Episode 117: The One About Pete Rose, True Crime Revisions and Dry Mouth

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have a beer with Tim Walz or JD Vance, who would you belly up to the bar with?Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo: Sport stars Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player who was banned for life from Major League Baseball, and the 7-foot-2 NBAer Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday, hours apart. Brian and Gary discuss the complicated legacy Rose leaves behind.Revisionist History: Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame; the Menendez Brothers are innocent; Scott Peterson deserves a new trial. Brian is starting to feel like people are no longer held accountable for their actions! What is that teaching young people today?Walz-Vance Debate: The vice presidential debate between Gov. TIm Walz and Sen. JD Vance, was taking place as the podcast was being recorded. Brian and Gary discuss a little of what they’ve seen so farWatch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Wall of Fame: Brian believes more schools should highlight notable alumni instead of just jocks.Dry Mouth: Brian shares his recent episodes of “dry mouth” while coaching flag football. Gary shares he’s noticed an increase in the decrease of saliva. He thought it was caused by vaping. Could it be they’re both just getting old? All-In Podcast: Chamath Palihapitiya, a host of the All-In podcast, appeared recently on The Joe Rogan Experience. He discussed former president Donald Trump and how the fact people don’t like the messenger, but should pay attention to the message.Gary’s News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing Company: Be sure to check out Rapp Brewing Company, proud sponsor of Gary’s News of the Weird, and see what they have coming up on tap this weekend. A bruised hip; and Earth will have a temporary mini moon.Must See Streaming: There’s a bevy of must-see streaming shows out lately, including: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Mr. McMahon, and The Perfect Couple. Gary personally recommends Kaos with Jeff Goldblum as a modern day Zeus.Movies: Brian asks Gary if he’s planning to see Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix, as Joker, and Lady Gaga. The R rating is causing Brian some consternation over bringing his 9-year-old son to see it.This Old House: Gary’s childhood home in Pennsylvania, with a new open floor plan and modern updates, is for sale. We discuss how it feels to see one’s old stomping grounds be remodeled.Thanks for listening to, or watching, the podcast. Show your support by subscribing or leaving us a comment, even a nasty one is fine. And be sure to support our sponsor, Rapp Brewing Company.Thank you to our sponsor, Rapp Brewing Company. Check out the calendar of events for this upcoming week by looking at their socials, and be sure to tell them Brian and Gary sent you!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RappOnTapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/RappOnTap/X: https://twitter.com/RappOnTap Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe