Livestream Friday, August 4, 2023
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Friday, August 4, 2023 Rundown
[00:06:56] Entertainment News. Johnathan Majors’ assault trial has been pushed back to September. Tori Spelling and her 5 children are currently living in an RV as they struggle with an extreme case of black mold in their house. On Thursday’s episode of Hart to Heart, Will Smith got candid about the mistakes he’s made in the entertainment business. Lizzo has broken her silence and dismissed the claims against her, saying she is hurt by the allegations.
[00:42:28] Belly Flop Challenge Recap. The gang recaps one of the best Belly Flop Challenges they’ve ever had. They discuss the huge crowd, the top three belly floppers and their favorite contestants/costumes, and more. First place finisher Karnage the Klown calls in and talks with the gang.
[01:08:07] Junk Drawer. Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 92,000 newer SUVs and sedans because of serious concerns over flammability. Mattel is looking for a “Chief Uno Player” to help promote its new Uno game. With Shark Week around the corner, Discovery is airing a program called Cocaine Sharks. The FCC has fined a giant robocall operation with a $300 million fine.
[01:36:28] Bizarre Files. Florida police have had to tell people not to call 911 because of groups of manatees having sex on beaches. A Georgia fugitive has been indicted on charges of misdirecting $30 million from people who thought they were buying Bibles for people from China. A couple says a trip to what was sold as a 5-star hotel turned into a nightmare when they saw a dead body, vomiting and defecating guests and couples having public sex in the pool during their trip in Punta Cana.
[01:55:31] Connoisseur. Costco has been replacing the people giving away free samples with self-serve stations. A high-profile lawsuit by a California woman who said Subway was using non-tuna meat in their tuna sandwiches has been dismissed. Today is International Beer Day. A survey of 2000 Americans who regularly cook found 25% are intimidated by cooking in their own kitchen and 65% are intimidated by cooking international dishes. According to a poll 67% of Americans say they could live off sandwiches for a week.
[02:39:44] Gary Owen joins the show. Gary joins the show and talks with the gang about his time in the Navy, how comedians become popular now versus in the past, being at the Monday Night Football game where Damar Hamlin was hurt, and more.
[03:22:58] Bizarre Files. Two 7/11 workers beat a man who tried to steal a trash can of cigarettes with a broomstick. A Boston police officer in full uniform was caught on camera going down a children’s slide. The person accused of breaking into Lake Tahoe condominiums and fondling the feet of several women has been arrested. A woman driving past a Florida lake found an alligator eating another rotting but still alive alligator.
[03:39:48] Hollywood Trash & Music News. Motley Crue is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album with a super deluxe boxed set. Peter Gabriel has released the new song “Olive Tree”, which is inspired by his interest in brain research. Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain revealed that he suffered a small stroke that left him partially paralyzed in January. The Replacements are reissuing their album Tim as a boxed set. Kyle’s band will be playing several shows down the shore this weekend.
[03:56:21] Wrap Up. Pierre Robert joins the show and talks about the Belly Flop Contest and prviews the upcoming show.