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Join us as we tackle top stories of the week and put a hilarious spin on them. From skits to satirical commentary, we’ve got you covered. But we don’t just stop at the laughs - at the end of every show, we take a deep dive into ”The” Fool Scoop, where we explore a topic of the week in depth. Whether you’re looking to stay informed or just want a good laugh, The Fool Scoop team’s got you covered. Tune in every week and get ready to chuckle your way through the headlines. Donations: Venmo @foolscoop paypal.me/foolscoop Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foolscoop/support
Episodes
Episodes
Friday May 03, 2024
Sex-PF 1000 [NSFW]
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Today on the Fool Scoop, we engage in our most R-rated discussion ever. S.E.X. Where do the ducks in Duck Tales come from? Also, we discuss the ban of Pornhub in Texas and what that can mean for content and people seeking out that kind of content. Additionally, we segue into Project 2025—a Republican Party initiative designed to increase Presidential power—and what that could mean for citizens and voters this coming year. Join us for a discussion filled with debauchery, uncertainty, and sneakery.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
The Conservative Plan to Take Over the Country (you need to know about this) (youtube.com)
Pornhub disabled in Texas over age-verification requirements | The Texas Tribune
Pornhub just banned Texas. Here's why. | Mashable
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Salty Shanty
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
The Fool Scoop returns once again. Join us to catch our thoughts on Cupcake Wars, crazy movies, and a review of Blue Submarine No.6.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Children with Scottish Accents
Indian Thriller - Salty Shanty
Monkey Man - Trailer
The Crow (2024) - Trailer
Damn the torpedoes (youtube.com)
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The Apoc-Eclipse
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The Fool Scoop takes on a once-in-a-lifetime (maybe) celestial event. The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Come join us for some pre-eclipse fun, as well as live on-the-spot interviews with other solar eclipse watchers. Then we conclude with a post-eclipse debriefing. Don’t miss out on all the shenannigans.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When - NASA Science
April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Here's what you need to know -Smarter Every Day 295 (youtube.com)
No, you didn't see a solar flare during the total eclipse — but you may have seen something just as special | Space
There were NO SOLAR FLARES during the total eclipse on April 8 2024 (youtube.com)
The April 8 2024 Eclipse and the 7 cities named Nineveh - YouTube
2 places named Nineveh, not 7, in path of totality for April 8 eclipse | Fact check (yahoo.com)
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Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Swimming In Circles
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
This week, we're trying something a little different and letting AI write our show notes. Take a listen, then let us know what you think? Accurate?
Summary
The hosts discuss the topic of shaving one's head and the price one would accept for doing so. They also explore the value of hair and wigs. The conversation then shifts to a video about bizarre fish behavior in the Florida Keys, which leads to a discussion about water contamination and its impact on fish behavior. The hosts also consider the problem-solving approach for the future and the potential consequences of melting ice caps. The conversation concludes with a discussion about extreme temperature swings. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to climate change and survival strategies. They start with some humorous misunderstandings about extreme swinging and mood swings. Then, they delve into the potential effects of climate change in the next 20 years, including extreme temperatures and natural disasters. The hosts explore different survival strategies, such as alternative living solutions and the possibility of cannibalism. They also discuss the importance of corn and the myth of popcorn discovery. Finally, they touch on the idea of humans provoking their own end and the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics ranging from the possibility of losing water on Earth to the lushness of ancient Egypt. They also explore the theory that the Flintstones is set in the future and the concept of democracy. The conversation takes several humorous detours along the way, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion.
Takeaways
Shaving one's head can be a personal choice, but it also has value in terms of hair and wig production.
Water contamination can have a significant impact on fish behavior and ecosystems.
Melting ice caps and extreme temperature swings are potential consequences of climate change.
Problem-solving for the future requires considering the long-term effects of environmental issues. Climate change is a pressing issue that will have significant impacts in the next 20 years.
Survival strategies may include alternative living solutions and adapting to extreme temperatures and natural disasters.
The conversation explores the ethical dilemmas and extreme measures that may arise in a post-apocalyptic world.
