3 chapters across the catalog
King Richard III, Voice Reconstruction and NPR Skepticism
NPR reports on the reconstruction of King Richard III’s voice using his skeleton and a digital avatar. The hosts dismiss the report as "bull crap," noting that the "90% accuracy" claim is based on a casting call for an actor with the right facial proportions rather than actual scientific audio recovery. They mock the idea that people were "weeping" at the museum exhibit.
Russia Today Casting and Media Talent Recruitment
The hosts critique a job posting for Russia Today's Washington D.C. office, suggesting the network should use casting agents rather than traditional job boards. They joke about starting their own consulting firm to find "smart and beautiful" hosts for international news networks.
Obama Town Hall, Casting Call Controversy
A casting call for an upcoming town hall meeting with President Obama, hosted by MTV and BET, is criticized for being "rigged." The hosts point out that the audience is being selected by producers to ensure diverse political views, which they argue contradicts the spontaneous nature of a true town hall.
