The Flood with Doc & Ziggy

The one about Social Media, Influencers, and Morality

Zig was assigned an interesting Vox article about Social Media and Morality. Has our access to infinite content and distractions fractured our ability to show empathy? Doc brings another article to the table about how truly powerful the influencer economy is. Is there a connection here? 

 

A link to the Vox article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22585287/technology-smartphones-gmail-attention-morality

 

A link to the WaPo article:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/26/creator-economy-influencers-youtubers-social-media/

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The one about Super Smash Bros and Nintendo’s Fun Police

Nintendo is going very far when it comes to limiting the Super Smash Bros tournament scene. Good luck to all the Tournament Organizers out there. You're gonna need it. Also why is Nintendo patching single player games? What is Nintendo actually trying to do?

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”Monoco” by Bad Bunny

Ziggy took on an insurmountable challenge. How do we find our music? Offset has some words as a veteran of the game. Gen Z wants to see more platonic relationships. Doc does a masterclass in going full circle. Did you know that Doug is getting rebooted? Where do you fall on the Grohl Scale?

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”IDGAF” by Drake feat. Yeat

Who deserves a Mark Twain Award? What if Richard Pryor helped write Huckleberry Finn? Halloween is upon us and Doc asks Zig if this one family's weird tradition. Is it crazier to believe in ghosts or aliens? It's 10:00. Do you know where your kids are? There is a new video game that all you have to do is not scream. 

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The one about Israel and the Gaza Strip, Speaker of the House, Chris Evans, and Fandom

Doc and Zig make a decision on how they will cover the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Ziggy has some suggestions for who could be Speaker of the House. The internet is up in arms about age difference in celebrity relationships which sends the duo into questioning the concept of fandom.

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The one about Harambe, Tupac, Netflix, Dragonball, and AI

A lighthouse update on the most meme'd moments. More is revealed about the murder of Tupac Shakur, including maybe Diddy being involved? Trump is going to lose millions of dollars. Speaking of Tupac, Jada Pinkett Smith is making things increasingly sloppy. Netflix is opening brick and mortar stores...? Crunchyroll is releasing a *free* 24-hour anime channel. A new Dragonball series is on its way! AI might eliminate the executive and entry level job positions. 

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”Snooze” by SZA

Is the American Sitcom still relevant? Doc found five rock songs and asks Zig what the difference between rock and pop music is? Where does that leave Drake in the "Biggest Pop Star" debate?

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The one about Trump, the House of Representatives, Rock Music,

Donald Trump very well might lose his entire fortune and he can only blame himself. He has legally been told to STFU. Rock might have found its lane in the grass roots. Zig is entirely wrong about The Beatles. The House Republicans cannot get their shit together.

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”First Person Shooter” by Drake feat. J Cole

2000s aesthetic is coming back...? Ziggy feels violated. New Drake album dropped and... It's pretty mid. And he's really sensitive about it. Who would have guessed that self-checkout counters has lead to a rise in shoplifting! Super-Mecha Robot Wolves! Fist of the North Star will be returning for a new series! Meta is working on integrating AI into their apps. But Zig definitely wants Snoop Dogg to run a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

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The About Friends, Happy Hour, and Eating Cardboard

Gen Z is having trouble making friends but is it their own fault? Doc and Zig talk about workplace relationships and how it can be beneficial to be friends with your coworkers. Plus "Soft Move or Boss Move" comes back with a Pokémon card player going all-in for the win.

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The One About Russell Brand, Rupert Murdoch, Stephen A Smith, Martin Scorsese

Russell Brand has caught himself in sexual assault allegations. Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as CEO of FOX News, Stephen A Smith is butthurt, and Martin Scorsese is a curmudgeon.

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The One About Taylor & Travis, Joe Biden, Vampires, and the WGA

Olivia Rodrigo is back on top with VAMPIRE! Taylor and Travis might need a celebrity nickname like Brangelina or Bennifer... Joe Biden is really bad at timing his gaffs... Especially when honoring hip-hop... The WGA has signed a deal with the studios to get to production!

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The One About Hamster Wheels, Lottery Winners, and the Great Wall of China

In this week's "Florida vs Everybody" Zig comes with articles about wholesome lottery winners, Christian murder gangs, a bold man trying to cross the Atlantic, and the streets running red!

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The One About Labor Strikes and One Piece

2023 is the summer of labor as the American autoworkers join the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in striking against the corporate establishment! Netflix's live-action One Piece dropped recently and Doc and Ziggy have to give their takes and how it compares to previous live action anime adaptations.

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The one about Ice Spice, Taylor Swift, and Aliens

The delinquent duo are finally back to say what their songs of the summer have been and with their takes on MTV's VMA Awards. Are they even relevant anymore? Johnathan Majors breaks up a "fight" at a middle school. The Mexican government has two women as frontrunners for the presidency and just made abortion and fundamental right. But how about we focus on these mummified aliens!

