This episode of the The Coffee Club, Daily Show Podcast, starts with a discussion about upcoming sporting events, from the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, to the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Janae and Ronnie also touch on some terrifying and sad topics, including a hoax about Carson Wentz's father's death and a discussion about scams that prey on people's emotions. They then shift gears to a more uplifting topic: the upcoming Veterans Honor Flight.
Later, the hosts share some "Did You Know" facts, discuss what they love about fall, and debate whether listening to audiobooks counts as reading. The conversation also covers some "terrifying" but normal aspects of daily life, like driving, aging, and childbirth, and the hosts share some wild news stories about a bear attack in Yellowstone and a youth baseball practice struck by stray bullets.
The highlight of the episode is an interview with Patrick Kirby of Do Good Better Consulting on Nonprofit Day. Patrick shares insights on the current state of nonprofit giving, emphasizing the shift towards large donors and the importance of showing donors the impact of their contributions. The show wraps up with more news, including the latest from NASA and an update on the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland.
Standout Moments:
- Winter Olympics are Next Year: The hosts realize the Winter Olympics are happening in Milan and Cortina, Italy, in February 2026. (00:00:27)
- A Hoax About Carson Wentz's Father: A discussion about a social media hoax claiming the death of Carson Wentz's father. (00:02:40)
- Veterans Honor Flight: Details are shared about the upcoming Veterans Honor Flight on Tuesday, the 30th, asking the community to welcome the 204 veterans home at the Fargodome. (00:05:32)
- North Dakota Reading Proficiency: A concerning statistic is revealed: the average reading proficiency rate for students in North Dakota is only 44%. (00:08:18)
- The Terrors of Everyday Life: The hosts talk about everyday activities that are "terrifying," including driving, having children, and ride-sharing. (00:20:46)
- The State of Nonprofits: Guest Patrick Kirby explains how nonprofit donations have changed since COVID, with fewer individual donors but larger contributions from major donors. (00:23:45)
- The Importance of Gratitude: Patrick Kirby stresses the importance of nonprofits showing gratitude and demonstrating the impact of donations. (00:26:00)
- Reindeer are Real: The hosts share a surprising "Did You Know" moment about reindeer being real animals. (00:35:54)
- Disneyland's Submarine Voyage: The history of the original Disneyland submarine ride is discussed, and its reopening with a new theme is revealed. (00:39:10)
- Fat Bear Week: A segment on the annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska where people vote for the fattest bear. (00:46:16)
- Youth Baseball Practice Shooting: The hosts react to the shocking news of a youth baseball practice being hit by stray bullets from a nearby target shooter. (00:50:50)
- Surprising Debt Collector Items: A list of surprising things that can end up on a debt collector's list, such as library fines and gym memberships. (00:55:18)
- Stonehenge's Origin: A discussion about new research suggesting the altar stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not Wales as previously thought. (01:07:37)