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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.)
Now we could beat around the bush and talk about how it is one day from the weekend and more so, a few days before we let Marris loose in Zanzibar to take down tail but that seems crass and silly, like still using the pull out method in your 30's...wait a second. However, since we're on the topic of sex, let's explore some stats for World Sexual Health Day (which was yesterday mind you but whatever.) It turns out that Gen Z (not to be confused with those awful Gen Alpha kids with their stupid slang) is having less sex, fewer partners and fewer relationships. While we took a moment to consider if it may be quality over quantity, Angi explained that 18-75 year olds were polled for this study and that Gen X and Millennials are getting the most bang for their buck. To add further perspective to this, those people are having sex 5 times a month on average. While this does not sound like a lot, many of them tend to be single as marriage has become a fad people don't seem to dig currently. Angi, the outlier here (but also because she was born when women were given the right to vote) has sex every week and sometimes every day (you would think though that with all that dry, it might cause a fire.) Single people, while having apps for easy access to sex, tend to find it not as readily available as some would assume. Marris rightfully pointed out that there is a kind of stigma to not getting turned out on the regular but it is also an active choice and let these people have it sporadically and not have to schedule it. I think we should also add here that newly married Mike is getting it in daily but he also has his own side eye stare point that I'll go into in the next paragraph. If anyone should be looked into, it is the baby boomers and Gen Z who are getting it in 3 times a month. Mike was confused and wondered if the younger of the pair was basically just spending all their time on the phone and not bothering to worry about getting a piece. Angi interjected that we had bars and restaurants to meet people and phones are into that while also creating social aversion. Marris added that people are also working more. After a quick shade session with some inside jokes toward Gen Zer's we associate with, Angi added that Gen Z is more likely to be single as well. However, they are also more adventurous when they do get to the bedroom, sharing that 50% find a new kink. However, when you're young, of course you're going to discover what you like whereas when you're older, you're pretty set in what you know turns you on. After Angi fantasized about sticking a rubber chicken up her ass, we came to one last stat which is that Gen Z fantasizes about monogamy, which again makes sense since they have hook up apps and are apparently content with being single if need be.
Call in Main Point:
From the fun part of adulting to the worst parts, we are all about the shift here on this show. For our Daily Discussion Topic, Angi pulled inspiration from Mike who went to the dentist yesterday and it was the first time in five years. Angi herself offered up that she too was long overdue but she is also behind on every appointment. While Mike needed a deep cleaning that required a double numbing, he pondered how he would rather be thrown in Lake Michigan during the winter than endure the hell that he did. Marris, our beloved contrarian, explained that he doesn't hate the dentist (but his choice will be medical related.) While Angi lamented falling apart (as she is old and cursed with a broken body,) she pointed out how adulting is not fun. Between the appointments for her doctor, dentist, eye doctor and the guy who explained why her poop was orange, Angi just longed for simpler days. The question became what is something that you hate that you have to do as an adult and though the dentist hit a great height with Angi, doing her taxes was neck and neck. Marris said that getting his taxes done was easy (contrarian) but for him, it's scheduling doctors appointments. After all, you have to have that stress and anxiety worrying if something is wrong and what you'll be doing to correct the issue. That brings us to Mike, who was fast to pick traffic but then remembered that hell like the DMV and the dentist exist in the same world and both suck equally. Speaking of the DMV hell, Angi has to take her daughter for her license next week and she was telling mom that she has work at 2 P.M. which translated to Angi suggesting (see: demanding) that she would be taking her at 10 A.M. for it. I mean I could add mine but it's sad (losing a loved one way too early in life) so ignore that and let's go right to the Request Line. Shay said paying bills which everyone in the studio agreed with. Angi's biggest issue is insurance as it feels intangible since you tend to see nothing from it because you know, it's there to protect and that's a rare occurrence. Daniella said folding and putting away laundry. Angi hates putting away laundry almost as much as losing at blackjack but Daniella added her life is worse because she has two kids and she is doing laundry daily, if not twice a day. Angi is not bothered by the washing and folding, it's the putting away that does her in. Tony is married and his wife demanded no more kids so it was a trip to vasectomy city for him. This is where Mike spoke proudly of his pull out game (I'm sorry but like dude) and Angi explained that the pull out method is why she has a kid. Ted hates doctors appointments, more so when they are for a prostate biopsy. At least the doctor could have bought him dinner before he went rooting around. Joe said either the dentist or going to the doctor. Frank said insurance was a bane for him as well, especially recently turning 26 and getting off his moms. Lastly, Ryan also hates laundry and is even more peeved when it comes to pairing socks. Angi said show friend Diego from Philly had a method of writing on the socks with a Sharpie 1 / 1, 2 / 2, so that way he would know which went with which. 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
