Topic: Flipper

4 chapters across the catalog

Trusted Flaggers
Episode 1445 37:45 - 41:59

1445: Trusted Flaggers

Rockefeller Center Roller Skating, 1970s Retro Trends

The Rockefeller Center ice rink's transition to a roller skating venue for the summer marks a resurgence of 1970s culture. The segment references the original Flippers Roller Boogie Palace in Los Angeles and the modern "less scroll, more roll" movement as an alternative to digital consumption.

Hornbag
Episode 345 1:07:34 - 1:09:12

345: Hornbag

Rick Perry Gaffes and Flipper Movie Reference

Texas Governor Rick Perry is criticized for several verbal stumbles during his presidential campaign, including a confusing statement about a "very offensive rock." Perry also compared Mitt Romney's policy shifts to the movie star dolphin "Flipper." The hosts express disdain for Perry's performance on the national stage.

Escape from Madrid
Episode 281 1:18:21 - 1:21:31

281: Escape from Madrid

Utica College Administrators, Mortgage Paperwork Crisis

A student donor asks for "karma" to deal with incompetent administrators at Utica College. The discussion moves to the national mortgage crisis, where the hosts suggest that lost paperwork in the loan packaging process might allow homeowners to reclaim ownership through legal loopholes.