Episode 235.5 — Sklarbro County 140

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This week, Randy and Jason kick off the show with some music history that includes; how long it took The Beatles to notice that Ringo had quit the band and the absolute beauty that ignited a George Harrison and Eric Clapton guitar battle. Then, the Sklars are joined by comedian Dan St. Germain, who helps give a recap of this past weekend’s Royal Rumble and what kind of mental stability Vince McMahon might currently be working with. Later, Dan Van Kirk covers news headlines from around the world that include; a father who brings his child on a robbery, people who cannot handle The Game Of Life, and a cop who just wants to find someone sober enough to talk to. Lastly, D.R. Tuttle calls in to share helpful tips on how to throw a perfect Super Bowl Party.

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Regarding the first Florida story, and the question of why a homeowner would pursue a burglar:

The reason why a homeowner has to pursue a criminal is that if you lose contact with the criminal, the police will not continue the pursuit. The police are not be as interested as you are.

We had a guy that repeatedly damaged our house, and although it was captured on surveillance the police wouldn't get involved.

Being a criminal he wasn't too smart, and he approached our house while I was in the yard. He did a year in prison.

 

 

Florida, the hot shitbox of human agony.

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Awesome! Nice little change up to hear the Wrestle-talk

 

I did not know that DVK and Dan St. Germain were going to go into this. It's great. It's always fun to hear wrestling fans talk about it in a knowledgeable way. There ARE those young kids and, "It's real to ME, dammit!" fans, but they're such... not representative of what a lot of fans get out of it. Like any other form of entertainment, we know it's fake*, but it's fun following the players you like, and seeing where the puzzle pieces are falling. Unfortunately, the WWE keeps laying these puzzle pieces on the table, and the RIGHT WHEN YOU'RE GONNA FINISH THE PUZZLE, Vince McMahon and everyone else up in the Corporate Office just slam their fist on the table and punch you and say, "You idiot! Why are you wasting your time with this?" and then hand you a different puzzle. Ugh. Very frustrating. Granted, sometimes it's inevitable; when guys get injured, plans change. But a lot of times, it's just stupid.

 

* - fake as in predetermined. Let's be honest, and compare it more to stuntman work and/or dancing; it takes both guys to pull off these moves. But they're still physical, you still need to be athletic to do it, and people do retire from injuries and wrestle while injured constantly. It is disingenuous to just blanket statement-it all as, "fake". Really devalues what these guys and gals do in the ring, y'know?

 

And especially nowadays, where their business plans fall entirely on the WWE Network? And rival promotions like (the MUCH BETTER) Lucha Underground are so easy to find now? It's baffling they do this crap in the DirecTV/internet age where you can catch Ring of Honor, Reality of Wrestling, Global Force Wrestling, New Japan Pro, Shine, Chikara, Dragon Gate, Lucha Underground, etc. online? WWE's method (madness) is really baffling whenever they piss off fans so much, and continue to ignore not just so much talent in their own locker room, but rival promotions who are doing it right.

 

But a big part of it that I wish they brought up was the Philly crowd. They are some of the most vocal fans and constantly hijack things with cheers. Which, when it's good, is awesome. When it's bad, it's terrible. REALLY feel bad for Roman Reigns at the end of that Rumble. The guy is pretty well-liked, despite his stupid canned insincere promos. He did not deserve the boos he got; those were boos for so much more, but it all got shoveled on him after being all bloody and tired and - realistically - doing a pretty good job in the Rumble match. He is being pushed above other guys who are ready, and everyone can sense that he's not ready and it's not earned, but man - he did not deserve those boos at the end there. They should've finished with the championship match between Cena, Rollins and Lesnar; much better match. All those guys kicked ass and that match told a much better story in the ring.

 

But yeah, that's too "inside baseball". I just was glad to hear some wrestle-talk. Been awhile

 

Another good ep, you guys! Great music this time too!

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that 3rd story was kids playing a prank on a cop.