Topic: Angelina Jolie

37 chapters across the catalog

The Blurt
Episode 1736 33:10 - 34:53

1736: The Blurt

Celebrity Visits to Ukraine, USAID Sponsorship, Zelensky Popularity

USAID reportedly sponsored high-profile celebrity visits to Ukraine to bolster President Volodymyr Zelensky's popularity in the United States. Payments allegedly included $20 million to Angelina Jolie, $5 million to Sean Penn, and $4 million to Ben Stiller. These visits were intended to coordinate funding programs and maintain public support for the conflict.

Pod Roll
Episode 1719 26:11 - 29:18

1719: Pod Roll

Historical Context of the Assad Regime and Celebrity Diplomacy

A retrospective look at the Assad family highlights a 2010 meeting between the Syrian President and actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The discussion contrasts the "laid-back" image once projected by Asma al-Assad in Vogue magazine with the subsequent decade of civil war and international condemnation.

Tink Tank
Episode 1562 1:03:33 - 1:07:41

1562: Tink Tank

AI Breast Cancer Prediction, Angelina Jolie, BRCA Gene

New research suggests AI is significantly more accurate than traditional models at predicting breast cancer risk by analyzing mammogram biomarkers. This is compared to the 2015 promotion of the BRCA gene test by Angelina Jolie, which led to a surge in preventative mastectomies. The shift toward AI-based diagnostics is viewed skeptically as a potential new marketing cycle for the medical industry.

G.E.R.M.
Episode 1447 1:10:42 - 1:16:38

1447: G.E.R.M.

Angelina Jolie Visits Lviv and Mariupol Evacuation Efforts

Actress Angelina Jolie visited a coffee shop in Lviv, Ukraine, to show support for the country. In Mariupol, hundreds of civilians and soldiers remain trapped in the Azovstal steel plant. President Zelenskyy has described the city as a "concentration camp in ruins" and is working with the UN and Turkey to establish evacuation corridors for those holed up in the underground bunkers.

Bug Appetit!
Episode 1351 2:38:04 - 2:40:04

1351: Bug Appetit!

Marvel's The Eternals, Angelina Jolie Film

The upcoming Marvel film "The Eternals," starring Angelina Jolie, is identified as a potential "tentpole" release for the Thanksgiving season. The plot involves a group of beings who have guided humanity unseen for centuries. The hosts speculate on whether the public is reaching "superhero fatigue."

Menprovement
Episode 972 15:01 - 18:22

972: Menprovement

International Criminal Court, Angelina Jolie Kony Plot

Leaked emails from the International Criminal Court reveal that former prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo attempted to recruit celebrities for diplomatic missions. The documents detail a plot involving Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to lure Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony into a "honey trap" dinner to facilitate his arrest by U.S. Special Forces.

Hitler's Playbook
Episode 906 1:30:30 - 1:36:26

906: Hitler's Playbook

Angelina Jolie, Eating Bugs in Cambodia, English Accent

Angelina Jolie appeared in a video from Cambodia showing her children how to cook and eat crickets, scorpions, and tarantulas. The hosts mock Jolie's "imperialistic" English accent and her use of the phrase "in country." The segment suggests a "reptilian" agenda to normalize the consumption of insects as a primary food source for the masses.

Happy Countries
Episode 808 1:49:31 - 1:52:32

808: Happy Countries

Angelina Jolie, UN Refugee Visit to Greece

Actress and UN Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visited the Piraeus port near Athens to highlight the plight of thousands of stranded refugees. Her visit was intended to boost humanitarian efforts and coordinate with the Greek government as they face financial demands from Turkey. The hosts mock the idea that a movie star's presence provides meaningful "hope" to those living in makeshift camps.

iPope
Episode 755 34:37 - 38:34

755: iPope

Angelina Jolie UN Testimony and Syrian Geopolitics

Angelina Jolie testified before the UK Parliament regarding sexual violence in conflict zones, a performance described as "faxing it in" with a recycled script. Geopolitically, French President Francois Hollande has called for the neutralization of Bashar al-Assad as a precondition for peace. Siemens has reportedly offered to house 30,000 refugees on its corporate campus.

Juloon
Episode 754 47:23 - 51:10

754: Juloon

Missing Celebrity Activists and Missing Media Variables

The absence of high-profile celebrity activists like Angelina Jolie and George Clooney from the current refugee narrative is noted. Speculation is offered regarding Clooney's marriage to a human rights lawyer and potential CIA connections. Additionally, the lack of "icon changing" social media movements is linked to Hillary Clinton's departure from the State Department.

