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The reason why you haven't heard from us in over a month is because we have rebranded the show and have now moved over to 'The Down to the Wire Podcast'

Sorry for not giving the heads up sooner, not sure why we didn't, but you know who you're dealing with.

We kick this weeks episode off by announcing some changes and welcoming on DTTW's newest member. Then we get into our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Money shot moment of the week' (5:15), 'Airplane moment of the week' (9:53), and 'Soccer stinky pants moment of the week' (16:33).

In Backpage News we discuss various headlines, such as; '"Having sex with women is gay": White nationalist praises involuntary celibacy' (24:11), 'Calling a man bald is sexual harassment, employment tribunal rules' (31:22), '"I don’t think I did anything wrong": Woman who jumped into spider monkey enclosure at El Paso Zoo speaks out' (38:33).

This weeks episode kicks off with Racco voicing his joys and frustrations with trains, while John explains his night at an Avril Lavigne concert. We then get into our 'Of the Weeks' including 'Burn of the week' (7:14), 'Indian wedding moment of the week' (11:58), and 'Walt Disney moment of the week' (16:39).

In our Backpage News we discuss wild headlines such as; 'Leader of feces-eating cult arrested after 11 dead bodies discovered during raid' (21:30), 'Mount Gambier magistrate finds it 'extraordinary' that couple had sex during police car pursuit' (29:42), and 'A Senior Citizen Stole a Jacket Artwork on Display at the Musée Picasso and Then Had a Tailor Alter It to Fit Her' (35:00).

In Sports (41:02) we recap the niche sports we've been trying out over the past few weeks, including Shin Kicking, Toe Wrestling and Cheese Rolling

This weeks episode starts off by Racco explaining how weed saved his day yesterday. Then we get into our 'Of the Weeks' including; 'Merica moment of the week' (11:52), 'Best name ever of the week' (16:51), and 'Jussie Smollett moment of the week' (22:12).

In our Backpage News we're covering headlines that read; 'Fire crews rescue Washington woman after she falls headfirst into toilet' (29:50), 'Meridian man's pet squirrel goes nuts on burglar' (36:56), 'Woman marries her cat to get round pet-hating landlords' (43:47).

In Sports we break down Cheese Rolling (a.k.a Cheese Racing or Downhill Cheese Chase) and take to the hills in a 1v1 (56:09).

This weeks 'Of the Weeks' include, 'Colman of the week', 'Most acceptable sibling pregnancy of the week', and 'Meaningless world records of the week'. 

In our Backpage News we're covering stories such as; 'You Know Gas Prices Must Be High When; Man Blows Up His Home Trying To Convert Meth To Gasoline', 'Time-traveller from 2743' predicts shock Bigfoot sighting and England World Cup win', and 'Border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man’s clothing'.

In Sports we talk March Madness and how college basketball analysts are the same as weather analysts.

This week's episode of DTTW is kicked off with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Almost Life of Pi moment of the week', 'I'm gonna make this story about me moment of the week', & 'Biker piss pants moment of the week'. 

Our Backpage News segment covers shocking headlines such as 'Florida woman who killed $30M lotto winner moves to keep names a secret', 'Naked southwestern Ontario driver's bizarre post-crash rampage' & 'Venice man arrested for repeatedly ramming pickup truck into home'. 

In sports we talk about ostrich racing. 

Goat Makes Arrest, $6,000 Dog Poop, Ukraine Beasts, Hank the Tank is Actually 3 Bears & Extreme Ironing

This weeks podcast is kicked off with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'GOAT of the week' (3:23), 'Beasts of the Week' (7:30), and 'Huh, nhhhh, mmmMMMM, nahhhh moment of the week' (14:24).

In our Backpage News we discuss some strange headlines such as 'Protesters turn to tinfoil hats as increasing sickness blamed on Government beaming radiation rays' (17:37), 'Company offers more than $6,000 to smell dog poop for two months' (23:31), and 'It’s a bear battalion! Hank the Tank turns out to be 3 bears' (28:28).

In Sports we talk about Extreme Ironing (36:09).

Before getting into today's show, John has always wanted a bionic limb and explains his experience meeting a guy with robot hands. We then get into our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Where else but Florida? Moment of the week' (5:03), 'I’m no scientist but… moment of the week' (9:40), 'I’m not as think as you drunk I are moment of the week' (15:25).

