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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 Opening Point:
(This is the broadstroke canvas on which I base my call, obviously these notes are going to be longer and more detailed.)
Weekend come, weekend go but at least we have a shortened work week to show for it. Fresh off an extra day to relax, we were ready to rock this morning but before we dug into some freshly squeezed content, we had to explore the weekend that passed. For Mike, Wrigley was his base of operations as he had a second helping of Pearl Jam followed by a Cubs game. He did offer that the second Pearl Jam show was better than the first as the band seemed to work out all the kinks for night 2 and played "Jeremy," which is a rarity apparently. Also making an appearance was Jarrett Payton, Eddie drinking a bunch of wine and stories of the city he loves all throughout the show. Eddie also wore a Walter Payton jersey which carried a double meaning as Pearl Jam has existed as a band for 34 years. On top of all that though, he also had his first slice of Chicago Deep Dish. Directed by roadie Big Guy Gonzalez, Mike dug into the loaf of bread and sauce but heeded a word of warning from Angi that once is enough and it is a treat best enjoyed only once a year. As for Marris, he went to a concert featuring T-Pain and Jay the Stra.....err Pitbull on Friday night. This was then followed by a weekend of also celebrating an anniversary but this was the 125th of Jewel-Osco (aka he was working.) If it counts for anything, Angi was utterly shocked by the idea that the company is almost as old as she is. Speaking of which, we capped off our recap by discussing what the show namesake spent her time doing the last three days. She had a BBQ which her daughter attended, she hit up the West Loop Art Fair and then we got to the expected (see: typical) complaint moment of the morning. Angi is once again back to saying she has seen everything Netflix has to offer (see: she's watched everything that she is interested in.) In fact, she's gone as far as to say she's seen everything on the internet now. To remedy this, she is back to rewatching The Crown and Peaky Blinders (yet again) and Jay the Straight is absolutely disgusted with her, which in turn gave us our Daily Discussion Topic.
Call in Main Point:
There are plenty of reasons for Jay the Straight to be sick of Angi, enough at least that if I were to list most of them, I probably would no longer be writing these notes. Since I value the structure this job brings to my life, let's just get right to the Daily Discussion Topic. Jay the Straight hates Peaky Blinders and makes no secret of his disdain for it. Any time Angi drops her clothes on the floor, pulls up a bucket of chicken and turns on the iPad or TV, he walks out. It's not the sight of his naked wife going to town on the chicken that repulses him though but Thomas Shellby, the smug, too cool, too good looking main character of the show played by Angi boyfrenn Cilian Murphy having absolute plot armor. Since he refuses to situate himself with her nonsense, Angi just goes to the tub to make sure that when she floods her basement, at least it's going in a catch basin. The inspiration spiraled to the roadies and we needed to know, what is something that they won't watch with their partner or their partners won't watch with them. Since Angi made this all about herself (and used this as her weekly excuse to shame Jay the Straight,) she added that she does not dig his boxing watching. As for Marris, he refuses to watch Hallmark movies because it is basically the same movie recycled over and over and each one has the same happy ending (and one singular kiss at the very end.) Angi is also a no go on the old lady feel good flicks but Lori Loughlin is not the move for them. As for Marris' ex, she was not having any of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia because she didn't think it was funny (which is part of why she was dumped.) Mike will end up watching anything because he has a phone and can ignore the moving pictures in front of him. As for his wife Chelsi, she won't watch the NFL. As always, now that we've gotten the studio crew answers, we go to the Request Line to collect roadie input. Nicholas' chick won't watch The Boys because she thinks it is just more super hero stuff. Marris loves the show (I'm hit or miss on it) because it is vulgar and violent but Angi and Mike are seemingly not sold. Joe is a cop whose wife and kids love to watch Cops and he is just not having it seeing as he just came home from seeing it live. Angi added that she digs Late Night Lockup and Mike was onboard with the concept and would definitely watch it. Colin can not get into The Real Housewives of Orange County because it is a total crap show. Angi doesn't dig Orange County but likes Beverly Hills and Atlanta and in a twist, got Jay the Straight to love them as well. He loves the drama and the gossip which is fitting seeing as his wife is a hub of it. Brian can't get into Love After Lockup because he finds it annoying and honestly, who falls in love with inmates (see: crazy people.) Jake is having none of My Big Fat Fabulous Life and neither is Angi. His wife loves it and even cries because she has "skinny guilt." Lastly, Kristi's husband does not like How I Met Your Mother because he finds it deplorable to tell kids about the shenanigans of their father in his attempt to hook up with their mother. 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.
