Topic: Butt Dial

2 chapters across the catalog

Resilience
Episode 1185 22:02 - 25:34

1185: Resilience

Rudy Giuliani Butt-Dial and Media Perception

Rudy Giuliani reportedly made an accidental "butt-dial" call that was recorded, involving discussions about needing money. While some media outlets portrayed the incident as a significant blunder, others dismissed it as undecipherable ambient noise common to pocket dials. The incident highlights the ongoing media battle over the perception of Giuliani's role as the President's personal attorney.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:38:44 - 1:41:11

235: Disaster Capitalist

Vajazzling Meme, Cell Phone Microphone Bugs

In a bizarre transition, the TV show "Dark Blue" follows a segment on high-tech surveillance with a discussion of "vajazzling" (applying Swarovski crystals to the pelvic area). The hosts laugh at the juxtaposition and discuss the practical limitations of using cell phones as bugs when they are buried in pockets or bags.