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When software engineer, Jeff Wardle created a fun word game for his partner, he never thought it would eventually be played by millions, and then sold to The New York Times for a low seven-figure sum. In just a few months however, this fun free word game has taken the world by storm. Trish and Kurt discuss the rise of Wordle, what makes it so special and what the sale to the NYT means for its fans.

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This past week rock titan Neil Young sent a letter telling his management team and record label that Spotify would have to choose between hosting his music and hosting The Joe Rogan Experience. Specifically because of the podcast broadcasting false information about COVID19 and vaccinations. Spotify, Young wrote, could “have Rogan or Young. Not both.” Spotify chose Rogan, and what has taken place since this decision has shook the content platform and has caused an initial loss of $4billionUSD. Kurt and Trish look at this ongoing battle to discuss what led to this decision and what it means for the future of Spotify and other streaming platforms.

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24 months since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are 24-24 sitting in the #8 seed. Kobe's legacy will forever be remembered. #mambaout 

Welcome, Marissa Coleman, former WNBA star and NCAA Champion. We get into her transition from pro-athlete to a business leader with The Gaming Society. What working for a start-up entails and what it means to "Bet on Women". 

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The first domino fell with Jeffery Epstine’s arrest, next the guilty verdict for Ghislaine Maxwell and now the next domino in this twisted saga comes in the form of Prince Andrew, who was stripped of all of his duties and his royal status. What does this mean for him and who will fall next?

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The 79th Golden Globes took place on Sunday, but because of the year of controversy they have faced thanks to a 2021 LA Times Expose, the ceremony was muted. No audience, no show, just a live-tweeted event announcing nominees and winners. Where does the Hollywood Foreign Press go from here? Are the Golden Globes dead? What can other antiquated organizations learn from their trail of mistakes? Kurt and Trish get into this and give a quick follow up on the lucky “Joker” Novak Djokovic

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Trish and Kurt break down The Weeknd with his new album Dawn FM. Who does it appeal to and why Kurt is not a fan of it. Angelina Jolie dating The Weeknd is right on brand.

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As todays episode was being recorded, news broke of the New York Times / The Athletic deal - what does this merger mean for the media industry? Trish and Kurt discuss the scandal plaguing the Australian Open and the detainment of unvaccinated tennis great Novak Djokovic.

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2021 was another year in a pandemic, and another year where highly anticipated music missed the mark. Kurt and Trish talk about the hits and (mostly) misses in music last year and what we already have to look forward to in music for 2022.

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Ghislaine Maxwell, the right hand of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found guilty of sex trafficking this week. Kurt and Trish discuss this case and what a guilty verdict means for the rich and the powerful.

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