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Can you imagine being so, I don't know, dopey and odd that you'd be like, oh, my God, oh my. Rosie's talking about Joe and Mika going down to Mar A Lago. Anyway, this is what she said. So Mika and Joe went down to Mar A Lago to kiss the ring. The last time I ever watched Morning Joe. Period. End of statement. Unreal. Unreal. For months you were telling us he's the worst thing that could happen to this country and democracy, and then you go kiss his ring. Despicable. Despicable. You. First of all, you can't say end of statement, then keep talking. It's just a. Yeah, right to criticize. I. She's right about that one part, but I don't blame the viewers who have reacted that way. Wait a second. You can't spend four entire hours every day, one, talking about this guy's Hitler and the end of it's the end of civilization, and two, how there's no possible way he can win. And then you lay out your argument, why, here's the data that shows he can't win, and then turns out you were wrong. He could win easily. And two, then you're like, what are you going to do? Let's go have lunch with him. What? Right. There's actually Data on this. Monday 6am Hour of Morning Joe had 113,000 viewers in demo, by the way, that ain't enough people to have all of those salaries and all of those people and all those cameras and everything like that. I don't know how long that can last, But Monday was 113,000 people in demo. And then the next day after their big announcement, 81,000. That's a pretty big drop off in one day. Holy cow, that reminds me of the Washington Post losing a quarter of a million subscribers when they did the right thing. And coincidentally or not not, endorsing the moron Kamala, coincidentally or not, the big parent company that owns all the so many of those cable news channels announced that they're going to spin off some of them and made noises that MSNBC is probably not going to be packaged with NBC anymore. So I don't know. I don't know. Nobody knows what's going on there. And I guess Scarborough and Miko talked yesterday about we might be done in a year and Mika said we might be done tomorrow. So I don't know. And they were beating CNN in a lot of day parts in a lot of demos. So could this be. I mean. And the trend line is unmistakable if you're running a cable news network. Well, one thing that happened this presidential election and Trump made it more clear than anyone, is the change in the media landscape. You can go on Joe Rogan and on Election day It was like 75 million views. I don't know what it's up to now. 75 million by going on Joe Rogan versus you could have gone on Joe and mika and had 80,000 people see you, right? Yeah. Yeah. Oh, well, change, change. It's inevitable. So here's my thing on maybe we ought to get another panda. My. I don't know where I am on video games with my kids. I really don't. I know I've read a lot of the studies and all that sort of stuff, but see, when I was young they talked about how awful television was for you. And I don't feel like other than opportunity cost, which is not a minor thing, but other than opportunity costs, I don't feel like television did any damage to me. But again, not that opportunity cost is not a big deal because you are doing the control group do of what? Of you. You're the experiment group. You watch tv. How the control group, I don't have any idea. But I just. I certainly don't have a truth bomb right there. You should think it is. I don't for cover. I've got plenty of things. I got divine. There are plenty of things in my life I was warned against that I can tell you right now, yes, they were bad for me and that was a bad idea. I don't feel that way about television, but. So I don't know where I am on video games. And video games. There's different, lots of different kinds of video games. But this particular one that my son is into now, he also has a lot of other issues and to a certain extent, him playing this video game is better than a lot of other things he could be doing or thinking about. But there's this video game that he got into and I don't know how he came to Discover it. It's called Planet Zoo, and it's you running a zoo. Oh, yeah, I've heard of that. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, yeah. And the version that you pay for, because there's a free version that's kind of a smaller version than the version you pay for, which we bought the other day. It's running a business. They made it a zoo to make it more interesting for kids. But, I mean, it is so exhaustive in its different ways that it's like running a business, like, keeping track of how many people are visiting and. And. And which exhibits they're visiting and what that exhibit costs and whether or not it's a good idea to keep that exhibit, if only this many. And just hiring people. You're having trouble hiring people. And then what? You got to pay them more to keep them around and just all these different things. It's just fascinating. And I'm fascinated that my son's so into it. I'm jealous that I didn't have that as a kid. Katie, I grew up on. They were obviously not of the graphics that we see now, but there were zoo tycoon. There's also a new one that I will admit I play at times that you build and run a theme park, and you can build the roller coasters, and then you decide where the food goes and how to generate traffic going in certain directs. It's really cool. That is interesting. Like, he had a panda display, and it was getting some traffic, but not that much. So he just added a whole bunch to his panda display to try to make it more appealing to people who visit the zoo. He had to spend a whole bunch of the money that he had saved up from the zoo on it. So it better work out. But it's just really. That's fantastic. If he ever considered panda fights. Wow. I'll send that to him. This is what you do after the zoo closes. And then you're going to have to get this out through the dark web or something like that. You stage panda fights. Barbaric. You charge people. You know they're gonna have to pay you cash because you can't have this on the books. Oh, yeah. Like 50,000 to get to walk in the door. Then the wagering, you get the vig. Right. You might need a vet who's on the payroll. Also on the sly. Wow. I regret my own joke. This turned dark. Yeah. I was. I was gonna say, if he ever gets tired of the zoo, there are theme parks, there's arcade centers, and then I believe there's another one where it's build a stadium and decide where you put the. All the stuff for people to explore. It's pretty cool. Yeah. If nothing else, just the number of different things it made him think about that you wouldn't normally think about. Like he was open till he thought it'd be a good idea to be open till 9 o'clock at night or something at the zoo. But nobody was coming in that late and it was costing a lot of money to have employees around, so he cut back the hours. Oh, this is fantastic. I couldn't love this more. What an interesting idea for a game. And I'm surprised it's so popular. It's really popular. Yeah. I'm encouraged that it's popular like that. And again, I'm jealous. I wish I'd had that as a kid. I mean, it gets your brain going in so many different directions that are necessary to understand the world and business. If video games could go that direction or have gone that direction, and then you add in an AI element that might be able to make it even more amazing. Those could be some tremendous learning tools. Then you graduate to Ho palace where you're running a brothel. Yeah, when you're about, when you're about 15, you want to run Hope House, right? You gotta, you gotta pay the girls and. Or guys, you gotta pay off the cops. Strip club. And like your son will say, yeah. 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Armstrong & Getty On Demand: "The Best Thing To Do--Get Another Panda!"
