Topic: Amazing

19 chapters across the catalog

Hypophora
Episode 1739 2:00:57 - 2:07:22

1739: Hypophora

Joe Rogan Interview Fallout, Bitcoin and Stablecoins

A recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience regarding the stablecoin system and Bitcoin has generated significant social media debate. While some high-profile figures like Bill Ackman and James O'Keefe shared clips of the technical explanation, others like Amazing Polly criticized the segment as being pro-control grid. The discussion emphasizes the difficulty of communicating complex economic strategies in a media environment prone to rapid, often decontextualized, reactions.

Toxic Stew
Episode 1452 12:35 - 15:14

1452: Toxic Stew

Charleston Walking Tour, AME Church History

A two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of Charleston led by David Gwynn Vaughan highlights the city's architecture and the site of the 2015 AME Church shooting. The summary reflects on President Barack Obama's visit to the church and his performance of "Amazing Grace," noting the local community's desire to handle the tragedy internally without outside political interference.

Smokin' Hot
Episode 1242 48:20 - 50:47

1242: Smokin' Hot

Florida and Georgia Reopening Success and Social Control

Despite predictions of disaster from liberal critics, Florida and Georgia have seen declining infection rates since reopening their economies. The hosts discuss the role of "Amazing Polly" in documenting how the pandemic is being used as a test for social control. They express concern that voluntary shaming is becoming a more powerful tool than legal enforcement.

Blafrican
Episode 1193 2:40:45 - 2:45:13

1193: Blafrican

Iliza Shlesinger Comedy Special, The Word Amazing

The hosts review Iliza Shlesinger's new Netflix special, praising her "George Carlin-esque" rehearsed rants. They highlight her bit about women overusing the word "amazing" as a form of social policing and "bad feminism." They compare her style to other "kick-back" comedians like Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr.

Cashless Millennials
Episode 1163

1163: Cashless Millennials

Podcast Production Workflow, Amazing Polly Deconstructionist

The hosts describe their independent research process, noting they rarely communicate about show content during the week. They discuss YouTuber Amazing Polly, whom they characterize as a "deconstructionist" and "guilt by association specialist" rather than a traditional source.

Dustbin of History
Episode 780 2:56:11 - 3:02:53

780: Dustbin of History

Show Sign-off, Episode 780 Outro Mix

The hosts sign off from Episode 780, reminding listeners of the upcoming Sunday show and the "Obama Bot Dinner" report. The episode concludes with a complex audio production featuring clips of Barack Obama and Joe Biden singing "Amazing Grace," interspersed with aggressive soundbites about bombing and military action.

Peak Coffee
Episode 779 1:29:26 - 1:37:55

779: Peak Coffee

Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony

Christopher Fenwick donates $2,811.36 to become a "Black Knight" of the No Agenda Roundtable, requesting his donation be "lost" for a week to earn the title. The hosts read several other high-value donations and grant "karma" to producers. They also play a montage of the word "amazing" being overused on a local restaurant review show.

Morally Deformed
Episode 774 2:09:40 - 2:16:35

774: Morally Deformed

SlaveSpeak.com and the "Amazing" Restaurant Review Meme

Adam Curry announces the registration of SlaveSpeak.com to host a list of linguistic filler words and "performatives." They critique the overreliance on the word "amazing" in restaurant reviews and television commentary. The hosts invite listeners to submit more examples of "unneeded wordage" that contribute to a decline in precise communication.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 1:35:43 - 1:40:00

740: Losers to Lions

Barack Obama, Amazing Grace and Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett confirms at the Aspen Institute that President Obama's singing of "Amazing Grace" at the AME church was pre-planned, despite media portrayals of it being a spontaneous moment. Jarrett describes the internal discussions in the helicopter and the "miscue" with the band. The hosts use this to illustrate the manufactured nature of the President's public performances.

Peak Oil II
Episode 734 1:22:32 - 1:28:44

734: Peak Oil II

Obama's Charleston Eulogy and "Grace" Narrative

President Obama's eulogy for Reverend Pinckney is analyzed for its focus on racial bias and the concept of "grace." The hosts criticize the speech as divisive and suggest it functioned more as a political lecture than a traditional eulogy. They specifically highlight the president's claims regarding the killer's intentions and the "original sin" of the nation.

Peak Oil II
Episode 734 1:28:50 - 1:35:30

734: Peak Oil II

Production Flub During Obama's "Amazing Grace" Performance

The hosts deconstruct a production error during President Obama's singing of "Amazing Grace," where the band and organist missed their cues. The segment includes a humorous discussion on the potential use of auto-tune in live political events and the "other Obama" theory regarding the president's public performances.

Mirific!
Episode 659 1:07:21 - 1:15:34

659: Mirific!

T-Mobile Customer Service, Awesome and Mirific Language

A host recounts a frustrating experience with T-Mobile customer service where the representative was trained to start every sentence with the word "awesome." This leads to a broader critique of corporate language trends observed at the Adobe Max conference, where "amazing" and "super excited" were used excessively, prompting the hosts to suggest the archaic word "mirific" as a substitute.

Ghost of Austin
Episode 645 1:18:38 - 1:21:09

645: Ghost of Austin

Vocabulary Expansion and Modern Cliches

The hosts discuss their efforts to avoid modern linguistic cliches such as "epic," "amazing," and "at the end of the day." They reflect on how the vocabulary of modern culture has become limited and repetitive. A listener's feedback regarding the word "weird" prompts a self-correction to expand their descriptive language during the broadcast.

Putinism
Episode 640

640: Putinism

Linguistic Analysis of Overused Words, Weird vs Odd

A discussion regarding the overuse of specific adjectives in popular culture highlights the shift from meaningful descriptions to repetitive filler words. The term "weird" is identified as being overused when "odd" would be more accurate and concise. Other criticized terms include "amazing," "awesome," and "amazeballs."

Episode 491 2:39:10 - 2:44:01

491: Pope and Change

Department of Peace, Amazing Red Carpet Supercut

Adam Curry teases a future deconstruction of a "Department of Peace" bill, which he compares to a "Ministry of Peace." The segment transitions to a Jimmy Kimmel supercut of celebrities using the word "amazing" over 100 times on the Oscar red carpet. The hosts discuss replacing overused "hipster" words with terms like "divine" or "most assuredly."

Big Soda
Episode 243 1:55:19 - 1:56:54

243: Big Soda

Overuse of the Word Amazing, Los Angeles Times Op-Ed

An op-ed in the Los Angeles Times echoes a long-standing pet peeve regarding the linguistic dilution of the word "amazing." The author argues that the word has lost its true significance due to constant overuse in casual conversation and marketing.

Cameras as Weapons
Episode 206 1:06:49 - 1:09:17

206: Cameras as Weapons

Amazing Vocabulary, Reality TV Linguistic Trends

A montage from the Jimmy Kimmel show highlights the excessive use of the word "amazing" by contestants on reality programs like The Bachelor. The hosts mock the linguistic decline and the tendency for people to be "astonished at the drop of a hat." They define the word's true meaning as something singularly outrageous or bewildering.