Right, Fall is basically here with the return of football and the impending Spooktober and the rest of these topics kind of reflect that. For example, Marris this morning wore his "spooky Spider-Man with lightning shirt" so that;s a good reason to talk about costumes. Chipotle, that place that charges you for guac, is getting into the spirit by releasing restaurant based outfits through Spirit (the Halloween store that haunts what used to be JCPenney's and other shuttered retailers.) The collection includes body suits that resemble a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and to-go bag. Marris isn't completely against this cash grab but Mike hates it. Too bad for him as it seems that this will be the show crew's Halloween wear with Marris calling dibs on the burrito. Angi would be the (old) bag (fitting) and Mike would be the napkin (something something easy clean up pull out joke.) Obviously, the only thing missing from this mess is a $50 guac costume but you can't win them all. As for the inspiration, this came because of online running jokes involving a napkin and fork bodysuits. This isn't the first time a joke item came to life like when Burt's Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch came together to create a lip balm that tasted like a chicken wing. Marris was disgusted yet curious as to what kind of chicken it was though. However, it could be worse, you could have gone on Goop and bought that candle that smells like Gweneth Paltrow's vagina (which I'm assuming was a scent of being a sucker and scammed out of your money by a wealthy actress.)
To wrap things up, football arrives once more again tonight and with it, thoughts of the Super Bowl are obviously going to come up (even though Mike jinxed us.) We took a look at some Super Bowl ADs that had such good catchphrases, they transcended time and still exist in the now. Though JG Wentworth and Kars for Kids don't fit that mold, it gives you an idea of things you know even if you don't care about the product. For example "Be Like Mike" was a gold mine for Gatorade. "Just Do It" literally was coined the best slogan ever thanks to Nike. "Bud Weis Er" those frogs selling beer, we loved them. "How many licks does it take (go off Lil Kim) ... 1, 2, 3" made us all want a Tootsie Pop. Bud Light's "Real Men of Genius" really allowed us a chance to explore those unspoken heroes. We all know that "Mikey likes it" was his Life cereal. Everyone and Wendy's was wondering "Where's the Beef?" Lastly, who could ever forget "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun" as a Big Mac (that now costs about as much as running a Super Bowl ad.) I won't even go into the Mike jinx that I alluded to as he already put that garbage in the universe.
Finally, now that the NFL is back, you can get some wild food at the stadiums and here are 5 of them.
1. Dallas Cowboys - The Pizza Burger: A 2 pepperoni pizzas form a bun and an angus burger is shoved in between them.
2. Arizona Cardinals - Cotton Candy Burrito: Cotton candy flavored ice cream, Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, marshmallows, Skittles, M&M's minis, gummy bears, and sprinkles wrapped in cotton candy.
3. Philadelphia Eagles - Cannoli Nachos: Cannoli "chips" topped with chocolate, whipped ricotta, diced strawberries, and caramel sauce.
4. Baltimore Ravens - Tailgate Burger: A burger stuffed between a soft pretzel roll and covered in bacon, crab dip, kielbasa, burger, onion rings, and buffalo chicken wings.
5. Chicago Bears - Odunze Dog: A jalapeno cheddar dog nestled on top of Italian beef, topped with hot giardiniera, cheese crumbles and Levy’s secret sauce.
Request Wars 4.0
Theme: Songs That Sound Like Football
Current Champion: Mike (2x)
Marris' Song Choice: "Seven Nation Army" by White Stripes
Mike's Song Choice: "My Hero" by Foo Fighters
Winner: Mike
10 O' Clock Toast:
Toastee: Sports!!!!
It's officially football day and you can celebrate that at the Draft Kings Sportsbook at Wrigley with Angi and Marris tonight when they go on their date. That aside, yesterday was incredible as the Sox won and the Cubs pitched a no hitter (well, Mike pulled the pitcher out in the 8th so it was a combined.) On top of that, five days of football are inbound and even though that's occurring, Marris will not be pulling out of his trip.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"Yeah, my mouth hurts." - Mike
"Well...I know all about that." - Angi
"I'm 50. If I found out I was pregnant by some miracle, I would throw myself down the stairs." - Angi
"I would toss a salad with a jalapeno in it" - Angi