26 April 2020

Jesus, The Economy

There is something happening out there that is bigger than all of us. Of course, we are talking about the pandemic. When these sorts of things happen, the best anyone can do is to go along with the flow and to do our best not to rock the boat too much. Especially when it comes to the idea that our actions have certain life or death consequences.

This makes for an interesting observation on our society. In this episode, Ric takes a look at how certain religious aspects are being dealt with. There is a pastor who will more than likely wind up in jail for his reckless actions and yet there is another who is demanding you turn over your stimulus money to him. And to what end?

Also, Kim Jong-Un, his sister with the resting bitch face and what might happen after the virus goes away.



NEXT WEEK: The rise of the video conference.

19 April 2020

Time Out. No Sports.

Sports is entertainment. And a bit more. Right now, as society lays low (for the most part) and there people trying to find some sort of entertainment to help pass the time, one of the major factors in that equation is the world of professional sports. With even that world shut down, what is the impact of that having on our current situation. To be fair, not much.

But even that answer depends on what side of the field you sit on. There are those who think this is the worst thing to happen to society than the illness itself. And then there are those who seem the absence of this form of entertainment means very little to them or to anyone at all.

Somewhere in the middle is where the rest of us are. In this episode, Ric takes a look at this missing slice of entertainment and wonders just how much of an impact the world of professional sports has on society in general.



NEXT WEEK: Your televangelist called, he said Jesus needs your stimulus check.

12 April 2020

The Things We Lost in The Flood

There was a terrible flood in the Radio Memphis studios. It did some damage. It also brought a few things to mind. In this episode, Ric tells what happened at the Radio Memphis studios last week that could have been absolutely devastating.

Also, for your Easter, if you actually went to a church today, you may be in trouble with the Department of Justice. Which brings to mind how things are going to change after the pandemic is behind us, and it will be. Virtual churches could be a real thing that sticks around. If Houseparty is any indication, it probably will be a thing.

And speaking of Houseparty, Ric shows up late to the party. But at least he brings his own dip.



NEXT WEEK: A life without professional sports.

05 April 2020

General Toxicity

Thanks to the pandemic, some people are becoming a bit more toxic than normal. In this episode, Ric tells you about an uneasy encounter with someone in his neighborhood which was a direct result of the current situation. People tend to fall into a few categories. There are those who are pretty freaked out, there are those who trying to be reasonable about all of this and then there are those who feel none of this applies to them. When you take a scroll through Facebook, it is pretty apparent as to which category everyone falls into.

Also, Ric takes a look at what a possible future will be like on the other side of this pandemic and the idea of social distancing sticking around is something he can certainly get behind.



NEXT WEEK: The flow of the news cycle.