Episode 143: The One About Pope Leo XIV

Cold Open Question of the Week: As a baptised Catholic male, you meet the eligibility requirements to be pope. What name would you if chosen as pope?

Cold Open Question of the Week II: This past Monday was Cinco De Mayo. It was also Square Root Day! 5/5/25. It was the first Square Root Day since 4/4/16. Gary, former math teacher, please tell us when the next Square Root Day will occur? What purpose do square roots serve in math?

Bathroom Remodel Update: Floor, sink, toilet, vanity are all in…

POPE LEO XIV: Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, who was born in the United States of America, was named the new Pope on Thursday, May 8th in Rome.

Habemus papam: We have a Pope! Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, educated at Villanova, is now the leader of the Roman Catholic church.

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Belichick’s Girl: Jordon Hudson has the UNC head coach in her control. From CBS News interviews to social media posts. (Her mom is a business manager of a Provincetown sex shop.)

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Kentucky Derby: Did Gary watch any of the Kentucky Derby? Journalism finished second to Sovereignty.

Rain, Rain, Rain: It’s been raining for a week up here in NEPA.

NO CAP: Brian and friend, Jay, caught The Truth Lies at Bar & Co. last weekend. / Photo: The Truth Lies/Facebook

The Truth Lies: Saw them perform at Bar & Company in Olyphant. Gary will know this as the Stone Elephant. Brian experienced another I’m Getting Old Moment!

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THE BEST: Bret Hart’s autobiography is a deep look into the world of professional wrestling.

Bret Hart’s Autobiography: Currently reading the Hit Man’s book. Fascinating read:

• Relations: Jim Neidhart, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith

• Women: Japan, Canada, Europe

• Wrestlers: Abdullah the Butcher, Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan (Japan)

• Behind the Scenes: Stampede Wrestling, NWA, WWF

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AI Voices from The Grave: Which dead sportscaster would you bring back to call one more game? Gary likes the idea of Howard Cosell calling some football games.

Photo: Winston-Salem Journal

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Gary’s News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing Company:

THAT’S A RAPP: Gary modeling by the new TBLS banner at Rapp Brewing Company.

Tonight: Back country burro running; and some serious coin!

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Celebrity Sound-a-like: Brian asks Gary if he sounds like mucic super-producer Rick Rubin?

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