Topic: David Karp

4 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 30:10 - 32:26

889: The Christmas Special

Al Sharpton Pronunciation Errors and Presidential GIF Proclamation

Reverend Al Sharpton is mocked for mispronouncing "giddy" as "jiddy" and "escalating" as "esculating" during a broadcast. This leads to a discussion about President Barack Obama's official proclamation during a Tumblr interview with David Karp that the word "GIF" should be pronounced with a hard "G," despite the creator's preference for "Jif."

50 Shades of Terror
Episode 699 1:31:37 - 1:37:34

699: 50 Shades of Terror

David Karp, Tumblr CEO Net Neutrality Debate

Tumblr CEO David Karp appeared on CNBC to advocate for net neutrality, using terms like "separating the layers of the stack" and "bright line rules." During the interview, Karp was challenged by Joe Kernan regarding his claims that internet service providers are "throttling" bandwidth. The hosts criticize Karp's performance and suggest his platform is primarily designed for pornographic content, which may face future regulation.

Preemptive Prosecution
Episode 626 2:27:49 - 2:29:41

626: Preemptive Prosecution

Presidential Proclamation on the Pronunciation of GIF

During an interview with Tumblr founder David Karp, President Obama officially declared the pronunciation of "GIF" with a hard "G." This "presidential proclamation" was made during a discussion about student loans and digital culture. The hosts jokingly suggest that Republicans should adopt the "JIF" pronunciation as a form of political opposition.

Touching the Stick
Episode 625 1:37:12 - 1:40:35

625: Touching the Stick

Obama Tumblr Interview, Gun Control and School Shootings

President Obama participates in a Tumblr Q&A where he addresses gun violence and school shootings, claiming the U.S. is the only developed nation where such events occur weekly. He cites a figure of 74 school shootings since Sandy Hook, a number that has been widely debated and debunked. The hosts analyze the president's verbal stammers and the scripted nature of the youth-focused interview.