Macrodosing: March 10, 2026 – “Nano Dosing with Blutman: News, Bachelor Parties, Havana Syndrome, March Madness & Conspiracies”

Hosts: PFT Commenter, Jersey Jerry, Big T, Mad Dog McKenzie

Special Guest: Liam “Blutman” Blutman

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Episode Overview

In this special "Nano Dosing" edition, the Macrodosing crew (minus Arian, who’s out of town) welcomes recurring character and friend of the show, Liam "Blutman" Blutman, for a wide-ranging, freewheeling conversation. The team dives into pop culture news, breaking NFL free agency, little-known current events, conspiracy theories, and classic sports nostalgia. True to Macrodosing form, the episode is equal parts hilarious banter, genuinely informative, and peppered with their signature tangents. Highlighted is Blutman’s innocent, often oblivious approach to the news, prompting the crew to quiz him on current events and conspiracies with both amusement and affection. ——

Key Segments & Insights

1. Introducing Blutman & Office Nostalgia

Timestamps: [01:53]–[04:48]

• The team re-introduces Liam “Blutman” Blutman, explaining he’s not a total rookie but hasn’t had a full episode to himself (“Guest of honor today is Liam Blutman.” —Host, [01:54]).
• Nostalgic talk about how long they’ve been in the Barstool office, their favorite (and least favorite) seasons, and how the team’s relationship with the city and each other has grown.
• Humorous exchanges around summer vs. winter in Chicago—and the “mat shorts”/bathing suit debate.

2. Vegas Advice & Bachelor Party Philosophy

Timestamps: [04:55]–[11:17]

• The crew plans a Vegas bachelor party, seeking authentic Vegas advice from native Blutman.
• Blutman, rather than the Strip, advocates for local spots: “We’re going to Magic Noodle, which is an Asian restaurant—handcrafted noodles. Then we’d probably just hang at the house, maybe the Red Rock Casino.” —Blutman, [05:17].
• Extended banter on bachelor party duration: ideal is “two-and-a-half days,” with debate over leaving early versus maximizing the experience.
• Jerry reveals a personal grudge over his own bachelor party getting “nixed” for Max’s trip ([08:30–11:00]), highlighting the team's love of guilt trips and long-standing inside jokes.

3. Travel Pet Peeves & Airport Observations

Timestamps: [12:03]–[16:49]

• Hilarious sidebars on early airport flights, lounges, airport attire (from pajamas to designer gear), and odd travel trends.
• “They let anybody in [the airport lounge] now…I don’t go to the lounge anymore because they let anybody in.” —Jerry, [13:00].
• Critique of airport lounge food (“everything there is super dry,” [13:17]), and love/hate for lounge cereal and dry food options.

4. Blutman vs. The News: A Pop Culture Current Events Quiz

Timestamps: [17:04]–[21:19]

• Jerry puts Blutman on the spot about his awareness of non-sports news: “Do you know there is a war?” (Jerry, [19:45]). It’s revealed Blutman only learned about the latest US war via Twitter jokes, mixing up Navy basketball with military headlines.
• The group tries to explain recent global news—the Iran conflict, Chinese Taipei naming controversy, and Taiwan/China branding confusion.
• “I didn’t put two and two together… the Navy was maybe involved in the war.” —Blutman, [18:30].

5. The Havana Syndrome & Energy Weapons [24:41]–[27:12]

• Out-of-nowhere current events: Host summarizes the latest on “Havana Syndrome” — mysterious illnesses caused by alleged Russian “microwave” energy weapons, as covered on 60 Minutes.
• "Three sources tell 60 Minutes that undercover agents purchased a miniaturized microwave weapon from a Russian criminal network. Secret US military lab testing...resulted in symptoms similar to Havana Syndrome." —Jerry, [25:15].
• Speculates about technology’s application to sports (“this has Belichick written all over it,” [25:43]) and the wild world of post-Cold War spycraft.

6. Breaking NFL News & Sports Fandom Therapy

Timestamps: [27:22]–[35:51]

• The group reacts to live NFL free agency updates in real-time. Includes debates on lefty QBs, the emotional whiplash of being a long-suffering Atlanta Falcons fan, and using sports to cope with life’s disappointments.
• “If you asked me, I would rather have Tennessee be the 12 seed in the College Football Playoff than the Falcons win the Super Bowl easy.” —Jerry, [28:30].
• Amusing side-quest into infamous Falcons scandals and their place in suffering sports lore ([29:33–34:13]).

7. World Baseball Classic & International Sports Discourse

Timestamps: [35:51]–[42:24]

• Spirited debate: do US athletes care about the WBC? Are other countries more passionate? Blutman is nonchalant: “I could not care less about it now...I have the same outlook as Bryce Harper: ‘this is cool, but it’s not the Olympics.’” —Blutman, [36:26].
• Banter about nationality eligibility, basketball vs. baseball passion, tournament quirks, and the differences in cultural sports stakes.