Other Stuff From Today's Show
Now that summer is basically dead, football is finally back. This also means that the iHeart Fantasy Football League is back in full swing and the draft is tonight. Angi famously was a fantasy hater until two years ago when she decided to indulge and in turn, realized how fun it really is. So fun in fact that Angi made it to the Superbowl twice only to lose both times to Andrew, who no longer works at iHeart. Mike was curious as to if he had met Andrew yet and that was when it was revealed that Andrew does not work at iHeart anymore. As part of the throwback portion of this as well, we also retouched upon how Angi is enraged that Andrew is allowed to play this season since he is the champ and he needs to defend his crown. Angi was made and asked what happens if he wins ten more times (only extremes on this show) and it was made apparent that the league will be renamed The Andrew Fantasy League if need be. Aside from the draft happening tonight, Angi brought this topic up because Angi is considering changing her team name for the season. Marris is sticking with "Biting Kneecaps" which is taken from a speech the Detroit Lions head coach gave once. Last year, Angi was The Lot Lizards but this year, she needs something new and fun. To draw inspiration (and convince the roadies to text in their suggestions,) Angi read some of the best names given so far. "We Are Never Getting Dak Together," "I Got a Fast Carr," "All You Need Is Love," "My Boyfriend's Dak," "Hey Dude, Where's Lamar?," "Mayfield of Dreams," "What the Hawk!," and the brilliant "Hit Me Caleb One More Time." (There were a few more read but I can only type so fast so if you want the rest, check out the podcast.) Regardless, Angi is looking for something that is rock focused and maybe Caleb Williams focused so tune in to see what she ends up using.
In a lovely surprise, AEW star, show mascot and beloved returning guest Orange Cassidy stopped into the studio this morning to discuss AEW's week of shows here in Chicago culminating in the "All Out" event on Saturday night. Here's some highlights of what was discussed:
- Orange has a "little head."
- Last appearance was almost a year ago and a bunch has changed.
- He's no longer champ, friend retired and the other is trying to murder him. Kris Statlander turned on him.
- He is wearing a ton of friendship bracelets.
- Orange is part of The Conglomeration now.
- Angi feels like Tuesdays have no feel and Tuesday's are his day.
- It turns out they made Orange Cassidy friendship bracelets (that Angi complained about) and are on the AEW shop now.
- Angi did a mental check in on Orange since she made him sad.
- He was wearing all black this morning, had to present as happy on the show.
- Mark Briscoe is a hell of a motivational speaker.
- Friday is Collison, Saturday is All Out.
- Orange doesn't have a lot going on, maybe kicking ass this weekend.
- Jon Moxley beat him last year, took his title. Angi is on a roll today.
- He loved the X-Men as a kid.
- Orange quizzed Angi who is in the X-Men.
- Orange sang the Captain Planet song for us.
- A discussion on climate change
- Orange's favorite X-Men is Captain Planet.
- Orange inspired a roadie to want to discuss their problems.
- Being in Wembley was incredible, seeing all those people.
- Orange loves wrestling in Chicago, the fans have been devoted to him.
- Roderick Strong is after Orange, as The Learning Tree.
- Angi suggested he start The Reading Rainbow, Orange may create The Planenteers.
- Angi tried to make him cry.
- Angi saw him wearing Reebok Pumps and was shocked.
- Orange wants an all denim Reebok Pumps.
- Angi inquired about his dating life.
Finally, Angi brought us some nerd news that was wild as hell. As a gamer, we all know that there are times where you simply can't answer the phone, door or feed yourself. A solution has been created though by Heinz who have invented a robot that dips snacks and feeds them to you. Named Hum Hum, the hand shaped robot was unveiled at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh recently. Activated using pedals, the hand is intended for food but Angi immediately turned it into a sex type thing. While we were unclear what it would cost and when it's coming out (big shocker there,) Angi turned on gamers (as expected.) She said they need adult diapers but Marris corrected her to add that we gamers do breaks for stretching and walking around. Though you can't pause online games, there is down time between matches that can be used for snacks, drinks and bathroom breaks. Angi was confused (again, no shock) and after Marris gave a brief idea of how things work, we got back to the Hum Hum. Mike considered getting one for the non intended purposes but Angi suggested just going to Lower Wacker because the best humhums can be found there.
Request Wars 4.0 (Took a Break Today, We Had Orange Cassidy in and That Was Much More Important)
10 O' Clock Toast:
Toastee: Amazon
Now, it should be noted Angi loves Amazon and uses it daily. She in fact has 500 things in her cart currently. However, a guy in Colorado got guitar parts and more with his order when a second package arrived and it was filled with poop! Amazon denies it came from them and Angi wants to know who this guy screwed over to cause this.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"He (Jay the Straight) got addicted to the drama because he's a gossip queen." - Angi
"Can it (the Hum Hum) grab your weiner while you're playing and hook you up?" - Angi
"You (Orange Cassidy) don't care about girls, you only care about Captain Planet." - Angi