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Well hello there. Interestingly this week I was talking about how I still listen to the radio, which is pretty much just finally going out of business. Then as I was actually cleaning my car, for the first time in almost 7 years, I was thinking of Judge Reinhold cleaning his car in Fast Times at Ridgemont High while they were playing the song, "Raised on the Radio" and I was like, well how do you like that connection -- and Thus the title for this week. And speaking of my car, my rear view mirror fell off -- again and I put on a new pair of racing stripes on my now Greased Lightning Mini-Van. I RULE!

This week's episodes: Have A Heart, I Rule!, Brains!, and The Corpse

Episode 337... Some new ones, old ones, and in between. Social media gripes with the usual shreddings. A bunch of dangling carrot followers out there. Enjoy!Download and stream here (iTunes and Google Podcasts as well):BROS GRIM 337!!!!!!!Airing Wednesdays 7pm PST on PUNK ROCK DEMONSTRATION & Fridays 7pm PST on RIPPER RADIO.Send us stuff  to brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com.Dirty Punk...Age of Destruction 1:10 GRINDMOTHER Age of DestructionSpain Anti-War 1:01 DISTHROAT REPRESIÓN REGRESIÓNAllergic 1:13 F.Y.P. My Man Grumpy_Recess RecsTry... Yourself 1:54 BERZERK Theyreaftame_ Recess RecsAngry Generation (bkgrd) 2:11 Lee Hazlewood's Woodchucks Cruisin' for Surf BunniesIndiana GYPSIES GRAVEYARD 1:15 DJINN "HELL IS REAL" LPSweden False Pictures 2:11 Axe Rash Contemporary AssPhoenix LET THE DOGS OUT 1:01 DUEN CACAS ABYSSIUK Bully 0:34 Attestor Even In Death LPDirtbag Distro Who You Gonna Call? 1:49 Rude Television Pest ControlDirtbag Distro Grandma Parasite 1:15 Secret Agent Headcheese Pest ControlGreat Responsibility (bkgrd) 3:30 Shit Talking Drunx Say It To My Face! (2014 Demo)Inc3ls- Boomer 1:08 Demo Song LAGimme a Break 2:18 You Dirty Rat EPScandals - Fight Back 2:03 The Scandals TX Keeping The Tradition AliveI Rule the World 1:33 The Moguls Killing The Record Industry Vol 2Can I Borrow Some Ambition? 2:19 Guttermouth Covered With AntsWhen My Wheels Just Spin (bkgrd) 3:19 The Detonators BALLS TO YOUSilence is Consent 1:46 False Liberty Silence Is Consent ep 1986 SeattleAlistettu 1:02 VASTUSTA Demos 2014 - 2015Violence In Action 1:51 SMD King Of DrunkПод знаменем хаоса (Carry on chaos) 1:17 BLOODSUCKERS BLOODSUCKERS - Cheap TripCouch Surfing 1:47 NEGATIVE RUNNERS S/T - 12"Outro (bkgrd) 3:43 Extinction of Mankind Weakness  7"Slowest Suicide 2:20 Effluxus Devoid EPShitstorm 1:46 Disconfect Demo TapeRutina 0:51 ALERTA! ep "s/t"Baratza ta borroka 1:09 Infekzioa Infekzioa "D-Beat Zarata Zikina" / Dispose "Rawpocalypse Now" Split LP 12"(2014)Lines 1:54 Disable Blitzkrieg Nights EPRaise the gallows (bkgrd) 2:38 Misantropic InsomniaLARM Dance Till You Drop 0:34 CintaitubutaRcds LARM The Complete Of Extreme NoiseVicious Bastards 1:21 Policy Of Truth POLICY OF TRUTH - E.P. 2018Mortal Morality 1:01 Ravaged Split with StresstestCrack of Dawn 1:07 Kontaminate Blood Hunger DemoAnschlag auf den Porridgeladen 0:39 Samantha Jones Demo // Split with StresstestBedroom Fit 1:40 Who Cares Against The HerdWhole Lot of Nothing (bkgrd) 2:15 The Methadones Ill At Ease (AF011)Nagasaki Werewolf 1:14 NUKKE No More Peace_D-Takt & Rapunk Recs

