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Mr Portnoy, Chris Long, LAbron signs with the Lakers And the Mt Rushmore Of Office Characters With Andy Buckley + Bonus Jon Taffer

Monday, July 2, 201812 takes

Hopefully we're all still alive when this episode comes out because we taped it at the end of last week ( - ). We talk our favorite 4th of July activities to get everyone ready for the holiday ( - ). Our lawyer Mr Portnoy joins the show after a long hiatus of being a radio star in his own right. We do complaints with the people's lawyer and he gets going on train etiquette ( - ). Andy Buckley aka David Wallace joins the show to catch up and do the Mt Rushmore of Office Characters ( - ). 2X Super Bowl Champion Chris Long joins the show to do the Mt Rushmore of laws we would pass if we were invited to the White House to visit the President Plus bonus Jon Taffer because he's the greatest American alive.

Recap

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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

Uruguay and Argentina will advance in the World Cup

I'm going to go Uruguay and Argentina [to win their knockout games].

Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1, but Argentina lost to France 4-3.

Interview

Win
Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Mr. PortnoyMr. Portnoy

Goodfellas and The Godfather are essentially based on real events

When you go to see some of the quote unquote fictional movies, The Godfather or the other one, which I love, Goodfellas, so many of the stories that are in there are based on things that really happen.

Both films are heavily based on real-life figures (Henry Hill in Goodfellas) and mob history (The Godfather).
Win
Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Mr. PortnoyMr. Portnoy

You could walk onto an Amtrak train with a bomb and no one would stop you

I hate to say this because I imagine some people are going to hear this... You could walk onto this train with a bomb... I'm talking about a sign that says, I have a bomb, and nobody would ask any questions.

While hyperbolic, it's a verifiable fact that Amtrak has virtually no security screening for passengers or luggage compared to air travel.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Mr. PortnoyMr. Portnoy

Bike sharing programs are an eyesore and will block sidewalks

In my town, you're done with it, you leave it. Doesn't matter where... Just throw it on the side of the road... You can't even walk on the sidewalk... You will eventually have to jump over these.

The 'dockless' model did lead to significant issues with sidewalk blockage in many cities, leading to stricter regulations later.
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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Mr. PortnoyMr. Portnoy

Soccer should replace on-field referees with booth cameras

One of the entities are proposing having cameras everywhere and having people up in the booth instead of the referees... making the initial call. They make all the calls... and they don't have a need for a referee at all.

VAR (Video Assistant Referee) was introduced but has not replaced the on-field official.
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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Andy BuckleyAndy Buckley

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a fantastic movie

The new one [Jurassic World] is fucking great... It's fantastic. I'm not in it... I'm hoping that they put me in the third one.

This is a purely subjective opinion on film quality.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Chris LongChris Long

NFL players miss out on all the fun parts of the fall because of the schedule

All the cool shit happens on a fall Saturday night. All my buddies hit me up and I get the worst FOMO sitting in the hotel... I could have been having a drink with Kenny Powers [Danny McBride] and I'm in a hotel [in Buffalo].

This is a personal feeling and verifiable lifestyle fact for NFL players.
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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Jon TafferJon Taffer

Partnering with someone who cheats on their wife is a bad business move

Somebody said to me, man, don't be partners with somebody who would cheat like that because he'll screw you in a heartbeat... I went into business with the guy... he ripped me off over 500 grand.

Subjective business advice, though supported by his anecdotal evidence.
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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Jon TafferJon Taffer

People with the biggest egos usually have the thinnest wallets

Ever notice that people with the biggest ego have the thinnest fucking wallet? Because he doesn't listen to anybody. His ego gets in the way, they're typically not very successful.

A psychological and financial observation that is inherently subjective.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018
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Jon TafferJon Taffer

Digital menus where you touch items to see pictures are the future of dining

Here's what's going to happen with digital menus... We're going to look at a menu. We're going to see stuff listed... When I touch the item, I'll see the picture... and then it'll disappear... so I can see it when I want to.

The industry shifted heavily toward digital and QR-based menus, many with interactive photos, particularly after the 2020 pandemic.

Mount Rushmore

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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018·Mt. Rushmore
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Big CatBig Cat

Pam Beesly is the worst character on The Office

Very telling that no one has taken Pam [in the draft]... Yeah, Pam's the worst. Pam's the worst.

Purely subjective character analysis.
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Take Slip·Jul 2, 2018·Mt. Rushmore
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Chris LongChris Long

Federal legalization of marijuana is an absolute 'layup' for the U.S.

Federally legalized marijuana. I mean, we're halfway there... I think one day we'll look back and look at this like prohibition and it'll look really fucking stupid.

As of 2024, it is still not federally legalized in the United States, though many more states have legalized it.