Why Bother

The final episode of the podcast. Updates from stories and people talked about over the last 3 years on the show. Thank you everyone for listening

This episode looks at the rift and separation between the UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Association

This episode talks about Evan Neal and Tom Segura, two rich guys who had meltdowns about those damn poors this week

This episode talks about parents who decide it's a good idea to bring their babies to music festivals

Have you noticed that everything is so expensive now?

This episode looks at certain billionaires who are still obsessed with validation from strangers

This episode talks about how it seems people are getting shot in many instances that would normally be an argument or fist fight

This episode takes a look at how multiple forms of gambling are being marketed directly to teenagers and children

In this episode we take a look at some of the best futures and prop bets from the upcoming NFL season

A look at some people who have thrown their lives or careers away for the stupidest reason imaginable

A look back at how and why Alex Rodriguez lost the 2002 American League MVP race to Miguel Tejada

The people who run this country are too old for any of their longterm decisions to affect them, which Joe discusses in this episode

The story of how hearing one song changed my life

The story of the woman who cheated Vegas out of piles of money for years

The story of when the Philadelphia police dropped bombs on their own city in 1985, leaving hundreds homeless

A quick look at the man who is dominating America's pasttime

A quick explanation of Q Anon, along with what they've been up to lately

A few stories about Rickey Henderson, one of the most unique personalities in baseball

The story of the Stonewall Riots, the reason Pride month exists

The story of PRIDE Fighting Championship, the Japanese MMA promotion that became a true competitor to the UFC

An examination of the effect the war on drug has had on the prison population and prisons in general

The history of the war on drugs in America, and the destruction left in it's wake

This is the story of Just Say No, one of the most famous and ineffective anti-drug campaigns of all time

The story of the lead up to UFC 229, the highest selling UFC pay per view of all time, and what caused the brawl after the main event.

The story of one of the most infamous unscripted moments in professional wrestling history, when Bret Hart was betrayed by Vince McMahon

This is the story of an experiment that simulated a prison experience to study human nature

The story of the Houston Astros and the sign stealing system that led them to a World Series victory in 2017

This is the story of when coal miners unionized and fought a bloody battle against the coal mine owners for rights and better pay

The story of Tim Donaghy, the NBA referee who worked with gamblers to fix the outcome of games

This is the story of Larry Doby, the second black player in Major League Baseball, and the first in the American League. 

A look at how the UFC structures their contracts and pays their fighters, and why they are under fire for it

The story of the Magnitsky Act, a group of sanctions that targets Russian oligarchs, and the fallout from the passage of the law

This is the story of how a small group of republicans were able to stop the 2000 presidential recount in Miami-Dade county

The story of Operation Northwoods, a government proposal to carry out false flag attacks in America against US citizens

The story of mixed martial artist Jon Jones's controversial career and life outside of the octagon

The story of the New Orleans Saints coaches and players who worked to try to injure players on opposing teams

The story of players on the Chicago Whitesox conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series

The story of journalist Gary Webb and his series of articles about contras trafficking cocaine, and possible government involvement. 

The story of a coup in Central America, hostages in Iran, and the Americans who brought it all together.

The story of the poker boom of the early 2000's, and Chris Moneymaker's historic World Series Of Poker win.

The story of cocaine in Major League Baseball in the 1980's, and a mascot who found himself in the middle of it all

The last episode of the podcast. Joe talks about the disaster behind the scenes at UFC 279, before discussing the future of the podcast

Joe talks about the possibility of ending the podcast in the near future

Joe talks about a school that is bringing back corporal punishment

Joe presents his argument for why Barry Bonds should be in the Baseball Hall Of Fame

Joe talks about people seemingly forcing themself to make awful decisions

Joe talks about the outrage surrounding the Cracker Barrel menu

Joe talks about the celebrity private jet controversy

Joe talks about a social media post that resulted in an attack

Joe talks about a brave British MP who finally said something that needed to be said

Joe talks about getting covid, and a Brazilian influencer who also suffered a sickness recently