Sean wonders if the news is bumming us out on purpose, while Brad argues that anything can be funny if you try hard enough.

On today's episode, the guys discuss The News and Being Offended... while drinking beer from New Belgium Brewing. Where do you land on these topics? Do you agree or disagree with our perspectives, and is there a subject you'd like us to explore? Join the conversation by following us on… Facebook.com/puddlebird Twitter.com/@puddlebirdcast www.puddlebird.com

The News and the Fear Narrative - 4:30

• Yellow Papers
• The Dunbar Number
• The Human Kindness Blog

Objectively Offensive - 27:55

• Small Town Murder Podcast

RWLP – 58:16

Sean:

• Reading: Simple and Sinister
• Watching: America's Got Talent
• Listening: Glen Hansard (Say it to Me Now; Once)
• Playing: Rocket League

Brad:

• Reading: Reddit
• Watching: Bone Tomahawk
• Listening: Homicide: A Year on The Killing Streets
• Playing: Farpoint