This is it, our farewell episode! And it's our biggest episode to date, with tons of guests and callers, including some surprise guests! This show has been an immense pleasure to create over the years, but like all good things, it must come to an end. This has been an amazing experience that has let me meet hundreds of fascinating people from all walks of life, from rocket scientists to professional wrestlers, I have deep gratitude for everyone involved. My sincere thanks to everyone involved, and if I forget any names, it's not intentional. Thank you to my long-time friends and co-hosts, Ron Babcock and Rucka Rucka Ali. Ron has been an incredible friend over the years and has genuinely improved my life in countless non-trivial ways. I can't thank Ron enough for his support on and off the podcast, his good character, candor, jokes, empathy and deodorant. My sincere thanks to Ron for being a great co-host and a great friend. And speaking of great friends and co-hosts, thank you to Rucka Rucka Ali, who makes it back for this final episode. Rucka is a powerhouse of reason, principal and intellect, as well as a genuinely good person. Rucka has also improved my life in significant, non-trivial ways, from encouraging me to work harder, to challenging my world views. He's supported me on and off the air and I couldn't be more grateful for his friendship and ball-busting. Rucka rides hard because he cares and I'm proud to call him my friend. I couldn't have asked for two better people to work with. Thank you to Mikey Bolts, audio engineer and all-around good guy! I love Mikey and so do you. I'm humbled by his talent. And speaking of talent, thank you to Taylor Nikolai, whose presence and friendship has been genuinely enriching in my life. Taylor is just an incredibly kind, sincere and forthright person who has also improved my life in countless ways. Thank you to Dreadmere, Kirk Wilcox, Zack Waldman, Therapist Kelli, Bradley Laborman, Robert Benfer, Christina Hepburn, Jesse PS, Lord Matthew, Mike D, Michael Capes, John Morrison, Jon Schnepp, Smart Mark, Sean Jacobson, Jesse Bias, and so many more. Thank you to all our listeners and guests over the years. Everyone who took time to call in and leave voicemail, send us gifts or comments on our website or Facebook. Thanks for telling your friends and family to check out the show. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) final tip this week is to keep a $20 in your car at all times, and I couldn't agree more. Also quick update: the deodorant works! I texted Ron the morning this episode came out to tell him that I would 100% use this exclusively if I had an applicator. It's worth trying! If you want to support this network, check out my Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maddox Also thanks to everyone who checked out F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI Also if you've been waiting to leave us voicemail for this podcast, tough shit! It's too late. But you can still leave a voicemail for our Godzilla Podcast (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/gvpz/) and keep in touch with the fans by joining the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks) (or message me on Facebook). Thank you all for a wonderful 3 years. But most of all… You're welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 3:54. Are fans too entitled? TJ Peters joins Kirk Wilcox for the debate this week. With the conclusion of Game of Thrones and the uproar over the new Sonic design, it begs the question: are fans too entitled? How much can we expect our creators to cater to our demands? The answer is ZERO. But some people on this show don't agree, and those people have names that don't start with 'M' and end in ‘addox.' Plus I inadvertently unveil my new Daddox shirt, and we go down the bizarre world of Space Jam mashups at the tail end of this episode. Plus tons of voicemail shitting on us this week (number is: 1-562-584-7853 if you want to call in). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu&v=39qL1xgpkNU Ron Babcock's tip this week: carry a stamp around. I won't, but if you've done this, have you found it useful? And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We got a voicemail from Germany this week shitting on my scientific acumen. Tune in to hear how wrong he is. For international callers, join the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (or message me on Facebook). You're welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 6:31. Is universal basic income for pinko commie dipshits? First-time guest Brad joins Kirk Wilcox, Ron and I for the debate about “Universal Basic Income” (UBI). The theory is that as technology progresses and replaces traditional jobs for humans (self-checkout cashiers, automated fast food cooks, kiosks, etc), unemployment would go up and traditional jobs would become obsolete. So some politicians have proposed a basic income level that every citizen would get every month. Beyond your UBI, you'd be able to work, but your income would be taxed at 50%. Good idea? Bad idea? Kirk had an interesting idea: pass UBI but eliminate all other government programs (universal healthcare, etc). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu&v=39qL1xgpkNU Ron Babcock's tip this week: make your own deodorant! Ron made me some, but it was conspicuously laced with broken glass. Nothing stops the sweat like scar tissue! And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We got more international voicemail this week, and a caller callout for the first time in a while. If you want to send voicemail from another country, join the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (or message me on Facebook). You're welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 5:03. What's the corniest, dipshit wish? Bradley Laborman joins us for the debate this week. Ron and Bradley team up in a tag-team duo that I describe as “simple.” These guys shit all over me for wanting to be immortal just because I might end up like some weird bisexual vampire, as one does when they become immortal. Plus I simmer down the problem with waffles to its essence: 10% of the bites have 90% of the butter. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock's tip this week is: use lemon instead of salt, you idiots. Stop grabbing for the salt shaker every time your food arrives at the table. Just calm down. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks We got a shit-ton of voicemail this week, all the way from Australia and Greece. If you can't make international calls, join Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY and leave a voicemail in the group (or message on Facebook). The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 7:07. What's the most garbage breakfast food? Our own Captain Dirk joins Kirk Wilcox for the debate this week about the stupid shit we shovel in our mouths the first thing in the morning. Ron has a problem with cold lumps in his mouth, and while I didn't get a chance to offer some warm lumps for him on the air, the offer still stands. Dirk is an amazing talent from Madcast Media who does the Super Arrogant Bros podcast. It's rare to hear a podcast of such high caliber, especially anything gaming related. Give it a listen. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/YnyR9YB9gO8?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a great tip for people who want to dispatch of bugs individually in their apartment: a vacuum cleaner. I have to admit, it makes you feel like a badass. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI No news this week to keep the episode tight, but more coming soon. Leave a voicemail below. If you're international, you can send a clip on Facebook. Join Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks) Thumbnail credit (https://imgur.com/gallery/EyCFN/comment/390989946) The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 10:05. Are college bribes super cool? The incredible writer, voiceover artist, actor and Godzilla afficianado Haley Mancini join Kirk Wilcox this week for the debate: are college bribes cool or what? We discuss the recent college admissions scandal in which a bunch of hot-shit celebrities and CEOs were busted putting their busted children through college with a little thing called “bribes.” We all agree it's unethical, but is it super cool? Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock has a big ol' tip for your maw this week. In fact, it's so big, it's a 3-parter… that's right, the first ever tri-tip! Open up fools, ‘cause mama bird has a big one for you. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with a story about pale people and my theory on how they can die less: eat a steak and take a walk around the block. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 17:00. What's the shittiest fast food? Rod Kim and Vince Cirino of RKVC join us for the round-table debate this week. They're badass music producers, singers and songwriters. We got right into the debate this week and avoided some of the obvious picks like McDonald's and focused on others like Taco Bell because it sucks shit. How much flourescent crap do they need to cram in their menus? It's a food establishment, not a rave. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a Craigslist tip that could apply to dating: sort by freshness! Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with another cornball city electing a goat for mayor. The last goat I encountered was in a masala. It was good and I feel good about it. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 24:47. What's the most bullshit-ass hobby for your bullshit-ass life? TJ Peters and Dreadmere join us for the debate this week. We discuss which bullshit-ass hobbies are the worst and quickly come to a consensus that they're ones where you want to be seen doing them. I also talk about almost drowning in my first-ever water park in Orlando. And a summary of my Playlist Live trip. Plus we read some of your haikus from last week, Facebook comments and a shit-ton of voicemail. Packed episode, we couldn't even get to the news. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock has a tip that'll leave you swole. You, not me, as I'm already the most swole a man can get. Or a woman can get for that matter. Got tips? Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI No news this week, but we had a top-heavy show about near-death in a water park, so it's a wash. More next week. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 20:45. What is the “perfect” movie? Storyboard artist and director J Todd Anderson joins us for the debate this week. J Todd is the storyboard artist for “The Big Lebowski, No Country For Old Men,” and every other Coen Brothers movie since “Raising Arizona.” He's a treasure-trove of movie knowledge and he's giving away a copy of his new book, The Big Lebowski: The Official Storyboards! Just leave a haiku in the comments below, or on the Madcast Media Facebook page, or on my Maddox page. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tR1qmif9IPs?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a tip this week that makes your mouth fresher. Good luck! My mouth is as fresh as it gets 100% of the time, even after I eat garlic and box, which is always. Tonge scrapers?! I think my brush does a good enough job. What do you think? Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI And finally we round out this episode with a story about AI fastfood workers. The long march towards turning fastfood into a vending machine is happening. Congrats, idiots! The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Recently Gillette released an ad that stirred controversy because of its social message. Some people loved it, while others felt like it was outside the scope of the company's mission. So the debate this week is: ARE COMPANIES SELLING US RAZORS OR GILLECTURES? Debate starts at: 7:45. Should companies sell us razors or Gillectures? TJ Peters joins us this week for a hearty debate that goes beyond the dipshit talking points you've already heard. Plus for some reason everyone in the studio roasts me this week, and we have the triumphant return of Mikey Bolts. And a special visit from President Trump. Great new episode! Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel And here's the Gillette ad we talked about this episode in case you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_HL0wiK4Zc Ron Babcock gets called out for his Babcock Tip last week, because it sounds a lot like a resolution without the word “resolution.” And another caller finds great value in Ron's financial series. Plus a new tip: bitters + soda. I actually tried it! I'll give my verdict next week. And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with a story about a brain-eating great tit, a hot dog and space billboards. We may be lectured from space in the future. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 4:09. We continue the annual tradition of predictions for the new year. Kirk Wilcox and Dreadmere join us with their predictions: the fall of Facebook and the rise of a new social media network, respectively. Ron predicts that bugs will be a part of mainstream cuisine and I predict that everyone will finally be tired of Star Wars. Plus a recap of last year's predictions to see who was right. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/7-RIwRBdMbM?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock gives us a Babcock tip that's way better than whatever your stupid New Year's resolution is: a word. That word should guide your goal for the year. Unless that word is “resolutions.” Here's that horse-healing ointment that I mentioned on the show. This is what my dad uses to heal cuts, wounds, etc. Smells like ass, but it works: https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-Corona-Ointment-jar/dp/B000HHO7VE/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=bsitu-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=a1e3223d2aa4dcb89b5a95c841e3f3c4&creativeASIN=B000HHO7VE And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with a story about a guy who got trapped in a Burger King bathroom and expects free burgers for life, plus if you think you're allergic to foods, you might just be an idiot. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 8:30. Is the Internet becoming more full of dipshits? We're joined by Chad Kultgen this week in another excellent debate. We also learn that I'm a mega-mind, though long-time listeners of this show already know that. I'll have updates on the new podcast launch in the new year, but until then, put some of this wit and wisdom from this week's episode into your ear holes. I make the case that the barrier of entry has been lowered so much that it has made it possible for total morons to spout off on the Internet. What do you think? Do you disagree or are you correct? Vote! Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock brought gave us part four of his financial tip series, which is pretty excellent, but I had to veto it due to an unsolicited library plug. Plus we get an update on Ron's spatchcocked turkey. I saw pictures of it and it looked pretty incredible. I still stand by my snarkiness. And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with stories a teacher who told her kids that Santa doesn't exist. Good. I also recount the story of the first time I was ever censored in second grade (related to exposing the lie of Santa). Plus China is catching marathon cheaters with their big brother camera system, and some lady is turning right-wingers into pinkos with her vagina. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 6:05. We're joined by Mike D and Dreadmere this week to debate: what's the shittiest city? Dreadmere brings out a wild card with a city from my home state of Utah: Beaver. I looked up pictures from Beaver, Utah on Instagram and you can go through the entire catalog of tagged photos in tens of seconds. Mike D brings in a favorite city to shit on: San Francisco, while Ron hits it from the east coast with New York. I also bring in a wild card with Houston, Texas, which is sadness concentrated in city form. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/aofwTDp-SbY?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Special thanks to our sponsor, Eliquid.com! Madcast Media Network listeners get 20% off their first order with promo code “MADCAST:” https://www.eliquid.com/madcast Ron Squatcock brought in a Thanksgiving tip at the top of the show with a thing I thought he made up: spatchcocking. I guess it's where you spread a turkey open like a scroll and eat it like Leatherface. Ron was on fire this episode, plus we get part 3 of his very useful financial tips. Really worth a listen to the end of the episode. And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with stories about Facebook deleting over a billion fake users and a GoFundMe scam where people pretended like a homeless person gave them $20 to help with gas, so they raised money for him. Only problem is, everyone was in on the scam. Great new episode! The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 6:05. How can we fix our political system? Kirk Wilcox joins us to debate this week. How do we fix everyone's shitty political system? We all have theories this week, and mine are the best like usual. I love myself. I wish I could clone myself, run for president, then vote for me and replace all the citizens with more clones of me. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor, Eliquid.com! Madcast Media Network listeners get 20% off their first order with promo code “MADCAST:” https://www.eliquid.com/madcast Ron Squatcock got his name permanently changed last week because the votes on this podcast are always binding. Plus we get part two of Ron's financial tips, which are shaping up to be really solid. And I have mixed reviews of his wool balls tip from a few weeks ago. Are my balls oily enough? Only time will smell. And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with some stories about some idiot who saves another idiot (a whale), a lady who robs a convenience store wearing a dog mask, and the sequel to Area 51: Area 52. Great new episode. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 15:24. Is social media making us depressed? Singer & song-writer Camila Paiva and Dreadmere joins us to debate this week. When was the last time you felt better about yourself after using social media? Other than when you check my Facebook page which is full of cheer and joy, does monitoring posts for validation like a hawk make your life better or worse? That's the debate this week, and it quickly devolves into an is/ought argument, which is satisfying to listen to just like every time I open my mouth. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/eoXpRhfPjic?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Special thanks to our sponsor, Butcher Box! Madcast Media Network listeners get free bacon plus $20 off their first box with promo code “MADCAST:” Check out that incredible sirloin I cooked in the lower-right corner: https://www.butcherbox.com/madcast Ron Babcock redeems himself after the tip from last week, which deprived me of a dollar. This week it's all about personal finance, and I ended up giving Ron a new tip myself: a new name. Namely, Ron Squatcock. What do you think? And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We round out the episode with some voicemail calling me out for some bullshit like usual, and news about a nudist surfer who punched a shark. I'll be honest with my listeners–I popped a semi reading this story. Great new episode. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 5:34. Is it possible to be authentic on the Internet? Blaire White joins us to debate this week on the debate. Underlying all drama, clickbait and outrage on the Internet (and cable news) for that matter, is the profit motive. There's no incentive to write reasonable headlines, promote moderate points of views and create content that is fair to the subject. Instead, people tend to go for the most base content because it gets clicks and it's easy to make. That's a brilliant thesis. You're welcome. Plus: big announcement about a new show! Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor, Eliquid.com! Madcast Media Network listeners get 20% off their first order with promo code “MADCAST:” https://www.eliquid.com/madcast Ron Babcock brings in a new tip this week: libraries. But specifically, using them in a way that makes video rental stores, audible and book stores obsolete. Hey, worked for book stores Ron! I call bullshit for the first time on a Babcock Tip. Make your voice heard: vote! And here's my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with some stories about a girl who made a list of 22 rules for her boyfriend, an exit-interview for your exes, and a dipshit kid in Utah who shredded $1,060 cash that his parents were saving. Plus more voicemail. Speaking of, the number is below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 8:20. Who's the best standup comedian? Robert Benfer and Nik Oldershaw join us for the debate this week as we discuss who the best standup comic is of all time. Honorable mentions are Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle and Diceman. Just kidding. Maybe I should nominate myself for that joke? Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's tip this week is this: bleed. I guess it costs you nothing, except your vitality. Let us know in the comments if you bled this week. And here's my latest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We round out the episode with a story about a guy who saw a ghost, a shitty “viral” casket meme and movie predictions that were written by someone who's never seen movies or been to Earth. Great new episode. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 12:28. Should you become a writer? Writer Michael Tabb(https://amzn.to/2xviWNI) joins us this week to debate whether or not you should become a writer. While I am truly ambivalent, I argue that you shouldn't, while Michael drops some serious wisdom into not only how to write, but whether or not it's right for you. This is one of the best conversations we've had on the show. I rarely learn anything because I'm a genius who already knows everything, but I dare go so far as to say I learned something this episode. You will too, if you know what's good for you (i.e., listening to this podcast). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1) https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock(http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) shares some more adorable South Pasadena headlines, and we have the first-ever, Babcock Tip! Listen for it towards the end of the episode, and if you have a sting to send in, send it to maddox@xmission.com. Also do yourself a favor and check out Ron's comedy album if you haven't already: https://open.spotify.com/album/0sqXv1U8yj8HN6GTs7tWDW And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We round out the episode with a story about a small-town dog mayor, a bunch of gold lost at sea, and some bullshit about marriage. Plus we get a bonus tangent where Ron and I talk about our favorite movies near the end of the episode. Great capper to a great episode. You're welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 05:55. Does comedy have to be funny? Writer and director Dustin Sussman joins us this week to debate the thesis of an article published in Vulture called How funny does comedy need to be? The obvious answer seems to be “yes,” but we delve into a very philosophical debate on what comedy is, how comedy changes and whether or not intent matters. This is one of the most fascinating debates we've had on the show. Really worth listening to all the way through. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock shares his insight as someone who's done a lot of stand up, and even has a comedy album. Speaking of, if you haven't checked it out, do yourself a favor and check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0sqXv1U8yj8HN6GTs7tWDW And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We round out the episode with a story about some vegetarian sharks, and an old couple who have been married for 80 years. The secret to their long relationship? Anal. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 08:08. Comedian and actor Christine Little joins us to debate who the worst person is to sit next to on a flight. There were so many bad choices, but I think I topped them all with a choice that our journalist in moderation may disagree with. Speaking of Taylor, this is his farewell episode and we wish him well. May he carry the tradition of reading PR pieces as news wherever he goes. Watch the video version here at at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock tells us an amazing story about how he got a Christmas card from the Chevy Chase family for switching seats on a flight. And we say our farewell to Taylor Nikolai this week. May he continue to call into the voicemail for years to come. And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story about how dolphins are able to communicate with another species (allegedly). Too bad they can't communicate with humans so we can tell them to pick up the slack. Plus olive oil may be just as good as viagra, according to companies that sell olive oil. And goats tend to flock to humans who smile because they know they're going to get fed. The journalist in moderation did not disappoint in his final episode. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 09:42. Fartist Paul Flart (https://www.instagram.com/paulflart/) joins us today, the ex-security guard who got let go of his job for his fart videos. He suffered to bring us his art, and the world is better for it. We debate when it's okay in a relationship to let loose with your turd-previews. Paul seems to think immediately, and if his DMs are any indication, he may be onto something. Plus we discuss the best way to conceal a fart, and by “we” I mean just me because Paul doesn't conceal anything. Feel free to check out Paul's GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/paulflart) to support his fArt. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Here's Paul in his element. Feel free to support him here: https://www.gofundme.com/paulflart Also congratulations to Little Platinum Books (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122830772/little-platinum-books-kids-books-that-wont-bore-ad?ref=ecnt4r) for hitting their Kickstarter goal! Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) tells us a story of him having so much game that he can seal a kiss in his fart box. And we have some bittersweet news from Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) near the end of the show. And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with Taylor's very own theories on how to make Hockey better, and believe it or not, he's not wrong. Plus a story about some bullshit robot dogs in Japan, and a caller who's pissed off at holes in his leaves. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Guys rarely talk about what they like or don't like in female fashion because our opinions on the matter generally don't. But we give it to you anyway this week: WHAT'S THE BEST FEMALE FASHION TREND? Debate starts at: 09:10. Author Pierre Arnold III (http://littleplatinumbooks.com/) from the Little Platinum Books Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122830772/little-platinum-books-kids-books-that-wont-bore-ad?ref=ecnt4r) joins us this week for a debate that's a minefield: what's the best female fashion trend? The big pushback to a debate topic like this is that women don't necessarily wear clothes for anyone but themselves, which may be true, but that doesn't mean people can't have opinions on them. And that's what this whole show is about. Opinions, except when I speak, because then it's fact. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to Little Platinum Books for sponsoring this episode. Expose your child to satire, back them today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122830772/little-platinum-books-kids-books-that-wont-bore-ad?ref=ecnt4r Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) breaks in his rear-Admiral tangent duties pretty hard this episode. Plus Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) gets called out by yours truly, and he even calls in and leaves a voicemail on this episode. And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story about how a guy decided not to kill himself after an offer of Coors Light. We're going to fact-check that story. Plus, the boring sport of baseball gets more boring. And Mondays are now being eliminated in some school. Good. Let's all follow suit. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 09:00. Singer, songwriter and creator Ali Spagnola (https://twitter.com/alispagnola) joins us for the debate this week, in one of the heartiest debates we've ever had on the show. Ron expected Ali to take his side, but did she? The phrasing of the previous sentence suggests otherwise. Plus we welcome our new sponsor to the show, Little Platinum Books (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122830772/little-platinum-books-kids-books-that-wont-bore-ad?ref=ecnt4r). Back the Kickstarter today! Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our newest sponsor, Little Platinum Books. Expose your child to satire, back them today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122830772/little-platinum-books-kids-books-that-wont-bore-ad?ref=ecnt4r Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) gets a promotion! Please welcome our new Rear Admiral of Tangents! Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) thinks I'm full of shit for most of this episode. Check the sources! And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story about crows that eat garbage. What's new? Plus fat tourists are breaking donkey backs in Santorini. Time to evolve, bitch! The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Sources: Wikipedia - 99% of animals have gone extinct - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extinction_event NPR - Chinese farmers find higher yield when manually pollinating - https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2013/12/04/248795791/how-important-is-a-bee