Part 1 of the week

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”Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony

Hip-Hop turns 50! Taylor Swift and Travis Scott are causing earthquakes. A libertarian anthem tops the Billboard 100 charts. Melly Mel came for Eminem and he missed. Doc & Ziggy make a tier list of meme-able moments. Florida schools gut the AP Psychology and whitewashes Frederick Douglass. The Barbie movie makes over $1B. The crazy plane lady has come out publicly Or has she? Sony is making a Madam Web movie. GOP voters are growing tired of the war on woke. Doc and Zig react to the Lil Tay controversy. Five new inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame!

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”Seven” by Jung Kook

Doc starts with saying that an American legend is just that; a legend. Donald Trump got indicted once again. We have listener letters about Aliens, NPCs, weed, Hunter Biden and Skibidi Toilet? Updates on the war in Ukraine. Elon officially destroys Twitter. Why is this Jason Aldean song on top of the Billboards? IGN ranks the Top 25 Greatest Anime Characters of All-Time and Ziggy believes they have one glaring omission.

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”K-POP” by Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd

The sharks are on cocaine! Who the f*** asked for NPC streamers?Tupac's murder case gets reopened! Elon is clueless to what brand equity is and thinks Kojima got it right with Metal Gear Solid 2. Is reincarnation hitting new game or continue? Ziggy has an announcement. 

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”What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish

Earth is really hot! Climate change tourism? SAG-AFTRA officially joins the WGA in striking against the studios for fair compensation and Fran Drescher is not having it! Ziggy brings some more wild headlines in this week's "Florida vs Everybody." The internet asked a good question; what would be terrifying if it was 10 times larger? Sony and Microsoft have come to an agreement to allow Call of Duty to be a shared title for the next 10 years.

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”Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift

How would Doc and Zig save the world? Victor Wembanyama makes his NBA Summer League Debut. Jonah Hill has the internet questioning how he handled his recent breakup. Ashley Madison gets shut down. Sorry, cheaters. Elon literally asks Zuckerberg to a dick measuring contest after Threads drops. Mike Lindell is auctioning off everything he owns. There's cocaine in the White House! Be careful with your emojis. They might become legally binding. Are AI toys a good idea or a bad idea. Are AI sex toys a better idea or worse idea? Who was wrong in the Keke Palmer/Usher situation?

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”vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo

Morgan Wallen has a spent 16 weeks at the top. Who could take him down? The BET Awards was certainly a Tyler Perry production. Futurama is back! The Idol is cringe trauma porn. Damian Lillard has formally asked for a trade. Elon is destroying Twitter. ESPN just had a round of layoffs of many on air personalities. The Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action. Doc gets about as candid he has ever been on the pod. What was the top five anime of the 1990s?

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”Calling” by Metro Boomin, Swae Lee, NAV, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

Doc and Zig are back from their break with jokes and takes locked and loaded. How strong is Ash's Pikachu? Doc and Zig go back to one of the best years in music history. Many jokes are made about the OceanGate sub. Trump is really out here clout chasing. James Cameron is low-key a boss. The Denver Nuggets won the NBA championship. Ja Morant got suspended for 25 games. The Spurs won the lottery. Hunter Biden and Trump in the 1980s would have been great friends. Elon vs Mark Zuckerberg? The dumb Russian coup attempt. The Apple Vision Pro was announced. The Offspring earn themselves a Championship Ring. Super Mario RPG and Star Ocean II get remastered and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth gameplay has been shown! The live-action One Piece trailer was shown and Zig is cautiously optimistic. 

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”WHERE SHE GOES” Bad Bunny

"Tears and the Kingdom" and "God of War" have a lot in common. Shannon Sharpe leaves "Undisputed" and the relationship between he and Skip is most likely the reason why. However the impact that Skip Bayless cannot be understated. Did you know that Donald Duck has PTSD from World War II? Scientists are working on hybridizing psilocybin and marijuana as an alternative to pharmaceutical treatment to metal illness and PTSD. Martin Scorsese is making another movie about Jesus Christ. Marc Wahlberg is lobbying the Nevada government to build "Hollywood 2.0" in Las Vegas. Los Angeles is thinking about instituting a "freeway toll" and Doc has a simple solution. Millennials and Gen Z are ruining "three meals a day!"

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”Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa

Neurolink has been approved for human trials. Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign with a pure disasterpiece. The Writer's Strike continues and raises more questions about AI in creative fields. "Vanderpump Rules" fallout calls for us to reexamine the relationship people have with reality TV. Litigation might be a step too far when it comes to social media. Ziggy calls attention to a complete internet menace and Doc proposes that we send Zig to the biggest social experiment for singles to date.

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”Last Night” by Morgan Wallace

Should we bring back "Pimp My Ride" with the microliving lifestyle? "Florida vs Everybody" this week involving INTERPOL, time travel, and Nazi cows. The San Antonio Spurs win the #1 Overall pick in the NBA Draft. Ja Wick is at it again. Doc reminds us all the importance of media literacy. A baby was born with three people's DNA. Florida is mandating clear backpacks. Manhattan is sinking and a creative solution has been proposed. Lil Wayne cut a concert short. Soft Move or Boss Move? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of a Kingdom is a masterpiece.

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