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Soundtrack of the Week

Tyson Fisher

A comedy podcast diving into the latest news of the week.

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01:18:47

Episode 34: Vigilante Justice

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2025/01/19

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated in broad daylight in the middle of New York City. Rather than decry a cold-blooded killing, Americans seemed to be indifferent at minimum, with many publicly praising the murderer, Luigi Mangione. Meanwhile, Daniel Penny, a man acquitted of killing an unarmed homeless man acting crazy on a New York City subway, was invited to watch the Army-Navy football game with President-elect Donald Trump. Aside from the obvious question of "WTF is going on in

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01:17:56

Episode 33: SOTW Project 2025

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2025/01/05

It's the first episode of 2025, which means it's time to set some goals! Inspired by the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 manifesto that President-elect Donald Trump totally, unequivocally, in no way knows anything about, the gang has created their personal Project 2025 (sans an authoritarian overthrowing of the government to force far Christian-right ideals). It's like a New Year's resolution, but way deeper. (0:00:00) Intro (Jay and Ty are sabotaging Meredith's

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01:06:09

Episode 32: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

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2024/12/22

It's the Christmas Episode! The gang closes out 2024 by giving each other symbolic gifts. Since no one is actually getting any of these gifts, there's no limit to what the gift can be. In typical SOTW fashion, things get weird and awkward quickly, with a Shyamalan twist at the end. Happy holidays! We'll see you next year! (0:00:00) - Intro (School district boundaries make no sense, return-to-work policies are dumb, endoscopies are no big deal, news updates) (0:22:50) - Sounds of the Week:

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01:19:57

Episode 31: Sexy Time

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2024/12/08

A porn star professor. Links to porn sites on kids' toy boxes. Someone got their own costume line at Spirit Halloween for spittin' on that thang. There were some sexy headlines this year. Is America getting out of its Puritan phase of sex and embracing its sexuality? This week, the gang talks about their relationship with sex and whether or not Americans' attitudes on the topic are becoming more liberated. (0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith is fasting, Jay is a Trekkie now, the gang can't handle

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01:03:56

Episode 30: Thanks for Nothing

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2024/11/24

It's Thanksgiving week! While Americans stuff their faces with an offensive amount of food and trample over each other to get 20% off a 75-inch 4K ultra-high-def TV, it is also a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. That is exactly what the gang does this week. Ty, Jay and Meredith take a break from their default mode of resigned cynicism (well, kind of) and dig deep to find things in their life for which they are thankful. (0:00:00) - Intro (Trump cabinet/staff nominees, Twitter vs

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01:15:10

Episode 29: Election Day 2024

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2024/11/10

What was supposed to be a tight race ended up being a total massacre of the Democratic party, with Donald Trump winning a second term as president and Republicans taking control of the House and the Senate. Voters dismissed Democrats' claims of fascism, including the party's own base. This week, the gang discusses how we got here and what to do next. (0:00:00) - Intro (Nosferatu vs. Batman, Ron Reagan vs. Ronald Reagan, business conferences are for getting drunk, Ty is the world's first Grandpa

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01:19:40

Episode 28: Fear Factor

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2024/10/27

It's the Halloween episode! Fear is always a hot topic this time of year, so Ty, Meredith and Jay will tackle it head-on. This year, the gang will bring in the spooky season by talking about what they are afraid of now that they are all middle-aged. Conversely, they will also discuss what they feared in their early adult years but no longer bothers them today. Fear is always in us, but changes over time. (0:00:00) Intro (News update, the gang goes to the symphony, "history" of Nosferatu, Jay is

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01:01:22

Episode 27: Living in the Past

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2024/10/13

Barring any major trauma, most people have fond memories of their childhood up to early adulthood. We look back at those years through rose-colored glasses, often ignoring the negative aspects of the past. Nostalgia can be a healthy way to cope with the present, but at what point does it cross the line into escapism, denialism or history revisionism? Ty, Meredith and Jay reminisce about being young in the 90s while trying to keep their feet firmly planted in 2024. (0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith: KC

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01:18:23

Episode 26: Know When to Fold 'Em

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2024/09/29

America's pastime, baseball, is being replaced with a new favorite pastime: betting on baseball. Less than 10 years ago, you had to go to Las Vegas to bet on sports. Today, three-quarters of states allow online sports betting, turning the industry into a multibillion-dollar behemoth. But what are the real costs of legalized gambling at your fingertips? This week, the gang discusses gambling and whether or not unfettered access to sports betting should be allowed. If gambling has become a problem

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01:12:06

Episode 25: The Right to Remain Silent

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2024/09/15

DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the future beliefs of the people saying them, and therefore cannot be used against them after recording. With that out of the way, this episode dives into accountability in the 21st century. Everyone is airing their thoughts, opinions and beliefs on social media, podcasts and comment sections, putting their lives in the public domain reserved for only public figures before the internet. However, what we say is not free of