In Backpage News we get into some offbeat news stories happening around the world such as; '500-pound bear known as "Hank the Tank" breaks into another Lake Tahoe home: "Lost all fear of people"' (19:37), 'Co-Worker Noticing Fake Baby Bump Unravels Woman's Scheme To Get Unwarranted Maternity Leave, Authorities Say' (26:51), 'Las Vegas restaurant accused of lacing food with THC' (32:41).

In Sports, we highlight what's to come and to get ready for some coverage of very niche sports that we don't even know exist yet, followed with roasting a guy who was in our comments about an Olympics Hot Take about viewership that panned out in our favour.

This weeks episode is kicked off with an apology for any horns being honked in the background of the episode as it is being recorded downtown Ottawa. This is obviously followed by about 5 minutes of shameless plugs, promoting all of our great content from the protest so far. 

We then get into our OTW's with heavy hitters such as; 'What the fuck does this even mean? moment of the week' (8:30), 'Loophole of the week' (13:38), & But like... How? moment of the week' (18:11).

In the news this week we have crazy headlines of course, ranging from; 'At Beijing Games, hugs discouraged but condoms available' (21:18), 'Swipe left for meth: Florida officials using dating apps to try to find drug dealers' (27:13), "He won a trip to space. Then he gave it away to a friend' (31:42) & 'Massive brawl at Pennsylvania Golden Corral involving 40 people erupts over steak' (36:16).  

The episode is then capped off with sports where we discuss Tom Brady's retirement, Brian Flores suing the NFL and Racco's disappointment yet optimism for his 49ers. 

We mix things up this episode and record on the couch, just because the it was already in the room and we didn't want to move it. Overall, don't think it's the move.

Our 'Of the Weeks' include 'Hahahawhoohoh no way dude moment of the week' (8:27), 'How about that airline food? Moment of the week' (12:34), and 'Almost front page news moment of the week' (17:22).

In our Backpage News we talk about some offbeat headlines, including; "Michigan superintendent denies rumor that litter boxes were put in bathroom for students who identified as furries" (20:50), "Russian Artist Arrested For Giant Poop Snow Sculpture" (28:37), and "Doctor Claims It's Possible To Fart Yourself Blind" (33:54).

In Sports (41:07) we talk Jimmy G being the best Italian QB and family dish and more Niners hype.

To start the show we read some reviews from our listeners, then we get into this weeks  'Of The Weeks, including 'But it feels better like this moment of the week (10:37), Realtor.ca commercial moment of the week (14:35), and Caught in 4k moment of the week (20:55).

We then get into our Backpage News including headlines like; 'Supply shortages mean Norwegian conscripts must return their used underwear at the end of their military services' (22:57), 'Maryland Firefighters Rescue Man Stuck in Chimney: ‘He Was Not Authorized to Be There'' (28:14), ''I was bad wrong': Tennessee state lawmaker apologizes after trying to pants referee at basketball game' (31:57), and 'Woman Who Earned $200,000 Selling Fart Jars Hospitalized By Her Work' (39:01).

In Sports Racco talks Jimmy G's legendary performance and question why Bulldogs are a common mascot.

First episode of 2022, you know we got resolutions. Also Betty White passed and the leap year killed her. We then get into our 'Of the Weeks' including; Coooool teacher of the week (5:40), ‘Merica moment of the week (9:11 - weird coincidence), and 2022 energy moment of the week (13:51).

We then get into some weird and offbeat headlines in the news, including stories like; Kim Jong-un’s dad ‘invented BURRITOS’ North Korea bizarrely claims as sales of Western dish ‘boom’ (21:21), 74-year-old Florida man on electric scooter threatened, chased 2 with knife, police say (24:55), Pabst Blue Ribbon Deletes Tweets About 'Eating Ass,' Saying They Were 'in Poor Judgment' (30:46), and Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to touch live plug with penny (35:07).

In Sports (39:48) we have a Florida man who plays football takes off shirt while benched and leaves arena during game, The Washington Foreskins, Playoff scenarios broken down to Colman & Racco's Trey Lance poster.

