02-18: It's Complicated: Facebook's Gender Options. Wise Gals on Sex.

Male? Female? Not sure? Maybe you fall into one of 58 new gender options presented by Facebook. Plus, author Iris Krasnow talked to some older but wiser gals who have tips for young people who want to keep their sex lives steamy.

And some young (alleged) thieves didn't cover their tracks - literally - after purportedly robbing a store. Find out what they did - and how they were caught.

Listen now!

Jared Spangler (L) and Tyler Smith

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Show Notes

Huffington Post: What Hot Grannies Can Teach Newlyweds About Sex 

Washington Post: Facebook will now allow users to identify as trans, bi, androgynous — or any other gender they want

Washington Post:  Confused by Facebook’s new gender options? Here’s what they mean.

WCVB: Fairhaven teens arrested on suspicion of breaking into store

12-06: The Internet and Guns: Two Powerful Weapons

Reese McKee (ReeseMcKee/Facebook)

The Internet and guns are two powerful tools that, in the wrong hands, can cause serious harm. In his now internationally-known campaign to find a girl he met last New Year's, Reese McKee and the woman he's searching for have becoming minor celebrities. But it's unknown whether she wants the fame. And someone crossed the line by publicly posting online her address and family's names

The Wise Guys talk about stalking and when enough is enough when it comes to computers. Listen now.

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Show Notes

New Zealand Herald: Social Media Aids the Lovestruck

12-05: Have You Seen "Katie"? New Zealander's Odd Story to Find Girl

"Kate" (Reese McKee/Facebook)

Have You Seen "Katie"? New Zealander Reese McKee hopes you have - and has launched a Facebook campaign so you can help his efforts to find her. After a chance meeting in Hong Kong last New Year's, the girl gave Reese only her name and said she lives in "DC."

At first, the story may seem sweet and romantic. But the Wise Guys find it creepy...and maybe even a hoax. Find out why.

Plus, Al praises Nelson Mandela - who died today at the age of 95 -as a hero and one of the Top 10 Men of All Time. Chris puts Al and Nicky on the spot, asking who some of the others on that list are - and places a time limit on the proceedings. Do they make it before the buzzer? Listen now!

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Show Notes

New Zealand Herald: Kiwi's bid to find mystery American woman

Facebook: A New Year's Promise

12-02: Mugger Michael Goodman Apologizes on Facebook to Victim

Michael Goodman (Facebook/Michael Goodman)

Thirty-five years ago, a kid named Michael Goodman allegedly mugged a guy named Claude Soffel. Goodman recently saw Soffel on Facebook - and sent him an apology message. While the message of contrition is a nice gesture, something seems a little fishy.

Listen now to what Nicky, Al, and Chris have to say about it - plus Nicky's ideas for this year's Christmas cards.

Plus, Ryan Ferguson was imprisoned for 10 years - sent away for a murder he purportedly didn't commit. Why is going free now? The Wise Guys have the details.

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Show Notes

New York Post: 'I’m very sorry’: Mugger’s Facebook apology to victim — 35 years later

ABC News: Ryan Ferguson Juror 'Sorry' For 2005 Murder Conviction

11-18: Wise Guys Theatre. Texting and Driving

The Wise Guys Theatre presents the Wise Guys Players reading the live tweets of rooftop breakup. Plus, Al & Nicky discuss texting and driving.

The RoofBreakup

Kyle Ayers (Twitter/Kyle Ayers)

Writer/comic/podcaster Kyle Ayers was put in an awkward situation Saturday. Alls he wanted to do was enjoy some peace and quiet on his Brooklyn rooftop. And then a couple was up there with him, breaking up. Mr. Ayers did the noble, courteous thing - he live tweeted the event, hashtagging it #RoofBreakup.

Nicky, Chris, and Al reenact the live tweet - with Al playing Rachel, the girl. A few liberties are taken to convert it into an auditory medium - and some ad libs added.

Follow Kyle Ayers and check out his podcast, the Middle Notes Podcast.

Texting and Driving

Nicky and Al generally don't like texting and social media. Now that people text and drive, they really have a problem with it. Listen now.

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RoofBreakup Reenactment - the Breakup Live Tweeting of Kyle Ayers

The Wise Guys reenact RoofBreakup - the live tweeting of Kyle Ayers of an actual breakup atop a Brooklyn building. Al even plays the girl! Listen now.

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08-10: Mob Attraction Las Vegas; Sauce & Gravy; Meatball Contest; Amber Alerts; Social Media

The Wise Guys cook up a fun and crazy show.

Spence Johnston of Mob Attraction Las Vegas tells us about the interactive, one-of-a-kind destination at Tropicana Las Vegas. Get married by mob, enjoy a tour by a mobster - and much more! Listen for all the fun details.

 The Wise Guys decide to launch a meatball cook-off challenge. Listeners are invited to participate (more details will be announced on the August 17 episode). The competition is already heated - Al's ex-wife Lori calls to announce her participation, as does Chris' wife, Randee!

A debate over "sauce" and "gravy" soon ensues - and is a must-listen for foodies! Amber Alerts were a big topic in Los Angeles this week. Why the controversy? The Wise Guys give their take.

Actress Leah Remini was named the show's Stand-up Person of the Week for bravely standing up to Scientology (which the Wise Guys then put on the Shelf).

Plus, is going media going to far? And with religious apparitions and geese with arrows in their heads, what is up in New England? Find out all that and more in this week's episode!

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Music Played During This Episode

"Mar Bella" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine (I Love Vegas)" by Dean Martin

"Volare (Nel bludi pinto di blu)" by Jerry Vale

"Drinking Song" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Italian Street Song" by Billy May

"He's a Rebel" by The Crystals

"Mi Tesoro" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Musetta's Waltz" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Ciao!" by Al Caiola