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01:21:32

Episode 24: Haterade

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2024/09/01

The amount of hate on social media has ramped up over the years, especially during an election year, but has the amount of contempt and disdain for one another bled over into the physical world? Jay seems to think so. This week, the gang talks about whether or not cities across the United States are turning into New York City in Ghostbusters 2, with everyone feeding on each other's hate and general negativity. (0:00:00) - Intro (AI update, SantaCaliGon Days, Irish Fest, fall sports) (0:17:15) -

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01:20:44

Episode 23: Virtual Insanity

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2024/08/18

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any technology in human history, leaving governments and the general public scrambling to figure out how to deal with it. Although current AI-generated images can't even get hands right, the technology will soon be able to create photos, text, video and audio that not even the trained eye will be able to detect as fake. What are the consequences of AI, and how much should companies be held accountable for how the technology is used? (0:00:00) - Intro

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01:13:08

Episode 22: Going for Gold

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2024/08/04

The summer Olympics are underway! Every four years, the world comes together in unity for more than two weeks as countries show off their elite athletes who compete in more than 300 events in more than 30 sports. How does one become an Olympian? Child exploitation. This week, the gang explores the idea that becoming a professional athlete in the 21st century requires sacrificing your childhood, a socially acceptable phenomena that is not present in other areas of life (e.g. academia) in modern-day

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01:16:39

Episode 21: A Grim (Reaper) Presidential Election

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2024/07/21

Former President Donald Trump was centimeters away from death after a failed assassination attempt during his campaign rally in Butler, Pa. In the immediate aftermath, there were calls for unity and to turn the down the temperature in the political environment ... that never happened. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden appears to have little chance in winning the election and refuses to end his bid for a second term despite growing support from voters and Democrat leaders to do so. Needless to say, the

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01:11:30

Episode 20: SCOTUS v. Democracy

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2024/07/07

The United States Supreme Court just concluded its latest term, and it was a doozy. Although a decision giving the president broad immunity from criminal prosecution took the spotlight, other decisions from the conservative majority sent shockwaves through the legal community, including stripping power from federal agencies and giving that power to the courts. The gang breaks down how the Supreme Court has gone from nearly 250 years of stabilizing the country to devolving into another tool for a

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01:08:13

Episode 19: Pride and Prejudice

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2024/06/23

June is almost over, so let's talk about Pride Month and Juneteenth. This month is supposed to be a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community while also setting aside a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Ironically, it's also a month where racism and homophobia is cranked to 11. The gang - three straight, white people - discuss why the LGBTQ+ community is still a triggering topic for millions of Americans and how a vocal minority is shaping government policy. 0:00:00 - Intro

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01:33:45

Episode 18: The Great Gig in the Sky

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2024/05/26

In this emotional SOTW episode, Meredith and Ty talk Jay through his grief as he mourns the death of his dog, Floyd. Going through his first significant loss, Jay is trying to come to terms with losing his best friend of 10 years. In addition to giving Jay a much-needed therapy session, the gang talks about grief and death in general and how they each deal with it. 0:00 - Intro (Meredith officiated a wedding, the Great Dollar Store Houdini) 21:43 - Sounds of the Week: Veteran who sacrificed his

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01:17:41

Episode 17: Bye Boomer

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2024/05/12

Meredith's parents are approaching their final years of life. Ironically, that is causing her an existential crisis. How does one tell a parent it is time to relinquish control of their life and have someone else care for them? Who provides that care? What kind of care is necessary? The gang explores these questions and turns them inward by looking into the future and discussing what they may expect when the final grains of sand in Father Time's hourglass start to reach the bottom. 0:00 - Intro

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01:16:15

Episode 16: Squeezing Out the Last Drop of Juice

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2024/04/21

Athlete, actor and probably, mosty likely double murderer O.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76 on April 10. Named the trial of the century, Simpson's murder trial ended up being much more than a pop culture phenomenon. Rather, it further exposed racial discrimination within law enforcement agencies while also showcasing a deep racial divide within American society still present in the 1990s. Giving The Juice one more hour in the spotlight, Ty, Jay and Meredith discuss the O.J. Simpson

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01:18:00

Episode 15: A Royal F**k You

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2024/04/08

Kansas Citians recently voted against renewing a sales tax that would be used to renovate the Kansas City Chiefs stadium (Arrowhead) and to build a brand new stadium for the Kansas City Royals in the downtown area. The halfbaked plans for a downtown stadium left a bad taste in voters' mouths. Meanwhile, executives for both teams threatened to leave if they didn't get taxpayer money, causing a standoff between two billionaires and local taxpayers. Meredith, Ty and Jay dive into the final vote and

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