4 chapters across the catalog
Award-winning podcaster Daniel J. Lewis becomes "Sir Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacious Podcasting," thanking Adam Curry for his foundational role in the medium. The segment concludes with a brief explanation of the "In the Morning" catchphrase's origins in Family Guy and a promise to revisit the "evergreen" Show 200 for new listeners.
Daniel J. Lewis, Audacity to Podcast, and Show 200
Daniel J. Lewis, host of The Audacity to Podcast, is knighted as Sir Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacious Podcasting. He credits the hosts and Dave Winer for foundational contributions to the podcasting medium. The segment addresses a listener question about the "Weenie in the Butt" jingle origin, tracing it back to a Family Guy parody of radio stations discussed in Show 200.
Abraham Lincoln Imagery, Presidential Speechwriting and Military Uniforms
President Obama's Memorial Day address included the phrase "last full measure of devotion," a direct quote from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This linguistic choice, combined with the release of Steven Spielberg's film *Lincoln*, suggests a calculated effort to associate the current administration with the Civil War president. Observations regarding modern military epaulets also suggest a return to Civil War-era uniform styles to reinforce this historical imagery.
Spielberg's Lincoln, Historical Inaccuracies and Casting
Specific cinematic choices in the movie Lincoln are critiqued, including the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones. Historical inaccuracies are highlighted, such as the unlikely presence of Mary Todd Lincoln in the House gallery during the amendment vote. The film's ending, involving a romantic subplot for Representative Thaddeus Stevens, is characterized as a fictionalized addition to the historical record.
