Topic: Carson Daly

The hosts critique the "PopStart" segment on the Today Show as a platform for native advertising. They highlight a "food collaboration" between Blue Moon beer and Pop-Up Bagels, featuring Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie, as an example of blatant product placement disguised as news.

NBC's "Pop Start" segment features celebrity news involving Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Carson Daly. The hosts criticize the network's reliance on cross-promoting its own talent from shows like The Voice and Seth Meyers.

NBC reports on a new 2-CD set featuring "Baby Spice" and a new generation of performers referred to as Spice Girls 2.0. Additionally, Carson Daly announces that 180 episodes of Seinfeld will be released on Netflix. The streaming giant reportedly paid $500 million for the rights to the series to maintain subscriber satisfaction despite rising monthly fees.

A critique of The Today Show focuses on Carson Daly's celebrity reporting, specifically regarding Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson. One host shares personal experiences working with Al Roker at Z100 in New York, describing him as an "arrogant dick" who steals punchlines. The segment also notes the show's set changes and Al Roker's fashion choices.

The hosts critique the quality of New Year's Eve television specials on CNN and NBC. They describe the broadcasts as featuring second-rate bands, lip-syncing, and inappropriate commentary, specifically citing Andy Cohen and Chrissy Teigen. NBC is criticized for missing the actual ball drop countdown during their live coverage.