
Staring At Goats
By Stephen Adams

Staring At GoatsApr 22, 2021

The Men Who Stare at Goats
This podcast sure has been a ride over the past year. We've chatted with you guys an awful lot about where we are on our different emotional states regarding the pandemic. We've talked about all the news until we've turned purple. We've ridden the rollercoaster of good and bad news until we all just wanted to get off the ride.
Well, we switched gears with this episode.
We let you send in your emails of your stories about how the pandemic has gone for you. We laughed, cried, and were in awe at what you all submitted, and we're grateful that you decided to make that happen. You all really put yourselves out there with these stories and that's not always an easy thing to do.
After we read your stories, we FINALLY got around to talking about The Men Who Stare At Goats. A movie starring Ewan McGregor and George Clooney that came out in 2009. Our show wasn't named after it, but we couldn't tell people about it without them mentioning this movie that they likely never watched in the first place.
It's a good episode. Until next time!

The Journey
Jacob was pushing Stephen's buttons all night so we had a handful of wonderful rants about society, pandemics, why we're such epic failures and more! The goats pretty much rocked this episode as usual. You'll have a good time. Travis got vaccinated so he's in a post-vax euphoria and feeling good. Enjoy the show!
Condiment Crisis!
Chinese Covid-19 vaccine efficacy is 'not high,' top health official admits
Michigan is in the Pooper
Cleveland Rocks … and will also not allow vax discrimination
Pfizer wants to charge you out the butthole
Fauci says he would not hesitate to eat outdoors or go to a baseball game

The Twinkie Meter
Some episodes of our show are really great. This is one of those episodes! Great questions were asked, stories were varied and full of good information, and we got a voicemail! Enjoy!
1 in 3 Covid survivors suffers neurological or mental disorders, study finds.
Outdoor transmission accounts for 0.1% of State’s Covid-19 cases
Half of new cases are in 5 states; UK variant becomes dominant strain in US.
Real-world data shows vaccines kicking butt—including against scary variant
AstraZeneca kicked out of US factory over mix-up 'that ruined 15m vaccine doses'
Gym offering free memberships to those who don't get COVID-19 vaccine

The Re-Sit
So there’s a global pandemic. A virus is sweeping across our world. Still. And society has changed.
Why is this happening? Is somebody going to do something about it? Is your stockpile of booze running out? Are you going to get a Krispy Kreme donut or what?
Pfizer/BioNTech says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective and well tolerated in adolescents
COVID-19 vaccine cards, the only 'proof' of vaccination, create demand for fakes
Americans spent the pandemic stocking up on booze. That may be changing
International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020
U.S. begins testing Moderna’s Covid vaccine booster shots for variant from South Africa

Not Throwing Our Shot
Another day, another goat! We went into some deep conversations and territory. It's a good one! Enjoy!
Brazilian politician's cunning plan to fight Covid: spray hand gel from planes
Conflict grows between US and allies over vaccine supply
Man dies after getting three-hour erection from coronavirus
German COVID-19 cases are growing exponentially again, expert warns
Novavax Covid vaccine is highly effective in U.K. trial, drugmaker says
More countries suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations over blood clot fears: What we know so far
COVID-19 rarely spreads through surfaces. So why are we still deep cleaning?
Moderna to launch COVID-19 vaccine trial on children as young as 6 months old

The Light at the End
... Might be a freight train.
We went everywhere on this one, but most of it DID relate to COVID. It's been a wild ride, but there are hopes for an end to this saga. The news was on the good and bad side this week, but we certainly had a good time chatting about it.
Thanks for joining us!
Spring Breakers Take Over Florida amid COVID Pandemic
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detected in human breast milk post-vaccination
America could soon be swimming in COVID-19 vaccines
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
'Jaw dropping' increase: 17% more died in NC in 2020 over 2019
Czech city of Brno turns a beer tram into a mobile COVID-19 testing center
There are a few arguably ethical ways to jump the COVID-19 vaccination line

