What The Frock

If you’ve ever found yourself yelling at the TV because the news seems more like a circus than journalism, this week’s What the Frock? will feel like home. Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the uneasy marriage of media, technology, and modern culture with their trademark blend of skepticism, humor, and a touch of exasperation. From murder stories buried by major outlets to viral “Karen” videos that light up timelines, the conversation circles one undeniable truth: our news is more about clicks than clarity.

Dave zeroes in on the Charlotte, NC murder that mainstream media seemed to shrug off, raising hard questions about what stories get covered and why. Is it politics? Is it fear of breaking the narrative? Or is it just the gladiator game of today’s media, where drama sells and balance bores? Rod doesn’t disagree, and together the two call for listeners to be skeptical—always asking what’s missing when the headlines scroll by.

But it’s not just about the news. AI takes a turn in the hot seat as well. The hosts wrestle with the growing difficulty of trusting what you see and hear. In a world where every phone is a camera and AI can manipulate videos at will, how do we separate the real from the manufactured? Dave worries about a future where misinformation becomes almost impossible to spot, while Rod keeps one eye on the practical limits of AI—like energy demands and human misuse—reminding us the machines aren’t magic, they’re mirrors of their creators.

Of course, no episode of What the Frock? is complete without detours into the absurd corners of modern life. Viral baseball spats, TikTok “90-day challenges,” and the never-ending comedy of New Year’s resolutions all make appearances, each dissected with the same sharp wit. And when Dave compares his kidney stones to a clam making pearls, you know you’re not just listening to punditry, but to two friends sharing life as it comes—painful, hilarious, and oddly relatable. Even Philadelphia sports fans and college football’s professional façade aren’t safe from their scrutiny.

This episode isn’t just a critique of media bias or a warning about AI. It’s a snapshot of how technology, culture, and human folly collide in our daily lives. With humor, honesty, and a bit of gallows wit, Dave and Rod remind us that in an age of algorithms and outrage, the best defense is a clear mind and a questioning spirit.