Paul and Powerful Joe Cook (fresh off of the monkeypox beat) talk a little poetry and why pole dancers are more talented than divers, before getting into the Texas depth chart (or lack thereof), old journalists failing at hot takes, monkey slander, and some general thoughts about the looming season opener against Louisiana-Monroe. Joe also breaks down press box culture, answering the questions we all want to know. Football is almost here - let's do this! 

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