Debate starts at: 14:17. Actor, writer and director Bradley Laborman (https://twitter.com/BradmanTV), star of "Rideshare" (https://amzn.to/2M40gLg) (2018) joins us for the debate this week: should plastic staws be banned? I'm a sensible man with sensible opinions. So it came as a complete shock this week when everyone was shitting down my throat for my very moderate view that we should be dumping more plastic straws into the ocean. Whatever fish are eating right now, they taste good and their diet shouldn't change. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) is up for a promotion this week. Has he been going on enough tangents to earn it? You decide! All votes are binding. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) was like a stealth bomber this episode, piping in only when he needed to, and a few other times as well. Plus Taylor came up with a great parody of one of my own shirts relating to the topic of this episode. I'll be damned if I'll tell you what it is here, as a bait for your clicks. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story about a two-headed cow with a surprise twist: it died. Plus a new study found that how rich you are could have something to do with your genetics. Yeah, it's called "inheritance." The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

This week's debate: IS EXPLOITATION HURTING NERD CULTURE? It's with a heavy heart that I write this, but as many of you know, amazing and legendary Jon Schnepp passed away last week, as announced during the San Diego Comic-Con 2018. I was proud to call Jon a good friend of mine, and we were going to be exhibiting at Comic-Con this year like we did last year. Things took an unexpected and devastating turn, and his amazing, kind and talented fiance Holly has set up a GoFundMe for hospital expenses: Get Well Jon Schnepp (https://www.gofundme.com/getwelljonschneppfundraiser). I was fortunate enough to spend considerable time with Jon every day at Comic-Con last year, when we really got to know each other. He's helped me in so many ways and he's an all-around amazing dude. His kindness, talent and friendship was renowned. Many of you know him from his work as director of Metalocalypse, The Death of "Superman Lives, The ABCs of Death," as well as Venture Brothers, and the new Slayer comic. All who were fortunate enough knew Jon as a friend consider themselves lucky. He was an inspiration to many and his legacy lives on through the lives he touched. We recorded an episode for this week, but it's hard to concentrate on producing a new episode. Instead, we re-release this episode to honor and remember him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Rest in peace Jon. Original episode description below https://rss.madcastmedia.com/bestdebate/111/jon.jpg We have an amazing guest this week, the legendary Jon Schnepp, director of Metalocalypse, The Death of "Superman Lives,", and one of the directors of "The ABCs of Death," as well as Venture Brothers, and the new Slayer comic: https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-952/Slayer-Repentless-1 You can also find Jon on Instagram to follow all his latest projects. Here's the crew from this week: https://rss.madcastmedia.com/bestdebate/111/e35_crew1.jpg This week we debated whether or not eploitation is hurting nerd culture, be it from nerds who pirate content from small creators, or large companies pushing out smaller creators at comic book conventions. Jon and I hosted booths next to each other at San Diego Comic-Con for years and may even be teaming up this year. Stay tuned... Mikey Bolts is on audio and Rucka Rucka brings his skillful moderation to this episode getting us back on track several times when we needed it. Is it time to promote Rucka again? Chime in below. And for those of you who haven't seen it, here's Slayer's Repentless video. Jon wrote the comic book and the second and third issue are coming out soon. This song is badass and so is the comic. Jon signed a few copies for us that I may send out as part of a contest soon. Along with the Drawling Aussie's shirt (still coming): https://youtu.be/yjb0j9l1sz4 The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). USC.edu - Stem cell therapy helps paralyzed man regain use of arms and hands - https://news.usc.edu/107047/experimental-stem-cell-therapy-helps-paralyzed-man-regains-use-of-arms-and-hands/ StudyInternational - British university accidentally gives students 300 coffee-cups worth of caffeine - https://www.studyinternational.com/news/british-university-sorry-after-accidentally-giving-students-300-coffee-cups-worth-of-caffeine/ "Mining by Moonlight" and "Music to Delight" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Debate starts at: 4:36. What's the best movie monster? Amazing artist Banana joins us for the debate this week. Ron tries to pitch unrequited love from an old Carey Grant movie, and we shut that down real fast. But perhaps the best movie monster isn't in a movie at all. It's your helpful Honda dealer, offering up phony "random" acts of kindness. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) brings the heat with The Blob, a movie I almost picked for the scariest movie debate (https://rss.madcastmedia.com/bestdebate/108/) a few weeks ago. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brought in what many consider to be a perfect movie, "The Thing." Basically more creepy crab-like bullshit. That sounds like an insult, but it's not. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story about a two-headed cow with a surprise twist: it died. Plus a new study found that how rich you are could have something to do with your genetics. Yeah, it's called "inheritance." The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 8:37. Is soccer a dumb shitty sport for stupid idiots? Actor, director and musician Jarrell Pyro Johnson (https://twitter.com/pyro2sick) joins us to debate this week. Ron doesn't think this debate topic is phrased in a neutral tone. Is he wrong or what? Also we debate how boring baseball is (hint: very), and Taylor doesn't like Hockey because fist-fights on hard ice don't give him a boner apparently. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) bullshit pick, "An Affair to Remember" won as the scariest horror movie last week. Red card. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) really laid into Ron this week when Ron said he plays soccer once or twice a year. I think that's totally reasonable and I'm not sure why Taylor lost his shit. Journalist in "moderation." Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with news about a crybaby idiot who can't golf without his precious clubs, a lady who woke up in a morgue and some badass who bit the rattle off a rattle snake. Hell yeah. Voicemail below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 4:36. What's the scariest movie of all time? Shawn Coss (http://amnclothing.com/) joins us to debate this week, he's one of the brilliant artists who works with our friends at Cyanide & Happiness (http://explosm.net/), as well as Any Means Necessary (http://amnclothing.com/) clothing and mental health awareness art that has gone viral. Great debate about horror movies this week, and our first-ever publicly live show. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to Surreal Maddox for this amazing fan art this week: http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/108/e108_gift1.jpg Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) brought in a curious choice for horror movie: An Affair to Remember, which has a type of horror far too many people may relate with: loneliness. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) had one of the most cogent descriptions of horror versus terror I've ever heard. Plus he brought in some headlines that some would say, constitute the news. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode about a hermit that lost his clothes in a typhoon, an astronaut that drew a treasure map from space, and a girl who made a meal out of boyfriend's ear. Voicemail below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Is plastic surgery false advertising? Therapist Kelli joins us to debate this week, as we do another live taping of this show. Follow me on Facebook or Twitter for updates, usually Saturdays around 1pm Pacific Time. Great debate this week that touched on gender-reassignment surgery, ugly kids and unibrows. I also announced during this episode that I'll be having a unibrow next week. Plus we learn that my aesthetic is largely informed by Street Fighter II. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Special thanks to our new sponsor, Nutrafol! Madcast Media Network listeners get $10 off your first month supply with subscription by using code "madcast" when you check out. Thank you for supporting the show! https://www.nutrafol.com/ Special thanks to Surreal Maddox who sent us this amazing care package of super manly tea and a mug that speaks to my cold heart! First Tangent Officer Ron Babcock brings his sensible opinions and sensible jokes, and I make him groan with a joke about rich rats. Taylor Nikolai gets called out for the headlines from last week, AND FINALLY GETS A PROMOTION! Welcome to our new Journalist in Moderation! And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with a story about some rats with a rich diet, smug yoga douchebags and people quitting social media. It's about damn time. Voicemail number is below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 10:40. Is marketing evil? Entrepreneur, speaker and marketer, Vin Clancy (https://www.acethegame.com/) joins us to debate this week, as we do our second-ever live taping of this show. Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/maddoxaom) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/maddoxrules) for updates, usually Saturdays around 1pm Pacific Time. This was a fascinating debate that covers the ethics of marketing, sales and whether or not you should do something just because it's legal. Plus we learn what a "fervor" egg is due to our inability to parse a British accent. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our new sponsor, Nutrafol (https://www.nutrafol.com/)! Madcast Media Network listeners get $10 off your first month supply with subscription by using code "madcast" when you check out. Thank you for supporting the show! https://www.nutrafol.com/ Special thanks to Surreal Maddox who sent us this amazing care package of super manly tea and a mug that speaks to my cold heart! http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/106/gift1.jpg http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/106/gift2.jpg First Tangent Officer Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) does not disappoint with his tangents this week, except for perhaps Vin. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) talks about a guy with a huge dong in this week's news, which is something I can relate to. And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We finally round out this episode with headlines, voicemail shitting on The Grateful Dead, and an announcement about our new International voicemail numbers coming soon. Speaking of, voicemail number is below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 3:10. Should swimsuit contests be a party of beauty pageants? Model and actress Lauren Francesca (https://www.instagram.com/iwantmylauren/) joins us to debate this week, and I make a strong case for why objectification is... a good thing. It's just a sample of the brilliance you'll be exposed to by watching and listening to this show. Speaking of, we also did a pilot run of our first-ever LIVE EPISODE. We're experimenting with broadcasting live on Saturdays when we record. Stay tuned for more information. Watch the video version here at Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to Ian who sent us this amazing care package! http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/105/e105_gift2.jpg http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/105/e105_gift3.jpg Here's Lauren's Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/Bh7oYH2HA_Z/?utm_source=ig_embed Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) is back this week, but had to leave early to catch a boat. I guess that's a thing that happens now. Thanks Obama. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brought the headlines as always, and got a special shout-out at the end of the episode from our own Bad Hombre (listen past the credits). Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We finally round out this episode with headlines from Taylor. Some idiot gets bit by a rattle snake's head after he chops it off. Then some munkin dies. Are the stories related? Listen to find out. Or read the end of this sentence for a spoiler: no they are not. Voicemail below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 10:02. Are The Beatles overrated? Very talented filmmaker and producer, Dustin Sussman (https://www.gofundme.com/ohrick) joins us to debate this week as well as Deputy Moderator Mike Gamms (https://twitter.com/mikegamms). But not for long, because Mike got demoted during this episode, plus he got a special title normally reserved for callers of this show. This was a good debate about a band whose reputation is legendary, but should it be? Or are they kinda mediocre and only popular because people didn't have enough shit to do or media to consume in the 50s? No video this week, but starting next week we're going to experiment with LIVE VIDEO on Saturdays for Madcast Media subscribers! Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/8ag-_6d8Hyw?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Check out the trailer for Dustin's documentary, "Oh, Rick:" https://vimeo.com/269258442 Special thanks to our new sponsor, Eliquid.com! Madcast Media Network listeners get 20% off their first order with promo code "MADCAST:" https://www.eliquid.com/madcast Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) is out this week at another wedding because everyone is getting married. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) got a lot of love this week and was beaming from the birthday wishes, and ya boi Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) was out with a work assignment. So was Trump, mysteriously... Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We rounded out this episode with a story about a million dollar vibrator, a bee-keeper emergency and dipshits who use paintball guns to shoot each other, only to find that people they shoot sometimes respond with real guns. No shit? The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 6:00. What's the most toxic thing about the Internet? Laci Green (https://www.youtube.com/user/lacigreen) joins us to debate this week, named one of Time Magazine's most influential people on the Internet. Laci brings her long and storied history of dealing with the Internet to the debate this week, and we learn that we have a common origin story: Utah. Are we both ex-mormons? You have to listen to find out, or just read the end of this sentence: yes! Plus another awesome fan gift from long-time listener Jen! Really great episode this week. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our new sponsor, Eliquid.com! Madcast Media Network listeners get 20% off their first order with promo code "MADCAST:" https://www.eliquid.com/madcast Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) makes the best fast-food-employee who might be a white nationalist joke in history. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) got a lot of praise this week, but also his ass blasted on the correct enunciation of "bag." He doubles down, but we "beg" to differ. And ya boi Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is back, puffing those fat vapes! And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi The headlines this week were about a 50-year-old guy who swims 8 hours a day. What an asshole. If you get to sleep on a sail boat, it doesn't count. That's like running a marathon but taking a week off every month for 2 years. It's a duration contest, not a completion contest. Also a bunch of pirates found a sunken treasure off the coast of Colombia. Nobody has claimed it yet, so I did, just now. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). eliquid.com - Support the show! eliquid.com/madcast

