Suge Me The Mooney

This week Suge & Mike discuss bodyshaming and the lack of empathy when that subject is presented to be about men (00:06:05). Suge has noticed a trend in this new wave of “representation” over the last decade where he in fact feels HIS demographic is somehow underrepresented (00:42:36). Yet another woman with aspirations for a career in sports has encountered sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Suge considers that one way men can “do better” is by acknowledging harassment they, themselves have encountered at work in order to better relate (01:20:37). Final thoughts (01:56:21).

The guys discuss Phil Mushnick of the New York Post whose work can be described as insensitive, racist, and out of touch (00:04:07). Kyle Rittenhouse is a teen who murdered 2 people and injured another with an illegally obtained assault rifle when he travelled from Illinois to Wisconsin and joined a right wing militia to disrupt a protest for justice in the shooting of an unarmed Black man. He is now being treated as a hero amongst the right and far right (00:33:12). This past week was the 17 year anniversary of the Malice at the Palace which has effects that are still felt today (00:48:32). If you could be anything in sports other than a player what would it be? Mike and Suge give their choices (01:17:46). Final Thoughts (01:29:36).

WWE superstar Zelena Vega was fired after tweeting her support for unionizing furthering a nearly four decade fight against wrestlers unionizing (00:06:43). 17 years ago this week, right-wing host Bill O'Reilly invited Cam'Ron and Dame Dash to his show in order to rail against rap as it pertains to children, but to his surprise the two defended themselves and made solid points as he tried to discredit them (00:36:53). It has been a week since Joe Biden was elected as the 46th President, yet the 45th, Donald Trump has refused to concede and move forward with a transfer of power (01:01:11). Final Thoughts (01:07:38).

After four long days, America decided on a new President and we discuss the immediate fallout (00:06:22). Suge, after seeing the county his college town is located voted extremely red, he reckons that many women he was interested in then are now Trump supporters so he asks “How far would you go to hook up with a MAGA chick?” as far as degrading yourself (00:42:48). When a girl flat out says they’re not interested in a guy, most guys stop communicating entirely with them and these women are at a loss as to why (01:18:26). Following up on a previous topic, Johnny Depp lost his libel suit and his role in Fantastic Beasts, the guys discuss this development (01:32:48). Final thoughts (01:47:24).

Trump goes on 60 Minutes then Trump goes on to abruptly leave 60 Minutes (00:04:13). Jared Kushner says Trump’s plans for the Black community will only work “if they want to succeed” and the guys respond (00:48:11). Many Black celebrities have shown support for Trump, in turn he has used this as an opportunity to gain Black voters so the guys discuss why it won’t work (01:14:13). In some startling news, the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes draft a player who was physically and emotionally abusive towards Black classmate with a developmental disability (01:51:52). Final thoughts (02:29:05).

With the election quickly approaching the guys briefly talk about the final presidential debate (00:07:38). Jemelle Hill inferred that rather than tear down White patriarchy, Black men are trying to become part of it, to which the fellas disagree (00:31:26). Chris Pratt was named “Hollywood’s Worst Chris” for his church affiliation and the (white male) Avengers Assembled to defend him (01:01:17). Suge & Mike noticed a trend in media where straight people create gay couples called “shipping” which at times includes established straight people (fictional or real). So the guys ask whether this hurts the LGBT community as they fight for equal rights (01:26:10)? Final Thoughts (01:56:17).

The guys discuss Biden and Trump's respective townhalls briefly then take a break from discussing the 2020 election for this episode (00:04:58). Bill Burr had a polarizing opening monologue on a recent episode of SNL (00:14:02). Right-wing personality "Baked Alaska" posted a video where he antagonized workers over their business's mask policy (00:42:49). During the 90s, when the guys were kids, there was a noticeable trend of movies based on TV shows from the 60s (01:06:49). In light of WWE great/actor John Cena's recent marriage, some have accused him of stringing along fellow WWE star Nikki Bella during their relationship, so the guys discuss the idea of stringing people along (01:40:11). Final thoughts (02:12:21).

Donald Trump is out of the hospital but still has COVID and plans to host "super spreader events" (00:05:13). In light of this the Vice Presidential debate took place on the heels of a widely criticized Presidential debate (00:25:48). The FBI thwarts a kidnapping of MI governor Gretchen Whitmer by right wing militia men in response to her handling of pandemic safety initiatives, which brings to light the real threat of domestic terrorism by white supremacists (00:59:09). Final Thoughts (01:29:35).

It was reveal the morning of the recording that Trump himself tested positive for COVID, so the guys open by discussing that ironic event (00:04:07). The first 2020 Presidential Debate took place last week and it was described as dumpster fire and train wreck. The guys give their thoughts (00:09:37). Plenty of men and women find themselves in competition with their significant other's parents and sometimes also their friends. The guys have some theories on why those situations exist (01:01:52). The guys share some of the best interactions with celebrities and well known celebrities (01:29:40).

Final thoughts (01:48:45).

Jason Whitlock has been keeping himself relevant with hot takes, but this week he takes aim two female sports personalities in Maria Taylor and Katie Nolan (00:02:33). Lebron James is a prominent Black athlete which makes him an easy target for the right wing as well as law enforcement officials when he uses his platform to raise social injustice awareness (00:34:36). Sports can be euphoric sometimes and nauseating other times. The guys discuss sports memories they wish could be wiped from their brain (00:53:49). Final thoughts (01:26:06).