About this episodeThe host shares detailed accounts of his recent Canadian tour and fishing trip with musician Terry Clark, high…AI summary
The host shares detailed accounts of his recent Canadian tour and fishing trip with musician Terry Clark, highlighting the superior experience of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and specific local snacks. The conversation also covers upcoming tour dates, critiques on political advertising and corporate leadership changes, and cultural updates regarding Broadway musicals and celebrity news.
Key takeaways 7
Niagara Falls (Canadian side) offers a superior tourist experience compared to the American side, featuring better views, no humidity (65-79°F), and unique attractions like the Falls View Casino, though it requires a passport.
Canadian snacks mentioned include Fredo Lake Canada 'shrinking potatoes' (highly addictive), Lays Bacon Poutine chips, and Kosix Old Smoky Mustard from Winnipeg/Toronto.
Cheap Trick is touring with ZZ Top and Heart; the host notes that drummer Dax is friends with country singer Terry Clark.
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Mino is stepping down after a year due to criticism over modernizing the brand away from its cozy, traditional roots that attracted comedians.
Nancy Grace's mother's disappearance case remains unsolved after six months, with the host expressing skepticism about the FBI's handling of the case.
Stevie Nicks attended a secret corporate gig for Fanatics with Tom Brady and Julian Edelman.
The Janet Jackson documentary reveals that siblings were largely unaware of the extent of Michael Jackson's isolation and unusual behavior at Neverland until it was too late.
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“This view of the falls and then checking in... I actually heard... 'Now, what time do they turn the falls off?' ... You got to get out there before midnight or the whole [__] thing shuts down.”
▶ 11:33Host recounting a tourist's misconception about Niagara Falls being turned off at midnight.
“I don't have a lot of music people and I definitely don't know any actors. People think cuz I'm a comedian and I know famous comedians that then I would know well how what's Julia Roberts like? I don't [__] know.”
▶ 21:46Host explaining his limited network outside of comedy and country music.
“She's either fighting communists. She's very upset about all the communists in Nashville. I have yet to meet one or maybe that's a secret. I don't know.”
▶ 20:51Host mocking Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marcia Blackbird's political ad platform.
“There's no human resources in standup comedy. There's no offices. There's no uh there's no contract. Well, there are contracts with venues, but not like we... I don't understand.”
Host expressing confusion over why Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Mino wasn't fired immediately after negative publicity.
“I think people will watch a movie. I don't know that they're going to go to a musical after the movies have been made. What was Prince's movie? Purple Rain, right? Yeah, we all saw it 10 times.”
▶ 38:56Host questioning the viability of Broadway musicals based on existing films like Purple Rain.