Topic: Cupcakes

4 chapters across the catalog

Eggsistenial
Episode 1218 39:13 - 41:01

1218: Eggsistenial

Michael Moore, Bloomberg Terrorist Claim and Tainted Cupcakes

Filmmaker Michael Moore labeled Michael Bloomberg a "terrorist" on his podcast, a statement highlighted for its extreme rhetoric. This is juxtaposed with a bizarre news story about a woman in Washington state who allegedly drugged a mother with a tainted cupcake to steal her newborn. The hosts debate which audio clip is more suitable for the end-of-show sign-off.

Eggsistenial
Episode 1218 2:35:44 - 2:36:33

1218: Eggsistenial

Juliette Parker, Tainted Cupcake Kidnapping and Colorado Springs

Juliette Parker, a former mayoral candidate in Colorado Springs, was accused of posing as a newborn photographer to drug a mother and steal her baby. Authorities allege she used a "tainted cupcake" to incapacitate the victim during a photo shoot. Since her arrest, multiple other women have come forward claiming they were targeted by similar social media advertisements.

Cricket Flour
Episode 725 1:41:41 - 1:45:24

725: Cricket Flour

Cricket Flour Cupcakes and Hillary Clinton's Hair

The trend of using "cricket flour" in baked goods like chocolate zucchini cupcakes is discussed as a growing food fad. In political news, Hillary Clinton made headlines by joking that she has been coloring her hair for years and will not turn white while in the White House, a comment that drew sycophantic laughter from supporters.

The Christmas Show 2014
Episode 681 1:53:37 - 2:00:13

681: The Christmas Show 2014

SF Food Wars, Earth Hour and the Power of Words

A series of "dud" news trends are revisited, including the San Francisco "Food Wars" and the "Earth Hour" initiative. The hosts emphasize that "words matter," criticizing the linguistic shift from "carbon dioxide" to "poison gas" in climate change discourse. They also note the repetitive use of phrases like "fact of the matter" and "look/listen" in political rhetoric.