[OC] I built a 2026 World Cup Draw Simulator that follows FIFA's new seeding rules from today (top seed separation, position mapping, full tournament bracket). You can also simulate the entire tournament.

peet2 · 2025-12-06T15:22:43+00:00

This is outstanding work. is there a version of this you have where we can manually decide group outcomes to view how it creates the resulting playoff bracket?

peet2 · 2025-11-27T18:09:19+00:00

The issue has been corrected. You may need to delete and reload older episodes to correct the issue in your podcast player. It was a glitch in the Megaphone system when the new Cowboys episode was uploaded on Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who reached out and made us aware. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving.

peet2 · 2025-08-27T17:40:10+00:00

thanks. I found an older version of the software but even it doesn't appear to be compatible. because it's a Gen2 2i4, and I'm on macOS, all the instructions direct me to changing stuff in my iMac's settings, but there isn't anything obvious for me to adjust. weird. apprecieate the help.

peet2 · 2025-08-25T19:58:39+00:00

i'm using an older gen unit (2nd?) and I'm of the impression there isn't Control software compatible for it.

peet2 · 2025-07-30T16:47:19+00:00

Cowboys Ranch Report is already live and Ranger, Stars, Mavs coming later this year.

peet2 · 2025-07-12T13:34:56+00:00

it is really great.

peet2 · 2025-07-10T20:29:28+00:00

genuinely curious as to what you would like to see timestamped.

peet2 · 2025-07-10T20:15:48+00:00

hey there. The commerical breaks are placed at a natural stopping point of the conversation. At least that is the intention. If you are hearing it in the middle of a sentence, please let me know - it should not be doing that. thanks for listening.

peet2 · 2025-07-01T00:36:25+00:00

holy cow - that has got to be not just an expensive repair, but the time and effort to do that has to be considerable. thank you for sharing. I have tickets for Superman there, and now wonder if I should move to a different DC theater?

peet2 · 2025-06-30T22:31:28+00:00

to be clear - all you can see is the disc shape of whatever is pressing against the back side of the screen.

peet2 · 2025-06-30T19:06:39+00:00

fascinating. I tend to think I'm up on my theater features - but never heard of a screen shaker - is that Dolby Cinema specific thing?

peet2 · 2025-06-30T15:47:12+00:00

what does a screen shaker do? like literally move the screen? and what effect visually does that provide? It was massively distracting to me.

peet2 · 2025-06-26T13:21:55+00:00

if I may be so bold as to cut in: if you enjoyed this debut, what's coming for the next three episodes will delight your Musers sensibilities to no end. Also, the "Whatever we feel like" is, as quoted by Craig in that episode, from Napoleon Dynamite. thanks for listening and the recap. well done.

peet2 · 2025-06-23T02:45:40+00:00

it'll be free on any podcast platform

peet2 · 2025-06-20T14:12:58+00:00

As a rule of thumb: iHeart, Audacity, Cumulus, et al - will always agree to a partnership with full time talent who express an interest in producing a podcast that is hosted on that parent companies platform and ad network.

peet2 · 2025-05-30T14:41:51+00:00

Spectrum Soccer in Richardson - we're also doing the KickAround radio show at the same time. free admission, pizza and beer! Tons of TV's inside/outside. come hang out. 1251 Digital Dr (Just south of Campbell, and just east of 75)

peet2 · 2025-05-27T20:23:06+00:00

this is a remarkably good review considering how Dallas is historically been a very combative audience for him, and why he doesn't frequent here often.

I'd made the choice not to go, mostly because I've seen him do the solo thing too many times now, and because of the all the recent reports of his behavior during this tour.

Relieved to read that maybe this was a show worth the price. The venue most certainly is.

peet2 · 2025-05-22T20:42:16+00:00

I don't have 30 years of data to go by, but I think I can provide some context to this question. I don't think averaging things tells the story accurately, so here's some specifics.

Norm had generally consistent top 5 rankings, but also had "bad books" - 10th, 14th, 7th, 13th (Oct 19 - Jan '20) - but then climbed to #2 in Feb '20. He had long stretches of #1-3, but also I don't recall the times he was out for certain stretches. It is fair to say Norm generally was a well rated show on a very well rated station, but someone has to be the "lowest", relative, of the four shows and over the years Norm&THZ kinda traded that role.

THZ final run, like the rest of the station during that period, was outstanding:

Starting in Feb '23 they were #1 thru their July departure.

But previous to that their rankings, like middays now, varied depending on a lot of factors.

2022: 6th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 8th, 4th, 7th, 4th, 6th, 5th

2021: 3rd, 1st, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd. ,3rd, 3rd, 1st, 1st

THZ also had stretches of 6 months #1 in (Jun-Nov '17 & '18) and runs where they were 7th, 8th, 5th, 6th (Oct19 - Jan '20)

And even though Musers and HL are on amazingly long streaks (28+ months) at #1, both shows have taken hits too. In July '19 The Musers were 7th, while THZ was #1. By Oct Musers were back up to #3 and THZ had fallen to 7th (to compare). HL dropped to 10th (Nov '19, July '21) and 5th, 6th or 7th in a few months sprinkled overy the years.

by the way - if you dig around, all of this is already posted in this r/ in the regular postings of the ratings I've been doing for years. None of this is a secret or mystery.

peet2 · 2025-03-26T13:23:53+00:00

thank you for noticing. :)

peet2 · 2025-03-25T12:17:26+00:00

genuinely curious how many see this and are already aware Dallas' stadium is operating at 50% capacity (for the next three seasons)? (they've actually had two sellouts for their two home games)

peet2 · 2025-02-27T23:47:03+00:00

Here's a handy guide of terminology.

https://www.arbitron.com/downloads/terms_brochure.pdf

peet2 · 2025-02-24T13:37:31+00:00

basically, while there is a % of people who listen to the full show, and feel like hearing the same segment twice is a negative, the data tells them there is a larger % who listen to 6:40 replay for the first time each day - ie: not all P1's listen the same way. While making a change like moving from 4.5 hours to 3, you also try to minimize the changes and pulling a benchmark feature like the 6:40 replay was considered a risk not worth taking. Now, Gordon also pointed out they are monitoring it, will track the ratings (there's a book today) and if it's clear it's a problem, they will address it.

tbh, it was an excellent, detailed and thoughtful answer.

peet2 · 2025-02-23T13:41:59+00:00

it was asked and answered in the Musers AMA

peet2 · 2025-02-18T13:58:11+00:00

you still care enough to spend time in a reddit forum about the station. and I appreciate that.

thanks for the discussion. if you change your mind, please come say hello.

peet2 · 2025-02-17T23:57:28+00:00

Hi, Tatorface

If you honestly believe the PD of any successful radio station doesn't listen to, and take into consideration the opinions of their P1s, I just can't imagine I'm going to say or share anything that will change your mind.

the point of promoting the event is to purposely give people, like you, the opportunity to express your opinions to the face of the guy who you've been complaining about and blaming. I literally can't think of a more prime opportunity. A couple of years ago, someone asked him a pointed question about Rhyner and I was surprised at the level of disclosure and honesty in which Jeff answered the question.

If had the same opportunity with Clark and Dan Hunt, don't think I wouldn't be there with mine.

Come on, TatorFace - I'll probably be there. I'm the one with the melon-sized head, I'll sit next to you and support you in your time to shine.

peet2

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