Episode 185 · November 20, 2009 · 47:14
The News Monster: November 20th, 2009
The hosts discuss a series of bizarre news stories involving elderly criminals, a naked 91-year-old homeowner, and a child bride in Bulgaria. The episode features a long improvisational bit where Tod imagines his own solo show and a detailed rant about koalas and STDs.
Chapters
- 00:00App Promo & IntroA comedic sketch promoting the Low Budget FM app featuring John Salwin.
- 02:01LA SportsDiscussion about the LA Galaxy playoffs and Jamarcus Russell.
- 03:01The News Monster: Geezer BanditRiffing on a story about an elderly bank robber in San Diego.
- 07:05The News Monster: Naked HomeownerA story about a 91-year-old naked WWII vet and his dog catching a burglar.
- 13:07The News Monster: KoalasDiscussion on viral diseases killing koalas and their mating habits.
- 15:21The Tod Perry ExperienceA long improv bit where Tod simulates hosting his own religious/money-grab show.
- 22:32The News Monster: Bulgarian BrideA story about an 11-year-old girl marrying a 19-year-old in Bulgaria.
- 29:28The News Monster: Racist WorksheetDiscussion of a controversial school worksheet featuring a black man.
- 33:04The News Monster: Kyrgyz BridesNews about bride kidnappings in Kyrgyzstan and a tangent about the game Risk.
- 39:21The News Monster: STDsDiscussion of CDC stats on chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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