Shawn is running a little behind and has trouble wiping away his embarrassment before joining ML and Marc for a show that ML hopes you are not listening to at work … and that he prays his mother never hears (because he was reared better).
STRAIGHT DOPE: As you know, Shawn is very modest, and would never brag about his accomplishments. Still, ML and Marc were surprised to hear him hobble around the studio declaring: “I’m Number Two!”
Drew is a gracious host, welcoming podcasters and strangers alike into his basement every week. So why is Shawn so critical of our host? Have a seat and hear how Shawn’s rear has him up in arms.
Obtusely, Shawn changes the subject from his very human needs to the tragic death of two children who froze to death in a van parked in Detroit. The crew questions how this horrible tragedy happened, and who might be responsible.
Would our quality of life be better if Canada was the 51st state? A vigorous debate ensues.
Show etiquette is not among Shawn’s many gifts, as he demonstrates once again. ML can’t believe what he’s hearing as Marc shits the bed – which ML wishes was just a metaphor.
Marc’s digestive disaster in Prague nearly 20 years ago reminds ML of the time an East Berliner and the most handsome man in Austria rescued him from a potential tragic end at jazz club in Prague nearly 40 years ago. (Unlike Marc, ML kept his pants on.)
Somehow, the conversation turns to stroking ferrets, the Big Lebowski, why ML wanted to visit Yugoslavia as it disintegrated into civil war and more tales of international derring-do. Listen and learn and try to forget everything that happened before this point on the show!
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: A Stellantis plant is victimized by a brown bomber.
ROOM 7609: ML finally catches up on listener Thomas’ suggestion and books Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band’s “Boogie Til You Puke” in the New Wave suite. You can also send us your favorite tune, a deep cut or a track from an obscure band – and a story about them or why they mean something to you – by writing to [email protected].
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