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FIFA World Cup Rigged? Plus, the Mitch McConnell and Matt Miller Mysteries With Anthony Dabbundo

Jason and Tyler welcome Anthony Dabbundo, cohost of The Ringer Gambling Show, to discuss the latest in a long string of controversies involving the governing body of football. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (4:19) Is the World Cup rigged? (13:49) Is corruption affecting the matches? (23:30) What’s the answer? (29:55) Famous “rumored to be rigged” matches (50:10) The Doomscroll: ESPN analyst investigated (56:33) The Mitch McConnell mystery (58:41) Donald Trump’s meme coin (1:02:52) Explosive diarrhea! Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producers: Donnie Beacham and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Additional support: Dae Shik Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fourth of July Mailbag: World Cup Conspiracies and Princess Diana With Jomi Adeniran

Cohost of Midnight Boys Jomi Adeniran joins to crack open the star-spangled mailbag and answer the questions lighting up our inbox this Fourth of July. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (4:42) What makes a good conspiracy? (12:37) Favorite sports conspiracies (23:47) Princess Diana and international intrigue (46:49) The Doomscroll: Ukrainian catfishing (49:39) Russian hackers Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producers: Donnie Beacham and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Additional support: Dae Shik Kim  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Thiel's Not-So-Secret Society and the Evil Billionaire Hall of Fame With Adam Conover

Actor/comedian Adam Conover joins to discuss Peter Thiel’s invitation-only organization and a list of the all-time evil billionaires. Plus, a pair of weight-loss drug stories, drone warfare in Russia, and theories about the afterlife. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (3:02) Peter Thiel’s "Dialog" (13:13) Jason’s theory about Dialog (38:03) All-time evil billionaires (48:23) The Doomscroll: Ozempic hacked (50:51) New obesity drug in the White House? (53:09) Claude Mythos update (56:11) Ukrainian drones (1:02:23) The ghost of Dennis Hopper Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Adam Conover Producers: Donnie Beacham and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Additional Support: Dae Shik Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read Updates, Elon Stokes Race Riots, and 'Pokémon GO' Drones With Amelia Wedemeyer

Writer/producer Amelia Wedemeyer joins to help break down the Karen Read case and Elon Musk’s involvement in anti-immigration unrest. Plus, as always, The Doomscroll with Tyler Parker. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (2:31) The Karen Read case (28:00) What to expect next? (29:01) Elon Musk fomenting race riots? (42:35) The Doomscroll: 'Pokémon GO' (44:45) DOGE whistleblower (45:41) Gold bar updates (49:59) Jared Kushner’s "flamingo revolution" (53:17) Anthropic's Claude Mythos Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Producers: Donnie Beacham and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Additional Support: Dae Shik Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Noir, Illegal Whale Sushi, and ‘A Violent Masterpiece’ With Jordan Harper

Author Jordan Harper joins to discuss the process and inspirations behind his stories before Tyler Parker takes us through The Doomscroll. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (3:33) Jordan Harper on crime and noir in L.A. (37:27) The Doomscroll: Black Dahlia update (40:59) Marxist AI (44:11) Yogurt shop murder convictions overturned (45:43) Long Island serial killer (47:20) Trump’s sushi investment (50:00) Havana syndrome update (52:14) Luxury survivalist community Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Jordan Harper Producers: Donnie Beacham and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Additional Support: Dae Shik Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices