Cold Open Question of the Week: With the college football season upon us, what college football stadium would you like to visit for a game, and which opponent would you like to see the home team play?
Yet Another Podcast: Brian and Gary promote their new side project, a college football podcast, Tailgators Setup Podcast, they host along with John Crimella.
Coach Prime and Colorado: The Buffaloes captured America’s attention this past Saturday with its 45-42 win over TCU. I heard my first “Deion to the Cowboys” mention online this morning.
Labor Day: Brian took in a college football game at Keystone, which played Gallaudet. Brian and the Mrs. enjoyed some shenanigans at the neighbors’ annual Labor Day party. Brian DJ’d for the moms! Monday we visited Lost River Cavern in Hellertown, PA. Found WWF Austin 3:16 keychains!!!
Rest In Peace: More celebrity deaths occurred this weekend.
Jimmy Buffett, passed away at the age of 76. “Come Monday,” was a song of relief for Brian while closing the grocery store the last few years. Did Gary ever see Jimmy Buffett in concert? Did Gary and Shannon stop at Margaritaville following their wedding?
Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell, died of liver failure at the age of 56. “Walkin’ on the Sun,” reminds Brian of his State College days. Incident in 2021 at Bethel Woods, in NY. He was flipping off the crowd and giving the Nazi salute.
Quiz Time: Between Jimmy Buffett and Smash Mouth, who has the song with the most streams on Spotify, and what song is it?
“All Star” — 954,629,114
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” with Alan Jackson — 237,264,212
“Margaritaville” — 150,360,452
Tami: Brian remembers his friend and former co-worker, Tami Walsh, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 46.
Gary Wright: “Dream Weaver” from Wayne’s World singer died this past week as well.
The NFL Season Kicks-off this Thursday: Anything that you’re looking forward to? The cost of carrying the NFL Ticket for local bars is in the thousands! The V-Spot and Primanti Bros.
Playing with AI: While Brian was playing around on Substack today, he “generated” an image for “pro wrestling.” The results are maybe obscene.
Some question the validity of Instagram models like Olivia Casta.
News of the Weird: Airplane crashes during gender reveal party, killing the pilot. An alien photographed in Bolivia?
Oktoberfest ‘23 Playlist: Brian has started curating another Spotify playlist for the fall season. Highlights include the band Geese. Check it out here:
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