West Of Knowhere

Welcome back! This week's episode delves into the enigmatic world of influencer farms, revealing the hidden mechanisms behind their operations. We also share an incredible story where Jon Bon Jovi heroically saves a woman's life, showcasing the rock star's compassionate side.

In a surprising move, Campbell's Soup is removing a key element from their iconic logo. We discuss the implications of this change and what it means for the brand.

We tackle the disturbing and fraudulent claims about immigrants attacking family pets, as well as the shocking incident of river otters pulling children into the water. Yes, that really happened.

We also cover the second Trump assassination attempt, shedding light on the details and aftermath. Additionally, the U.S. Navy announces its first fully integrated submarine, marking a significant milestone.

In our "Am I the Asshole?" segment, we explore whether it's wrong not to inform your in-laws that you speak the same language as them. Join us for another thought-provoking and entertaining episode

Special thanks to our supporters: Pantera Girl, Colton , Lord Reverend Lugjutz, Andres Valles, Kevin Garahan, Chantel Stadler, Colby Jordan, Kylie, and Mark Stadler. We hope you enjoy the show!

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• https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/11/entertainment/jon-bon-jovi-nashville-bridge/index.html
• https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/nx-s1-5110040/campbells-soup-company-name-change
• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-just-exploded-springfield-woman-says-never-meant-spark-rumors-haitian-rcna171099
• https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/14/us/washington-marina-river-otter-attack/index.html 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-is-safe-following-gunshots-his-vicinity-says-campaign-2024-09-15/
• https://www.foxnews.com/us/navy-launches-uss-new-jersey-first-gender-neutral-submarine-us-fleet.amp
• https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1f7efpd/aita_for_not_telling_my_husbands_family_that_i/

Levi and Shane discuss the passing of James Earl Jones, Star Wars content, email scam evolutions, Dave Grohl’s infidelity, Linkin Park’s new singer causes commotion, a drunk driver kills pro hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, with their wives both expecting and does being pregnant give you free reign of your roommate in this week’s AITA.

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• https://deadline.com/2024/09/james-earl-jones-dead-1236082801/
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scams-now-use-your-cheating-spouses-name-as-a-lure/
• https://www.billboard.com/culture/lifestyle/dave-grohl-baby-outside-marriage-1235771770/
• https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/10/linkin-park-fans-threaten-kill-chester-bennington-son-jaime/
• https://abcnews.go.com/US/johnny-gaudreaus-widow-announces-pregnancy-3rd-child-memorial/story?id=113524192 

Levi and Shane talk about Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast deal with Amazon, an office retreat ends in a lost coworker forgotten in the woods, a Wells Fargo employee found dead after 4 days in the office, Elon and X suing companies for not wanting to advertise on the website, Indiana man poisoned wife in hopes of love with her daughter, Sexy Red’s new makeup line and in this weeks AITA, does donating clothes to charity make you a selfish person? 

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• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxl1wnpjgyo
• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/28/stranded-colorado-hiker-found-office-retreat
• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/officials-probe-death-wells-fargo-employee-found-dead-cubicle-4-days-l-rcna168756
• https://apnews.com/article/x-sues-advertisers-unilever-cvs-mars-orsted-673d1ae88e9fb0ca5b170d238739453e
• https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/27/indiana-husband-alfred-ruf-spiked-wifes-drink-cocaine/74967513007/
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In this week's episode of West of Knowhere, Levi and Shane cover a range of bizarre and intriguing stories. SpaceX steps in to rescue stranded astronauts on the ISS, replacing Boeing. Afghanistan introduces a controversial law banning the sound of women's voices in public. Disney faces backlash over a wrongful death lawsuit related to Disney Plus terms and conditions. Starbucks' new CEO opts for a 1,000-mile commute, sparking debate. A doctor is charged in the death of actor Matthew Perry. A karate expert loses a lawsuit after kicking a ghost at a haunted house. Finally, a mother confronts her sister-in-law for stealing her chosen baby name in the "Am I the Asshole?" segment. Tune in for all this and more!

We also extend our thanks to our supporters Pantera Girl, Colton Zamrzla, Andres Valles the God, Kevin Garahan, Chantel Stadler, Mark Stadler, Colby Jordan, Professor Rusty J Lugnuts, Adam Pachino and Kylie Genglish. Your support means the world to us!

In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of current events. First up, we explore the new addition to the Olympics: breakdancing! Find out how Australia's breakdancer fared with the judges and why it’s causing quite the stir.

Next, we discuss the heart-wrenching story of a U.S. gymnast who lost her bronze medal due to a controversial ruling, and we celebrate Algerian boxer Amin Khalif's triumphant gold medal win amidst online bullying.

We also dive into the political arena, highlighting Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's VP pick and the swirling rumors surrounding his military service. Plus, we examine the plight of NASA astronauts who might be stuck on the space station until 2025 due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner.

In a surprising move, a Texas middle school is banning black clothing to combat mental health struggles among students. We discuss the implications and effectiveness of this policy.

Lastly, on this week's "Am I the Asshole," we tackle the dilemma of whether not waving at your spouse in morning traffic makes you a jerk. Tune in for a lively debate and much more!