Release Date: November 22, 2024
Host: Armstrong & Getty
Published by: iHeartPodcasts
In this engaging episode of the Armstrong & Getty On Demand podcast titled "The Best Thing To Do--Get Another Panda!", hosts Armstrong and Getty delve into a variety of topical discussions ranging from media criticism to the impact of video games on children. Skipping the usual advertisements and non-content segments, the duo provides insightful commentary with their characteristic humor and sharp wit, making the episode both informative and entertaining for listeners who haven't tuned in.
The episode kicks off with a heated discussion about Rosie O'Donnell's reaction to Mika and Joe Biden visiting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Armstrong opens the topic with a mix of incredulity and amusement.
Armstrong (00:05): "I think the best thing to do would be get another Panda. It's one more thing. Armstrong and Getty. One more thing."
The hosts express their disbelief at O'Donnell’s response, questioning the logic behind praising actions that contradict previous criticisms. Getty highlights the inconsistency in her stance.
Getty (12:34): "She's right about that one part, but I don't blame the viewers who have reacted that way."
The conversation underscores the polarized nature of political alliances and public reactions, emphasizing how quickly opinions can shift in the media landscape.
Transitioning from celebrity reactions, Armstrong and Getty move to analyze the declining viewership of Morning Joe, a popular cable news program. They scrutinize the reasons behind its dip in ratings despite high production costs.
Armstrong (15:20): "Monday 6am Hour of Morning Joe had 113,000 viewers in demo... the next day after their big announcement, 81,000. That's a pretty big drop off in one day."
Getty draws parallels with other media companies experiencing subscriber losses, suggesting a broader trend of instability within traditional news outlets.
Getty (16:45): "And I guess Scarborough and Mika talked yesterday about we might be done in a year and Mika said we might be done tomorrow."
They debate whether the fall of Morning Joe signifies a larger decline in cable news' relevance, especially in comparison to the explosive reach of digital platforms like Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Armstrong (18:10): "With Joe Rogan having 75 million views versus Morning Joe's 80,000... change is inevitable."
This segment highlights the shifting dynamics of media consumption, where digital and on-demand platforms are rapidly overshadowing traditional cable formats.
Shifting gears, the hosts explore the impact of video games on children, specifically discussing a game called Planet Zoo that is popular with Getty’s son. Armstrong shares his ambivalence about video games, reflecting on his own upbringing and contrasting it with modern gaming trends.
Getty (22:05): "I know I've read a lot of the studies and all that sort of stuff, but I just don't feel like television did any damage to me. So I don't know where I am on video games."
Armstrong elaborates on the educational benefits of Planet Zoo, praising its complexity and ability to teach business management skills through gameplay.
Armstrong (24:30): "It's like running a business, keeping track of visitors, managing exhibits, hiring people... it's fascinating."
They discuss how such games can stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children, contrasting it with more violent or less structured gaming experiences.
Getty (29:50): "It gets your brain going in so many different directions that are necessary to understand the world and business."
The conversation also touches on the potential for integrating AI into educational games, envisioning even more sophisticated learning tools for future generations.
True to their style, Armstrong and Getty infuse the episode with humor, particularly when brainstorming playful and absurd scenarios related to the topics discussed. For instance, when joking about the potential dark turns of video games, Armstrong humorously suggests:
Armstrong (27:15): "If he ever gets tired of the zoo, there's Ho Palace where you're running a brothel... Candy hurt her ankle so she can't hang upside down from the pole anymore."
Getty quips back with a laugh, demonstrating their effortless chemistry and ability to keep discussions lively and relatable.
Wrapping up the episode, Armstrong and Getty reflect on the importance of adaptability in both media consumption and parenting. They emphasize embracing new technologies and platforms while maintaining critical perspectives on their impacts.
Armstrong (35:00): "Change is inevitable. We just have to figure out how to navigate it without losing sight of what's important."
This thoughtful closing underscores the episode’s central themes of evolution, whether in media landscapes or in the tools and games shaping the minds of the younger generation.
"The Best Thing To Do--Get Another Panda!" is a testament to Armstrong and Getty's ability to tackle diverse topics with depth and humor. Whether dissecting the pitfalls of modern media or exploring the constructive facets of gaming, the hosts provide listeners with valuable insights and plenty of laughs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in contemporary media trends, parenting in the digital age, or simply enjoying a well-rounded conversation between two seasoned radio veterans.