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Bill Burr kicks off his Monday morning podcast by reflecting on Labor Day and the traditional end of wearing white. He also touches on climate change, expressing his preference for the term "climate change" over "global warming." Burr then shifts gears to Los Angeles, criticizing those who call it a third-world country while ignoring the wealthy tech industry in Malibu. He argues that the tech industry is contributing to the city's problems by taking away jobs and consolidating wealth. The conversation then turns to typical Labor Day activities, like eating barbecue and drinking, before Burr launches into a rant about cyclists who ride in the middle of the road and act entitled. He also discusses the Moto GP race, congratulating Mark Marquez on his win and questioning who was at fault in a scary accident between Alex Marquez and Pecabinia. Burr then delves into the world of racing, wondering why some racers wear out their tires faster than others, even when riding at the same speed. He speculates that it might be a skill related to adjusting to the changing performance of the bike as the tires wear down. The podcast takes a lighter turn as Burr describes his experience attending a Toto concert at the Hollywood Bowl, where he was blown away by the band's musicianship and energy. He praises the lead singer, Joseph Williams, and the guitarist, Steve Lukather, for their incredible talent. Burr then plugs Liquid Death mountain water before launching into a discussion about cars that attract "douches," including the Ford Raptor, Mercedes Benz G wagon, and Lamborghini SUV. He also explains the origin of the term "Niner" used in aviation, which comes from the Cold War and the difficulty of hearing certain sounds over the radio. The conversation then shifts to the internet's influence on voyeurism and addiction, with Burr comparing it to his own experience with alcohol. He argues that the accessibility of technology like cameras has made it easier for people to indulge in these behaviors. Burr then gives advice to a confused college freshman who is questioning her decision to attend the University of Arkansas. He encourages her to embrace the experience and have a good time, reminding her that her writing talent will exist regardless of her college choice. The podcast concludes with Burr sharing some construction slang from a listener who works in the industry. He then discusses a listener's experience with a corporation that mandates biometric screenings and fines employees who don't participate. Burr expresses his frustration with the lack of attention given to important issues like corporate health benefits in the upcoming election. He ends the podcast with a farewell and a reminder that he'll be back on Thursday.

Outlines

00:00:00

Labor Day, Climate Change, and Los Angeles

Bill Burr discusses Labor Day traditions, climate change, and his frustration with the wealthy tech industry in Malibu.

00:01:03

Cyclists, Moto GP, and Tire Wear

Burr rants about cyclists, discusses the Moto GP race, and wonders why some racers wear out their tires faster than others.

00:02:32

Toto Concert and Douchebag Cars

Burr describes his experience at a Toto concert and discusses cars that attract "douches."

00:37:40

Aviation Slang and Voyeurism

Burr explains the origin of the term "Niner" used in aviation and discusses the internet's influence on voyeurism and addiction.

00:47:31

College Advice and Construction Slang

Burr gives advice to a confused college freshman and shares some construction slang.

00:51:14

Corporate Health Benefits and Election Frustration

Burr discusses corporate health benefits and expresses his frustration with the lack of attention given to important issues in the upcoming election.

01:11:55

Podcast Farewell

Burr ends the podcast with a farewell and a reminder that he'll be back on Thursday.

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Q&A

• What are some of Bill Burr's opinions on climate change and the term "global warming"?

  Bill Burr prefers the term "climate change" over "global warming" because he feels it makes the issue seem less serious. He also expresses skepticism about the extent of the problem.

• What is Bill Burr's criticism of the tech industry in Malibu?

  Bill Burr criticizes the wealthy tech industry in Malibu for taking away jobs and consolidating wealth, while ignoring the plight of homeless people living under bridges.

• What are Bill Burr's thoughts on the internet's influence on voyeurism and addiction?

  Bill Burr believes the internet has amplified voyeurism and addiction, making it easier for people to indulge in these behaviors. He compares it to his own experience with alcohol.

• What advice does Bill Burr give to the confused college freshman?

  Bill Burr encourages the freshman to embrace her experience at the University of Arkansas and have a good time, reminding her that her writing talent will exist regardless of her college choice.

• What is Bill Burr's opinion on corporate health benefits and biometric screenings?

  Bill Burr is critical of corporations that mandate biometric screenings and fine employees who don't participate. He sees it as a way for companies to control their employees' health and potentially reduce costs.

• What is the origin of the term "Niner" used in aviation?

  The term "Niner" comes from the Cold War and the difficulty of hearing certain sounds over the radio. In NATO, West Germany was the first country that the Warsaw Pact was going to roll over, and during training, it became apparent that some of the language was getting messed up. "Nine" in German means "none," which could be easily confused with other numbers over the radio.

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