8. US Sports Tragedies: The Angels and Mike Trout’s Invisibility

Timestamps: [42:24]–[44:02]

• The legacy of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani: baseball’s greatest talents stuck in MLB misery (“Imagine having Shohei and Mike Trout on the same team...and they never won a playoff game.” —Jerry, [41:53]).
• Debates about whether Trout is the “most forgettable superstar” — consensus: yes, and Angels are an object lesson in organizational sadness.

9. March Madness, Mid-Majors, and Iconic Archetypes

Timestamps: [58:35]–[77:53]

• Blutman shares sleeper teams and cult favorites for NCAA tourney (“Northern Iowa...Santa Clara...UCLA women’s basketball — that’s the best team in college hoops regardless of men’s or women’s.”—Blutman, [60:22]).
• Love for the quirkiest March Madness archetypes: three-point specialists (Jack Golke), beefy forwards (DJ Burns), and “chunky white dudes with terrible beards” ([68:40–70:13]).
• “My favorite archetype? Big black guy down low...just a big body.” —Big T, [68:40].

10. Conspiracy Theory Deep Dive: Testing Blutman’s Knowledge

Timestamps: [104:21]–[115:45]

• Jerry quizzes Blutman on 3 wild current events/conspiracies:
  • Brain cells playing Doom ([104:29]): Scientists teach brain cells in a dish to play a video game. Collective reaction is fascinated but creeped out.
  • Government-released radioactive ticks/Lyme disease ([106:43]): The hosts explain how declassified documents suggest US military released radioactive ticks in the 1960s, possibly seeding the modern Lyme disease epidemic.
  • Epstein conspiracy updates ([112:19]): Discuss the prison guard who googled Epstein before his death, and money deposits—casting further suspicion on the official suicide narrative.
• Blutman’s knowledge is limited: “Is Area 51 a conspiracy?” (Bloodman, [110:20]). Team proposes a future series “Explaining Conspiracies to Blutman.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Bachelor Party:

  • “How long should a bachelor party be?” —Big T, [06:49]
  • “Two-and-a-half days...Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday. Then go home Monday morning. Got that built-in day to recover.” —Host, [07:15]

• On Fandom Pain:

  • “If you asked me, I would rather have Tennessee be the 12 seed in the College Football Playoff than the Falcons win the Super Bowl easy.” —Jerry, [28:30]

• On the Falcon’s Sad History:

  • “…Everyone goes to jail on this team.” —Jerry, [29:33]

• On the WBC:

  • “I could not care any less about [the WBC]. I have the same outlook as, like, Bryce Harper. He’s like, ‘This is cool, but it’s not the Olympics.’” —Blutman, [36:26]

• On Mike Trout:

  • “He likes having October off so he can watch the Birds in the playoffs.” —Host, [43:35]

• On Sports Salaries:

  • “He signed a 12-year, $426 million dollar deal in 2019.” —Jerry, [43:49]

• On Conspiracies:

  • “The only is. Is Area 51 a conspiracy?” —Bloodman, [110:20]
  • “Do you know about the island? Do you know who’s been there?... Mr. Beast.” —Jerry & Bloodman, [114:52]

• On Airport Attire:

  • “They just banned Crocs at the Tampa airport.” —Mad Dog, [15:36]
  • “I think it’s a bit because they wanted to do—they said pajamas too.” —Jerry, [15:37]

• On Food Prices:

  • “I went to Chili’s and had a great time and the bill was, I think, $68...with two kids.” —Big T, [91:49]

BONUS: “Blutman Schoolhouse” – Podcast Plans Ahead

The hosts announce plans for a future spin-off segment/video series where they introduce Blutman to the most infamous conspiracy theories, giving his fresh-eyed reactions for comedy gold.

Final Thoughts & Flow

This episode is a Macrodosing classic. It careens between headline news and absurd minutiae (“What happens if you drop a million ants from a plane?”), pivots from niche sports stats to conspiracy theory breakdowns, and showcases the group’s chemistry. Blutman functions as a foil for the world-weary, deeply online hosts—his bafflement a running joke that becomes (ironically) a commentary on modern information overload. Veteran listeners will love the inside references; new listeners will be charmed by the authenticity and hilarity.

If you missed it:

• You’ll get the lowdown on March Madness trends, NFL news, why airport lounges are scams, and why no one should trust breakfast restaurant economics.
• You’ll also discover which conspiracy theories are overdue for a “Blutman Explainer”—stay tuned for future episodes/segments.