Debate starts at: 5:33. Are memes ruining the Internet? Mango Tango (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnopZIrGu0NZhqRjEKA3tg) joins us to debate this week, with a juggernaut YouTube channel with over 415 million views! We debate about the merits of memes this week, with our own Taylor bringing in the heat near the end of the debate. Plus we received a very nice gift from a fan named Dylan: A JAPANESE SEGA SATURN! Pics below. Great episode. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/102/saturn1.png http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/102/saturn2.png Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) is back this week and we're reminded that he's a meme himself! Post the gif in the comments if you can find it; shouldn't be hard... so to speak. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) was on fire this week with a rant about how bullshit memes are near the end of the debate. And ya boi Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is back, and so is President Trump. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round things out with headlines about snails getting their memories transferred. Lots of creeping around on leaves. Good thing we solved that one. Plus some patriotic dolphins go on a hunger strike. Probably tired of Italian food too. Voicemail below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 4:57. Are dogs dumb as shit? Santina Muha (https://twitter.com/SantinaMuha) of Comedy Bang Bang and The Facts of Life joins us this week with Mike Capes (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv751BnNvZshrvTU64khOww) of "The Hacks of Life." It wasn't until I typed that very sentence that I realized that one of my guests has done a parody of a show the other appeared on. Think that would have been interesting to bring up during the episode? Well tough shit because I didn't. But what we did do is talk about how dogs are idiots...or are they? As usual, the vote is binding. Lots of great voicemail this episode, plus some fan gifts that we'll open next week. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Also, this video was recommended to me right after we finished recording this episode. Do dogs protect their owners? Here's an informal test by "Inside Edition:" https://youtu.be/NZ74oFctP_g Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) was out this weekend at a wedding. He also bought a light house, if his social media posts are to be believed--and they are. Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brought a story about a woman who went on a date with a guy and then sent him 65,000 text messages. Sounds like an average Tinder date. Ya boy Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is out again. Mother's day stuff because he's secretly a mom. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And in case you haven't seen it, here's the Hacks of Life video I did with Mike Capes where we snuck into a club like Ocean's 11: https://youtu.be/nRqqg8y4SOY The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Maddox Store - Support the show - http://www.maddoxrules.com/

