This is a small taste of the show overall, the bits and bobs that I found interesting and funny, insightful and relevant. To hear everything that happened, check out the podcast version of the show. If you want a quick read along with random self inserts and my personal thoughts, you've come to the right place.
Call in Point:
(This is the broadstroke canvas on which I base my call, obviously these notes are going to be longer and more detailed.)
One of the best things about this show is that we can dip into delusion at the drop of a dime. I mean, this morning alone found Angi becoming mayor of Chicago and currently plotting to create a casino/strip club/hotel where Spirit Soldiers Field currently sits. That said, we do love to indulge wild fantasy here on the show and today was no different than normal. This whim led to this morning's big discussion topic (and the introduction of an incredible roadie that we all fell in love with.) People were asked if what they would want to never to do again but as a catch to get that, they would need to give up sex for a year. The majority of people who were polled picked doing the dishes. Angi gave us her pick first and it is one probably many of us could get behind. She would want to never wear a mask again which is an option in say Mississippi but then again, you'd have to live in Mississippi. Illinois is one of the few places that still has a mask mandate in place and Angi hates it as it really messes up her makeup. Abe suggested that should wear one of those plastic face shield things which lets be real here, Angi would not be caught dead in. Abe would love to never have bills again and that would be enough for no sex for him. Angi fels the same way because the truth is, without bills all your money becomes fun money. Fun money then can be funneled into the casino which surprise surprise, Angi would be running and suddenly she'll make a list that I have down below. In a world without bills, there would be no more carjackings and downtown would once again feel like a safe place and not some modified version ofThe Hunger Games. Turning to the phones, Celia would dump sex to never have to see or speak to her in-laws again. According to her, her mother-in-law and her are like oil and vinegar (we assume she meant water but still) and she's just never going to be good enough for her perfect son. There is always a competition, there's always one upping occurring and that back and forth gets quite tiring. She's a total pain in the ass and well let's just say Celia had a lot to say and Todd would have played her off but he was lighting cigars with $100 bills. Xander called to mention that dealing with his ex would be his big one but because they have a kid together, pushing her out of the picture as it becomes difficult. Angi would love to do the same with her baby daddy jobber loser. Angi and Xander should really go get a drink together because the pair could totally commiserate. All of this went out the window though when new greatest roadie Roger called in with his write off. He would love to give up sex because he is afraid that it is going to kill him. He's 86 years old and his wife is an absolute animal in bed. He obviously needs a handful of viagra to get things going and she loves to get it on. I should add here that she is 46 and rich and everything about this is absolutely amazing. Overall, they are pretty happy and Angi fell in love this morning. There was a question of whether or not Roger is packing an armadillo and if he knows what emails are but christ, everything about this was wholesome and delightful and we love Roger so very much.
All the Rest:
Well, it's been some time now but we finally got back to pulling apart a Reddit thread so let's take a spin down that road shall we. Angi brought out a list of the most overpaid jobs according to Reddit users and she wanted to know if Abe agreed or disagreed about them being overpaid. Here's a hint btw, there's one on here that is ridiculously overpaid and should be taxed to the high heavens and back. Abe did bring up a good point before getting to the list because you should be making what you think you deserve according to Abe and if you're not, well come on now. Angi countered that most employers don't want to pay, which is also very true. So, with that in mind, let's tackle the list. Famous Actors: Abe thinks they deserve the money they get whereas Angi was a bit iffy on whether she agreed or not. Let's be realistic though, this is totally a double edged sword because some truly are overpaid but then again, studios sometimes make bank but at the same time, a lot of people tend to get screwed. Professional Athletes: Abe thinks they deserve it. Connor McGregor was brought as an example but honestly he made a ton of his money by selling his liquor company. College Football Coaches: Abe is totally on board with them making too much with this one. Paparazzi: Angi really went in on these stalker scumbags, they make so much bank preying on the private moments of people usually. Megachurch Pastors/Preachers: They both 100% agree on this one (who couldn't be behind hating on them making too much honestly.) A pastor should not be rich and have a mansion and a private jet, that is just absurd. These sick scumbags are exploiting people who clearly don't know better and it's all tax exempt on top of it. Real Estate Agents: Abe doesn't agree, he thinks they deserve it. Social Media Influencers: Abe says if you can rock it, go for it. Again, people will buy into anything if you sell it right so good on them. CEO's: Spread the wealth you tyrants, Bezos and all his equals keep wanting more and more but for what purpose. Superintendents: They make more than teachers but should they, this is a good question. Therapists: Well, we know that Angi's makes so much off of her. She is awesome though and it feels like she deserves it but let's be realistic, it's probably (definitely) not working.
