Topic: Abbott And Costello

3 chapters across the catalog

Honk Honk
Episode 1422 2:41:57 - 2:44:13

1422: Honk Honk

Birthday Announcements, Cincinnati Meetup, and Who's on First

The show celebrates several listener birthdays and plays a report from a successful meetup in Cincinnati. Attendees discussed topics ranging from drone farming to Bitcoin and digital identity. The hosts mention an archival recording of Abbott & Costello's "Who's on First" routine and praise the inclusion of children in the meetup reports.

Boost or Baste
Episode 1401 51:56 - 59:12

1401: Boost or Baste

Laura Ingraham, Netflix "You" Comedy Skit

A segment on Laura Ingraham’s Fox News show involving a "Who's on First" style gag about the Netflix show *You* sparked a media feud. While Ingraham later claimed the segment was a scripted joke that received 20 million views, critics like CNN's Jim Acosta argued it was a genuine mistake, leading to a discussion on the loss of journalistic trust when gags are not resolved on-air.

The Learning Curve
Episode 1400 1:45:05 - 1:50:36

1400: The Learning Curve

Laura Ingraham and "You" Netflix Gag

A viral clip from Fox News features Laura Ingraham and a guest in a real-life "Who's on First" routine regarding the Netflix show titled "You." Ingraham appears genuinely confused when the guest mentions a vaccine storyline on the show "You," thinking he is referring to her personally. The hosts analyze the segment as a classic comedic failure in cable news.