115: Let's Play Rate The State!

Tod Perry returns from a trip to South Carolina, leading to a debate about his absence and a detailed review of the state. The hosts introduce a new game called 'Rate The State' to quantify the quality of various US states based on specific categories.

Originally aired August 11, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (11)

00:00Intro & Absence ArgumentMarc and Tod argue about Tod's absence from the previous shows and the options for guest hosting.
02:20South Carolina TripTod describes visiting his father in a retirement community and exploring the South.
07:15Southern Culture & StereotypesDiscussion on regional attitudes, 'Chucktown' shirts, and encountering a mammy doll in a plantation home.
10:01Travel LogsMarc discusses his own travels to Colorado, Minnesota, and El Paso.
13:42Rate The State IntroThe hosts launch the 'Rate The State' game and explain the five scoring categories.
15:18Topography RatingTod rates South Carolina's greenery and flatness.
18:30Sexiness RatingA lengthy discussion on the physical appearance of women in Hilton Head versus Charleston.
26:23Perceived Wealth RatingTod compares the wealth of Charleston to the poverty seen along I-95.
27:30History RatingDiscussion on the 'State's War', Gullah traditions, and the discomfort of slave-era art.
31:40Funosity RatingTod rates the state based on golf, cheap drinks, and friendly locals.
33:42Final Calculation & OutroThe hosts struggle with the math to determine South Carolina's final percentage grade.

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