In this engaging episode, Patrick discusses the cultural influence of classic TV shows like "The Brady Bunch" and "All in the Family." He delves into how these programs subtly shift societal norms, from divorce and blended families to the portrayal of middle-aged men. Patrick also tackles the tough topic of the portrayal of Catholic priests in media amidst real scandals. It's a thought-provoking conversation about media's power in shaping worldviews.

 

• Richard - I was verbally abused by my stepfather my whole life (03:31)
• Ed - Is there a statistic that accounts for if the step father never had any kids of his own?
• Bernardo - I think Brady Bunch was normalizing certain behaviors. (20:56)
• Randall - The only acceptable form of bigotry is against Catholics, which is upsetting because teachers and others are more likely to be sex offenders. (29:16)
• Alex - When I was in middle school, the reruns from Seinfeld started coming on and they changed my viewpoint on sex before marriage. (40:29)
• Mark – The priest scandal was horrible, but what about people in power who allow this type of thing to happen? (47:13)