Bandwich
Episode 707 2:26:42 - 2:30:38

707: Bandwich

Angelina Jolie, BRCA Gene, Preventative Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed in the New York Times about her decision to have her ovaries removed following a previous preventative double mastectomy. Jolie carries the BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The hosts describe this trend of "preventative" surgery as a form of "self-mutilation" and question the medical ethics of removing healthy organs based on genetic probability.

99 Lines of Code
Episode 677 2:47:10 - 2:55:22

677: 99 Lines of Code

Harvard Professor Food Fight, Sony Email Leaks

Harvard Professor Benjamin Edelman faced public ridicule after threatening a small Chinese restaurant with legal action over a $4 overcharge. In Hollywood, the Sony Pictures hack has exposed disparaging emails between executives Amy Pascal and Scott Rudin, who described Angelina Jolie as a "spoiled brat." The leaks also revealed racially insensitive jokes regarding President Obama's supposed film preferences, highlighting a culture of sexism and racism in the film industry.

Preemptive Prosecution
Episode 626 54:39 - 59:27

626: Preemptive Prosecution

Associate Executive Producer Credits and Angelina Jolie Damehood

A list of Associate Executive Producers is read, featuring donors from Australia, Canada, and the United States. The segment notes the unusual "pizza brining" method for inducing labor and includes various "de-douching" requests for new listeners. The hosts also comment on Angelina Jolie being named an honorary Dame by the Queen, noting the historical context of Americans accepting foreign honors.

Gun Extremists
Episode 621 2:32 - 4:11

621: Gun Extremists

Brad Pitt Red Carpet Attack, Vitalii Sediuk

Actor Brad Pitt was reportedly attacked by a fan during a red carpet event intended to promote an Angelina Jolie film. The assailant is identified as a Ukrainian television personality known for similar stunts, including a previous incident at the Cannes Film Festival. The event is analyzed as a potential staged publicity stunt to drive movie promotion despite the presence of heavy security.

Dhimmi or Dead
Episode 585 2:11:51 - 2:17:13

585: Dhimmi or Dead

EU Referendum in the Netherlands and Refugee Statistics

A citizens' initiative in the Netherlands has gathered 63,000 signatures for a referendum on EU membership, reflecting a growing anti-Brussels sentiment in Europe. The hosts also discuss a report showing that global refugee numbers have surged from 1.4 million in 1975 to 18 million in 2012. They jokingly criticize UN Ambassador for Refugees Angelina Jolie for the worsening crisis and suggest George Clooney as a replacement.

Neuroelasticity
Episode 561 2:39:33 - 2:42:24

561: Neuroelasticity

Stage 0 Breast Cancer, Medical Over-Diagnosis

The medical industry has introduced the term "Stage 0" breast cancer to describe pre-malignant lesions detected by mammograms. Critics argue this classification leads to unnecessary surgeries and profit for the healthcare industry, comparing it to the "Angelina Jolie procedure" of preventative mastectomies.

Kosovo Protocol
Episode 543 26:24 - 30:31

543: Kosovo Protocol

White House Denial of Syrian Regime Change

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney maintains that contemplated military actions in Syria are intended to deter chemical weapon use rather than force regime change. This stance is contrasted with previous diplomatic relations, such as Angelina Jolie's past visits with the Assads. The administration seeks a political settlement while simultaneously stating that Syria's future cannot include Bashar al-Assad.

Pre-Dead
Episode 513 33:07 - 44:48

513: Pre-Dead

Angelina Jolie, Preventive Mastectomy, Affordable Care Act

Angelina Jolie's announcement of a preventive double mastectomy due to the BRCA1 gene mutation is analyzed as a potential PR move for the genetic testing industry. The discussion links the timing of her New York Times op-ed to provisions in the Affordable Care Act that cover such procedures and genetic sequencing.

Big Mac & Cheese
Episode 495 1:32:33 - 1:35:17

495: Big Mac & Cheese

Hollywood Spy Contingent, Traitors in Entertainment

The discussion expands on the "Hollywood spy contingent," listing actors like George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Angelina Jolie as individuals frequently involved in state-aligned activities. The hosts jokingly call for a boycott of *Ghostbusters* and *The Blues Brothers* following the revelations about Dan Aykroyd's ties to Homeland Security.