DZ 7-9-26  |  Microtransactions, wet bulbs, and the Monster Energy Big 12

DZ 7-9-26 | Microtransactions, wet bulbs, and the Monster Energy Big 12

July 9, 2026 · 2h 56m · Episode 605

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The episode discusses microtransactions in video games, youth sports' impact on soccer, and various sports news.

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone It's the release date of the college football video game which used to mean a midnight release and a finished product, now it means microtransactions in single player modes. Von Miller stirred up controversy, youth sports could be to blame for the U.S.'s lack of dominance in soccer, and Brett Yormark had too much Monster to handle this question appropriately (00:00) - Open: Microtransactions (27:27) - Brett Yormark juggling Monster and Texas Tech (45:43) - Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer? (01:00:10) - DFW Sports: Von Miller and GILF batting practice (01:13:57) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:54:25) - News: Kid struck by lightning playing video games (02:09:19) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Organizations: Monster Energy, Texas Tech

Places: U.S.

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