The Daily Show: Ears Edition In the Field with Rob Cordry
Sep 16, 2025
Join Rob Corddry, a former correspondent known for his sharp wit and comedy, as he dives into the absurdities of corporate salaries and the comedic justifications behind them. He humorously critiques how traditional news fails to engage teens, discussing innovative approaches to reach younger audiences. The conversation also touches on literary legends like F. Scott Fitzgerald, maritime mysteries such as the USS Republic shipwreck, and the humorous journey of a boy with a giant head as he seeks acceptance in youth sports.
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Training Teen News Fails
- Rob Corddry recounts helping produce a kids news show and training teenagers in broadcasting with exaggerated drills.
- Despite intense coaching, the resulting Teen Kids News still performs poorly, showing limits of format over substance.
Treasure Hunting Meets Shareholder Logic
- Rob frames a 19th-century shipwreck story to highlight modern treasure-hunting ethics and profit motives.
- He exposes that salvage teams can claim large monetary rewards even for government-minted treasure.
Millionaire Lunch Ladies Keep Working
- Rob tells the story of two Powerball-winning lunch ladies who refuse to quit their jobs after winning millions.
- Their choice contrasts with a retiring dotcom millionaire who stepped aside, highlighting different responses to sudden wealth.
