Episode 138 · September 11, 2009 · 37:36
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.
Chapters
- 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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