TSDS 279 Winging It for Four Years

Episode 279 of the The Straight Dope Show podcast, hosted by El uno and TraB, titled "TSDS 279 Winging It for Four Years" was published on July 11, 2023 and runs 111 minutes.

July 11, 2023 ·111m · The Straight Dope Show

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Summary

In this episode of The Straight Up Show, the hosts and guests discuss the dangers and limitations of using the internet and social media as a platform for important conversations. They delve into the idea of finding the right audience and the importance of creating safe spaces for discussions. Join the conversation and gain insights into the real world actions and movements that are making a difference, regardless of what the internet may say. Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. (00:01:28) The transformative power of sunlight. (00:03:43) Picking the perfect watermelon. (00:07:00) Age restrictions on internet content. (00:09:11) Controlling information and warfare. (00:12:23) Making actual change. (00:16:00) Social media as entertainment. (00:19:32) Posting help online for attention. (00:24:26) Campaigning and presidential candidates. (00:27:15) Immigration laws and alimony changes. (00:31:13) Sacramento Bay Area beef. (00:34:02) Skateboarding in Dolores Hill. (00:39:26) Taller than the fucking rim. (00:41:14) Bol Bol's pull-up struggles. (00:46:34) Athleticism for little niggas. (00:48:11) An alien playing with little niggas. (00:50:52) Charlotte's questionable draft pick. (00:54:48) Team leaders and dynamics. (00:58:09) Building through the draft. (01:00:21) Team improvements and player trades. (01:05:38) Phasing out and Force ghosts. (01:07:31) Kamenga's talent and performance. (01:11:08) Long-term contracts in sports. (01:15:54) The NBA midseason tournament. (01:19:05) The playing tournament. (01:19:37) NBA's international growth and competition. (01:23:07) Euro League's better brand of basketball. (01:26:11) Zion's lack of improvement. (01:30:25) Confidence in sports performance. (01:34:16) Zion's commitment to basketball. (01:37:47) Forgotten greats in basketball. (01:41:09) Livingston's smooth shooting form. (01:46:29) Forgotten NCAA championship moments. (01:46:37) Final four brand and championships. (01:50:23) That's so ridiculous.

Episode Description

(00:01:28) The transformative power of sunlight. (00:03:43) Picking the perfect watermelon. (00:07:00) Age restrictions on internet content. (00:09:11) Controlling information and warfare. (00:12:23) Making actual change. (00:16:00) Social media as entertainment. (00:19:32) Posting help online for attention. (00:24:26) Campaigning and presidential candidates. (00:27:15) Immigration laws and alimony changes. (00:31:13) Sacramento Bay Area beef. (00:34:02) Skateboarding in Dolores Hill. (00:39:26) Taller than the fucking rim. (00:41:14) Bol Bol's pull-up struggles. (00:46:34) Athleticism for little niggas. (00:48:11) An alien playing with little niggas. (00:50:52) Charlotte's questionable draft pick. (00:54:48) Team leaders and dynamics. (00:58:09) Building through the draft. (01:00:21) Team improvements and player trades. (01:05:38) Phasing out and Force ghosts. (01:07:31) Kamenga's talent and performance. (01:11:08) Long-term contracts in sports. (01:15:54) The NBA midseason tournament. (01:19:05) The playing tournament. (01:19:37) NBA's international growth and competition. (01:23:07) Euro League's better brand of basketball. (01:26:11) Zion's lack of improvement. (01:30:25) Confidence in sports performance. (01:34:16) Zion's commitment to basketball. (01:37:47) Forgotten greats in basketball. (01:41:09) Livingston's smooth shooting form. (01:46:29) Forgotten NCAA championship moments. (01:46:37) Final four brand and championships. (01:50:23) That's so ridiculous.