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This is just a small taste of the show overall, the bits and bobs that I found interesting, funny, insightful and relevant. To hear everything that happened, check out the podcast of today's show. However, if you're looking for 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.)
Well, we're smack dab in the middle of the week and the heat hell certainly has not ceased. The same can also be said for Angi's bad attitude but that is something that never seems to cease when it comes to this show. Since Angi has guests coming in today for Lollapalooza, she needed to get a fight out of her system and she had the perfect excuse to jump into one. Now, I should offer up that she did open this with "Am I the A-hole" and that she hates when a dumb disagreement turns into a nuclear fight that goes off the rails. Just because I'm stating this here doesn't mean I believe what she is saying but I have to give proper dictation of what occurred on the show this morning. Anyway, while watching the Olympics with eternally suffering Jay the Straight yesterday, he casually mentioned offhand how Lebron James is the GOAT. Angi, known Michael Jordan stan, was quick to disagree. However, this kicked off the perfect condition for an Angi Taylor Ring of Fire. Further fueling this gasoline covered rage was Jay the Straight explaining how great Lebron is for starting a bunch of school. Angi the Untrusting added that the whole thing is a money grab like the Kanye schools or every church ever. With the fuse lit and burning away, the fight was on and Angi went off. With the wanna fight, let's fight mentality strong, she immediately jumped on the gas lighting train because she was feeling froggy. Perhaps all those comments I made about her being an Ozempig yesterday didn't help but she went crazy (nothing new there.) This led to a discussion about a woman talking about being on her period and figuring it was a good day to start a fight with her husband because she was feeling it (I get that, starting fights when in a bad mood makes sense.) Obviously, now that cooler heads have prevailed, Angi is admitting that she was wrong and she was sorry but that had to be done on the show because we all know Jay the Straight doesn't listen to this mess. I think this was also partially inspired by Angi seeing old people kicking each other on the beach in the water with the sentiment "how many sorrys in a lifetime?" (In this relationship, I think the two of them are aiming for some type of Guiness World Record.) With a little more consideration, Angi added she may say sorry in person and she probably should because when she was in bed, she sent a "bunch" of texts including "going to wake up mad." "We'll be fine" was Jay's response and well, from this segment, clearly the answer is they're not.
Other Stuff from Today's Show
From a current problem to a past one, the Daily Discussion Topic this morning looked like things from the past we should probably just leave behind. This was spawned by these damn kids and their nostalgia for things from the past like landline and corded headphones. To be fair though, Marris does love himself some corded headphones especially in the studio but also outside as he can use them as an indicator to leave him alone. The list was drummed up by Buzzfeed (so you know it's going to be good) and here are a few examples from it. Jelly shoes because they are gross and make your feet stink and blister up. Having to go to the movies without pre purchasing your tickets and having assigned seats. Feather roach clips which kids wore in their hair in the 80's without realizing their intended purpose. Frizzy hair has never looked good on anyone aside from Angi (and even then....) Angi did have the biggest hair of the 90's and her favorite thing to do was destroy the ozone layer by going all Aquanet, all the time. Smoking in buildings, no one could possibly miss that because it's disgusting. Shag carpeting, which weirdly Angi said is making a comeback. Riding without a seatbelt (hey, the 80's were safer it seems.) Paper maps and MapQuest. Funny enough, Marris had to use MapQuest a few years back after losing his phone at the Pride parade. He needed to use a paper map to have directions to get back to it and that earned him the nickname "MapQuest Marris" for a time. That's the Buzzfeed stuff though so let's get the host input. Marris said overly baggy clothes, which he had in high school but as he grew into his beer belly, they became normal clothes. Angi said throwback jerseys, JNCO jeans and prison ombre hair...which ironically she also had. One last one to take on before the Request Line submissions is having to stop at toll booths and having exact change, thank God that is done. Kicking off the roadies though was Maddie who said ultra low rise jeans with the thong whale tail. Angi, of course, did this trend and Marris appreciated it so can we really hate it? Also on the good riddance list, Juicy Couture tracksuits. Head Roadie Troy said corduroy pants and Angi and Marris can't remember the last time they saw them though Marris had seen jackets and vests. Wilda said shoulder pads and Angi burst her bubble by saying they are kinda coming back. Tony picked parachute pants and funny enough, those are not only apparently in again but both Angi and Marris kind of want a pair. If you are looking for more roadie thoughts or have your own, hit up our Facebook group (Angi Taylor Show) and drop us a comment.
Moving from the past, we look at the future which once again is causing strikes. This time, it is the video game industry that is taking a hit because performers are striking over (surprise, surprise) AI once again. The thing with the video game industry is much like the movies, there are billions at stake that can be lost. Angi pondered if gamers themselves would see any effects of this and Marris elaborated that it can add to release delays but for the most part, there is a lot in the pipeline yet to drop. Though future content like DLC that needed voice actors may end up suffering. The truth is AI is hitting all of the media hard including digital, socials, radio, TV, video games, etc. The idea is that everyone is easily replaceable and cheaper. It is a scary reality for anyone who works in these industries (including us.) Since AI is doing things like stealing voices and replicating content, you kind of always need to be on your toes. Luckily for this show, AI would have a hell of a time replicating the dumb thoughts that fall out of our mouths daily. With AI, you're getting something a bit stiff and robotic which is why you're essentially getting an announcer vs. an actual on air personality. Obviously, there's an easy joke about lack of personality but I'm going right to Marris' point about how much money games make. For example, the recently released NCAA game that came out after a 14 year hiatus had 22 million people pay $30 to get early access to the game. Of course, then we can start looking at greed and cost cutting to fuel the greed but then corporate will decide AI should write these notes and I like being able to afford alcohol.
Finally, relocating tends to be expensive but at the same time, you need to make at least $80,000 to live in Chicago. For this reason, small cities and suburbs are finding themselves booming but those that are less than desirable will tack on perks to trick people into coming to live there. For example, if you move to Rochester, NY you can get $9,000 to buy a house and $10,000 for certain careers. In Jacksonville, Il you get $10,000 including $5,000 in cash along with 12 months of teeth whitening, a gym membership and a free year at a driving range. The place where Angi's husband works offers a free gym membership so maybe they should consider moving. Topeka, Kansas gives $10,000 for renting in the first year and if you buy a home, you get $15,000. Tulsa, Oklahoma gives $10,000 in rental grants and $10,000 in home grants as well as 3 years of co-working. West Virginia will give you $12,000, access to co-working and free rental gear for snowboarding and white water rafting. While all this seems great, consider you have to live in these places and well....
Request Wars 3.5
Theme: Bands with Constantly Feuding Members
Current Champion: Marris (1x)
Angi's Song Choice: "Unchained" by Van Halen
Marris' Song Choice: "The Diary of Jane" by Breaking Benjamin
Winner: Marris
10 O' Clock Toast:
Toastee: Simone Biles
Our very own (hey, her husband is on the Bears now,) is now the most decorated gymnast at the Olympics. People were shading the fact that the team was overlooked but the girl has 5 moves named after her, she is the GOAT and should be viewed as such.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"Remember when AI meant Allen Iverson?" - Angi
"I will boop any animal I want!" - Angi