Episode 147 · September 23, 2009 · 32:27
The News Monster: September 23rd, 2009
The hosts deliver the 'News Monster' segment, discussing a variety of bizarre news stories including the popularity of Pabst Blue Ribbon among hipsters, a lawyer charged with bear-hugging a colleague, and a burglar caught after using a victim's computer to check Facebook. The episode features a mid-show appearance by Mike Cioffi and riffs on the irony of a coroner dying of a heart attack.
Chapters
- 00:00IntroductionOpening credits and host introductions.
- 00:55The News Monster: PBRDiscussion on the resurgence of Pabst Blue Ribbon and hipster culture.
- 07:19The News Monster: The Bear-HugA story about a lawyer arraigned for bear-hugging a colleague.
- 11:55The News Monster: Online DatingAnalysis of OkCupid data regarding zombies and atheists in dating profiles.
- 14:21The News Monster: Facebook BurglarA burglar is arrested after forgetting to log out of Facebook on a victim's PC.
- 18:43The News Monster: Dead CoronerThe irony of a coroner dying of a heart attack.
- 20:08Mike Cioffi's EntryMike joins the show and riffs on the coroner story and serial killers.
- 25:56The News Monster: 911 PrankA man arrested after making a prank call to 911.
- 31:29OutroClosing remarks and sports betting mentions.
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