Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-24

Update: 2024-09-26

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Bill Byrne starts his podcast by sharing his recent experience with influenza A and how it affected his stand-up routine. He then reflects on the 36th anniversary of John Bonne's death and the importance of finding happiness, especially on Mondays. He contrasts his own struggles with technology with his wife's ability to navigate it and shares a humorous anecdote about a mouse encounter at a friend's house. Bill Byrne passionately argues that Bill Belichick is the greatest coach of all time, citing his success with the Patriots and his ability to guide Tom Brady to multiple Super Bowl victories. He also discusses the Patriots' undefeated record and the Bills' recent victory, making fun of Rex Ryan and the CFL. Bill Byrne talks about losing an advertiser and then shares his disappointment about missing a shark cage diving trip. He recounts a bizarre encounter with a road rage driver who hit multiple cars at a stoplight and then proceeded to yell at everyone involved before walking away. He also discusses a road rage incident where a woman rear-ended his car after he honked his horn at her. The speaker discusses the thrilling Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators football game, highlighting the Volunteers' comeback victory. He then provides advice to a listener on pitching a hydroponics startup, suggesting avoiding corporations and focusing on finding "rebels" with money. He also discusses Monsanto's rebranding and alleges that the company supplied blood to hemophiliacs that was contaminated with the AIDS virus. A listener presents videos alleging that Hillary Clinton has medical issues, including seizures. The speaker debunks these claims, stating that the videos are misleading and that Clinton's health issues have been widely reported. He praises George Bush Senior's wartime experience and recommends reading the book "Flags of Our Fathers." The speakers discuss their NFL picks for week 4, analyzing team performances, injuries, and betting odds. They also discuss the controversial officiating in the NFL and the impact of player injuries. They then discuss their picks for the Monday Night Football games, including the Lions vs. Seahawks and the Dolphins vs. Titans. The speaker discusses the hurricane in Tampa and its impact on his travel plans. He also expresses frustration with the NFL's unpredictability and the difficulty of making accurate picks. The speakers discuss where the speaker would move if he left California, considering various locations, including Arizona, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The speaker discusses his homebody nature and his preference for being away from people. He recounts a memorable experience at a lake house during a Clemson game, where he witnessed people's reactions to moonshine. The speakers discuss Jose Conseco's boxing match against a giant opponent, discussing the size difference between the two fighters and the challenges of fighting someone so much larger. The speakers finalize their picks for week 4, including the Lions to cover, the Browns to catch one, and the Giants to throw one. They also discuss the importance of betting responsibly and having fun.

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