Episode 108 · July 31, 2009 · 35:30
The News Monster: July 31st, 2009
Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry catch up after a chaotic event involving a stolen Queen poster and intoxication. The episode primarily features the 'News Monster' segment, where they discuss bizarre laws and strange news stories from Florida and Australia.
Chapters
- 00:00IntroOpening credits and initial banter about iTunes rankings.
- 00:46The Event That Shall Not Be NamedTod and Marc recount a wild party, passing out on floors, and stealing a Queen poster.
- 04:14Escrow TalkA brief, ironic riff on the idea of having a segment dedicated to mortgage escrows.
- 05:40The News Monster: Gangs & MySpaceDiscussion of Florida men charged for gang signs on MySpace and a video of skateboarders fighting a gunman.
- 13:55The News Monster: Coconut AssaultA story about a man attacking his roommate with a coconut and a fertility doll.
- 18:02Imaging PackageThe hosts react to new, industrial-sounding audio drops produced by John.
- 21:26The News Monster: Australian ChaosA story about a cucumber truck hitting a buffalo near crocodiles in Australia.
- 25:36The News Monster: Strange LawsReading a list of absurd legal requirements from various countries including Thailand and Denmark.
- 33:30OutroFinal thoughts on the quality of the news and closing theme.
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