Hour 2: The Bucket of Death Returns
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The podcast begins with a fun and chaotic segment called "The Bucket of Death" where the hosts pick NFL teams for the upcoming week by randomly selecting helmets from a bucket. They then discuss Project Veritas and its recent controversy involving the Commanders' VP of content, with journalist Laura Gideed providing insights into the situation and the ethics of Project Veritas's journalism. The podcast concludes with a baseball trivia game featuring MLB expert Mike Shore, where they guess the top 20 players with the most hits in the 1990s. The segment also includes a discussion about the current MLB playoff race and MVP candidates.
Outlines
NFL Picks and the Bucket of Death
The hosts engage in a fun and chaotic segment where they pick NFL teams for the upcoming week using a bucket filled with helmets, including those of NFL teams and some random ones. The segment features a "Wizard of Football" helmet, adding an extra layer of randomness.
Project Veritas and the Commanders: A Discussion with Laura Gideed
The hosts discuss Project Veritas and its recent controversy involving the Commanders' VP of content. Laura Gideed, a journalist from Rolling Stone, joins the show to provide insights into the situation and the ethics of Project Veritas's journalism.
Baseball Trivia and Expert Interview: MLB Playoff Race and MVP Candidates
The podcast hosts play a baseball trivia game with Mike Shore, an MLB expert. The game involves guessing the top 20 players with the most hits in the MLB during the 1990s. The segment also features a discussion about the current MLB playoff race and MVP candidates.
Keywords
Project Veritas
A conservative non-profit organization known for its undercover investigative journalism, often targeting left-leaning organizations and individuals. They have been criticized for using deceptive tactics and manipulating footage.
Gotcha Journalism
A type of journalism that focuses on exposing individuals or organizations through hidden cameras and deceptive tactics, often with the aim of creating a sensational story.
Sleep Number
A company that manufactures adjustable beds and sleep products. They are the official sleep wellness partner of the NFL, emphasizing the importance of quality sleep for athletes.
DraftKings Sportsbook
An online sports betting platform that allows users to wager on various sporting events, including NFL games. They are the official sports betting partner of the NFL.
MLB Playoff Race
The competition among teams in Major League Baseball to secure a spot in the playoffs. The race can be intense, with teams vying for division titles and wild card berths.
MVP Candidate
A player who is considered a strong contender for the Most Valuable Player award in their respective league. MVP candidates typically demonstrate exceptional performance and contribute significantly to their team's success.
Q&A
What is the "Bucket of Death" segment and how does it work?
The "Bucket of Death" is a segment where the hosts pick NFL teams for the upcoming week by randomly selecting helmets from a bucket. The bucket contains helmets of NFL teams and some random ones, adding an element of chaos to the picks.
What are the main criticisms of Project Veritas's journalism?
Project Veritas has been criticized for using deceptive tactics, such as hidden cameras and misleading edits, to create sensational stories. They have also been accused of manipulating footage and targeting individuals for their political views.
How does quality sleep benefit NFL players?
Quality sleep is essential for NFL players as it helps boost reaction time, recovery time, and overall athletic performance. Sleep Number, the official sleep wellness partner of the NFL, provides players with data and insights to optimize their sleep for a competitive edge.
What are some of the key races to watch in the MLB playoff race?
The Braves-Mets wild card race in the NL is particularly interesting, with the Mets being a scrappy underdog team with a high payroll. The Orioles, Guardians, and Brewers are also teams to watch, with the Brewers having the best run differential in baseball.
Who are some of the top MVP candidates in the MLB this season?
Shohei Otani and Aaron Judge are the frontrunners for the MVP awards in their respective leagues. However, Bobby Whit Jr. in the AL and Francisco Lindor in the NL are also strong contenders, with Whit Jr. leading a surprising Royals team and Lindor playing exceptional defense for the Mets.
Show Notes
Dan is literally screaming from horror as the Bucket of Death returns, inexplicably with a Wizard to join our Grim Reaper, as Mike, Tony, Chris, Roy, Dan, and Amin pick NFL helmets from the bucket with the threat of suffering a punishment with that team's loss. Then, Laura Jedeed is here to share her reporting on James O'Keefe and Project Veritas, the entity that reported the story on Washington Commanders VP of Content Rael Enteen. She explains O'Keefe's history and the politically motivated war he has waged under the protection of "journalism." Plus, it's time for a new episode of The Pitch Clock. Mike Schur is this week's expert, and he joins Jeremy and Chris for Taylor's trivia on 1990s Hit Leaders. Then, Jeremy and Mike chat about the best playoff races heading into September, MVP candidates NOT named Judge or Ohtani, the return of Fernando Tatis Jr., the best unit in Major League Baseball, Mike's favorite bad teams to watch, and MLB players that make them each feel old.
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