Welcome to “The Breakdown” where we plumb the depths of the Internets most fascinating accounts of this world in which we live, scoop up the weirdest headlines, and serve them up with a side of sarcasm, humor, and a sprinkle of absurdity.
🎙️ Hosts:
Aaron Barker, The Evangelical Infidel - @breakdradio
Miss Information, Erica Sauer: @nolefan01
We Fulfilled a Campaign Promise! (Sort of...)
Aaron and Erica kick things off with a big announcement—they've launched a subscriber-only podcast! Why? Because sometimes, two hours of unfiltered banter just isn’t enough. This midweek exclusive will feature deep dives, unrestrained conversation, and absolutely zero commercial breaks. First up: a chat with Marcus Pittman, CEO of Loor TV, about faith, culture, and animation legends. (Yes, Fairly OddParents fans, this one's for you.)
Shark Takes a GoPro on a Joyride
Ever wonder what it’s like to be eaten by a shark? No? Just Aaron? Well, a diver’s GoPro was recently swallowed by a shark, offering a one-of-a-kind view of a shark’s esophagus. Aaron and Erica debate whether sharks have relationships with humans (spoiler: Erica’s answer is a hard NO) and whether animals have actual thoughts or are just fuzzy little robots running on instinct. It gets heated. Someone might have been called a “cat person.”
JV Basketball Drama: Boys, Girls, and the Battle for Fair Play
A 15-year-old girl refused to play in a basketball game after discovering the opposing team had an 18-year-old male player identifying as female. When she voiced her concern, she was charged with bullying and harassment. Aaron and Erica break down the madness, from Title IX to the legal implications of high school athletes throwing elbows at a legal adult. Flagrant foul, anyone?
Costco’s DEI Controversy: A Scandal or a Nothingburger?
The internet is mad at Costco, but should they be? Their chairman defended the company’s longstanding hiring policies, insisting they promote meritocracy. Aaron and Erica dissect what DEI actually means, the fine line between inclusion and tokenism, and why people love to boycott things they don’t fully understand. Also, who actually needs 50 pounds of mayonnaise? Just asking.
Gene Hackman’s Mysterious Death: What Happened?
The legendary actor was found deceased alongside his wife in their home—nine days after passing. Theories are running wild, but Aaron and Erica are more focused on one detail: the dog. Why was a dog found locked in a closet? Did Gene Hackman know something? Or was it just a tragic, natural event? Erica leans towards the latter, but Aaron's got his tinfoil hat firmly in place.
Pam Bondi’s Epstein “Bombshell” That Wasn’t
Fox News hyped up a massive Jeffrey Epstein document drop, promising names, flight logs, and dirt on the powerful. What we got? Old information that’s been public for years. Aaron and Erica roast the letdown of the century and discuss why we still don’t know who was on that island. (Looking at you, Bill Gates.)
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