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How the Media Covered O.J., Masters Observations, and the Rock Backs Away From Politics

Bryan and David discuss Verne Lundquist, who recently called his 40th and final Masters

By Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
The Masters - Final Round Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images


Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing Verne Lundquist, who recently called his 40th and final Masters. In turn, Bryan brings up a memory he and Lundquist shared (0:53). Then, they discuss O.J. Simpson, how he became famous, and how the media covered his trial (13:01). They also react to news that broke before recording the show: CNN cancels Gayle King and Charles Barkley’s King Charles show (33:20), the Rock doesn’t endorse President Joe Biden, and more (36:42). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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