138: The News Monster: September 11, 2009

Marc and Tod welcome a new intern from USC, Ashley, into the 'barn' and put her through a series of hazing rituals involving beer and microphones. The hosts then transition into 'The News Monster' segment, riffing on bizarre international news stories and wrestling rap.

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

Chapters (9)

00:00Laser Eye SurgeryMarc discusses his recent laser eye surgery and his horror at seeing himself clearly in the mirror.
02:48The InternIntroduction of Ashley from USC and the 'Intern Olympics' involving cracking beers near John's mic.
07:17The News Monster: Hokie FishDiscussion about the Hokie fish used in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwiches.
11:45The News Monster: Ghost Hunting DateA story about a fatal fall during a first date ghost hunt in Toronto.
17:49The News Monster: Pregnant in JailA story about a woman in Britain jailed for driving offenses while pregnant with her 10th child.
21:33Wrestling RapA story about discount store skimming leads to a discussion and playback of Macho Man Randy Savage's rap.
25:32The News Monster: Flip-Flop BeatingA story about a man beating his ex with a flip-flop, leading to a debate on shoe weaponry.
29:38The News Monster: Robber DateA story about a robber who returned to ask his victim on a date.
33:32The News Monster: DecapitationA story about an 84-year-old woman's sentence for her husband's murder, ending with a physical reenactment.

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