Topic: Facebag

11 chapters across the catalog

Flux Capacitator
Episode 1065 1:59:53 - 2:07:24

1065: Flux Capacitator

Birthday Donations and Facebag Group Contributions

A large group of listeners, identified as the "Facebag" group, organized a collective donation effort for Adam Curry's birthday. While they aimed for a $1,000 total to secure a group knighthood, the final tally fell short. Individual donors from Texas, Italy, and California contributed various amounts, often using the number 54 to signify Curry's age.

Shmoo
Episode 941 17:39 - 21:29

941: Shmoo

Jon Ossoff, Carpetbagger Definition, and Neil Campbell

Listener Neil Campbell provides a correction regarding the term "carpetbagger," explaining its origins as luggage made from old carpets used by poor people during the Civil War era. The hosts debate whether Georgia congressional candidate Jon Ossoff fits the definition of a carpetbagger. They conclude that running for office in a district where one does not currently reside justifies the pejorative label.

Paris Pullout
Episode 936 11:42 - 13:38

936: Paris Pullout

MTV Alumni Reactions, Trump Impeachment Speculation, Media Echo Chambers

Adam Curry shares reactions from his former MTV colleagues on social media regarding the Comey testimony. Many express a belief that the testimony will lead to immediate impeachment. The hosts critique the reliance on mainstream media outlets like CNN and MSNBC rather than primary sources like C-SPAN.

Bagels & Bins
Episode 921

921: Bagels & Bins

Easter Sunday Traditions and Religious Grammar

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Easter Sunday episode from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the linguistic curiosity of the phrase "He is risen" appearing on social media statuses. The conversation touches on the branding of Jesus Christ and the timing of military actions during a religious holiday.

Coin of the Realm
Episode 910 2:57:44 - 3:08:32

910: Coin of the Realm

Cultural Influence, "Facebag" and "At the End of the Day"

The hosts highlight the show's influence on popular culture, noting the use of the term "facebag" in a Futurama episode and Bill O'Reilly's recent crusade against the phrase "at the end of the day." The program concludes with a montage of the hosts using the forbidden phrase over the years, followed by a final sign-off and a "knighting" audio mix.

Reich 4.0
Episode 904 23:47 - 26:12

904: Reich 4.0

LARPing, Black Bloc Protester Confrontation

A video circulating on social media shows a pedestrian punching a masked Black Bloc protester who was blocking a sidewalk. The incident is used to describe "LARPing" (Live Action Role Playing) as a term for young protesters who adopt a radical aesthetic without genuine conviction.

Election Special
Episode 876 2:07:36 - 2:09:07

876: Election Special

Eric Wesseldyke, The Ant Song and Twitter Phobia

Eric Wesseldyke is thanked for his $200 donation. He credits the show with immunizing him from the "phobia" seen on Twitter and Facebook following Trump's win. At his request, the hosts prepare to play "The Ant Song" by Bill Walsh at the end of the show.

ISO Day
Episode 853 2:49:24 - 2:55:18

853: ISO Day

Trump Naked Statues, Progressive Body Shaming

An activist group called "InDecline" installed naked statues of Donald Trump in several major U.S. cities, sparking a debate over "body shaming" within progressive circles. While some activists initially condemned the tactic, others argued that "fighting fire with fire" is necessary against the Trump campaign. In Seattle, a man was filmed taking one of the statues and driving off with it in his truck, presumably to keep it as a valuable art piece.

Evidence Free Zone
Episode 804 2:20:50 - 2:26:09

804: Evidence Free Zone

Birthday Shoutouts, Baroness Francine Title Change

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.

Mental Defectives
Episode 788 1:03:00 - 1:07:11

788: Mental Defectives

Valerie Jarrett and Gun Suicide Statistics

White House advisor Valerie Jarrett noted in interviews that two-thirds of the 30,000 annual gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides. This statistic is used to argue that the "gun violence" epidemic is often misrepresented by conflating self-harm with homicides. The discussion critiques the assumption that removing guns would prevent suicidal individuals from finding other methods.