The Chris Rawle Show
578 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsA thoughtful exploration of the world through the prism of sports.
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The Beehive Daily: Wolverine On The Loose
October 03, 2019 19:34 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MBUtah is reducing charges for a boatload of non-violent criminals. An opinion column starts to tackle the issue but devolves into closeted wolverines and ointment rubbing. Somehow it's crazier than it sounds.
The Beehive Daily: Can I Work When I Want?
October 02, 2019 20:50 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBThe NYT interviews a bunch of wealthy 20-somethings who wonder why they have to work at all. Can we all just work when we want?!?! Some companies are offering this "flexible" scheduling as a perk to employees. Chris and Clint are confused. When someone is giving the choice between work or no work, doesn't everybody choose no work?
Hive Mind - That Thing You Do
October 02, 2019 04:51 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBEli, Meg, and special guest Jordyn Canady of the Girl Meets Show podcast discuss the 1996 classic That Thing You Do. They wonder what happened to the Oneders. Maybe Capn' Geech And The Shrimp Shack Shooters.
This Is The Place Podcast: We're Sorry, This Flight Is Clogged
October 02, 2019 03:53 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBFor the second straight week, the legality of topless women is discussed. A pending court case in Salt Lake has all the twists and turns of a topless thriller. Who was topless, who knew, and what is the fallout? A cross-country flight stops in Utah because of toilet problems. A woman cons young teens out of baked goods with counterfeit money. And somebody's STD test is sent to an unsuspecting woman who ordered wooden crafts.
The Beehive Daily: Just Trying To Make The World A Better Place
October 01, 2019 20:06 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBIn Silicon Valley, skin is thin. Chris and Clint tackle the subject of apologies: who wants them and who gives them? They offer to write anyone's apology, then discuss the worst quote the world has ever been given. No, most people aren't trying to make the world a better place.
The Beehive Daily: Sleep Divorce
September 30, 2019 23:01 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBSecretly, everyone wishes they slept alone. A New York Times article contemplates the process of sleep divorce, aka separate bedding arrangements for committed couples. Chris and Clint give a resounding stamp of approval and as always, take things one step too far.
The Beehive Daily: The Wisdom of the Old
September 27, 2019 23:17 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBIn today's episode Clint and Chris discuss a news story that says old people are negatively portrayed in the media, the oddities of Trek, and Facebook's Australian experiment with likes. There is plenty of unhappiness to go around including NBA players unhappiness with their true height being revealed and how they're viewed by the public. In today's Hero or not Hero: An Orem man gets arrested after telling a social worker about his hit list. Is the social worker a hero or no?
The Beehive Daily: Chest Pouch
September 26, 2019 21:52 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBAn all tech episode leads Chris and Clint down a strange path. They apply for jobs at McDonald's using Amazon promise rings. Chris reveals his betrothal to an unmet person. Clint reveals he has a chest pouch filled with essential oils. Match.com gets slammed for scamming users and they want the public to know it was for money, not love. Instagram influencers are revealed to be super rich teens. And for Hero or Not Hero, Chris tells a story.
The Beehive Daily: Two Puff
September 25, 2019 20:03 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThe Provo City Council is meeting to gather data on signs. Clint uses this as a platform to talk about ice cream and cigarettes. He reveals why he has the nickname Two Puff. A city councilman misunderstands what a strobe light is. An apology-not-apology is given by Mr. Fire Extinguisher. The Park City Smith's needs to build a fence to keep out crazed kids searching for alcohol. A Milwaukee couple is hacked and Google is not sympathetic. Today's hero or not hero: a double agent.
The Beehive Daily: Blame The Religious Nones
September 25, 2019 01:35 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Deseret News Editorial Board believes society's trust in institutions is eroding and religious nones are to blame. Chris accepts the blame and promises to do better. The American public trusts in school principals for unknown reasons, according to research compiled by 13-year-olds. Walgreens is implementing a pilot program where winch drones deliver gummy bears to potheads. Odell Beckham Jr. wears a watch during an NFL game to remind fans that athletes aren't just sweaty gladiators. Toda...
This Is The Place Podcast: Free The Nipple
September 24, 2019 22:36 - 30 minutes - 14 MBA new law has been passed allowing women to go topless in Utah. A man named George offers his thoughts and is mad because he can't urinate behind a dumpster. Somehow these things are related? A man steals a car and sets himself on fire because karma is a bitch. A woman is watched by another woman while she sleeps. Chuck O'Rama patrons are pepper sprayed and nobody gets to finish their mac-and-cheese.
The Beehive Daily: Fact Or Fiction?
September 23, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 145 MBToday's episode is surprisingly serious. Chris and Clint talk about a NYT article on facts. Who makes them and why do we believe them? A discussion on authors and the publishing industry ensues. Chris makes a passionate plea for reading fiction. Utah's prison relocation efforts are being marketed as a generational opportunity. Is that true? The Area 51 takeover has come and gone, with a bunch of people hanging out in a field. Today's hero or not hero: a man blows out another man's cigarette ...
The Beehive Daily: Apology Letter
September 20, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBOn today's episode, the NCAA and California are warring over college athlete payments. Tim Tebow weighs in. Clint weighs in on Tim Tebow. A discussion of virginity and circumcision ensues. The Orem mayor pens an apology letter and Clint offers to pen anyone a personalized apology. Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock, resigns so he can blog. Clint reads another opinion piece and Chris doesn't laugh once. Finally, a hero or not hero who picks up an injured bobcat and drives it around wi...
