The Big Topic Show

PART 2 OF 2: On June 25, 2009, prolific pop icon Michael Jackson was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles. Despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the age of 50. His death was determined to be the result of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, and his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs.

The world was in collective disbelief at the news of Jackson's death, and it sparked a massive outpouring of grief and tributes. Fans and admirers around the globe mourned the loss of the King of Pop, and his death was widely covered by the media. Despite the controversy and scandals that surrounded him in life, Jackson's music and impact on popular culture continue to be celebrated and remembered, and his legacy as one of the greatest entertainers of all time remains intact. 

Today we’re going to discuss the death of Michael Jackson — from the circumstances leading up to it, to the conspiracy theories surrounding it. 

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 1 OF 2: On June 25, 2009, prolific pop icon Michael Jackson was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles. Despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the age of 50. His death was determined to be the result of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, and his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs.

The world was in collective disbelief at the news of Jackson's death, and it sparked a massive outpouring of grief and tributes. Fans and admirers around the globe mourned the loss of the King of Pop, and his death was widely covered by the media. Despite the controversy and scandals that surrounded him in life, Jackson's music and impact on popular culture continue to be celebrated and remembered, and his legacy as one of the greatest entertainers of all time remains intact. 

Today we’re going to discuss the death of Michael Jackson — from the circumstances leading up to it, to the conspiracy theories surrounding it. 

*PART 2 COMES OUT THURSDAY, 4/20 @ 10 P.M. EST*

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 3 OF 3: At the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk landed the first-ever 900, a 900-degree aerial spin on a skateboard, which is considered one of the most difficult tricks in the sport. This achievement helped to elevate his fame and cement his place in the history of the sport. That same year, Hawk was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. But was he really the first person to land the elusive 900? Did he sabotage opportunities for other skaters to land the trick first? Today the boys talk a bit about Tony Hawk, skateboarding culture, and get to the bottom of these rumors.

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 2 OF 3: At the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk landed the first-ever 900, a 900-degree aerial spin on a skateboard, which is considered one of the most difficult tricks in the sport. This achievement helped to elevate his fame and cement his place in the history of the sport. That same year, Hawk was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. But was he really the first person to land the elusive 900? Did he sabotage opportunities for other skaters to land the trick first? Today the boys talk a bit about Tony Hawk, skateboarding culture, and get to the bottom of these rumors.

*PART 3 COMES OUT TUESDAY, 4/11 @ 10 P.M. EST*

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 1 OF 2: At the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk landed the first-ever 900, a 900-degree aerial spin on a skateboard, which is considered one of the most difficult tricks in the sport. This achievement helped to elevate his fame and cement his place in the history of the sport. That same year, Hawk was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. But was he really the first person to land the elusive 900? Did he sabotage opportunities for other skaters to land the trick first? Today the boys talk a bit about Tony Hawk, skateboarding culture, and get to the bottom of these rumors.

*PART 2 COMES OUT THURSDAY, 4/6 @ 10 P.M. EST*

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 3 OF 3: When the children’s animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic first aired in 2010, it was apparent that the intended audience was young females. Developed for Hasbro by veteran show runner Lauren Faust as a revamp of the popular My Little Pony toy franchise, the show quickly managed to attract a…different…kind of following.

 A "brony" is a term used to describe adult male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The term — a portmanteau of "bro" or "brother" and "pony." — originated on 4chan in October 2010 as a way for adult fans of the show to distinguish themselves from the show's target demographic of young girls. 

Bronies have a strong online community, which includes forums, social media groups, and fan-made art, videos, and fan fiction stories.

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 2 OF 3: When the children’s animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic first aired in 2010, it was apparent that the intended audience was young females. Developed for Hasbro by veteran show runner Lauren Faust as a revamp of the popular My Little Pony toy franchise, the show quickly managed to attract a…different…kind of following.

 A "brony" is a term used to describe adult male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The term — a portmanteau of "bro" or "brother" and "pony." — originated on 4chan in October 2010 as a way for adult fans of the show to distinguish themselves from the show's target demographic of young girls. 

Bronies have a strong online community, which includes forums, social media groups, and fan-made art, videos, and fan fiction stories.

Listen in and horse around with the boys as they dig into this unique fandom.

*PART 2 COMES OUT TUESDAY, 3/28 @ 10 P.M. EST*

PART 1 OF 3: When the children’s animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic first aired in 2010, it was apparent that the intended audience was young females. Developed for Hasbro by veteran show runner Lauren Faust as a revamp of the popular My Little Pony toy franchise, the show quickly managed to attract a…different…kind of following.

 A "brony" is a term used to describe adult male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The term — a portmanteau of "bro" or "brother" and "pony." — originated on 4chan in October 2010 as a way for adult fans of the show to distinguish themselves from the show's target demographic of young girls. 

Bronies have a strong online community, which includes forums, social media groups, and fan-made art, videos, and fan fiction stories.

Listen in and horse around with the boys as they dig into this unique fandom.

*PART 2 COMES OUT THURSDAY, 3/23 @ 10 P.M. EST*

PART 2 OF 2: The Spring-heeled Jack urban legend is a mysterious and spooky tale that has been passed down through the years regarding a strange man or being that was said to have terrorized the streets of England in the nineteenth century.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the legend of Spring-heeled Jack has continued to capture the imagination of people for more than a century. Whether he was a real creature or simply a figment of people's imaginations, the legend of Spring-heeled Jack remains an enduring mystery. 

Today we’re going to dive into some background on Spring-heeled Jack, some alleged eyewitness reports, some of the leading theories about the true nature of the tale, some, and break down what we think is really going on here.

Available in video form on YouTube!

PART 1 OF 2: The Spring-heeled Jack urban legend is a mysterious and spooky tale that has been passed down through the years regarding a strange man or being that was said to have terrorized the streets of England in the nineteenth century.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the legend of Spring-heeled Jack has continued to capture the imagination of people for more than a century. Whether he was a real creature or simply a figment of people's imaginations, the legend of Spring-heeled Jack remains an enduring mystery. 

Today we’re going to dive into some background on Spring-heeled Jack, some alleged eyewitness reports, some of the leading theories about the true nature of the tale, some, and break down what we think is really going on here.

*PART 2 COMES OUT THURSDAY, 3/16 @ 10 P.M. EST*

Available in video form on YouTube!