Oh The Places We Won't Go
It was good to be back in the saddle at the Orbiting HQ this episode. We went a lot of places on this one and covered a lot of ground that might only be tangentially related to covid. It was a bunch of fantastic conversation though, and we even had a voicemail plus some feedback about Texas! You'll dig this one.
Stop Doing Anal COVID tests! - Sincerely, Japan
Plunging Demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
2 women dressed as 'grannies' to get COVID-19 vaccine, Florida officials say
NIH halts trial of COVID plasma treatment after researchers conclude it is not beneficial
Dutch Bar Owners and Sex Workers protest lockdown
Texas and Mississippi rolling back COVID-19 restrictions

It Cranks
Hey party people! Sorry for the late release on this one but I was a the beach and needed some much needed R&R.
One-dose J&J COVID-19 vaccine meets criteria as safe and effective, FDA report finds
California’s coronavirus strain looks increasingly dangerous: ‘The devil is already here’
Tricking the novel coronavirus with a fake “handshake”
Philippines offers to let nurses work in Britain and Germany in exchange for coronavirus vaccines
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial focused on pregnant women
If you die from the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, the government will give your family over ¥44 mil

Are We Done Yet?
Hey folks! Apologies for the late release! I have no idea what I was thinking. Here's your news!
There’s not enough testing in the world
UK approves first-of-its-kind study to infect young people with Covid
COVID-linked syndrome in children is increasing and growing more severe
Lab study suggests that Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work against new variants
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
Texas doctor defends stealing COVID-19 vaccine doses for friends, family
Florida and California have very similar stats despite vastly different approaches

Snirt
Another week, another COVID-19 show! We had a good one. Enjoy!
Orgy involving at least 81 people raided by police in France for breaking covid rules
Swiss drugmaker Novartis to help make Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 vaccine
Armed man demands food from Roscoe's after he's denied service for not wearing mask
Fully vaccinated people can skip Covid quarantines, CDC says
UNC-Miami Postponed After Maskless Party Video Surfaces
Iranian cleric claims COVID-19 vaccine turns people into ‘homosexuals’
Coronavirus is in the air — there’s too much focus on surfaces

Fauci Ouchies
Fauci Ouchies are what we're now calling vaccines, because it's better than calling them vaccines. Go ahead, argue with me. I can take it.
Enjoy the show, ya'll!
AstraZeneca vaccine can slow transmission of COVID-19, Oxford study reveals
J&J Vaccine Provides Strong Shield Against Severe Covid|
A 22-year-old college student put in charge of Philadelphia's largest COVID-19 vaccination site took doses home to inject his friends
Arizona store owner drew gun after his 'no-mask' rule sparked argument with masked customer
Oklahoma trying to get rid of $2M worth of hydroxychloroquine
Olympic organisers unveil new COVID-19 measures for Tokyo Games
Focus on COVID-19 facilitated spread of drug-resistant infections, experts say

Upside Down
At this point, it's hard to tell what to talk about on a show about the apocolypse. But I know that we talked about a lot and we were all over the place with it. There was also a surprise appearance by Jacob's kid! He doesn't sleep anymore, but we were happy to have him on as our infant correspondent.
Enjoy, folks!
Merck drops 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results in early testing
Germany to put repeated COVID quarantine violators in detention centers
Rich Couple Accused of Taking Vaccine Doses From Indigenous Elders
Anal Swabs for Beijing Residents More Accurate, Says Chinese Expert
Georgia state legislator removed from House chamber for not taking COVID-19 test
California governor lifts stay-at-home orders across the state

Get It Together
This episode had plenty of laughs and plenty of heavy moments as we continue to toe the line between staying depressed and trying to rise above. Every episode is a bit of a roller coaster for us. It's a show we don't want to do, because we want COVID gone, but we try to make the best of it while doing it. I hope you get that vibe from it.
Wishing you the best!
The sperm kings have a problem: Too much demand
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine found to be effective against Covid variant discovered in UK
Chinese city in lockdown as Hebei province has biggest outbreak in months
Air quality regulator temporarily suspends cremation limits for LA County amid 'backlog' from pandemic
People are ‘jumping the Covid vaccine queue’ due to IT loophole
Michigan bowling alleys sue, seeking compensation for COVID-19 closures

Fly Off the Handle
It's been a big week, and yet another big day in the news, but most of that had nothing to do with COVID. If you're avoiding all of that, you've come to the right place! Enjoy the show!
Razer's Project Hazel Is A Translucent Face Mask With RGB Lighting
'We're on the brink of utter collapse.' Yellow cabdrivers in New York struggle to stay alive as the pandemic rages on
Dollar General Will Pay Workers to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine
U.S. will require negative Covid tests for inbound international air travel
Australian scientists raise doubts over whether AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can deliver herd immunity
Coming to a black market near you: Covid-19 vaccine

A Pleasant Distraction
Boy oh boy. The day we recorded this one was a wild day for the good ol' US of A. We did everything we could to focus on COVID and try to be as light as we could regarding the events that unfolded in DC. Regrettably, talking about a disease seemed a nice reprieve from everything going on in the country today. The good news is that we had some fun stories to talk about and I hope that you enjoy the episode!
Calif. hospital administers more than 800 vaccine doses in 2 hours after freezer breaks
Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to destroy Covid vaccine
Michigan business installs ice shanties for outdoor dining
Inflatable Christmas tree costume linked to 44 COVID-19 infections and one death at California hospital
If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport
States call in National Guard, train volunteers to help boost vaccination pace as US hits a COVID-19 daily death toll record

Jacknuggets
We've wrapped for the year! This is the last episode of 2020 so we decided to go back and review the things that made this year. It was... maybe not the best year, but we tried to have some fun with it.
See you in 2021!

Merry Covid Christmas
Another episode in the can! This was a fun one, and ya'll will enjoy it.
Don't forget you can now call and leave us voicemails at 231-486-5401. Thanks!
Locked Up Abroad
First Case Hits Taiwan Since April
US Timeline May Need Updating
For Those of You Playing Along At Home…
Run Run Rudolph
Thunder-Rockets Postponed!
Dr. Birx Set to Retire After Thanksgiving

Vaccinate Me
Twenty, Twenty, Twenty Four Hours to GOOOOO, I wanna be vaccinated!
We have a vaccine in the wild and people are taking it! We cover a bunch of stuff about this news, and what is really the light at the end of the tunnel for us. We're pretty pumped about it and I think this episode shows it. We also had a ton of emails and we loved them. Enjoy!
FDA issues emergency use authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
Germany enters tightened lockdown as Covid-19 deaths hit new high
Tom Cruise Covid rant
Boy Scouts create 'hug booth' for nursing home visits
FDA authorizes rapid, at-home coronavirus test
Covid 19 coronavirus: Santa Claus infects dozens at Belgium aged-care home
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The Business Decision
This show strives to be pretty positive, or rather to strike a balance between the absolute crapshoot of our lives and some good humored weirdness that has come out of COVID. I think this episode did a pretty good job of nailing that.
Enjoy!
Man fined $3,500 for breaking Taiwan coronavirus quarantine for 8 seconds
NC State men's basketball on pause
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine data wins backing of U.S. FDA staff, authorization nears
COVID-19 could cause erectile dysfunction
Ohio Department of Health now recommending those in Ohio avoid traveling to Ohio
Guy Fieri, the Fundraiser of Flavortown

We Have a Theme
This show just keeps getting better and better. You're going to dig this one for sure
Coronavirus surge in New Mexico leads hospital officials to warn they are running out of beds
White House coronavirus task force warns states: 'We are in a very dangerous place'
After swingers convention in New Orleans, 41 test positive for coronavirus
Maskless Customers Break Miami Restaurant's Water Line After Being Denied Service
Nottingham tequila bar applies to become a church to get round Covid rules
CALIFORNIA PASTOR TEMPORARILY TURNS HIS CHAPEL INTO A STRIP CLUB TO BE DEEMED "ESSENTIAL"

Beverages, Beverages, Beverages
This episode launches a new era of Staring at Goats with us welcoming TVsTravis into the fold as a permanent guest on the show! Travis is a fantastic podcaster in his own right, and adds a great third voice to our show.
This week we talked about Thanksgiving, minks, and ranted and raved about mask wearing a bit more. Let's do it!
Jacob made me read this
CDC Shortens your alone time
No glove, no love
ERMAGERD! SWERDISH VERRUS! BORK BORK BORK
Roll Tide? We’re Positive!
Australian spy agencies collection data via COVID tracing app
Deep Dive: Should children or infants get the vaccine?

Lowdown on the Lockdown
Having TVsTravis on the show is always a joy. He returned this week as our remote Michigan correspondent to give us the lowdown on the new lockdowns. Lowdown on the Lockdown...heh. We had a good time on this show. We actually laughed frequently. It might be that the plague is getting to us, or it could be that we're all just so done with it that it's turned a corner into funny. Maybe it's the vaccine. The good news is that you are sure to enjoy this one. Have fun!
St. Olaf College Urges Students Not to Kiss While Having Sex Due to COVID-19
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, according to company data
Pfizer and BioNTech say final analysis shows coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective with no safety concerns
Labs brace for impact of infection, COVID-19 testing surge as Thanksgiving looms
Makers of diapers and baby formula brace for lower sales as pandemic leads to decline in births
Europe’s second wave shows signs of slowing after new lockdowns
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

Vaccinationalized
Jacob and I didn't have a guest this week, but we had PLENTY of questions to answer. This week Pfizer announced that they have a vaccine that has shown 90% efficacy, setting off a lot of speculation as to when and where this pandemic might actually end. Jacob is here to level set some of our expectations and help us understand what this news really means to you and me. When can we expect it? What does 90% mean? How is distribution going to work?
As always, we're here to try to clean up the science talk and get to the root of the story. Enjoy!

City of Angels w/ Coleman Ranahan
This week we were joined by our good friend Coleman Ranahan! Coleman is a filmmaker, writer, and YouTube wizard. We were super happy to have him on the show and he gave us plenty of insight on where he is and how he's feeling as we all continue to muddle through this pandemic.
In A Twist On Loyalty Programs, Emirates Is Promising Travelers A Free Funeral If Infected With Covid
France, Germany and England impose new lockdowns as pandemic fatigue seeps in across Europe and Covid cases soar
India’s low hygiene gives it more immunity against virus, helps in Covid fight — CSIR study
Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China'
'Business as usual': Sydney cocaine use bounces back after COVID-19 dip
Republican David Andahl, who died of coronavirus a month ago, wins North Dakota House race
San Francisco 49ers shut facility after WR Kendrick Bourne tests positive for COVID-19

Game 6
We didn't have a guest this week, so Jacob and I decided that it was a good week to walk back through the history of COVID a little bit. Where we've been, how far we've come, and where we haven't gained much ground at all. We also had some deep conversations on what kind of accountability really exists regarding this thing. Of course, we could go an episode without diving into a bunch of sports shenanigans! Jacob has feelings.
Let's do this!

Dine Like the Mob w/ Patrick McGrady
This week on the show we had sociology professor Patrick McGrady join us to chat about how life in quarantine is working for him! We get to dive in on how things are going in the Northeast US, how comfortable he feels out and about, and whether society as a whole is going to survive this thing and will it look the same when we come out the other side. Patrick was a fantastic guest and his positive outlook sure is refreshing among all the doom and gloom we're faced with daily. Enjoy the show!
A 25-year-old man becomes first in the U.S. to contract coronavirus twice, with second infection ‘more severe’
Baylor football has 28 active COVID-19 cases
J&J pauses COVID-19 vaccine trials due to unexplained illness in participant
Letting COVID-19 spread to achieve herd immunity is "unethical," WHO chief says
‘My kids are starving’: Food banks and pantries see explosive demand in North Carolina as pandemic continues
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

Walk Humbly w/ Josh Cline
We were joined this week by our good friend Josh Cline! Josh works at a college where he's had a great perspective on how young adults are handling the pandemic when it comes to their education and venturing out on their own. He also shares some timeless wisdom about how to be humble and care for those close to you. We're so happy he decided to join us this week. Enjoy the show!
Americans really are drinking more during the pandemic
Idaho high school football game called at halftime after activist refuses to wear mask
Regal Cinemas confirms plans to close all 500 of its US theaters as the pandemic ravages the movie industry
Study suggests COVID-19 can survive on human skin for 9 hours
Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site
Debt Collectors Are Thriving This Year — and Now They’re Filing Even More Suits

The Future of The Plaguelands w/ Adam of Geekheim
This week, Stephen and Jacob were joined by the one and only Adam of Geekheim! Adam is a Twitch streamer and wonderfully positive person who came on to chat about how he and his family are doing managing the new world. We got into some pretty great topics. From missing people we love to chatting about football. There is also some talk about sexier birds. Just listen :D
Beijing orders importers to avoid frozen food from countries with major coronavirus outbreaks
With less noise during lockdown, Bay Area sparrows sang 'sexier' songs
Fewer than 10% of Americans show signs of past coronavirus infection, study finds
The Beer Industry Is In Serious Trouble
Man refused to disband party that violated COVID order, gets year in jail
Bay Area May Require Telecommuting Even After Pandemic
Deep dive on the continuing changes we'll just likely have to learn to live with

That COVID Life w/ Sean McKay
We Sean McKay of Gene Pool Variety Hour and Reinforce Radio on our show this week! He was able to fill us in on what life is like actually living with COVID-19. He has such a great story and some wonderful tips on how to cope with the stress and anxiety of living in the our brave new world.
Enjoy!
Senators propose staying on daylight saving time amid COVID-19 pandemic
Check in, but don’t fly? Airlines launch ‘flights to nowhere’
Finland to deploy coronavirus-sniffing dogs at Helsinki Airport
Johnson & Johnson enters late-stage trial testing its coronavirus vaccine
NFL fines 5 teams and head coaches that violated mask policies for over $1 million total
Pandemic canning demand leads to shortage of lids, jars
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Past Time for Past Times w/ Audie Norman
We were joined by freelance artist, Audie Norman, to chat all about pandemic life!
This was a fun episode as we dove into the desire to bury our heads in the sand, figure out where the endgame really is, and learn quite a bit about how the world is managing the crisis.
Hope you all enjoy!
Past times are new again! Fishing AND Guitars are back
Adults with Covid-19 about 'twice as likely' to say they have dined at a restaurant, CDC study suggests
‘Maskless flash mob’ marches through Target shouting ‘Take off that mask’
A study from China found that the proportion of COVID-19 patients who wore glasses was much lower than that of the general population.
Eight people in Indonesia who refused to wear face masks ordered to dig graves for COVID-19 victims as punishment
Big Ten backtracks on its decision to postpone and will play football this fall after all
Georgia Dept. of Education identifies standardized tests to be eliminated
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Credentials w/ Kelly Lynn Colby
This was one of our best episodes to date! We were joined by publisher and author extraordinaire, Kelly Lynn Colby. She brought a lot of fantastic conversation to the table. We got a deep dive on how her corner of Texas is operating under the pandemic and a good glimpse at how volunteer and charity efforts have been affected by our mortal enemy, Covid-19.
You're going to dig this one, for sure.
Scammers have stolen over $130 million in coronavirus-related schemes
Hunting and Fishing Supplies Experience Covid Shortage
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine study put on hold due to suspected adverse reaction in participant in the U.K.
‘Tenet’ scores $20 million in biggest domestic opening since pandemic upended movie industry
COVID-19 Antibodies Last for at Least Four Months After Recovery
Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidates require ultra-low temperatures, raising questions about storage, distribution
Deep Dive: What is the endgame?

Butts in Seats!
This week we were joined by TVsTravis of the fantastic podcast "Wait, you haven't seen..."
We covered the news, what's going on in Travis' neck of the woods, and had a long discussion on the future of cinema. I think you'll really dig this one. Give it a go!
Who does number 2 work for? Us...apparently
COVID Gag Rules
Space Helmets
Tracking Covid with phones
Men’s Clothing Won’t Sell
Please Remain Calm while the Robot Swabs Your Nose

School Daze
The saga continues! The school conundrum may come to a close. Jacob started using DoorDash and now he's stuck with it. Pandora's Box cannot be closed again!
Hope you guys enjoy the episode.
America’s Favorite Pizza Topping Is Starting to Get Scarce
Obesity increases risk of Covid-19 death by 48%, study finds
Experts feared the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally could be a superspreading event.
Researchers document first case of coronavirus reinfection
RALEIGH VIDEOGRAPHER KEEPS BUSINESS ALIVE BY OFFERING BIG SCREEN VIEWINGS IN YOUR BACKYARD
Virginia Health Commissioner says he’ll mandate a COVID-19 vaccine