Debate starts at: 9:00. Is Italian food the same shit? Arin Hanson / Egoraptor (https://twitter.com/egoraptor) of the amazing Game Grumps (https://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps) joins us for our big 100th episode! Arin is an old-school animator who now does voiceovers, game commentary and touring. Really great episode on a really great show. It's been an amazing ride and the show has changed a lot over the years. Special thanks to all the fans who've made it possible and Rucka, Ron, Mikey, Taylor, Dreadmere, Jesse P-S, Kirk and the countless guests we've had (almost one new guest per show!). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Here's the Mad Dog Mcree episode of Game Grumps I mentioned: https://youtu.be/-eajqdV6cIQ Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) got his promotion this week. Or is it a demotion? I let callers weigh in on the decision. Plus Ron seems to think "pesto" counts as a different type of sauce. Even if you agree, that's still only two types of sauces. Three if you count alfredo, which sucks for days. Three sauces for the cuisine of an entire country. Tell that to India. Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brought a shit-ton of news this week. Including a guy who got mauled by a bear while taking a selfie, and his friends or family found it fit to put the video online. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is out with family stuff. What's that like?! Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And finally here's that Osama Bin Laden Death Day video I made that got my PayPal account restricted for 3 days. Worth it: https://youtu.be/JJAdQiFPh64 The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Maddox Store - Support the show - http://www.maddoxrules.com/

