The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Football Season
Sep 3, 2025
Football season is back, and with it comes lively debates on CTE and player safety. Trevor Noah and Roy Wood Jr. humorously dissect the sport's quirks while Ronny Chieng tries to explain American football to global audiences. Michael Strahan reminisces about his NFL days, and Jon Stewart tackles the anthem kneeling controversy. The podcast also explores the bizarre world of billionaire team owners and critiques the NFL's ethics regarding domestic violence and public protests. Join for laughs and sharp insights on America's favorite pastime!
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CTE Study Raises Deep Questions
- The episode links football's return with disturbing CTE research showing severe brain disease in many former players.
- Hosts frame the sport's cultural allure against mounting medical and ethical concerns.
Comic Defense Of A Fan's Denial
- Roy Wood Jr. admits he loves football despite knowing it's dangerous and resists fully accepting the truth.
- He jokes about helmets and creates comic ‘fragile’ helmet ideas to highlight denial.
League Profits Vs Player Care
- The show argues the NFL should provide better long-term care like lifetime healthcare given players' risks.
- Discussion highlights the league's huge revenues versus limited player protections.
