Episode 175 · November 6, 2009 · 36:24
The News Monster: November 6th, 2009
The hosts discuss a series of bizarre news stories, including a man attending his own funeral in Brazil and a bishop convicted for ringing church bells. The episode devolves into riffs on racism, conspiracy theories, and a hypothetical 'Grizzly Bear World Tour' pay-per-view event.
Chapters
- 00:01IntroOpening credits and banter about 'King Dong and the Pocket Junk'.
- 01:03The News Monster: OswaldDiscussion of a Dartmouth study on the Lee Harvey Oswald rifle photo and riffs on racism.
- 06:35The News Monster: Brazilian FuneralA story about a bricklayer who showed up at his own funeral, leading to a discussion on faking death.
- 12:40The News Monster: Bell RingingA bishop convicted of disturbing the peace.
- 19:13The News Monster: Bear AttackA bear kills militants in Kashmir, sparking a debate on bear vs. raptor fighting.
- 25:29The News Monster: ObamaDiscussion of President Obama's weight loss and smoking habits.
- 29:52The News Monster: Breathalyzer ManA man dressed as a breathalyzer is arrested for DUI, leading to 'K-Fish' radio personas.
- 34:09OutroA final anecdote about a DUI and closing remarks.
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