The Beehive Daily: A 40% Discount On Marriage
September 19, 2019 20:07 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBIt's opinion Thursday and that means one thing: Chris and Clint literally read opinion articles on air. It's horrific. A 40% marriage discount is offered to readers. Opinions are offered on scooters, then flag football parents. Corporate media is spying on you and nobody is surprised. Jaguars starting QB Gardner Minshew is offered $1M to teach a naked stretching course and endorse penis puppets. Today's hero or not hero: WeWork CEO Adam Neumann.
The Beehive Daily: Lock Your Doors & Eat Your Storage
September 19, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThe Beehive Daily is a daily podcast hosted by Clint Betts and Chris Rawle. It’s about the news, but also it’s not about the news at all. Listen on your ride home from work if you want to stay misinformed. On today's podcast, scammers reign. One lady buys $18,000 in gift cards for a Tinder date. Another attempts to pay social security with gift cards. A warning is given: trust no one, not even yourself. Clint wants everyone to stay indoors and eat their storage. Rage Against The Machine ...
Hive Mind: Disney Animated Musicals
September 18, 2019 05:10 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBIn episode 56 of Hive Mind Eli and Meg list their 5 favorite Disney animated musicals.
The Beehive Daily: Tender Wings Of Desire
September 17, 2019 20:03 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Beehive Daily is a daily podcast hosted by Chris Rawle and Clint Betts. On today's podcast, Utah is overflowing with people. Some think the Mighty Five is to blame. Others blame snow. Others still blame the tourism industry. Where the hell are all these people coming from? A tomato analogy is used. KFC's marketing campaigns are praised including an edible nail polish, a chicken box drone, a Colonel Sanders romance novel, and a Colonel Sanders dating app. A young fan sells lemonade...
The Beehive Daily: Families Are Crumbling
September 16, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThe Beehive Daily is a daily podcast hosted by Clint Betts and Chris Rawle. On the inaugural episode, families are crumbling. Obesity is rising. Golden toilets are being stolen. Are these things correlated? Who are the heroes and not heroes? Should we be concerned about teen sex or just teens? Why are we expressing our deepest fears to 18-year-old employees of Western Watts? Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, and everywhere else podcasts can be found. Please give us 5 star ratings an...
This Is The Place Podcast: A Name & A Blessing
September 11, 2019 02:22 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBIn episode 96, Chris and Meg rekindle an old discussion about penguins. An intoxicated woman calls 911 to report she is following a drunk driver but it ends up being herself. The topic of bad eyebrows is broached. Another woman visits the Philippines and tries to smuggle a baby through the airport. It does not go well. In her defense, she wanted to give it a name and a blessing? Chris and Meg move onto bigger and better things: sex ed. They offer their expertise for anyone who needs it. Angr...
Hive Mind: Matilda
September 11, 2019 02:15 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBIn Episode 55 Eli and Meg discuss the 1996 classic Matilda. Hot take: Miss Honey is bad?
Hive Mind: Steel Magnolias
September 04, 2019 02:09 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBIn episode 54, Eli, Meg, and special guest Cat talk Steel Magnolias and the performances that make it a film that stands the test of time.
This Is The Place Podcast: Beware The Lindas
September 04, 2019 02:06 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBIn episode 95, Chris and Meg continue pushing the limits of tampon talk. How much is too much? A woman named Linda threatens a dentist office. Chris gives a lengthy diatribe on sewage, biosolids, and sludge churning – Meg gags and offers her own tale of terrible odors. A woman not named Linda pretends to be her daughter while being busted for drug possession. Lagoon spills a chemical and kills a bunch of fish. WHY DOES NOBODY CARE ABOUT FISH? In a shocking twist, the episode closes with even...
This Is The Place Podcast: Some Trees Do Have Sex
August 28, 2019 02:25 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn episode 94, Chris and Meg discuss the defining topic of our time: tree sex. A respected historian says, “There's a lot of sex going on in plants that people don't know about." Who's having it? Who isn't? Is it appropriate to watch a YouTube video titled The Sex Lives Of Christmas Trees? When did plants get so raunchy? They progress to a more family friendly subject, lawmakers waging war against....flushable wipes? Yes, flushable wipes. Public awareness is raised for the 3 P's: pee, poo, a...
Hive Mind: The Characters & Bachelor in Paradise
August 28, 2019 02:21 - 20 minutes - 9.34 MBIn Episode 53 Eli and Meg discuss what they've been watching from The Characters, to Bachelor in Paradise.
This Is The Place Podcast: Tased While Wearing A Man Thong
August 21, 2019 05:52 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn episode 93, Chris and Meg discuss a story that has everything: a man thong, a taser, a sign, and a misspelled police report. They move onto more important matters, like a questionable traveling couple and an even more questionable moon tree. An agreement is reached on the insanity of local news. They finish with a discussion about hybrid cars getting booted out of the carpool lane.
Hive Mind: Fall Movies
August 21, 2019 05:42 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn episode 52 Eli and Meg discuss the fall movies they are both excited for, and dreading.
Hive Mind: Succession, Bachelor in Paradise & Instant Hotel
August 13, 2019 02:31 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBIn episode 52 Nick and Meg discuss the season premiere of Succession season 2, Bachelor in Paradise, and a reality series out of Australia now available on Netflix called Instant Hotel.
This Is The Place Podcast: A Sheep Is Tackled On The Freeway
August 13, 2019 01:06 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIn episode 92, Chris and Meg take turns being historians, scientists, and bible scholars. A sheep is tackled on the freeway and Meg's cousin bears witness. Dead fish wash ashore and stink bugs overtake a gas station. Is this the end of the world? Chris is sick and wipes his nose on air while Meg watches. A woman jumps out of a moving Frontrunner. Utah celebrates the 20th anniversary of that one time a tornado happened.