Episode

Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
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54:27
Published: Thu Mar 16 2023
Description

Amin takes Hour 2 in a "different direction" before we discuss the media empire Pat McAfee is building. Chris wants to spin the Wheel of Topics as we discuss the Chicago River being died green and how gross he felt filling out his March Madness bracket. Then, Mike's Top 5 SNL Cast Members of All-Time, The Cure and Ticketmaster, the definition of Butt Rock, and France's sanitation strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The creators of The Last of Us hinted at the idea of a cure for the cordyceps in people's brains, leading to questions about what would happen to those who have been infected for a long time.
00:00 - 04:27 (04:27)
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The Last of Us
Summary

The creators of The Last of Us hinted at the idea of a cure for the cordyceps in people's brains, leading to questions about what would happen to those who have been infected for a long time. The podcast also discusses nepotism and the accent of the main character in the game.

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Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The pace that Pat McAfee is keeping is making him reconsider his commitments, as he realizes there's only so much he can do even with his energy and success; the NCAA tournament continues to progress, highlighting team matchups such as the 2 seed UCLA with Mike Budenholzer and 15 seed Vermont with James Franklin.
04:27 - 10:58 (06:30)
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Pat McAfee, NCAA tournament
Summary

The pace that Pat McAfee is keeping is making him reconsider his commitments, as he realizes there's only so much he can do even with his energy and success; the NCAA tournament continues to progress, highlighting team matchups such as the 2 seed UCLA with Mike Budenholzer and 15 seed Vermont with James Franklin.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Pat McAfee has built an independent podcast empire, standing out in a crowded space with freedoms and access that most people don't have.
10:58 - 16:41 (05:43)
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Podcasting
Summary

Pat McAfee has built an independent podcast empire, standing out in a crowded space with freedoms and access that most people don't have. He has achieved massive success and popularity, becoming an unmatched force at just 35 years old.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The hosts discuss the Chicago River turning green and the March Madness bracket while questioning if fish communicate with each other about memories.
16:41 - 22:04 (05:22)
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Chicago River, March Madness
Summary

The hosts discuss the Chicago River turning green and the March Madness bracket while questioning if fish communicate with each other about memories.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
A person discusses t-shirt things that float down and claims that a dog listened to the podcast by giving a look of recognition.
22:04 - 26:33 (04:28)
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Podcasts
Summary

A person discusses t-shirt things that float down and claims that a dog listened to the podcast by giving a look of recognition.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The study reveals that people don't want to pay for things that they have been getting for free no matter how nominal the cost.
26:33 - 29:33 (03:00)
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Payment Aversion
Summary

The study reveals that people don't want to pay for things that they have been getting for free no matter how nominal the cost. The speaker suggests bundling subscriptions and introducing a low-cost one day pass.

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Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The podcast discusses Eddie Murphy's impact on Saturday Night Live, stating that he saved the show at the young age of twenty and is second only to Chris Farley in SNL history.
29:33 - 33:49 (04:15)
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Eddie Murphy, Saturday Night Live
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The podcast discusses Eddie Murphy's impact on Saturday Night Live, stating that he saved the show at the young age of twenty and is second only to Chris Farley in SNL history.

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Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Despite uncertainty surrounding college basketball this year, the speaker catches bracket fever and creates their own March Madness bracket.
33:52 - 36:06 (02:13)
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March Madness
Summary

Despite uncertainty surrounding college basketball this year, the speaker catches bracket fever and creates their own March Madness bracket.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The article discusses the criticism on SNL's cast members throughout history and Ticketmaster's greed with high fees and charges for tickets.
36:06 - 42:41 (06:34)
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SNL, Ticketmaster
Summary

The article discusses the criticism on SNL's cast members throughout history and Ticketmaster's greed with high fees and charges for tickets.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The host discusses the consequences of not picking up garbage in the streets, drawing comparisons to other cities and highlighting the importance of recognizing failing systems in the US.
42:41 - 47:40 (04:59)
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Infrastructure
Summary

The host discusses the consequences of not picking up garbage in the streets, drawing comparisons to other cities and highlighting the importance of recognizing failing systems in the US.

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Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The debate over light ice in drinks comes down to whether or not it's a scam by restaurants to give the customer less soda in their glass.
47:40 - 52:23 (04:43)
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drinks
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The debate over light ice in drinks comes down to whether or not it's a scam by restaurants to give the customer less soda in their glass.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The speaker sneaks into an event and is offered a drink, only to realize they were the only one drinking during the ceremony.
52:23 - 54:18 (01:55)
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social etiquette
Summary

The speaker sneaks into an event and is offered a drink, only to realize they were the only one drinking during the ceremony. They felt embarrassed and learned a lesson about ordering drinks in public.

Episode
Hour 2: Lyrically Devoid Of Artistic Merit
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz