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SMPH. Still Brilliant. Still Stupid.
by Ami Cooke
I just can't quit you. Maybe it's my need to inform. Maybe it's my need to entertain.It's probably more to do with my need for validation.Who knows? I sure don't. Regardless, SMPH is back, and I'm not going anywhere.Come feed your ears.
Episodes
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Grass, Trash, Penguins, and Old Scratch
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: In light of the Aaron Rodgers Achilles tear, the NFLPA spent last week demanding that all 30 NFL venues switch to natural grass surfaces. We'll discuss why this is not only not possible, but why recency bias and social media have made these overreactions so common.…
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Cable, Cricket, iPhones, and iThankYous
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: Disney and Spectrum reach an agreement at an oddly convenient time. We'll tell you the parameters, which networks got cut, and who Disney was ACTUALLY worried about upsetting if a deal weasn't reached. Also, ODI cricket is picking up around the globe as the top ten...
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Kahns, Cliques, Costs, and Cravings
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: Chaos ensues after ALL IN at Wembley, and All Elite Wrestling can't stay out of its own way. I'll talk about the many failures of all parties involved; especially those of Tony Khan, who demonstrated both profound ineptitude and unparalleled cowardice in how he decided…
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The High Stakes of Dealing In Steak
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: The show returns after a two week break. In the opening segment, I'll explain what led to the break, and what I needed to do to figure out some things about the world, and about myself. Next, we'll get deep about the state of discourse in our society, and how Twitter/X...
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Chaos, Crooks, Desktops, and Dots
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: BONUS COVERAGE: The chaos in collegiate athletics reached a boiling point over the last week; to the point that the Pac 12 Conference is effectively EXTINCT. I'll cover all the fallout that came to a head in just seven stinking days. Next, the podcasting world is a…
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Debits, Conferences, Departing Legends, and Craft Beers
THIS WEEK ON THE PROGRAM: MasterCard announced last week that it will no longer accept transactions for marijuana or marijuana dispensaries, despite it being legal in many states. I will tell you why this is a damned dangerous precedent that could be used as a weapon, regardless of the side of…
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Football, Wickets, and Printing Trolley Tickets
ON THE PROGRAM, THIS WEEK: For eighteen years, EA Sports and Madden have been the exclusive producer of games for the National Football League. This hasn't been what's best for business. I'll talk about what led to it, how it has affected the quality of the product, and what, if anything, can be...
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Too Many Slices, Not Enough Pie
ON THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: We're cutting right to the heart of my criticisms of the Worldwide Leader's decision to jump the shark, along with taking a slice out of Threads, Meta's low-rent response to Twitter. But I have to ask: why fawn over a new thing that's just a carbon copy of the thing you...
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Bits, Bytes, Salutations, and Sandwiches
ON THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: I'M BAAAAAACK, BABY! It's been a rough road to rebuild, but we've paved the way to a new beginning! This week, I talk about the trials of the previous six weeks, and what brought me back to the booth, for all of you! I'll tell you about the new machine powering the…
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