The hosts also discuss the importance of sustainable agriculture and the potential consequences of human actions. Water on Earth can be lost if tectonic shifts cause magma to spew from the planet's core and boil off the water.
Water does exist in space in the form of ice, such as in comets.
The movement of objects in the universe is a result of past explosions and the laws of physics.
Ancient Egypt was once lush and green, but over time, it became a desert.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the possibility of losing water, the Flintstones theory, and the difference between a republic and a democracy.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
Price of Wigs
Bizzare Behavior of Fish in the Florida Keys
Blood for Blush in the Concentration Camp
Mad Max (1979)
Waterworld (1995)
Snowpiercer (2014)
Alive (1993)
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Look! Up In The Sky!
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Today on the Fool Scoop, we take a look at air travel, specifically some of the latest issues surrounding Boeing, the leading manufacturer of aircraft. Join us as we discuss what’s happening and what, in our untrained and completely amateur opinions, can be done. Also, be sure to keep score at home as Alan hands out points, for what, we’re not sure.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
More problems for Boeing after another plane makes emergency landing (youtube.com)
'If anything happens, it's not suicide': Boeing whistleblower's prediction (youtube.com)
Boeing: Last Week Tonight
The Boeing Scandal Just Got A LOT Worse (youtube.com)
NTSB update on mid-flight incident on Alaska Airlines flight (youtube.com)
Dude Where's My Car - Screw the Universe (youtube.com)
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Rounding Third Place
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Today, the Fool Scoop opens with a hard-hitting, medical case. Then, we discuss the concept of Third Places, what they are, how they originated, and how they’ve changed over the years. We look at the future of Third Places as it pertains to VR or 2nd Life.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
What Is A Third Place? (And Here’s Why You Should Have One) - The Good Trade
[Why You Need a Third Place (And How to Find One) (jordanharbinger.com)](https://www.jordanharbinger.com/why-you-need-a-third-place-and-how-to-find-one/#:~:text=The “third place” is a,a private and domestic space.)
The Forgotten Joy of Hanging Out in ‘Third Places’ - The Atlantic
'Third places' strengthen community. Here's how we can rebuild them | On Point (wbur.org)
Nowhere to Go: The Loss of Third Places (youtube.com)
"Penny Universities": How coffeehouses changed the world - Big Think
Funniest VR Moments of 2021 (so far) (youtube.com)
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
One Giant Leap Year
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
The Fool Scoop discusses the elusive date, February 29, otherwise known as Leap Day. We tackle its origins and if it’s possible to correct this anomaly, and we even look into the nature of keeping time and how it is measured.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
When is Leap Year 2024? When to celebrate if you were born February 29 (cincinnati.com)
[Leaping Through Time - The Leap Year Enigma - Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP (bgwlawyers.com)](https://bgwlawyers.com/leaping-through-time-the-leap-year-enigma/#:~:text=Drinking%3A If you are born,59 pm on February 28.)
[The Law Doesn't Care About February 29th | College of Law](https://law.uiowa.edu/law-doesnt-care-about-february-29th#:~:text=In non-leap years%2C that,1 in non-leap years.)
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Friday Feb 23, 2024
AI: Reloaded
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
The Fool Scoop team revisits A.I. and takes a trip down the slippery slope when it comes to the pros and cons of A.I., including its impact on culture and society. Tune in to pay homage to your new robot overlords. New robot society: TBD.
Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:
AI Helping Review Scientific Papers
The Rabbit AI Phone
Protein Folding
Pill for Cancer
Professor on ChatGPT JOSH (Have you seen this video?)
Eagle Eye (2008)
Watch Dogs (2013)
The Mitchells vs The Machines Trailer
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About the show
Join us as we tackle the top stories of the week and put a hilarious spin on them. From skits to satirical commentary, we've got you covered. But we don't just stop at the laughs - every show, we take a deep dive into "The" Fool Scoop, where we explore a topic of the week in depth. Whether you're looking to stay informed or just want a good laugh, The Fool Scoop team's got you covered. Tune in every week and get ready to chuckle your way through the headlines.
Donations:
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