Topic: Clipart

2 chapters across the catalog

Vaxsaline
Episode 1309 1:44:03 - 1:47:52

1309: Vaxsaline

Episode 1307 Artwork, The Swiss Cheese Model

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1307, titled "The Swiss Cheese Model," created by Sir Net Ned. The piece features a baby in New Year's gear running into an iron fist, symbolizing the transition from 2020 to 2021. They discuss the use of clipart in podcast art and mention other contenders, including a "delete 2020" key and a Bill Gates-themed Saturday Evening Post parody.

Attribution Science
Episode 1363 1:25:10 - 1:30:14

1363: Attribution Science

Podcast Artwork, Shot to Win, Sexism Allegations

The artwork for episode 1362, titled "Shot to Win," sparked a debate among listeners regarding perceived sexism due to its "cheesecake" style. The hosts analyzed the piece, noting it was modified clipart, and defended the use of provocative art as a tradition of the show. Other artists, including Mike Riley and Darren O'Neill, contributed alternative pieces featuring themes of the Netherlands and "Windows of Death."