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• https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-gymnastics-jordan-chiles-d246c9d544faf9dfb44185ae3661e869
  https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/aussie-breakdancer-raygun-claps-back-at-critics-after-paris-olympics/ 
• https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/olympics-medal-quality-nyjah-huston-bronze-b2593765.html
• https://news.sky.com/story/algerian-boxer-imane-khelif-at-centre-of-olympic-gender-row-files-legal-complaint-over-online-harassment-13195264
  https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/09/assessing-claims-about-walz-service/ 
• https://www.flyingmag.com/modern/nasa-investigation-finds-boeing-hindering-americans-return-to-moon/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4yqepr469o
• https://www.kkco11news.com/2024/08/06/middle-school-bans-all-black-clothing-citing-mental-health-concerns/ 
• https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/mit-researchers-ai-successfully-diagnoses-breast-cancer-years-before-it-develops-2573302-2024-07-29

Levi and Shane discuss more Olympic drama, specifically the controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, an American woman found chained to a tree in the woods of India, Sonya Massey shot in her home by a cop with a track record and does painting your house fun colors make you a bad person in this weeks AITA.

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• https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/sports/olympics/ap-imane-khelif-is-taking-the-olympic-boxing-ring-after-days-of-gender-outcry/
• https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/08/02/explained-what-is-the-controversy-surrounding-algerian-boxer-imane-khelif-at-paris-olympics/
• https://news.sky.com/story/american-woman-found-emaciated-and-left-to-die-chained-to-tree-in-india-13188634
• https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/27/us/sean-grayson-misconduct-sonya-massey-death/index.html

Levi and Shane talk about the Olympic opening ceremonies and the controversy that followed, Robert Downey Jr back in the MCU as Dr. Doom, Paddy Pimblett’s victory in the UFC 304, Ford adding a feature that reports speeding in their vehicles and does not ordering for a split bill mean you are this week’s AITA.

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• https://www.forbes.com/sites/quentinsinger/2024/07/27/gojira-put-on-an-unprecedented-heavy-spectacle-at-the-olympics/
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/07/28/steven-van-de-velde-netherlands-paris-olympics-beach-volleyball/
• https://variety.com/2024/film/news/robert-downey-jr-victor-von-doom-avengers-doomsday-1236088170/
• https://www.wdtn.com/automotive/future-fords-might-detect-speeding-and-report-you-to-the-cops/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0pdYiWT_bIidJrXr4Pl7XwOXgXXhGdXsRpQcO4xHtTQJwBpdxns_nwf6s_aem_9qme79Qi6IXrNQl49xyT9g
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Levi and Shane discuss the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt, the RNC and their unity pleas, Joe Biden stepping out of the Presidential race, Grindr has outage during RNC in Milwaukee, sharks ingesting cocaine near Brazil, Jack Black and Kyle Gass appear to split Tenacious D after Kyle comments about Trump assassination attempt, massive computer outage cancels and delays thousands of flights and jealousy over a cancer survivor in this week’s AITA.

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• https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/rnc-trump-speech-biden-election-2024/card/trump-leads-moment-of-silence-for-slain-firefighter-U6bUAzz22Wti0yYs1Gth?mod=mhp
• https://www.axios.com/2024/07/18/trump-bandage-rnc-fashion-trend-photos
• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/21/joe-biden-withdraw-running-president?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
• https://www.reddit.com/r/offbeat/comments/1e6cgg6/grindr_has_crashed_in_milwaukee_due_to/
• https://www.science.org/content/article/cocaine-sharks-found-waters-brazil
• https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-airlines-issues-global-ground-stop-flights/story?id=112092372&cid=social_fb_abcn 
• https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/chick-fil-a-no-longer-americas-best-fast-food-restauran.amp
• https://www.today.com/popculture/music/tenacious-d-concert-comments-controversy-rcna162101
• https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1e5gucu/aita_for_how_i_reacted_when_my_parents_surprised/

Levi and Shane talk about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and the repercussions from it, the political landscape and term limits, Gypsy Rose is expecting a child, viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Haliey Welch and the cycle of viral videos, Alec Baldwin’s case being dropped in ‘Rust’ shooting, Karl Malone and his estrangement with son who is a former NFL player, and is it rude to not give up the ticket you paid for in this week’s AITA 

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• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-rally-shooter-identified-rcna161757
• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/style/gypsy-rose-blanchard-pregnancy.html
• https://www.totalprosports.com/general/videos-everyone-is-cringing-over-the-hawk-tuah-imposters-who-are-trying-to-follow-in-haliey-welchs-footsteps-make-it-big/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/arts/rust-trial-pause-alec-baldwin-shooting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6k0.cWfX.dL7pv3n3oLtH&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Levi and Shane discuss the presidential debates, the Supreme Court striking down decades old laws and laws about government bribes, Oklahoma and Louisiana’s religious mandates in schools, West Virginia couple arrested for trafficking/enslavement of foster children, Dr. Disrespect and his ban on Twitch, the Paris Olympics ban on air conditioners and on this week’s AITA, are you inconsiderate of your family if you share news about yourself?

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• https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-06-26/supreme-court-anti-corruption-law
• https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-chevron-regulations-environment-5173bc83d3961a7aaabe415ceaf8d665
• https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/27/us/oklahoma-schools-bible-curriculum/index.html
• https://mashable.com/article/etsy-to-ban-sale-of-most-sex-toys-explicit-content
• https://news.sky.com/story/west-virginia-white-couple-alleged-to-have-kept-five-adopted-black-children-locked-in-barn-and-used-as-slaves-13158902
• https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1805668256088572089
• https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/paris-announced-not-air-conditioning-121059575.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAH-sVS8STxYO_wpwKlQOpA8Wcjt64i75ymVJgX7CFbGftUEp80Az9ZKuOz-RUqyu5dyHQScdhOVss1dW8gwU6XHRk14Q094gqgKJzEIMzLNhMcUZirYsLMWOr4dobtJS6n1AUnL3Ajv9EhRmupxC8OICC8NcJcDbTReXD2zqUU4X
• https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1dp5lfy/aitah_for_what_i_said_my_family_wont_let_me_share/