Debate starts at: 6:27. Do nice guys finish last? Eric Barker (https://twitter.com/bakadesuyo), bestselling author of Barking up the Wrong Tree (https://amzn.to/2HGOtjX) joins us for the debate this week. Or put differently, can good people get ahead? Eric's book is no-joke fascinating, just like yours truly. It's not often that two intellectual heavyweights have a discussion, except for every week on this show. So here's another.Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Here's Eric's book on Amazon. Highly recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Barking-Wrong-Tree-Surprising-Everything/dp/0062416049/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1525114533&sr=8-2&keywords=barking+up+the+wrong+tree&linkCode=li3&tag=bsitu-20&linkId=bd2fc6bf7df8a7ff165f06691c698573 Ron Babcock (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) is up for a promotion this week! Has he earned it? We had a caller call in a few weeks ago suggesting an entirely new role for Ron. We may get to hear it depending on how you vote! And speaking of, Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) was up for a promotion, and we find out near the tail end of the episode if he got it. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is out this week, feel better homey. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi Taylor brings the news this week with a story of the world's oldest spider dying. I doubt that it's the world's oldest, and doubt that it's dead. Spiders are tricky. Plus we talk about a distillery that's making wine with fog. Sounds dumb? That's because it is. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Maddox Store - Support the show - http://www.maddoxrules.com/

Weed story: 14:32. What's the best way to punish a child? Therapist Kelli (http://www.kellimiller.com/) and Dreadmere (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dreadmere) are back this week to debate a timeless problem: how do you handle a dipshit kid who won't fall in line? Do smacks count as child abuse? Maybe a prescient genius who hosts this show has the best solution. Plus, I tried weed for my first time. I tell the full story on how that happened around the 14 minute mark. Great episode, stay 'til the end for all the voicemail as well. Number below. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) tells a harrowing tale of his bloody fights with his brother. Maybe Ron's "threat of a belt" is enough? Not if your kid is kinky. Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brings the news, and we learn that he's never been punished before because he was always a good kid. BARF. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) brings some wisdom you can bank on this episode. Support the show and shop at The Best Store in the Universe: http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story of a doctor who provides his own sperm to a couple looking for a donor. Now they're pissed even though the doctor delivered what they wanted: a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes. Sounds like me, minus the blue eyes. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Sources: Time - Time-outs are hurting your child - http://time.com/3404701/discipline-time-out-is-not-good/ Raisingchildren.net - Child Discipline Strategies - http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/discipline_strategies.html Maddox Store - Support the show - http://www.maddoxrules.com/

Debate starts at 06:49. Author, speaker and head of blockchain for the Hyperloop, Federico Pistono (http://fede.online/) joins us this week to debate: What is the solution to the trolley problem? This sounds like an old philosophical exercise, but it has a surprising number of real-world implications with self-driving cars. For example, if a car's brakes malfunction on a narrow 2-lane road where pedestrians are crossing, should the car sacrifice the driver in order to save the group of pedestrians? What if the driver is super fat and an ex-convict? There are many stupid variations of this problem, and we cover most of them. Plus we add a few dumb ones to the mix. Great episode. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) doubles down on his disdain for cottage cheese. A particular hombre who's bad happens to disagree (listen for the voicemail at the tail end). Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brings the news, plus makes the mistake of saying I'm only awesome and not great and awesome. Thin ice. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is in studio again and hot on the mix. Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ http://www.maddoxrules.com/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story of a doctor who provides his own sperm to a couple looking for a donor. Now they're pissed even though the doctor delivered what they wanted: a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes. Sounds like me, minus the blue eyes. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Maddox Store - Shop now and support the show! http://www.maddoxrules.com/

Debate starts at 08:37. Filmmaker Tremain Hayhoe (https://youtu.be/tLvbqLZJRT4) joins the debate this week: Should you delete Facebook? Arguments for: it's crap, objectively depressing, bullshit image-crafting. Arguments against: it's the only way to connect with most people you care about, especially if you've moved away from home. Thankfully I only care about myself, so I'm set. I also talked about the time I hit on a clown, got into a heated debate about cottage cheese, "fiesta" scrambles and I talk mad shit about miners from the 1800s. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock's (https://www.heyron.com/) value in ordering a fruit cup than making one. Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brings the news, plus makes the mistake of suggesting I don't know what an algorithm is. Please, I invented algorithms. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is back and so is Trump. Guess which boy in studio likes chicken? Here's the bonus episode for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi What do you guys think of Pope Francis? Are you down to clown? Chime in below. And speaking of clowns, I hit on one a long time ago. I talk about that story and tons more. This was an all-around great episode. Voicemail number below: The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at 14:22. The amazing Ryan Holiday (http://www.ryanholiday.net/) joins the debate this week: What's wrong with virtue signalling? He also talks about his new book, Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue (https://amzn.to/2DX8EXU). Ryan's always a great guest and this time was no exception. He was last on this show when "Ego is the Enemy" came out. Don't miss this episode. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracy-Peter-Gawker-Anatomy-Intrigue/dp/0735217645/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1522086145&sr=8-3&keywords=conspiracy+ryan+holiday&linkCode=li3&tag=bsitu-20&linkId=dac0caa4c804757592baa61b256621d0 Ron Babcock's (https://www.heyron.com/) and I discuss our experience with sky diving, and our Junior Journalist Taylor Nikolai (https://www.instagram.com/taylornikolai/) brings in the heavy-hitting news, when he's not kicking my heavy-hitting dong under the table: Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And finally Taylor's news covers the self-driving Uber fatality. I went into great detail as to what happened in the video so you don't have to look it up. You probably will anyway. You're welcome? The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Spectator - The awful rise of 'virtue signaling - http://www.spectator.co.uk/2015/04/hating-the-daily-mail-is-a-substitute-for-doing-good/ The Guardian - Virtue-signaling' -- the putdown that has passed its sell-by date - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jan/20/virtue-signalling-putdown-passed-sell-by-date

