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Bill Burr kicks off his podcast with a casual conversation about his recent flu recovery, his struggles with working out, and his thoughts on the latest Moto GP races. He also shares his experience with a recent party and his frustration with his wife's lack of interest in his comedy routines. Bill then discusses his self-imposed coffee restriction and his love for pumpkin bread. He recounts a recent night at the Comedy Store where he had a great set but didn't record it, leading to frustration when trying to explain it to his wife. Bill continues his thoughts on Wheel of Fortune, expressing his dislike for Victorian houses and his preference for Garrison Colonials. He also reflects on the trend of aluminum siding and its unintended consequences. Bill then discusses his wife's newfound interest in the Vince McMahon series on Netflix and his own experience with wrestling in the 80s. He shares his thoughts on McMahon's success and his questionable behavior, particularly regarding concussions and the death of Chris Benoit. Bill wraps up the podcast by mentioning his pumpkin bread baking, a motorcycle ride with Dean Del Rey, and his mental exhaustion from the ride. He compares the feeling to flying a helicopter and expresses his love for his new motorcycle. Bill reads through various sponsorships for the week, including Helix mattresses, Simply Safe security systems, and Indochino clothing. He jokes about his own lack of extensive research and his daughter's influence on his cigar-smoking habits. Bill discusses the ongoing debate about landlords and his belief that there are good landlords out there. He shares a listener's email about the government's response to Hurricane Ida and the role of insurance companies. Bill reads an email from a listener who experienced significant traffic delays in Seattle due to a politician's fundraising event in a wealthy neighborhood. He shares his own frustrations with traffic and his dislike for golf. Bill responds to a listener's question about hair loss and his own experience with going bald. He discusses the advancements in hair systems and the potential side effects of medication for hair loss. Bill responds to a listener's email criticizing his "trashing both sides" approach to politics. He argues that he's not a centrist and that he's simply trying to be honest about his views, which may align with both sides on certain issues. He criticizes the hypocrisy of both political parties and the DNC's recent convention. Bill continues his response to the listener's email, rejecting the idea that he should endorse a candidate or align himself with a particular political ideology. He emphasizes his role as a comedian and his desire to make fun of everything. He also compares Donald Trump to the Buffalo Bills, a team that consistently makes it to the Super Bowl but hasn't won.

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00:00:00

Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast - October 13th, 2021

Bill Burr kicks off his Monday morning podcast with a casual conversation about his recent flu recovery, his struggles with working out, and his thoughts on the latest Moto GP races. He also shares his experience with a recent party and his frustration with his wife's lack of interest in his comedy routines.

00:02:35

Coffee, Pumpkin Bread, and the Comedy Store

Bill discusses his self-imposed coffee restriction and his love for pumpkin bread. He recounts a recent night at the Comedy Store where he had a great set but didn't record it, leading to frustration when trying to explain it to his wife.

00:04:14

Moto GP Races, Wheel of Fortune, and Victorian Houses

Bill talks about his recent binge-watching of Moto GP races and his admiration for certain riders. He also reminisces about Wheel of Fortune and his dislike for the "cheap ass" way they handle the final prize puzzle. Bill continues his thoughts on Wheel of Fortune, expressing his dislike for Victorian houses and his preference for Garrison Colonials. He also reflects on the trend of aluminum siding and its unintended consequences.

00:07:45

Jorge Martinez, Bastia Nini, and the Next Race

Bill recounts a dramatic Moto GP race where Jorge Martinez, in second place, made a risky decision to switch to a rain bike during a sudden downpour. The rain stopped shortly after, leaving him unable to pass other riders due to the difference in tire conditions. Bill shares his admiration for Bastia Nini's smooth riding style and his upcoming trip to France for three shows at the Apollo. He discusses his French language studies and his struggles with tenses.

00:12:59

Trump, Immigrants, and Corporate America

Bill criticizes Trump's rhetoric about immigrants and the hypocrisy of wealthy individuals blaming immigrants for economic problems. He argues that the real culprits are corporations and their practices of consolidating departments and firing employees.

00:14:38

Super Conferences, College Football, and the Kardashians

Bill expresses his initial opposition to super conferences in college football but now believes they are a good thing, especially with players getting paid. He discusses the recent upsets in the Big Ten and the high salaries of Ohio State players.

00:15:58

The Subway Series, the Dodgers, and George Steinberg

Bill talks about the upcoming NLCS and his rooting interests, which are complicated by his past allegiances to various teams. He reminisces about the Dodgers-Mets rivalry and the spending habits of George Steinberg, a promoter he knows.

00:19:17

Vince McMahon, Wrestling, and Concussions

Bill discusses his wife's newfound interest in the Vince McMahon series on Netflix and his own experience with wrestling in the 80s. He shares his thoughts on McMahon's success and his questionable behavior, particularly regarding concussions and the death of Chris Benoit.

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Q&A

• What are Bill Burr's thoughts on the recent Moto GP races?

  Bill is impressed by the drama and skill of the riders, particularly highlighting a race where Jorge Martinez made a risky decision to switch to a rain bike during a sudden downpour.

• How does Bill feel about the advancements in hair systems?

  Bill is amazed by the improvements in hair systems, noting that they are now much more realistic and less noticeable than in the past.

• What is Bill's stance on the current political climate?

  Bill criticizes the hypocrisy of both political parties and the tendency to label individuals based on their views. He believes that both sides are capable of being both right and wrong, and that the focus should be on addressing real issues rather than engaging in partisan bickering.

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