277: Your Guide to Alternative Employment

Marc and Mike discuss the concept of 'alternative employment,' sharing a list of fantasy jobs ranging from the mundane to the criminal. The conversation evolves into a detailed roleplay about running a corrupt city government and a hypothetical smear campaign against Marc's presidential ambitions.

Originally aired April 15, 2010|Marc & Cioffi|Download MP3

Chapters (12)

00:06Podcasting as a CareerThe hosts discuss the lack of a formal path to becoming a podcast host and a failed expo opportunity.
02:56The Bookie PathMike explains his serious consideration of becoming a bookie and the need for venture capital.
04:45The Koreatown StranglerMarc suggests being a professional strangler, leading to a riff on 'strangling hands' and thumb placement.
08:45Political CorruptionThe hosts imagine a partnership between a corrupt politician and a mob-tied bookie.
13:27Shady Car WashesMike's desire to manage a car wash turns into a plot involving heroin and police payoffs.
17:35Robber Barons and ArtMarc discusses being a robber baron and a cat burglar who steals priceless art.
19:15Sports ManagementMike expresses interest in being a Baseball General Manager for the Sox.
22:10Sports CallingMike discusses his experience calling college games and imagines calling dog fights.
25:30The Art VillaMarc describes a fantasy life in a Scottish castle with art-themed rooms and trampoline orgies.
28:15Debate CoachingMarc discusses his passion for debate and the potential career paths of a 'debate master'.
31:53Professional HustlingMike describes a scheme to hustle people at bowling alleys in Topeka.
35:15Presidential CampaignThe hosts imagine a 2012 presidential run for Marc and the resulting attack ads.

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