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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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01:07:44

Episode 53: Extreme Makeover: White House Edition

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2025/11/02

Trump's latest real estate investment? Flatten the East Wing and drop $300 million on a ballroom big enough for his ego. This week, the gang breaks down the funding fiasco, the motives behind the demolition, and why the new dance floor might be the most expensive metaphor for American politics yet. Intro: Labubus, Meredith's spooky 911 experience, Jay's Halloween vacation, Ty's health scare Sounds of the Week: The Ontario anti-tariff ad which led Trump to end trade talks with Canada Wild video

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01:18:34

Episode 52: Healthcare: An American Horror Story

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2025/10/19

In SOTW 1.0, the gang was young, dumb, and invincible ... or so they thought. Fast-forward to their 40s, and their bodies are staging a full-scale rebellion. Jay has a Frankenstein knee, Meredith’s running shoes are mostly decorative, and Ty faints at the sight of his own hemoglobin. This week, they talk about what “self-care” looks like when your warranty’s expired—and the fine art of selective neglect. Their health plan may be questionable, but it’s still better than whatever Robert F. Kennedy Jr

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01:30:15

Episode 51: Cartography of Control

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2025/10/05

Every ten years, the census hands politicians a fresh box of crayons—and somehow the “art project” always ends up looking like a crime scene. Despite the next census not due until 2030, the redistricting free-for-all is already underway: Trump pushing Republican states to redraw early, Democrats striking back, and the whole country caught in a cartographic cage match. This week, Geoff Gerling returns to help Ty and Jay tackle everyone’s favorite “sexy” political scandal: gerrymandering. The gang

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01:23:51

Episode 50: Political Psychosis

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2025/09/21

It's finally time for a palate cleanser episode! Just kidding. We're totally talking about ... you know ... that thing that happened. This week, the gang gives their totally neutral, not at all controversial, unbiased hot take on the $h0t heard around the world. 0:00:00 - Intro (Crypto currency investment fraud and other old people scams) 0:22:08 - Sounds of the Week: Musk on importing votes Sen. Eric Schmitt’s pretty racist speech on what is an American 0:39:32 - He who must not be named

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01:20:00

Episode 49: Tariffied

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2025/09/06

Trump promised tariffs would make America strong. He didn’t just tinker with trade—he brought a sledgehammer to a scalpel’s job. Ten federal judges have already declared the biggest tariffs unlawful, and now the Supreme Court gets to decide whether to call it policy or vandalism. After months of whiplash—on again, off again—the pain is finally trickling down, landing squarely on families already gasping for air. This week, the gang talks about how tariffs are less an economic strategy and more a

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01:15:15

Episode 48: Let It Go

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2025/08/24

After 16 years, Marc Maron is calling it quits on one of the most iconic podcasts ever. That news got Tyson spiraling: if Maron can walk away, why does he struggle to let go of… well, anything? This week, the gang dives into the art (and agony) of moving on—from jobs to hobbies to relationships—and why cutting ties, even when things are good, can feel like pulling teeth. Spoiler: it’s harder than it looks. 0:00:00 - Intro (black cat shenanigans, Bingo Loco, Meredith saw a laser light show for the

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01:22:21

Episode 47: Lexapro and Cons

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2025/08/10

After nearly 40 years of white-knuckling life with anxiety, Jay has finally joined Team Psych Meds™. Meredith and Ty — seasoned pros in the world of pharmaceutical mood maintenance — welcome the rookie to the roster. From side effects to life upgrades, the gang kicks back on the imaginary shrink’s couch and swaps war stories about mental health, meds, and the weird, wonderful ways our brains respond to modern chemistry. Side effects of this episode may include headaches, diarrhea, and sexual

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01:18:12

Episode 46: Pedo Files

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2025/07/27

Donald J. Trump is flexing unprecedented power, backed by a Republican-led Congress and a conservative-supermajority Supreme Court. But could the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein be his unexpected undoing? This week, the gang unpacks the explosive controversy surrounding the Epstein files—exploring whether the most notorious pedophile in history is posthumously challenging the most powerful man in America. (0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith's trip to Omaha, famous pedophiles, Jay's first time on meds)

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01:33:47

Episode 45: Media Culpa

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2025/07/13

Journalism's having a moment—and not in a good way. We're only halfway through the year, and mainstream media's already managed to trip over its own feet... again. Truth is, it's been a slow-motion train wreck for years, and a lot of the damage is self-inflicted. This week, the gang digs into how legacy outlets keep botching the basics, what they're getting wrong, and whether there's any hope of turning things around. (0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith's Colorado porch pirate, hotels suck, immigration

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01:25:18

Episode 44: No Kings

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2025/06/29

It's the Fourth of July Episode! What's more patriotic than liberal protests railing against the government and right-wing glorification of the military? This week, the gang talks about the nationwide No Kings protests and President Donald Trump's military parade. The discussion turns into a critique of the mainstream media and how they are dropping the ball in a big way. (0:00:00) - Intro (protest traffic, Ty's conflicting feelings about a manchild Royals fan) (0:20:28) - Sounds of the Week:

