The Best Debate in the Universe

This is it, our farewell episode! And it’s our biggest episode to date, with tons of guests and callers, including some surprise guests! This show has been an immense pleasure to create over the years, but like all good things, it must come to an end. This has been an amazing experience that has let me meet hundreds of fascinating people from all walks of life, from rocket scientists to professional wrestlers, I have deep gratitude for everyone involved. My sincere thanks to everyone involved, and if I forget any names, it’s not intentional. Thank you to my long-time friends and co-hosts, Ron Babcock and Rucka Rucka Ali. Ron has been an incredible friend over the years and has genuinely improved my life in countless non-trivial ways. I can’t thank Ron enough for his support on and off the podcast, his good character, candor, jokes, empathy and deodorant. My sincere thanks to Ron for being a great co-host and a great friend. And speaking of great friends and co-hosts, thank you to Rucka Rucka Ali, who makes it back for this final episode. Rucka is a powerhouse of reason, principal and intellect, as well as a genuinely good person. Rucka has also improved my life in significant, non-trivial ways, from encouraging me to work harder, to challenging my world views. He’s supported me on and off the air and I couldn’t be more grateful for his friendship and ball-busting. Rucka rides hard because he cares and I’m proud to call him my friend. I couldn’t have asked for two better people to work with. Thank you to Mikey Bolts, audio engineer and all-around good guy! I love Mikey and so do you. I’m humbled by his talent. And speaking of talent, thank you to Taylor Nikolai, whose presence and friendship has been genuinely enriching in my life. Taylor is just an incredibly kind, sincere and forthright person who has also improved my life in countless ways. Thank you to Dreadmere, Kirk Wilcox, Zack Waldman, Therapist Kelli, Bradley Laborman, Robert Benfer, Christina Hepburn, Jesse PS, Lord Matthew, Mike D, Michael Capes, John Morrison, Jon Schnepp, Smart Mark, Sean Jacobson, Jesse Bias, and so many more. Thank you to all our listeners and guests over the years. Everyone who took time to call in and leave voicemail, send us gifts or comments on our website or Facebook. Thanks for telling your friends and family to check out the show. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock’s (http://twitter.com/ronbabcock) final tip this week is to keep a $20 in your car at all times, and I couldn’t agree more. Also quick update: the deodorant works! I texted Ron the morning this episode came out to tell him that I would 100% use this exclusively if I had an applicator. It’s worth trying! If you want to support this network, check out my Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maddox Also thanks to everyone who checked out F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI Also if you’ve been waiting to leave us voicemail for this podcast, tough shit! It’s too late. But you can still leave a voicemail for our Godzilla Podcast (https://madcastmedia.com/shows/gvpz/) and keep in touch with the fans by joining the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks) (or message me on Facebook). Thank you all for a wonderful 3 years. But most of all… You’re welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 18:05. What’s the goofiest, dumbass regional food? Photographer and writer Igor joins Kirk Wilcox, Ron and I for the debate. Ron brings in a sleeper hit from the mid-west: the Juicy Lucy. Part diarrhea, part second base, it’s a sandwich that will impress nobody. Igor’s pick is an all-time Philly classic: the cheesesteak sandwich. Though I’d go a step further and say that the cheese isn’t the worst part of the meal, it’s the mediocrity. Kirk goes hard on Chinese food and Gyros and I bring in a shitty Utah condiment: “fry sauce,” which isn’t a thing. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu&v=xzC_mCYTI2c Ron Babcock’s tip this week is fulfilling the promise of last week’s tip: make your own deodorant! Ron made me some that doesn’t have shards of broken glass in it this time. The verdict? Tune in next week to find out. And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI Also if you’ve been waiting to leave us voicemail, you might want to send it in quick because this is our second-to-last episode! Big announcement on this week’s show. If you want to leave a voicemail from another country, join the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (or message me on Facebook). You’re welcome.

