Topic: Daisy

UK-based phone company O2 has introduced "Daisy," an AI-generated grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers. By using "number seeding," the AI baits scammers into 40-minute conversations about cats and grandchildren. The hosts question the practical effectiveness of the tool beyond being a marketing gimmick for the carrier.

In the "Good News" segment, a 11-month-old yellow lab named Daisy was rescued by the Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company after getting her head stuck in a tire rim. Firefighters used a plasma cutter to safely free the dog, who escaped with only minor scratches.

The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking producers from across the US and UK, including donors from "Saudi Daisy," Tennessee, and Napa, New York. They reiterate the "value-for-value" model, where the show is funded entirely by listeners rather than advertisers. The segment ends with a final "Screaming Goat" karma read for all producers in need.

A review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens critiques the film for having "too much running" and being a reboot of the original 1977 movie. The review praises the use of practical effects and real dynamite over CGI but notes plot holes and a perceived political subtext. Daisy Ridley's performance is discussed alongside a mention of her appearing "hammered" in a specific interview.

The hosts read a series of birthday wishes and donation notes from the "No Agenda" community. Long-time supporter Francine is elevated to the rank of Baroness, and the hosts mock the term "facebaggers" for users of Facebook who do not understand the show's internal terminology.

John Dvorak provides a critical review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, noting the excessive amount of running in the film. He praises the performance of Daisy Ridley but criticizes the plot holes and the use of practical effects versus CGI. Despite warnings, Dvorak reveals major spoilers, including the fate of Han Solo and the parentage of the new villain, Kylo Ren.

The Star Wars discussion continues with specific plot points regarding Han Solo being killed by his son. Dvorak describes the final lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, questioning the logic of the "Starkiller Base" planet-sized weapon. A humorous reading of an angry chat room message follows, where a listener berates the hosts for ruining the movie experience.

The marketing blitz for the new Star Wars film is discussed, including an interview with actress Daisy Ridley that is critiqued for her seemingly "overloaded" state. The discussion touches on Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth" and its influence on George Lucas. The hosts criticize the Disney PR machine for booking entire casts on talk shows, resulting in poor-quality interviews.

Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine is launching a new music service called Daisy, which aims to use algorithms to replicate the curation once provided by radio disc jockeys. In response to the decline of human curation, a plan was proposed to create a new show featuring interviews and performances by street musicians, potentially serving as filler content during host vacations.

An NPR commentary by Daisy Hernandez is criticized for using the term "gringo" to describe the Tucson shooter. John Dvorak argues that the use of a disparaging slang term for foreigners against white Americans in their own country is an unacceptable double standard that NPR permitted.

Adam Curry describes the "Obama bot" phenomenon in Hollywood, citing actress Anna Friel's enthusiastic support for the president as an example of cultural hypnosis. The hosts discuss how celebrity culture and pharmaceutical use have created a "drugged and hypnotized" public. They argue that this prevents citizens from recognizing the true nature of political power.