The 3rd annual Nog Shots Challenge by Down to the Wire is here just in time for the holidays. If you're unfamiliar, the rules are first one to finish their 2L of egg nog gets to hit the other guy in the nuts. Slight rule change this year however, we will drink the first litre with actual shot glasses, thus adding another dimension to the name Nog Shots, with the final litre being a shlug to the finish.

Happy Holidays to all, if you're in a pinch and want to get to the final shlug, skip ahead to 36:06, but we highly recommend you start from start to finish as this is the best Nog Shots event to date.

We things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Hehe, 69, nice, moment of the week' and 'Seems like a waste moment of the week' before getting into our Backpage News, where we get into offbeat headlines such as;

"Dozens of camels barred from Saudi beauty contest over Botox", "Bomb squad race to A&E after patient arrives with WW2 artillery shell stuck up his bottom", "No arrests after hundreds of children involved in brawl at Tampa trampoline park", and "Maryland homeowner burned down house trying to fight snakes".

In Sports we test out Racco's football knowledge on the spot and how the biggest takeaway from the Lions first win was that Jared Goff has a very beautiful companion.

Welcome to the Backpage News Show, where hosts Jacob Racco and John Balser of the Down to the Wire podcast welcome on comedians and discuss the odd news stories happening around the world.  

This week we welcome on Hamilton native Eric Johnston and in this clip we talk about the legend of his father Bullwhip Danny Johnston, former professional wrestler.   Listen or watch the res of the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts which features Backpage News headlines such as: "Army Cadets allegedly tried stealing U.S. Naval Academy mascot Bill the Goat as prank", "China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much", "Man threatens Little Caesars workers with AK-47 during 10-minute wait", and "Florida man stands naked in his driveway, throws rocks at passing cars".   

This week's episode of Down to the Wire is kicked off with a 9 minute intro because we know that's what you come here for. We follow that with our 'Of The Week' segment with heavy hitters such as "Wholesome Ghislaine Maxwell moment of the week" and fan favourite "North Korea moment of the week". 

We then get into our 'Backpage News' segment where we cover headlines from around the world such as; "Man who poses with 'plastic' crocodile learns the hard way that it's alive" (30:02), "Florida Teen Accused of Hijacking a Homecoming Queen Contest and Faces 16 Years in Prison" (38:43) and "Woman Allegedly Breastfeeds Cat on Delta Airlines Flight" (45:11). 

In sports we talk about Colman's rise to athletic superstardom and Mac Jones. 

We're going Drizzy Back 2 Back with our second episode this week, hope you guys enjoyed yesterdays bonus episode with comedians Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Jason Allen. Go check that out if you haven't already, we've got more comedian guest appearances on the horizon.

As for today we kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Blue Mountain State Moment of the Week' and Do You Even Burn? Moment of the Week'.

We then get into our Backpage News where we discuss offbeat and weird news stories such as; "Man threatens Little Caesars workers with AK-47 during 10-minute wait, TN police say" (19:43), "Walmart pulls children's toy that swears and sings in Polish about doing cocaine" (24:52), "China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much" (30:14), "Florida man tries to trade in vehicle he stole from same dealership, police say" (37:39).

In Sports, we talk decide whether two scenarios in the NFL are either disrespectful or winning moments.

Welcome to the pilot of the Backpage News Show, where hosts Jacob Racco and John Balser of the Down to the Wire podcast welcome on comedians and discuss the odd news stories happening around the world. 

The first guests of the BPN Show are Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Jason Allen who were in Ottawa this past week doing shows at Absolute Comedy. We discuss headlines featured on our Down to the Wire podcast such as; "‘It’s A Free Country’: Man Threatens TSA Agent’s Life, Throws Checkpoint Stanchion, Strips Naked & Masturbates, Charges State", and "Holy water and prayers must restore altar in Flemish church after sex video".

We feature some new stories that have come up such as; "A lawyer once bragged about thinking ‘like a criminal’ in a viral ad. Now, he’s a convicted felon.", and "Mike Tyson Had Intense Sex Before Fights So He Wouldn't Kill His Opponents, Former Bodyguard Says".

We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' featuring 'Plot for a CTV show that's on as soon as football ends moment of the week' and Capitalism FTW moment of the week. 

