Topic: Children S Television

3 chapters across the catalog

Hush Up Boy!
Episode 1566 1:48:18 - 1:50:45

1566: Hush Up Boy!

Mr. Rogers Song on Gender and Identity

An archival song from Fred Rogers is played, in which he sings about the biological certainty of being born a boy or a girl. The lyrics emphasize that boys grow up to be daddies and girls grow up to be mommies. The segment highlights how cultural norms regarding gender identity have shifted significantly since the song was originally broadcast.

Madoff has left the building
Episode 260 20:53 - 25:41

260: Madoff has left the building

No Agenda Dice and Green Santa Children's Programming

A listener announcement confirms that custom No Agenda dice have arrived from the manufacturer three weeks early and are being shipped to donors. The hosts then critique a new children's media trend featuring "Green Santa," which they characterize as environmentalist propaganda. They argue the show encourages children to monitor their parents' carbon footprints and ecological behaviors.

Furries Forever
Episode 104 14:23 - 17:03

104: Furries Forever

Teletubbies Controversy, Boohbah TV Show

A discussion regarding children's television covers the past controversy surrounding the character Tinky Winky and claims of the Teletubbies being gay. The conversation shifts to a follow-up show called "Boohbah," created by some of the same producers, which features characters with unusual physical designs. The hosts jokingly attempt to link producer Simon Cowell to the franchise to categorize the segment as "real news."