Episode 132: The One About The End of the World As We Know It

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have unlimited money but no time to enjoy it, or live a modest life with all the free time in the world?Hernia and a Cyst: Brian had his hernia repaired for the second time in 14 months, and the cyst that’s been growing on his back for the last 25 years removed. We get an update from the patient.Listener Feedback: Longtime and faithful listener Holly was listening to last week’s pod in the car with her 16-year-old son. He got a case of the “icks.”It’s The End of the World: Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit planet Earth in December 2032. Just today, scientists updated their projection: https://abcnews.go.com/US/chances-asteroid-striking-earth-decade-doubled-nasa/story?id=118653026The mass measures 50 meters (165 feet), which could cause "local devastation" — of which only an estimated 7% are known and 140 meters (460 feet), with 40% unknown and the potential to be deadly over metro areas and states with likely mass casualties.* How would you prepare for iminent impact? Are you putting up your hurrican windows? Leaving the state? Playing a game of chicken?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Snow, Snow, Snow: Another Thursday snow storm looks to be on the way but will not directly hit Northeast Pennsylvania.Airplane!: Crashes galore in recent weeks. Does Gary have any concerns over flying?Bass Lessons: Brian had his first bass lesson this past week.USA Hockey: Three fights in 9 seconds against Canada. The two will meet again on Saturday night.NBA All-Star Weekend: The slam dunk winner is from the G-League. It’s a total mess. Shaq came out and said it’s an embarrassment. Holy Cross Basketball: Bernie and I have been attending Crusaders basketball games. This past Sunday we were in Carbondale for the league championship against Riverside, a 60-57 drama-filled contest.“Out of Time”: A 2003 thriller starring Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Dean Cain and Sanaa Lathan. It was giving me CSI: Miami Vibes. They were also using flip phones.Gary's News of the Weird: Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyBe sure to visit our sponsor Rapp Brewing Company, located at 10930 Endeavor Way, Seminole, Florida.Tonight: A Florida attorney hits a man over the head with a plate in a wedding buffett line; “Tar balls” on the beach.* Gary reviews the Valentine Day flights.* Wednesday is Trivia Night!Monica Lewinsky Podcast: The World's Most Famous Intern has a new gig, joining the millions of podcasters already talking.New Furniture: The Lennons will be welcoming a new couch and a recliner (a rocker & recliner) that Brian picked out himself. Naps are in the future. TheBrianLennonShow Podcast is a listener-supported production. To receive each new episode and support Brian and Gary’s work, consider becoming a FREE or PAID subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe