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Have you ever appeared on a TV game show? Neither have Ben or Pat... but they certainly want to. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys buzz into a lively and unscripted discussion about some of the craziest game shows television history has to offer, while covering some of the people and moments that continue to make game shows the entertainment icons they are today. The guys also cover their usual dose of bottom-shelf news stories this week, while sharing some thoughts on the recent Solar Eclipse and providing some listener updates along the way. What exactly is the difference between a 'game' show and a 'competition' show? How often to competitors try to cheat their way to game show success? How did a reality dating show manage to convince contestants that they were competing for the romantic affections of Prince Harry? Who in the world came up with the idea for the show 'Wife Swap'? For answers to all these questions, (and aimless speculation regarding them), and much more, be sure to give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Among the most fearsome cultures found in Western History, the 'Vikings' remain a people well-remembered in today's society. But is there more to these seafaring Scandinavians than barbarism and warfare? On today's episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat fasten on their historical helms once again, this time to discuss some of the most legendary Vikings and Viking tales that have survived the centuries after their eventual demise. The guys also handle their usual collection of inane news stories this week, while also providing some listener feedback, talking some off-season football, and giving an all-important update on the world of Sumo. Did small pockets of 'Viking' culture survive in remote regions into the 15th century? What's the real difference between the 'Danes' and the 'Vikings'? Did the Vikings clash with Native American warriors in Canada 500 years before Columbus 'discovered' America? Is burning down a client's house the worst thing a real-estate agent could do on the job? Does 4Thirty have a new theme song that they forgot to tell anyone about? For answers to these questions and too many more, please give our latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Have you ever heard a story about a person that sounds a bit too-good-to-be-true? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat hoax their way through a discussion revolving around well-known individuals that never actually existed, from iconic brand-name faces, to fabricated athletes and more. The guys also dive into a foray of news stories this week, while also providing some commentary on past episodes, and speculating on future ones. Did a fake hockey player actually get drafted in the 1974 NHL Draft? Did college students prank the political establishment of their time with a made-up figurehead? Is the most famous Aunt in food-products really just a creation of "Corporate America'? Are monoliths once again sprouting up across the globe? For answers to these questions and many more, please give this latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

The guys have already talked about some real people with real super-heroes before on the show, but are there even more comic-book-worthy characters floating around in our world today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat, (well, mostly Ben), dive into some more incredible individuals with abilities that Stan Lee himself couldn't imagine. The guys also break down their usual dose of news this week, while also making a few shout-outs to loyal listeners and providing updates on their social-media plans. Is there really a person out there that can boil-water with his own body-heat? Would having six fingers give a baseball player super-human pitching ability? Is a well-known 1980's TV actress also gifted with an incredibly rare ability? What exactly is 'Underwater Rugby'? For answers to these questions and many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

The guys have talked about conspiracy theories within professional football before, but is there a chance that the entire National Football League is rigged? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat celebrate Super Bowl season by pondering whether or not the entire NFL is simply a scripted money-making entertainment device, postulating everything from covert gambling interests manipulating outcomes, to players and coaches being in on the fix, and more. The guys also take on their usual smattering of news stories this week, while also sharing some other thoughts that nobody really inquired about. Could an Illuminati-like operation be carefully plotting each NFL season before it happens? Have players been manipulating outcomes and statistics in games that they actually bet on themselves? Is Sumo Wrestling the only authentic sport left on the globe? For answers to these questions and too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Can you predict the future? Neither can Ben or Pat, but it doesn't stop them or countless others from trying... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys gaze into their crystal ball as they uncover some far-fetched attempts at clairvoyance, including some surprisingly accurate historical predictions, to those that definitely missed the mark, and more. This week the guys also dive into their predictable dose of news stories, talk some sports, before wrapping things up with some unsolicited TV recommendations. Are the prophecies of Nostradamus really nothing more than a means by which to achieve 'retroactive-clairvoyance'? Did a 19th century American novelist manage to accurately predict intricate details of the first Moon Landing? What does Elon Musk have to say about the future? Why is the Federal Highway Administration cracking down on humorous safety signage across the U.S? For answers to these questions and plenty more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!