter-narrative to the widespread mockery of the incident as a cognitive failure.
Child Labor Violations, Wisconsin Meat Processing Plants
The US Department of Labor fined a Wisconsin-based sanitation company $1.5 million for employing over 100 children in hazardous meat processing plants across eight states. Some workers were as young as 13 years old. The hosts discuss the history of youth employment and the perceived hypocrisy of reporting on domestic labor violations while ignoring international supply chain issues.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers faced media backlash after testing positive for COVID-19 and revealing he was unvaccinated. Rodgers had previously stated he was "immunized," referring to a homeopathic protocol, and cited an allergy to an ingredient in mRNA vaccines as his reason for avoiding the shots. Medical pundits on ABC challenged his claims, stating that such allergies are extremely rare.
The discussion explores the possibility that meatpackers are artificially restricting supply to jack up prices on pork. This is linked to the trade agreement requiring tens of billions of dollars in exports to China, which primarily consumes pork and duck.
The upcoming NFL conference championship games feature the San Francisco 49ers playing the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Tennessee Titans. Predictions are made regarding the Super Bowl outcome, with the Titans identified as a potential underdog surprise. The discussion notes that political and economic factors often influence team selections once the final two contenders are established.
A donation from a Green Bay producer leads to a discussion about esophageal cancer and its prevalence in the Calvados-growing regions of France. The hosts suggest a link between the consumption of apple brandy (Calvados) and the disease, offering a cautionary note to drinkers. They also acknowledge a "double not a slave" donation from an American descendant of slavery.
Sports Douchebag Policy, Packers vs. Bears Conflict
A donor's attempt to call out a fellow producer as a "douchebag" over a football rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears led to a policy clarification. The hosts reiterated that the show does not facilitate "douchebag call-outs" based on sports team preferences. They noted that professional athletes, including those on the Packers, likely do not listen to the program.
Super Bowl Predictions, Samantha Power Departure
Geopolitical analysis is applied to sports with a prediction that the Green Bay Packers will defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl. The show wraps up with final thoughts on Samantha Power's departure from the UN and her potential future in the private sector.
Super Bowl Geopolitical Predictions and Restaurant Deposits
The hosts predict a Super Bowl matchup between the Steelers and the Packers based on the "geopolitical" factor of both teams representing states that flipped for Trump. They also discuss a local trend in Austin where restaurants and hair salons are requiring credit card deposits for reservations, which they link to a "depression era" mindset.
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.
Miss USA Pageant, Superstorm Sandy Narrative
The hosts discuss the Miss USA pageant and their missed opportunity to predict a winner from New York or New Jersey based on the "Superstorm Sandy" media narrative. Dvorak admits he missed the broadcast because he was watching the San Francisco vs. Green Bay NFL game, leading to a lack of clips for the current episode.
Listeners report that No Agenda challenge coins are acting as conduits for good luck in poker games and sports betting. Additionally, a producer credited the show's "karma" for helping him land a job at Growers Secret, an organic gardening company.
The hosts discuss the upcoming Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. They favor the Packers because they are a "small town" team and because their primary color is green, which fits a "Green Team" theme for the year. They also mention the unique public ownership structure of the Green Bay franchise.
Dvorak discovers during a live search that Australian media mogul Kerry Packer died in 2005, having previously confused him with someone named "Parker." This prompts a discussion on the "bread and circuses" state of modern media, where the public is well-informed about celebrities like Britney Spears but ignorant of significant global figures and events.