Schools Out
Kids have gone back to school!
And almost immediately turned around to go back home. This is a wild ride and we don't think we're getting out of it anytime soon. We dove into the college fiasco that's happening all over the country, and even found some interesting parallels regarding the Spanish Flu of 1918 that we felt like chatting about. Lando was out again this week, but Jacob and Stephen were happy to lead the charge on plague news!
Large coronavirus outbreak linked to wedding reception in Maine
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Australia secures deal for potential Covid-19 vaccine, will provide it free to all citizens
Aquarium Is Washing Old Wishes To Pay Bills During Pandemic
The new coronavirus is mutating, but that ‘may be a good thing,’ says top expert
UNC Chapel Hill chancellor blames off-campus activities for surge in Covid-19 cases

Episode 20 - Go Deep
Jacob and I were left on our own without Lando again this week. And like all weeks without Lando, we went further down the rabbit hole than we ever intended! Was the world saved by our conversation? Maybe. You'll have to listen to find out!
Fauci on coronavirus: 'I don't really see us eradicating it'
Hundreds gather for secret rave under NYC’s Kosciuszko Bridge
Arrests Over Illicit Party Boat With 170 Guests Cruising Around N.Y.C.
‘Screw COVID’: 250,000 Bikers to Defy Common Sense for Nine Days at Sturgis Rally
The 14 face masks tested in Duke University study, ranked from best to worst
Two Trader Joe’s customers were asked to put on masks. They attacked employees instead, police said
Woman charged with assault after mask dispute at Staples leaves customer with broken leg
South African rhino poaching halves in six months thanks to Covid-19 lockdown
Big Ten, Pac-12 postpone college football season due to coronavirus concerns
Russia claims a win in the vaccine race.

Snake Doctor
It's been a wild week for both Jacob and I personally, not to mention Lando, who had to sit out another episode due to some other obligations he had. We really hammered into schools and sports on this episode. How bad is sending kids to school? Should we even bother with sports? Football or RIOT! We really let the emotions fly on this episode and I think it's a good thing. You really have to let loose every so often.
FSU To Bar Employees Working From Home To Care For Kids At The Same Time
Four days into MLB's season, there's chaos and a lot of hard questions for the return of sports
Ice cream sales are up with more people at home but deodorant sales are down
CDC: One-third of COVID-19 patients who aren't hospitalized have long-term illness
Trained dogs were able to sniff out Covid-19 infections with 94% accuracy

DOOM
Cannabis May Reduce Deadly COVID-19 Lung Inflammation
The proof is in the sewage: hundreds of Yosemite visitors may have had coronavirus
Extending Cruise Ban, C.D.C. Slams Industry for Spreading Coronavirus
Couple with coronavirus placed under house arrest after refusing to commit to staying home
Israeli doctor reinfected with coronavirus 3 months after recovering
Nearly a third of Florida children taking a coronavirus test are positive — and no one knows why

Edumacation
It's been a wild week for COVID-19 news and we had a lot to cover. Our deep dives were pretty good this week and we had some pretty great discussion about CDC and government filters. That and education really took a lot of our time toward the end of the show. We're all dealing with some varying degrees of crap during this plague, but we're trying to make sure you stay informed and entertained as well as we can! Let us know how we're doing!
Another shortage! Beer, soda makers struggle with aluminum can supply, make plans to limit niche drinks
Colorado governor stands by saying 'you're a selfish bastard' if you refuse to wear a mask
Hospitals told to send coronavirus data to Washington, not CDC
Working memory capacity predicts individual differences in social-distancing compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
Florida Education Commissioner orders all schools open next month despite surge in cases
Americans are rapidly shrinking their credit card debt during the pandemic
If you have questions or comments, please email us at staringatgoatspodcast@gmail.com! We want to hear from you!

