Macrodosing

On today’s episode T-Bob and Chief join Big T and Arian to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Known as the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, the guys talk about who Tolkien was, what inspired him, and how his love of languages, mythology, and faith shows up in the stories that he wrote. They unpack some of the big themes in his books — like power, friendship and loss. Plus, we get into philosophy, a baseball season update, the Mountain Dew Conspiracy theory, the recent viral golf course fight and much more. Enjoy! 

(00:01:26) T-Bob and Chief 
(00:13:24) Philosophy 
(00:22:11) Baseball 
(00:41:18) Mountain Dew Conspiracy 
(00:48:21) Grok
(01:07:47) Canada golf fight 
(01:16:21) NFL Running Backs 
(01:29:41) J.R.R. Tolkien
(02:32:00) NFL

Macrodosing is a twice weekly macrodose of knowledge on topics ranging anywhere from your favorite conspiracy theory to deep dives on historical events. With PFT Commenter and Arian Foster at the helm of their cast of characters, the only criteria for this podcast is that we tickle your brain.

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Macrodosing and some of the Barstool Chicago office share their favorite things and Christmas gifts. Plus we answer all your voicemails. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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On today’s episode, Big T, PFT and T-Bob sit down with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries alongside Brace Belden.
Hakeem discusses Trump’s rhetoric around Venezuela and the possibility of U.S. military involvement, how Democrats are trying to reach and energize younger voters, and what to realistically expect from the Epstein files—what could be released and what likely won’t. Plus, the newest update from Congress on health care, touching on access, costs, and where policy debates are headed.

(00:09:50) Auburn University Phone Plan 
(00:18:03) MIT Professor & Brown University Shooting
(00:20:21) Trump To Sign Executive Order Reclassifying Marijuana
(00:26:31) Woman Suing the IRS For Her Dog
(00:29:35) Kash Patel
(00:28:03) College Balloon Budgets 
(00:43:19) March Madness 
(00:48:50) PMT on Netflix 
(00:57:50) Hakeem Jeffries

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And then to have Lindsey Graham support the Charleston airport instead of this woman named Nancy Mace, who should be his friend. I don't understand. Lots of women have a gay friend. Oftentimes it's an evil influence in their life. And that's, that's not, and this isn't anything about gay people. Thi

On today’s episode Arian, PFT and Big T get into all the news from the weekend. They discuss the uninspiring (according to Big T) Heisman Award presentation and winner, Arian’s new rule idea for the NFL, Lebron James getting the golf bug, the Brown University shooting, Trump at the Army vs. Navy game and much more. Enjoy!

(00:02:32) Heisman Award 
(00:23:59) Forward Progress in the NFL 
(00:34:41) NFL Recap 
(00:43:46) Lebron James 
(00:49:48) NFL Recap 
(01:01:23) Brown University Shooting 
(01:09:46) Army vs. Navy
(01:14:17) Chuck Schumer 
(01:24:15) Erika Kirk vs Candance Owens

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Also, Nate Smith is performing Thursday night. We gotta be there. Who? Whiskey on you. Don't worry about it. Great singer. Sing the hook. I might know this. Um ain't gonna waste one more night missing wanting you back No, I ain't going to dry another tear in this glass I didn't waste any time findin

On today’s episode Big T and PFT are joined by T-Bob to discuss the rise and future of prediction markets. Prediction markets are a way to forecast the future by turning predictions into a market-driven probability. We break down how prediction markets work, why they’ve become a tool for forecasting real-world events, and what their accuracy says about collective intelligence. 

Plus, we get into Bonnie Blue’s recent arrest in Bali, an update on pictures from the Epstein Files, University of Utah’s potential private equity partnership, Lane Kiffin’s new house in Baton Rouge, the college football playoffs and much more. Enjoy!

(00:03:31) Bonnie Blue Arrested in Bali
(00:09:54) Epstein Files Update
(00:13:09) University of Utah’s Private Equity Partnership
(00:39:10) Lane Kiffin’s New House
(00:46:30) World Cup Pride Match 
(00:50:28) Envitia & AI
(00:59:17) College Football 
(01:39:22) Prediction Markets

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On today’s episode the guys are back in the studio to get into all the news from the weekend. They discuss the college football playoff bracket, the announcement of the ‘Pantonte of the Year’, the FIFA World Cup draw, Marjorie Taylor Green, Warner Brothers and Netflix and much more. Enjoy!

(00:03:16) College Football Playoffs
(00:21:40) FIFA World Cup Draw 
(00:30:16) Pantone Of The Year
(00:35:15) Joey Barton
(00:44:41) NFL
(00:53:58) Marjorie Taylor Green 
(00:59:56) Warner Brothers & Netflix (ft. Jeff D. Lowe)

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It's a neutral white that brings calm, clarity, and creative breath in a noisy world. What do you think? I like a neutral white. Welcome back to Macrodosing. It is Tuesday. It's December ninth. We got myself, Arian, Big T, Mad Dog, McKenzie, and today's show is being brought to you by our great frie

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