Debate starts at: 3:54. Are fans too entitled? TJ Peters joins Kirk Wilcox for the debate this week. With the conclusion of Game of Thrones and the uproar over the new Sonic design, it begs the question: are fans too entitled? How much can we expect our creators to cater to our demands? The answer is ZERO. But some people on this show don’t agree, and those people have names that don’t start with ’M' and end in ‘addox.’ Plus I inadvertently unveil my new Daddox shirt, and we go down the bizarre world of Space Jam mashups at the tail end of this episode. Plus tons of voicemail shitting on us this week (number is: 1-562-584-7853 if you want to call in). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu&v=39qL1xgpkNU Ron Babcock’s tip this week: carry a stamp around. I won’t, but if you’ve done this, have you found it useful? And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We got a voicemail from Germany this week shitting on my scientific acumen. Tune in to hear how wrong he is. For international callers, join the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (or message me on Facebook). You’re welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 6:31. Is universal basic income for pinko commie dipshits? First-time guest Brad joins Kirk Wilcox, Ron and I for the debate about “Universal Basic Income” (UBI). The theory is that as technology progresses and replaces traditional jobs for humans (self-checkout cashiers, automated fast food cooks, kiosks, etc), unemployment would go up and traditional jobs would become obsolete. So some politicians have proposed a basic income level that every citizen would get every month. Beyond your UBI, you’d be able to work, but your income would be taxed at 50%. Good idea? Bad idea? Kirk had an interesting idea: pass UBI but eliminate all other government programs (universal healthcare, etc). Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu&v=39qL1xgpkNU Ron Babcock’s tip this week: make your own deodorant! Ron made me some, but it was conspicuously laced with broken glass. Nothing stops the sweat like scar tissue! And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We got more international voicemail this week, and a caller callout for the first time in a while. If you want to send voicemail from another country, join the Facebook group: Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY (or message me on Facebook). You’re welcome. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 5:03. What’s the corniest, dipshit wish? Bradley Laborman joins us for the debate this week. Ron and Bradley team up in a tag-team duo that I describe as “simple.” These guys shit all over me for wanting to be immortal just because I might end up like some weird bisexual vampire, as one does when they become immortal. Plus I simmer down the problem with waffles to its essence: 10% of the bites have 90% of the butter. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock’s tip this week is: use lemon instead of salt, you idiots. Stop grabbing for the salt shaker every time your food arrives at the table. Just calm down. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks We got a shit-ton of voicemail this week, all the way from Australia and Greece. If you can’t make international calls, join Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY and leave a voicemail in the group (or message on Facebook). The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 7:07. What’s the most garbage breakfast food? Our own Captain Dirk joins Kirk Wilcox for the debate this week about the stupid shit we shovel in our mouths the first thing in the morning. Ron has a problem with cold lumps in his mouth, and while I didn’t get a chance to offer some warm lumps for him on the air, the offer still stands. Dirk is an amazing talent from Madcast Media who does the Super Arrogant Bros podcast. It’s rare to hear a podcast of such high caliber, especially anything gaming related. Give it a listen. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/YnyR9YB9gO8?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a great tip for people who want to dispatch of bugs individually in their apartment: a vacuum cleaner. I have to admit, it makes you feel like a badass. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI No news this week to keep the episode tight, but more coming soon. Leave a voicemail below. If you’re international, you can send a clip on Facebook. Join Maddox University: For Geniuses and Babes who are Geniuses ONLY. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/581435802211090/?ref=bookmarks) Thumbnail credit (https://imgur.com/gallery/EyCFN/comment/390989946) The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 10:05. Are college bribes super cool? The incredible writer, voiceover artist, actor and Godzilla afficianado Haley Mancini join Kirk Wilcox this week for the debate: are college bribes cool or what? We discuss the recent college admissions scandal in which a bunch of hot-shit celebrities and CEOs were busted putting their busted children through college with a little thing called “bribes.” We all agree it’s unethical, but is it super cool? Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock has a big ol' tip for your maw this week. In fact, it’s so big, it’s a 3-parter… that’s right, the first ever tri-tip! Open up fools, ‘cause mama bird has a big one for you. Leave a comment or voicemail about the tips if you try them (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with a story about pale people and my theory on how they can die less: eat a steak and take a walk around the block. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 17:00. What’s the shittiest fast food? Rod Kim and Vince Cirino of RKVC join us for the round-table debate this week. They’re badass music producers, singers and songwriters. We got right into the debate this week and avoided some of the obvious picks like McDonald’s and focused on others like Taco Bell because it sucks shit. How much flourescent crap do they need to cram in their menus? It’s a food establishment, not a rave. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a Craigslist tip that could apply to dating: sort by freshness! Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI We finally round out this episode with another cornball city electing a goat for mayor. The last goat I encountered was in a masala. It was good and I feel good about it. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 24:47. What’s the most bullshit-ass hobby for your bullshit-ass life? TJ Peters and Dreadmere join us for the debate this week. We discuss which bullshit-ass hobbies are the worst and quickly come to a consensus that they’re ones where you want to be seen doing them. I also talk about almost drowning in my first-ever water park in Orlando. And a summary of my Playlist Live trip. Plus we read some of your haikus from last week, Facebook comments and a shit-ton of voicemail. Packed episode, we couldn’t even get to the news. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Ron Babcock has a tip that’ll leave you swole. You, not me, as I’m already the most swole a man can get. Or a woman can get for that matter. Got tips? Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI No news this week, but we had a top-heavy show about near-death in a water park, so it’s a wash. More next week. The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).

Debate starts at: 20:45. What is the “perfect” movie? Storyboard artist and director J Todd Anderson joins us for the debate this week. J Todd is the storyboard artist for “The Big Lebowski, No Country For Old Men,” and every other Coen Brothers movie since “Raising Arizona.” He’s a treasure-trove of movie knowledge and he’s giving away a copy of his new book, The Big Lebowski: The Official Storyboards! Just leave a haiku in the comments below, or on the Madcast Media Facebook page, or on my Maddox page. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tR1qmif9IPs?list=PLf-OiH3ea1_CE0fjmDw3njnqjo2LTl8bu Ron Babcock has a tip this week that makes your mouth fresher. Good luck! My mouth is as fresh as it gets 100% of the time, even after I eat garlic and box, which is always. Tonge scrapers?! I think my brush does a good enough job. What do you think? Leave a comment or voicemail (1-562-584-7853). And here’s my newest book, F*ck Whales: Petty essays from a brilliant mind: http://amzn.to/2CdkfSI And finally we round out this episode with a story about AI fastfood workers. The long march towards turning fastfood into a vending machine is happening. Congrats, idiots! The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853).