We're Gonna Talk About It
From Alabama COVID-19 parties to surges across the country, there is clearly a divide in how this thing should be handled and exactly how terrible it is. Well, as always the boys are back to fill you in on the real life situation we're in, or at least try to make sense of the bogus headlines.
US officially begins withdrawal process from WHO
US Will Pay 1.6B to Novavax for coronavirus vaccine
Alabama college students are throwing 'COVID parties' where they invite infected people and gamble on who gets sick first, officials say
Florida Education Commissioner orders all schools open next month despite surge in cases
Japanese startup creates 'connected' face mask for coronavirus new normal
Sweden Stayed Open And More People Died Of Covid-19
The Hidden Flaw in Sweden’s Anti-lockdown
32% of US Households miss housing payments
President Trump disagrees with Fauci
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Part Deux
The pandemic hasn't gone anywhere and neither have the Goats! We're all more frustrated than ever but we managed to dig into some pretty great topics on this one. We really dug deep into masks and that was a pretty great conversation. You'll enjoy this one!
Hollywood Prepares for CGI Sex Scenes to Prevent Coronavirus Transmission
CDC says U.S. has 'way too much virus' to control pandemic as cases surge across country
After 500,000 deaths, WHO warns worst of coronavirus pandemic is "yet to come"
Coronavirus Found in Semen: Can It Be Sexually Transmitted?
Wild brawl erupts in Arkansas restaurant over social distancing dispute
Man shot at N.C. restaurant after argument related to face masks
National coin shortage: Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage
The faster a country required masks, the fewer coronavirus deaths it had: study
Raleigh crowds disobeying mask requirement; mayor discusses response
Washington's face mask requirement starts Friday
Two hair stylists with the coronavirus wore masks. So did their 140 clients. Of those tested, none got sick (From AdamofGeekheim)

Ride the Wave
Another week, another set of stories! Lando is back as we delve into some pretty fun territory and come to terms with the fact that a lot of the world around us is trying to re-engage with normal life. Are we ready for that? We discuss it tonight on Staring at Goats!
Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest to Take Place without Audience
16 Friends Test Positive After Night Out at FL Bar
New York City is officially recommending glory holes for safe, socially-distanced hook ups
Human trials expected to start next month for Covid-19 treatment derived from cows' blood
Airlines ban alcohol on planes in response to Covid-19
16 Friends Test Positive After Night Out at FL Bar
FDA revokes authorization of drug Trump touted
Plus an email from a friend of the show!
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Let's Do Sports!
It's another crazy week in quarantine and the goat boys are bringing you more news! COVID-19 hasn't gone anywhere and neither have we. We really dove into some good topics this week, but we were sadly lacking Lando who came down with a bug earlier in the day. No, it's not COVID, and we're super happy about that. Stephen and Jacob did the best they could to manage the show on their own and they dove into some pretty intense topics, and got a little personal for a bit. Enjoy!
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations up 36% since Memorial Day
US billionaires' wealth has increased by 19% since coronavirus lockdown
Widespread mask-wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves - study
NBA approves plan to resume play July 31 with 22 teams
Reports Of Paranormal Activity On The Rise During Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Orders
Americans desperate to kill coronavirus are dangerously mixing cleaners, bleaching food
US government to fund and conduct studies on three possible coronavirus vaccines, Fauci says
Packed full of news! Don't forget to email us staringatgoatspodcast@gmail.com! We want to hear from you!

Today We Celebrate Our Reboot Day
It's pretty much been decided that 2020 sucks and we need a reboot. We propose a perfect solution to this problem.
Also, there's a lot going on in the world that has nothing to do with COVID-19 and everything to do with grave injustice. We approach that in the best way we know how early in the show, and then we pivot to coverage of the disease. We stand with all of those that are hurting and feel they've gone unheard for many years. We're here. We're listening.
We also tried a new format tonight! Send some feedback to staringatgoatspodcast@gmail.com
AMC Theatres has 'substantial doubt' it can remain in business
Disney World Puts Stormtroopers to Work as Social Distancing Advocates
Sex in your home with someone from another household made illegal due to new coronavirus rules
Roberts joins liberals as Supreme Court rejects challenge to coronavirus limits on church services
New COVID-19 hot spots emerge across the U.S.
The ’Non-Essential’ Business Owners Who Went Underground
Thanks, everyone!