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01:16:11

Episode 43: Pride and Killjoy

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2025/06/15

Ty is out this week, but the show must go on, so Jay and Meredith take the helm and bring in special guest Chad (@cheatsy.bsky.social‬). It's June, so the gang discusses Pride Month, including some of the many challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This time, someone with direct knowledge and experience speaks about the main topic. (0:00:00) - Intro (Ty is dead, SOTW welcomes Chad, Meredith and Chad are prepping for protests) (0:17:20) - Sounds of the Week: Me Too is back! ICE protest in Los

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01:15:03

Episode 42: SOTW Travel Guide

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2025/05/25

It's Memorial Day Weekend! Like other summer holidays, people are hitting the roads and the skies to enjoy the three-day weekend away from home. Other people, like Meredith, are afraid to travel and staying home. This week, the gang discusses their traveling fears, including money, stressful itineraries, and dying. Air traffic controllers getting DOGEed isn't helping. (0:00:00) - Intro (news update, Meredith totally doesn't have COVID, in memoriam car window decals, Tesla is the new BMW)

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01:28:36

Episode 41: Third Places

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2025/05/10

Third places are neutral public spaces outside the home (first place) and work (second place) where people can gather and interact, e.g. churches, coffee shops, bars, parks, malls, movie theaters, clubs, etc. Since at least the 1990s, third places have been disappearing, leaving people nowhere to go. This week, the gang explores why third spaces are going away, what the consequences are and what can be done to get back to a world where people just simply hang out. (0:00:00) - Intro (Jay's mouth

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01:30:55

Episode 40: Undue Process

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2025/04/27

Keeping good on his promise to purge the country of dangerous, illegal immigrants, President Donald Trump has executed a massive deportation campaign. However, Trump's immigration crusade may have gone too far, resulting in a constitutional crisis that has put potentially thousands of innocent people in the crosshairs, many of whom are U.S. citizens. This week, the gang breaks down the federal government's immigration crackdown and why every American should be concerned. (0:00:00) - Intro

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01:13:29

Episode 39: Doth Protest Too Much

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2025/04/13

Democracy is on the line, so the left is doing the only thing they know to do: Protest! From the recent "Hands Off" movement to people demonstrating outside Tesla dealerships (and some setting Cybertrucks on fire), people are hitting the streets to express their disapproval of the current president. But are they affecting change? This week, the gang discusses the merits of protesting in the United States and what needs to be done to see action on Capitol Hill Intro (white people love casserole,

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01:18:03

Episode 38: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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2025/03/30

Jay and Ty recently discovered they have a half brother that no one knew about for more than 30 years. How did they find out? Ty submitted a 23&Me. Ty sees nothing wrong with obtaining this information, Jay is vehemently against a corporation collecting DNA data and flipping families upside down, and Meredith tries to rein the two in. This week, the gang discusses the topic of data privacy, including how much data they are willing to give up and at what price. 0:00:00 - Intro (Harlem

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03:23:28

Special Episode: A Blast from the Past

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2025/03/16

The gang is taking a break this week. Instead of leaving you hanging, Ty reached deep into the archives and resurrected an episode of the first edition of SOTW. Listen to Episode 147, where Ty, Jay and Meredith talk about the state of the nation ... in 2013! Needless to say, a few things have changed since then. Strap in for this one. The gang recorded for more than three hours every week back in the day! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:34 - Episode 147: You Say You Want a Revolution (Part I) 1:31:03 -

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01:20:01

Episode 37: Cult of Personality Disorder

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2025/03/02

Heaven's Gate. The Branch Davidians. Children of God. The Republican party? Liberals and conservatives have been accusing each other of being in a cult since forever, but neither has exhibited all of the classic characteristics and traits ... until now. This week, the gang discusses the idea that Republicans are beginning to cross the line from party cohesiveness and loyalty to straight-up cult status. 0:00:00 - Intro (Meredith and Jay can't deal with winter, 23&Me disrupted Ty and Jay's family)

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01:12:07

Episode 36: Ameritocracy

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2025/02/16

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are under attack by the federal government in an attempt to restore meritocracy in both the public and private sectors. There's only one problem: Meritocracy is a myth. This week, the gang discusses how the lack of a merit-based system renders policies like DEI necessary to ensure everyone is on a level playing field by circumventing our implicit biases. (0:00:00) - Intro (Super Bowl halftime show, Democratic party implosion continues) (0:24:30) -

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01:29:07

Episode 35: Dem's the Breaks

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2025/02/02

In a special edition of the show, Ty, Jay and Meredith are joined by Geoff Gerling, a Missouri Democratic party officer and former SOTW co-host. Geoff returns to the show to discuss where Democrats went wrong heading into Election Day and how the party can bounce back. The gang gets deep into the weeds, including political messaging, who will lead the Democratic party and why the show "The West Wing" led to second term for Donald Trump. 0:00:00 - Short intro and straight into what happened with

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