Therapist Kelli (http://www.kellimiller.com/) joins Ron Babcock (https://heyron.com/web/Home.html) and Dreadmere (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dreadmere) to debate: How long should you date someone who's hot but crazy? My answer is ZERO. Don't be a desperate loser. But what do I know, I'm just a super hot man with plenty of options. But not everyone can be a super stud. Careful how you vote, this reflects on you, the audience. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 This is Ron Babcock's (https://www.heyron.com/) maiden voyage as moderator of Best Debate. Welcome him to the show or go to hell. And if you need a refresher, this is one of Ron's videos that have gone super viral: https://youtu.be/GjzgEXUJ8QU Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is back and on fire this week with a memorable anecdote for silent porn. Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And finally a bill would fine parents $500 bills if their child is a dumbass bully. Plus an Afghan baby named Donald Trump does not amuse the locals. The voicemails on this episode were also on point. Great episode. You're welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). KATV - Proposed bill would fine parents $500 for bullying - http://katv.com/news/offbeat/bill-proposed-that-would-fine-parents-500-if-their-child-is-bullying-others Yahoo - Afghan baby named Donald Trump. Locals not ammused. - https://www.yahoo.com/news/afghan-baby-named-donald-trump-proves-divisive-181126295.html

Rucka Rucka Ali (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) joins as our guest this week, along with Dylan Avery and Mike Dee. Power-packed episode on a podcast where every episode is either great or really brilliant. Rucka gets one final demotion on his farewell episode. In case you haven't heard, Rucka is going RGHOW--going his own way. We wish Rucka the best of luck. Mike Dee, Dylan Avery and Mikey Bolts hold down the fort this week in a debate about secret societies where we learn that yours truly is an Illuminati member. Suck it. I'm genuinely curious to see what people think after listening to the debate (if you consider the Illuminati's mission in mind). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 This is Rucka's (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) farewell episode with an amazing sendoff from Jesse P-S (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/cringevscringe/) from Pod Awful and Cringe vs Cringe. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is back with a poignant farewell to Rucka. Even Trump pays a visit. A very big welcome to another new show on Madcast Media Network, The Zach Waldman show (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/zachwaldmanshow/)!: Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi Finally we round out this episode with a story of a guy who took an Uber ride to another state. It cost him over $1,600! Plus a smoking orangutan that has everyone in Indonesia pissed. You could say they're smoking mad. You could... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). US News - Smoking orangutan riles Indonesians - https://www.usnews.com/news/offbeat/articles/2018-03-07/smoking-orangutan-riles-anger-against-zoo-in-indonesia Arstechnica - Drunk man accidentally takes $1,600 Uber ride to New Jersey - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/03/drunk-man-accidentally-takes-1600-uber-from-west-virginia-to-new-jersey/

Zach Waldman (https://www.youtube.com/user/ZachWaldman) and Dreadmere (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dreadmere) join the debate this week. Should men go their own way (MGTOW)? It's a small but dedicated movement of men who've resigned themselves to a life of doing whatever they want. Marriage is for suckers. Relationships? According to Wilber Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers who invented flight, he didn't have time for both a wife and an airplane. He chose his plane. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 This is Rucka's (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) second-to-last show with us this week. He earns one final promotion, plus our own Dreadmere gets a promotion as well. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) is out this week. Talk about MGTOW. A very big welcome to the newest show on Madcast Media Network, Super Arrogant Bros https://madcastmedia.com/shows/bros/ Here's the bonus episode for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And finally, we round out this episode with a man who got caught stealing a pot of meatballs in Pennsylvania. The red sauce stains on his mouth and shirt lead police right to the ALLEGED suspect. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). US News - Man with red sauce on face charged with meatball theft - https://www.usnews.com/news/offbeat/articles/2018-02-27/man-with-red-sauce-on-face-charged-with-meatball-theft

Dr. Debra (http://www.drdebraonline.com/) of the Dr. Debra and Therapist Kelli show (http://latalkradio.com/content/debra-kelli-show) joins us this week. She brings her amazing expertise and wisdom to the show, and what do we do? We give her a moniker, Dr. Debroseph. Plus fart jokes. I make a strong case against having kids, but is it strong enough to sway any parents out there? We'll find out next week after you vote. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Rucka's (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) got a big announcement to make this episode. It's bitter-sweet, but this one will have to be heard (or seen for those watching on YouTube) to be appreciated. We'll talk more about it in the coming weeks. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) had a hell of a week last week but still soldiered through. Badass. Plus a tiny Trump cameo during Rucka's non-bit bit at the end. Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi And finally, some dudes get arrested (and possibly deported) for giving cocaine and booze to a goat. Plus some lady burns down 20 homes and only causes $1 million in damages. Plus a plane that had to make an emergency landing due to flatulence. Guess who was kicked off the plane? (Hint: not the farter). Great new episode... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Sources: Yahoo - Farting passenger forces emergency landing - https://www.yahoo.com/news/farting-passenger-forces-plane-emergency-185237663.html Foxnews - Georgia woman lost her home in divorce and burnt down neighborhood - http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/20/georgia-blaze-involving-20-homes-was-started-by-woman-who-lost-hers-in-divorce-fire-officials-say.html CBS46 - Man arrested for feeding cocaine and whiskey to goat - http://www.cbs46.com/story/37530026/man-arrested-for-feeding-cocaine-and-whiskey-to-goat#ixzz583dFDmUt

James Creech (https://www.acast.com/allthingsvideo), CEO of Paladin Software (https://www.paladinsoftware.com/) and Dreadmere join the debate this week. Are smartphones making us dumber? Yes, unless you disagree with me, in which case you would be classified as "wrong." Rucka picks a neutral position while Dreadmere and James bring the heat on the "no" side. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Rucka's (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) opinion is down the middle on this one, which may be the most sensible approach. Mikey Bolts (https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbalalis) was on fire this episode, plus our most regular guest, president Trump makes an appearance. Here's the bonus episode (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/) for all the winners who want to support the show: https://madcastmedia.com/shows/maddoxvsuniverse/3/ And here's my new book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a Chinese woman who joins her handbag in an x-ray machine. Probably a YouTube prank coming. Plus we cap the show off with a woman who found worms in her eyes. Bet she wishes she voted for birds as the best pet a few episodes back, because birds eat worms, etc. Brilliant. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Sources: BBC - Chinese woman joins handbag in x-ray - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-43057574