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468: Oct. 10, 2011: Fallen Heroes, Angry Ex Blogging, News Monster

The show remembers Al Davis and Steve Jobs. Marc's relationship is over and for once he's not the one going around telling the Internet about it. Marc, Salwin and celebrity guest host Tod Perry get after the News Monster.

Originally aired October 10, 2011|The Pico-Robertson Era|Download MP3
Chapters (17)
  1. 00:00IntroPoetic intro followed by Marc introducing Tod Perry as a fill-in for Mike Cioffi.
  2. 01:14Icons of ControlDiscussion on the deaths of Al Davis and Steve Jobs and their similar 'dictator' styles.
  3. 05:41Mourning Steve JobsMarc describes his 'day of mourning' involving Mad Men and Cheez-Its.
  4. 07:25The Breakup BlogMarc details his breakup and his ex-girlfriend's WordPress blog about their relationship.
  5. 17:16Relationship ArchivesThe hosts recall past episodes where Marc's girlfriends were present or affected by the show.
  6. 21:11Vintage Tape PlaybackPlayback of an old DC-based show featuring Marc and Tod discussing a feminist zine.
  7. 26:21The Psychology of the ExMarc analyzes his ex's personality, calling her a 'mimeograph' of others.
  8. 34:55Closing ThoughtsComparing Marc's 'honesty' about women to the renegade spirits of Davis and Jobs.
  9. 38:26Tod's Wife and the RaidersTod discusses how his wife has become a secret football fan and his upcoming trip to Oakland.
  10. 40:02Show Length BanterThe hosts joke about the increasing length of the episodes and Tod's stamina.
  11. 40:38Saddam Hussein LookalikeJohn reads a story about an Egyptian man kidnapped by a gang wanting him to star in Saddam Hussein porn.
  12. 46:55Yogurt Semen IncidentThe hosts riff on a news story about a man handing out semen-tainted yogurt samples in Albuquerque.
  13. 50:43Tech TalkMarc and Tod compare their methods of bringing news to the show (iPad vs. printed paper).
  14. 51:06Pizza Delivery BetrayalA story about a Papa John's driver reporting a medical marijuana user, and 'Sexy Pizza' offering a reward.
  15. 54:48Condom ThievesDiscussion of a jewelry theft where the perpetrators left behind used condoms.
  16. 58:02Peoria Crime StatsJohn reads a list of common crimes reported in Peoria, Arizona.
  17. 60:39Closing BanterFinal jokes about Tod's smoking habits and the 'choppy Snus' before the sign-off.
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