Monday Morning Podcast Old ESPN, Food, Canada | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-13-25
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Nov 13, 2025 Bill dives into nostalgia with old ESPN's early programming and the shift in food shows from teaching to competition. He shares a spontaneous dinner trip to Switzerland, and critiques sociopathic CEOs while pondering the state of comedy and mortality. Bill also recounts his experiences performing for the Michael J. Fox Foundation and reflects on late comedian friends. The banter flows into picks for NFL Week 11, showcasing playful rivalry and betting theories. Join in for a mix of humor, sports insights, and personal anecdotes!
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Short Prep Helps Underdogs
- Short prep windows help the underdog by compressing advantages of better teams and coaches.
- Bill uses this theory to back underdogs on Thursday night divisional games.
Food TV Became Competition, Not Teaching
- Bill observes food TV shifted from teaching techniques to timed competitive drama.
- He remembers Mario Batali's show as a rare program that taught cooking and culture.
Swiss Dinner Ruined By Speeches
- Bill describes a fancy Swiss restaurant where long menu speeches made the food cold and ruined the experience.
- He jokes he just wanted the meal served without the pretentious descriptions.