Digest

This episode of "We're Here to Help" begins with the hosts announcing their upcoming 100th episode, a live two-hour show on Patreon with exclusive content. They discuss the details of the show, including the date, format, and their plans to have cocktails during the broadcast. The hosts then reminisce about a recent New York Times photo shoot at their restaurant, where they were asked to pour beer on their heads, leading to a night of heavy drinking and a subsequent hangover. A caller named Stephanie, a member of a Big Ten college marching band, calls in to argue that marching band is a sport. The hosts, initially skeptical, are open to hearing her arguments. Stephanie emphasizes the physical demands, competitive nature, and skill required for marching band. The hosts acknowledge the physical challenges but maintain that marching band is not a sport, suggesting it might be considered "greater than" a sport due to its musical and artistic aspects. They engage in a role-playing scenario to help Stephanie convince her friends that marching band is a sport, using the definition of sport and Stephanie's personal experiences to make their case. The episode concludes with a repeated phrase "I don't want to do sports," suggesting a strong aversion to sports activities. The reason for this aversion is not explicitly stated, leaving the audience to speculate on the speaker's motivations.

Outlines

00:00:00

Patreon Live Show Announcement and Reminiscing

The hosts announce their upcoming 100th episode, a live two-hour show on Patreon with exclusive content. They discuss the details of the show, including the date, format, and their plans to have cocktails during the broadcast. They also reminisce about a recent New York Times photo shoot at their restaurant, where they were asked to pour beer on their heads, leading to a night of heavy drinking and a subsequent hangover.

00:03:35

Marching Band Debate: Is It a Sport?

A caller named Stephanie, a member of a Big Ten college marching band, calls in to argue that marching band is a sport. The hosts, initially skeptical, are open to hearing her arguments. Stephanie emphasizes the physical demands, competitive nature, and skill required for marching band. The hosts acknowledge the physical challenges but maintain that marching band is not a sport, suggesting it might be considered "greater than" a sport due to its musical and artistic aspects. They engage in a role-playing scenario to help Stephanie convince her friends that marching band is a sport, using the definition of sport and Stephanie's personal experiences to make their case.

00:42:33

Aversion to Sports

This segment consists of the repeated phrase "I don't want to do sports," suggesting a strong dislike or aversion to sports activities. The reason for this aversion is not explicitly stated, leaving the audience to speculate on the speaker's motivations.

01:26:59

Credits and Contact Information

This segment provides credits for the podcast, including hosts, producers, editors, social media director, and album artwork creator. It also includes contact information for the show, including the website for the host, the Patreon page for early access, and the email address for submitting questions.

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Q&A

• What are the details of the upcoming live Patreon show?

  The live show will be on Thursday, featuring a two-hour format with exclusive content, calls, and potential merch giveaways.

• What are Stephanie's arguments for why marching band is a sport?

  Stephanie argues that marching band is physically demanding, competitive, and requires skill and exertion, meeting the definition of a sport.

• How do the hosts respond to Stephanie's arguments?

  While acknowledging the physical challenges, the hosts maintain that marching band is not a sport. They suggest that it might be considered "greater than" a sport due to its musical and artistic aspects.

• What advice do the hosts give Stephanie to convince her friends?

  They suggest using the definition of sport and highlighting the physical demands and competitive nature of marching band. They also encourage her to emphasize the unique aspects of marching band that make it "greater than" a sport.

• Why does the speaker repeatedly say "I don't want to do sports"?

  The speaker's repeated statement suggests a strong dislike or aversion to sports activities. The reason for this aversion is not explicitly stated in the transcript.

• Who are the hosts of the podcast "We're Here to Help"?

  The hosts of the podcast "We're Here to Help" are Jake Johnson and Garrett Reynolds.

• How can I get early access to episodes of the podcast?

  You can get early access to episodes of the podcast by subscribing to their Patreon page at patreon.com/heretohelppod.

• How can I submit a question to be featured on the podcast?

  You can submit a question to be featured on the podcast by emailing them at helpfulpod@gmail.com.

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