Is AI freaking you out? Well that just too damn bad because this weeks book is IROBOT!!!

Not the vacuum, not the movie, the original anthology by legendary sci-fi founding father Isaac Asimov! Robot babysitters face off with tractors, a Robot becomes mayor by punching a guy in the face, and a mind-reading robot becomes fatally insecure.

Hope you brought a raincoat cause the Phools are about to domo some serious arigato.

Two Olympics books back to back, are the Phools out of their minds!?! Always were baby.

This week's book is a deep dive into the stories behind the MIRACLE ON ICE!!! Often called the greatest upset in sports history, this is the legendary 1980 Olympic hockey game where a team of scrappy US college students defeated the unstoppable Russian jugggernauts.

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Episode Summary:

The Phools explore the inspiring story of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team, the Miracle on Ice, through the lens of author Wayne Coffey. They discuss leadership, team dynamics, and the historical significance of this sports upset, along with insights into Herb Brooks' coaching philosophy. They explore the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team's victory, coaching decisions, and the human stories behind the game. Delve into the strategic and emotional elements that made this event iconic.

It’s OLYMPICS season folks and you know what that means! TIME TO TALK ABOUT TRUE CRIME!!!

An Olympic Gold medal winning wrestler is murdered by his coach. His brother (also an Olympic Gold medal winning wrestler) wrote this book about their meteoric rise to athletic superiority, and the insane, egotistical, cocaine-fueled, megalomaniac millionaire who tore it all down.

Is being an olympian a mental illness? Do all roads lead to Provo Utah? Are geese casting spells on John Dupont?

The Phools are on a podium all their own this week!!!

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Episode Summary:

This conversation explores various themes, including cooking as a creative outlet, the humorous aspects of relationships, the historical significance of the Olympic Games, and the dark side of sports exemplified by the story of Mark and Dave Schultz and John DuPont. The discussion delves into the complexities of wealth, character, and brotherhood, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion regarding the influence of power and control in sports. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of the wrestling world, focusing on the life of Mark Schultz and the tragic events surrounding John DuPont and the murder of Dave Schultz. They explore themes of artistic freedom, the burdens of mastery, cultural differences in sports, the dark realities of weight cutting, and the psychological impacts of trauma. The discussion also touches on the legacy of Foxcatcher and the bizarre life of John DuPont, highlighting the intersection of mental health and sports culture.