Alpine and Alison enjoy the Rio Olympics with a podcast filled with heroes, villains and bittersweet moments. Discussion includes the demise of Gawker Media (0:30), the tailspin of Donald Trump's presidential campaign (4:00), the human emoji Laurie Hernandez (13:00), the Michael Phelps / Chad Le Clos feud (24:00), and the endlessly entertaining O'Donovan brothers, Irish rowing medalists (32:00).

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#86: Phelps Face

Alpine and Alison return to talk Pokemon Go and reportcard the RNC and DNC.

#85: Melania's Rickroll

Alpine and Alison draft Shelley Duvall hellos, mourn for Sad Affleck and discuss Alpine's love of the musical Hamilton.

#84: Batlexander Manilton

Alison and Alpine dissect the presidential contenders' meme dankness and overall entertainment value. Highlights include Jeb Bush's pathetic "please clap" (5:00), Dr. Ben Carson's soporific charm (11:00), the most apt Lord of the Rings metaphor for Hillary vs. Bernie (21:00), Ted Cruz's teen ambitions to be in a titty movie (25:00), John Kasich, Fruit Ninja (31:00), Marco Rubio's meteoric downfall (35:00), Bernie Sanders' Dank Meme Stash (41:30), and the phenomenon that is Donald Drumpf (49:30).

#83: Presidential Election Lightning Round

In a podcast 2 months in the making, Alison and Alpine grade an extra-long report card. Highlights include Chris Christie held captive by Trump (8:30), albino alligators recording "Formation" covers (13:30), Damn, Daniel with the white Vans! (19:30), Golden Girls Gospel Remix (24:00), Alpine's takedown of OK Go (29:45), the nightmarish Trap Kazoo Kid (36:00), @FemScriptIntros (41:30); B.o.B vs Neil deGrasse Tyson (48:00), and the viral Patty LaBelle sweet potato pie review (54:00).

#82: Damn, Daniel!

In a nearly two-hour show, Alison and Alpine recap another amazing year in Internet, and announce the newest members of the Hall of Internet Fame.

#81: Best and Worst of the Internets 2015

Adele, an Axl Rose puppet, and a very awkward behind the scenes look at Ted Cruz and his family.

#80: Ted Cruz's Awkward Home Videos

Two videos go megavi after campus protests heat up, Hotline Bling Cat steals our hearts, and Alpine attempts to set a new world record for the number of times "catalyze" is said in a podcast.

#79: Catalyzing Campus Controversy

FOTI breaks down memes, identifies the best new websites, and explains the mysteries of the Internets to our listeners.

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