Then we get into our Backpage News and discuss some offbeat and weird news stories happening around the world, such as; "Woman at School Board Meeting Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory About the Vaccine" (19:02), "His cellmate passed too much gas. So he knocked out two teeth, Florida Keys cops say" (24:10), "Woman visits toilet at vegan cafe, finds 'satanic sex cult' meeting" (29:38), and "Man donated his body to science; company sold $500 tickets to his dissection" (34:36).

In Sports we talk about Aaron Rodgers being an anti-vaxxer, OBJ is free and a developing story on Dalvin Cook.

We kick todays show off with some exclusive Facebook news with a naming rebrand about to take place, as well as how time is an illusion because Racco watched a Netflix documentary. Then we get into our 'Of the Weeks' such as 'Gun to your head at a Waffle House moment of the week', which actually had a tie between two separate incidents.

Then we get into our Backpage News with offbeat and weird news headlines such as "UK bakery ordered to stop using illegal US sprinkles that contain E127 food colouring" (22:00), "New Zealand council ends contract with wizard after two decades of service" (29:38), and "Museum Starts OnlyFans Account After Its TikTok Is Banned for Posting Nudes" (37:19).

In sports the NBA is back and in honour of the Washington Football Team cutting kicker Dustin Hopkins for Chris Blewit, we list the most unfortunate athlete names in history.

This week the guys are out of town so we got a pre-recorded episode coming at you today. Which starts off with us getting carried away in random conversations for the first 15 minutes, because the best intros are the ones that never end. We eventually get into our 'Of the Weeks' which includes 'Violent otter group of the week' and 'If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em moment of the week'.

In our Backpage News we get into the offbeat and weird news stories out there, including headlines such as "Florida man accused of assaulting roommate with slice of pizza" (19:00), "Customers slammed after printing out instructions for chef on how to cook their meal" (25:54), "Man who has lived on raw meat (including chicken) for three years says his body is filled with energy" (29:44), "Thousands in China Are Using a Special Remote to Repel ‘Dancing Grannies’" (34:12).

Then in Sports we have nothing for you because like I said this episode was pre-recorded and we can't tell the future. It's a shame though considering the wild headlines coming out of the sports world, you're just gonna have to stay tuned for next weeks show.

We kick things off this week with beef against jeans and flip flop guys before getting into our 'Of the Weeks' featuring a three way tie for '3/4 life crisis moment of the week' and '60% of people are liars moment of the week'.

Then we get in to our Backpage News where we discuss weird and offbeat headlines such as "A ninja with a sword attacked a U.S. Army special operations unit in California" (15:05), "Groom’s love of pranks backfires after stunt divides family at his own wedding" (21:46), "Boston students ride party bus with stripper pole, neon lights amid driver shortage" (25:37), and "US man sues psychic who 'promised to remove ex-girlfriend curse'" (31:58).

We start today's show after a good ole fashioned game of football in front of our studio in a crowded downtown street and start things off with our  'Of the Weeks', including 'Best Resume of the Week' and 'It's called Art Mom! Moment of the Week'.

We then get into the offbeat and weird news happening in the world in our Backpage News with headlines like; "Paralympian James Brown jailed for plane glue stunt", "Man ejaculates from anus, urinates feces for two years before seeking help", "Man found asleep in pile of chicken fingers, meth in Pleasant Grove days after getting out of jail", and "Public urination at Glastonbury Festival leaves traces of cocaine and MDMA in river, posing threat to rare eels".

In sports we talk about the great match that took place earlier and we do another 16 team parlay this week, basing the winners on which mascot would win, of course.

Would you rather $25 million or 25 million loyal friends? After answering that question wrong, we kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including our way too down to the wire moment of the week and I can attest to that moment of the week.

In our Backpage News we discuss offbeat headlines such as "Blueberry heist leaves farmers searching for answers" (10:30), Woman Raids Ex-Husbands Cryogenics Lab. Steals Frozen Brains He Meant to 'Bring Back to Life'" (14:31), "Human Waste Sought in Vile Market Act" (20:14), and 'Concerns over kids buying baked beans as 'beaning' trend goes viral" (24:50).

In Sports we pick a 16 game parlay for Week 3 of the NFL season that's going to win us $950,000.