All It Took Was a Plague ...
We had some GREAT conversations on this episode! We got in some real vaccine science, talked about our comfort levels, and covered some pretty worthwhile news. All in all, we think you're going to really dig this one. Don't forget to check out the StrawPoll and throw your vote in there regarding your comfort level and what it would take to get you out and about again.
Show Notes!
NC ex-marine willing to kill to end lockdown
Pandemic changing the porn industry
Drive-ins gaining popularity again
Alabama hospitals are out of ICU beds
nearly half of Americans say they would get vaccinated
Thank you for your support!

From Netflix and Chill to Wal-Mart
So much news! You guys, there was a lot to cover on this latest episode. We went from discussing law in Wisconsin to mask shaming to trying to build our own color coded safety guide. We had another great episode, and though we're all fraying at the edges, we seem to be getting along well enough. Enjoy the show!
Covid mask shaming is happening in Charlotte NC, Mecklenburg
Coronavirus: Wearing surgical masks can reduce COVID-19 spread by 75%, study claims
Vaccinations Fall to Alarming Rates, C.D.C. Study Shows
Michael Phelps: 'This is the most overwhelmed I've ever felt'
Thanks to @OddlyNormalOne and @TVsTravis for sending in their current Corona Status

Solicitation
This week was chock full of news. Billionaires are making crazy and sometimes smart decisions, sports are gonna have to come back at some point, and someone let 200 goats loose...which seems oddly tailor made for this show.
Elon Musk restarts Tesla factory in defiance of county orders
Elon Musk threatens to leave CA over COVID-19 shutdown
I Hired a Team of Secret Shoppers to Find Out How Businesses Were Opening in Dallas. It's Not Good.
Mark Cuban: NBA must be able to test like the White House before resumption
Oregon advises gatherings at sporting events should be canceled or modified through September due to coronavirus
Arizona opens doors to major sports leagues looking to resume
Nearly 200 goats escape and take over San Jose streets
Super-Rich Stranded by Lockdowns Face Higher Tax Bills
Thanks for listening!

Breath Easier
We had a great time on tonight's episode. Lots of good conversation and plenty of people acting ridiculous thanks to this mess. I don't think we're going to run out of things to talk about for a while 0_0
Show Notes
Police arrest girl in stormtrooper suit
Netherlands McDonald's Testing Social Distancing Layout

Bleach Beach
It has been another wild week in the plaguelands. Your guides are back again to fill you in on the latest news from around the world. There's plenty in here to laugh at and quite a bit of solid discussion about the way the world might work as we move forward. What have we given away that we can't get back, and what might we regain when this is all done? We have plenty to discuss and we're glad to have you on with us!
Show Notes
FDA asks hand sanitizer manufacturers to make it taste worse
Chicago brewery uses ice cream truck-inspired van to sell beer amid coronavirus shutdown
Meat plant workers to Trump: Employees aren't going to show up
Mexican drug cartels struggle during coronavirus, hike prices as lab supplies from China dry up
Spanish official apologizes for spraying beach with bleach
And updates on Gilead's new potential Tamiflu-like treatment!

Bury the Beans
We were joined this week by our good friend, Scott Moore, to talk about what's going from his perspective. He's a resident of the state of Georgia and provides his input on what that part of the country is going through. We also dove into the news, laughed a bit, and had an overall good time.
Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus
Another Pork Plant Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Jacob also filled us in on some research being done with ventilators! Here are the links he cited below:
80% of patients on ventilators died
Ventilators could actually damage a patient's lungs
We'd also like to thank all of those who wrote in with their thoughts! You guys are amazing. Thanks!

Game of Rats
We're having a blast with this show guys. I hope you're enjoying our take on life in quarantine. It's a fun show for us and lets us all blow of a bit of steam. Don't forget to email us your questions and thoughts, or stories of your own experience over at staringatgoatspodcast@gmail.com!
SHOW NOTES
Vigilante Justice in CA
Destroying Food faster than ever in “we have too much” America
Rat on Rat Crime
WWE deemed essential for some ungodly reason
Coronavirus spreads through corpses, disappointed necrophiliacs everywhere
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