Get ready for another exciting episode of Ferris Out Loud! This week, our hosts dive into more trending topics, from Current Administration Policies, The war between Russia and Ukraine, and the viral anglerfish that has everyone talking! Plus, they take on a hilarious guessing challenge involving some shocking news headlines. and don’t forget to stick around for our fascinating facts in the Did You Know? segment. Read on for all the details, or watch the full episode!
Written by Cameron Altonen, Ciara Brooks | Image by Andrew Tingley | Layout by Rockne Smith
What’s Trending?
We start strong with a discussion about Donald Trump’s continuing administrative policies, one of which is discontinuing the penny. This has been in discussion for years, but many are surprised it happened. Rockne said he understood and agreed that it should be taken away. Aimee brings up a valid point about what happens when they get rid of it. What will we do for an exact change? Are we going to round up change? Rockne asks our guests and host what they all do with their pennies. Kayla and Aimee keep them in a jar and wait until they get more money. Rockne is probably like every other civilian and just throws them in his car without a second thought.
The group shifts the discussion to the Gulf of America. Aimee was researching it and was in shock that it was changed. She was contacting her family from back in Mexico, in disbelief this was happening. To her surprise, the President of Mexico was saying that Trump changing the name is illegal. She says that she thinks what the consensus is going to be is that half of the gulf is going to the Gulf of America, and the other half will be the Gulf of Mexico. Everyone thinks there are bigger problems that Trump should be focusing on, like Kayla cracking a joke that her eggs and gas are still not a dollar.
Next, the hosts break down former President Trump’s controversial remarks about Ukrainian President Zelensky, calling him a dictator and accusing him of imprisoning political rivals. Kayla criticizes Trump’s administration, particularly his mass deportation policies, and the hosts discuss how Americans are often sheltered from global perspectives, especially concerning the Russia-Ukraine war. Rockne adds that Trump had phone calls with both Zelensky and Putin, where both leaders reportedly expressed interest in ending the war. The conversation also touches on Russia’s tactics of conscripting random soldiers to fight.
This segment shifts gears to a lighter, more whimsical discussion about the anglerfish, which was recently spotted near the ocean surface, possibly due to global warming. The hosts share their admiration for the mysterious deep-sea creature, using it as a metaphor for resilience and finding light in dark times. They also explore possible scientific explanations for its behavior, including fleeing from a predator, illness, or environmental changes. The segment ends with a playful tribute to the anglerfish, with the hosts acknowledging its unique role in nature.
This Or That?
Prepare for some really tough choices as the hosts play a quick game of “would you rather” during this week’s “This or That” segment. Will they choose the relaxing vibes of a pool day or the salty air of the beach? Do they prefer the challenging climb up a mountain or the breezy descent down? Are they the type to follow a tour guide’s lead or strike out on their own adventure? And the ultimate question: would they rather bask in the sun’s warm embrace or chill in a cool, crisp climate? Tune in to “Ferris Out Loud” to see which options the hosts ultimately choose and discover their reasoning behind these surprisingly difficult decisions!
Game Time!
Ready for some laughs? Tune in to the wildly entertaining “Game Time” segment. This is where things get interesting! Our hosts are put to the test, trying to decipher which news headlines are real and which are completely fabricated. The catch? They haven’t seen these headlines until the cameras start rolling! The show’s producers have hand-picked a mix of bizarre but believable stories and outright fabrications, leaving our hosts completely in the dark. It’s a hilarious guessing game as they try to separate fact from fiction. Will they be fooled by a cleverly crafted fake headline? Or will their intuition lead them to the truth? Tune in to “Ferris Out Loud” to see which headlines are real, which are fake, and which host comes out on top with the most correct guesses!
Did You Know?
Get ready to have your mind blown During the “Did You Know?” segment, where the hosts share fascinating and often unbelievable facts. Prepare for some speed-themed trivia! Aimee reveals the surprising fact that the world record for the fastest speed run in high heels belongs to…a man! Rockne is impressed with the news that Usain Bolt hit a blistering 27.33 mph during his record-breaking 2009 sprint in the 100 meters. Harmony dives into the water, sharing the record time for swimming the English Channel: a mere 6 hours and 45 minutes. And Kayla throws us a curveball with the story of a man who broke the record for the fastest knife-throwing. These are just a taste of the incredible facts shared on “Ferris Out Loud.” Tune in to learn even more about these amazing world records and the stories behind them!
Be sure to tune in next week for another enlightening episode of Ferris Out Loud!