I tend to make fun little comments leading into these things but honestly, I'm sure someone will complain. Funny enough, this whole thing is about complaining and people's absolute love of it. Sure, hatred can unite us all and on this show, you already know there is tons of irrational hatred. In fact, coming at some point (see: when I have time over the winter show break) will be The Angi Taylor Show Compendium which will include the list of things that Angi & Abe hate (among other things.) To tide you over until the release of that and because it came up on the show today, here's some things that people hate (with chime-ins from Angi & Abe obviously.) Loud chewing, which everyone obviously hates but it makes Angi irrationally angry. Funny enough, getting angry or bothered by sounds is an actual condition called misophonia which Dr. Angi has self diagnosed to go with every other thing she suffers from. Seriously, crunch a water bottle in front of her and she will crush your skull. This is probably also a warning for eternally suffering show husband Jay the Straight who loves Kind bars (shout out, sponsor him) but has these loud wrappers that sound like bombs going off in Angi's ears and make her want to murder him. Slow walkers, which Abe actually saw at Target yesterday and wanted to throw down the aisle. Abe absolutely hates them (yes, added to the list) and honestly, none of them seem to care and they will do it to spite you. Another pain point, group texts with too many people in them (God, I hate these so much.) Adding onto the phone hating is of course Abe's (also shared by Angi) hatred of seeing green in his iPhone text threads (I feel seen here and I don't care, I like Android better, whatever!) Being told to "calm down," drives Angi bonkers and honestly, I do that to her all the time when she gets out of hand because I know it drives her nuts. Also on the list, people who talk during movies (depending on the movie imo,) people who clip their nails in public (revolting pigs,) close talkers (covid man!) and drivers who don't use turn signals. Another on the list that Angi and everyone in the world agrees with I'd think, slow internet. Lastly, couples who argue in front of their friends. Abe personally is bothered by people who get into arguments in general in a public setting and I myself find any form of confrontation uncomfortable because I grew up around it (but put a few drinks in me and watch out.)
Finally, Angi was seeking to hear an honest, no filter answer from Abe this morning. She needed to stress this point because with Abe, you tend to get nonsense piled onto crazy sprinkled with wacky when you attempt to pry personal things from him. She actually needed to know a real response though because the question was one of genuine curiosity. If Abe was to find out that his girlfriend Cathy Tropicana was sleeping with his boss (be it Todd, Jimmy Jam or Big Papa,) to keep getting him raises and promotions, would he be mad? He, of course, immediately left and went deflecting because Abe and also, he works in radio where the higher ups can barely afford to release Acer computers with no ram. With the laughing portion done, we got an interesting course of honesty for once. Of course he would be mad according to him, he wouldn't want that and it would make him sick. Of course, a little bit of prying revealed that it would actually come down to how much money he'd end up getting because of it. Angi, on the other hand, would be all for it and didn't even hesitate to answer it. She didn't care if Jay the Straight was slinging his Italian sausage at either a female or male boss as long as she was getting paid. At the end of the day, they are a family and the girl just wants to get paid. Plus, you kind of have to do what you gotta do to get by obviously. Over on Twitter, there is an account called Fesshole which is essentially Postsecret for social media. A woman went on there to reveal that she gets excited when her husband receives a promotion or raise because she's secretly been banging his boss for the past three years. Needless to say, people were disgusted and angry about this but she kind of sounds like she's quite nice and a keeper. There's a question of whether or not the husband knows and whether he would care or not. This again is a matter of doing what you have to do to get by, as Angi likes to say, formula is expensive. I think the point of all this was for Angi to admit that she is tired of working and she wants Jay the Straight to go out and get that Todd strange.
Request Wars 2.0:
Champion: Abe (Streak: 3)
Angi's (repping Chris) Song Choice: "Smooth Up in Ya"
Abe's (repping Vinny) Song Choice: "Remember"
Observation:
Well, today was certainly a revealing one. Vinny happens to have a ton of sex on top of his Harley with his old lady. Not to be outdone, Chris bangs tons of babes as well and Angi really loves his song. However, this was all Abe's fight when he explained how he was behind Disturbed when they first started, how they still remain local and you can find one member of the band always at Home Depot buying wood to build things. I think Abe has this in the bag.
Winner: Abe
10 o'Clock Toast:
Arlington Heights. Go ahead and take the Bears please because we are going to construct Soldiers Field Casino.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"That's one of my dreams is to rob a bank." - Angi
"Angi Taylor and Abe Kanan both have huge hogs." - Angi
"Man, Angi got so many drugs at her party." - Abe