We hate to do it, but we got a zoom call podcast for you guys this week. I know they suck but especially after a no show last week, we gotta do it. We'll be back in studio next week, if you're one of those people like us who just can't listen to shitty zoom calls just go back to last weeks episode, it was a banger.

We kick it off with our 'Of the Weeks' including "If you want something done right, you do it yourself moment of the week" and "When you lie a little too hard on your resume, moment of the week".

Then we get into our Backpage News, our weekly news segment where we find weird stories happening in the world and we get into headlines such as, "Viagra thief 'not a hardened criminal', lawyer says" (15:25), "Man tried to smuggle $34,000 worth of cocaine under his toupee, police say" (21:44), "Man cuts off penis and throws it out car window during police chase" (27:43), and "Man used scoreboard message to break up with his girlfriend at Akron RubberDucks-Harrisburg Senators game" (35:28).

We start the show off by trying to remember a joke before getting into our 'Of the Weeks' including "That answers the age old question moment of the week" and "Who are you trying to impress moment of the week?. 

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as 'There's a loose kangaroo in Lebanon County PA. Whose is it?'(18:47), 'TikTok doctor explains why sneakers filled with human feet keep washing up on beaches in the Pacific Northwest' (24:25), and 'A 10-foot python surprised a woman in a supermarket spice aisle. She was a trained snake catcher' (31:08). 

We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' including 'worst fact guy of the week' and 'that should be enough moment of the week'. 

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as 'UK Town Plagued by Vandal Dumping Beans Everywhere" (11:24), "Driver Waiting for Assistance With Broken Down Vehicle Fatally Shoots Naked Man in Alabama" (17:05), and "Antivaxers believe 'pure' sperm will skyrocket in value" (23:30).

Anyone heard from Down with Webster latley? Hope they're doing okay, anyways we kick it off with some 'Of the Weeks' including 'Thanks? I guess? moment of the week and 'Worst chastity belt everrr moment of the week'.

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as, " Woman Sues McDonalds, Saying Burger Ad Caused Her to Break Fast" (18:05), Donkey milk sells for Rs 10,000 per litre in Maharashtra's Umarga: Why it is popular and so expensive" (24:05),  A loose venomous cobra is terrorizing this Texas suburb" (30:16), and "Trump appointed DOJ official claimed Chinese thermostats changed votes" (34:04).

Lastly in Sports we discover the World Armwrestling League and how one of the greatest armwrestlers the world has ever seen is from right here in Ottawa, Mr. Devon Larratt. In honour of this we end the show off with a live arm wrestler, no spoilers will be given out on who got embarrassed. 

We explain how we're real journalists now and have something special planned for you guys in the future before getting into our 'Of the Weeks', featuring "Seems kind of racist headline of the week" and "Product placement moment of the week".

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as "Washington man shoots fridge after soda can explodes, police say" (13:23), "First responders in Sherbrooke, Que., apologize after mistaking fire victim for mannequin" (17:32), "Trial begins for B.C. man accused of breaking quarantine to go to Flat Earth conference" (22:13), and "Titanic museum iceberg wall collapses, injuring 3 visitors" (30:26).

This weeks episode kicks off with a nice little story about a dead goat, then gets into our 'Of the Weeks' including 'suuuuuuuuuuuure, for "education” moment of the week' and 'I thought this was America moment of the week'.

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as "Serial pooper banned from defecating, urinating in open spaces after ‘numerous’ convictions in British town" (15:20), "Woman who broke into dentist’s office to steal cash also pulled 13 teeth from victim, say police" (18:21), "Fart vacuum device claims to ‘reduces the stench of flatulence'" (23:04), and "Biden administration dropping Trump rule to boost showerhead water flow" (31:01).

This week we kick it off with our 'Of the Weeks' including that’s where all my bowling balls went moment of the week and Antichrist spider-man moment of the week

In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as "Evidence lost in case of soldier accused of feeding cannabis-laced cupcakes to gunners, lawyer says" (19:46), "Oregon man knocks out, hogties active shooter, according to Portland police" (26:28), "Women Who Rammed Cops Arrested After She Stopped To Get McDonald's Chicken Nuggets During A Wild Police Chase" (34:11), and "Florida Man Steals Two Police Cars During Chase" (39:12).