Topic: Brits

7 chapters across the catalog

Bad Fad
Episode 1808 2:22:07 - 2:26:53

1808: Bad Fad

Gigawatt Coffee, North Sea Nexus Theory

Eli the Coffee Guy provides an update on Gigawatt Coffee, including a "nitro" cold brew that requires vigorous shaking to activate. The discussion pivots to the "North Sea Nexus" theory, which posits that British intelligence and financial interests are behind much of the world's geopolitical instability. Tucker Carlson's recent comments about the British making the world a "worse place" are cited as evidence of this theory gaining mainstream traction.

Mucho Retardo
Episode 1804 1:41:18 - 1:44:39

1804: Mucho Retardo

Brit Card, Digital ID and Programmable Currency

A satirical video about the "Brit Card" highlights concerns over digital IDs being used to track alcohol consumption, travel, and carbon footprints. The discussion extends to programmable digital currencies in China that can expire if not spent, which the hosts link to Universal Basic Income (UBI) concepts.

Kraken Keeper
Episode 1296 1:33:56 - 1:36:44

1296: Kraken Keeper

Megyn Kelly, Roger Ailes, Fox News Contracts

Megyn Kelly shared anecdotes from her time at Fox News, including a story about Brit Hume delivering a message from Roger Ailes regarding her hair color. Kelly noted that her contract gave the network significant control over her physical appearance. These "behind-the-scenes" revelations are becoming a staple of her new podcasting career.

Booby-Trap
Episode 1222 1:30:27 - 1:32:05

1222: Booby-Trap

Brit Hume Twitter Screenshot Embarrassment

Veteran journalist Brit Hume accidentally shared a screenshot of his web browser that included an open tab for "Sexy Vixen Vinyl," a specialty clothing site. The hosts discuss the professional fallout of such social media mistakes and the potential for these incidents to be used to undermine established media figures.

Political Perp Walk
Episode 815 2:38:11 - 2:42:35

815: Political Perp Walk

Hug a Brit Campaign, Brexit Propaganda

The "Hug a Brit" social media campaign is launched by EU citizens in London to encourage the UK to remain in the European Union. The hosts compare this "love bomb" strategy to Russian propaganda efforts in the Netherlands regarding the Ukraine association agreement. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs basketball game.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289 1:33:27 - 1:37:16

289: Chillin' & Killin'

UN Resolution 1973 Deception and Reagan Parallel

The hosts argue that the public was "duped" regarding UN Resolution 1973, which they claim only authorized a no-fly zone for Libyan aircraft rather than the bombing of ground targets. They play a clip of Brit Hume discussing how Ronald Reagan's 1986 attack on Gaddafi's compound was preceded by a warning, suggesting the current conflict follows a similar "rigged" theatrical pattern.

30 Taliban Killed
Episode 162 1:07 - 5:50

162: 30 Taliban Killed

New Year Celebrations, Bodega Bay Fireworks

John C. Dvorak describes his New Year's trip to Bodega Bay, noting the poor weather and a chance encounter with a group of British celebrants in a hotel lobby. The anecdote includes a mention of a mutual acquaintance in Petaluma, identified as tech personality Leo Laporte, and a description of new cube-shaped pyrotechnics seen over San Francisco.