Episode 186: The One About the End of Civilization and Space Exploration

Cold Open Question of the Week: With an assist from Matty C and What Am I Making on Substack: What film character best represents you as a person?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Easter Highlights: Brian and Gary discuss their Easter weekends, which was uneventful for Gary while Brian battled a cold.Breaking News: President Donald Trump has called off his 8 p.m. “end of civilization” threat to Iran thanks to Pakistan’s mediation.Gmail: Embarrassed by that old Gmail address you have? You can now change it. There may be few things more embarrassing than having to recite the email address you created more than a decade ago that no longer fits your personality. Maybe it matched your equally cringe MySpace name, like "furbyfan93" or "bigdog88" – you get the idea.Bundy Strikes Again: DNA links Ted Bundy to another murder, this one involving a Utah teenager killed in 1974.Artemis II: NASA launched Artemis II on Wednesday, and has so far been a rousing success for space travel.For All Mankind: Gary’s recently been watching the Apple TV series that is an historical-fiction take on the Space Race and American history.Project Hail Mary: The Ryan Gosling movie is getting lots of positive reviews and word-of-mouth from moviegoers.Geno’s Meltdown: The UConn coach started a sideline confrontation with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, actions which he later apologized for. The Lady Gamecocks eventually lost to UCLA in the national championship game on Sunday.On Tuesday, Staley released the following statement: Then on Wednesday, Geno released a further statement:Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Beetle suspended as a prank; “The Sun” sets in Las Vegas.This Week’s Food Truck Schedule:* Wednesday, March 8th: The Graze Craze 5-8 p.m.* Thursday, March 9th: Craftapped Happy Hour 5-8 p.m.; Go Stuff Urself 5-8 p.m.* Friday, March 10th: Kielbasa Bus 5-9 p.m.* Saturday, March 11th: Bay Bay’s Burgers 2-8 p.m.RIP:No one of note died this week, although it appeared the entire Iranian civilization was headed for extinction.Before We Go:Poop Problems: Brian shares a story about his son losing time at recess for spending to much time in the bathroom.The Highland Games: Gary’s annual kilt-wearing trip to Dunedin is on Saturday. Scotch in the mornin’?College Visit: Brian plans to visit a college this weekend with his daughter, and the guys discuss finding the right career.You best be SUBSCRIBING to TheBrianLennonShow so you don’t miss another episode and stay up to date with Brian’s and Gary’s lives away from the show. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe