Topic: Fox Network

Bitcoin reached near all-time highs of $20,000, prompting increased coverage from mainstream financial outlets like Fox Business News. Reporters attributed the surge to "FOMO" (fear of missing out) and institutional buying from companies like PayPal and Square. However, the hosts criticized the media's lack of understanding regarding the Lightning Network and Bitcoin's utility as a functional currency.

Tracy Ullman's financial success is attributed to a deal she made with the Fox network, granting her a percentage of any show spun off from her sketches. This agreement included The Simpsons, potentially making her one of the wealthiest comedians in the industry, surpassing even Jerry Seinfeld in residuals.

A letter from producer Mark Hampton prompts Adam Curry to recount a story from his MTV days involving VJ Kennedy. Curry describes an incident at the MTV Beach House where Kennedy crashed a jet ski into his, causing a long-term injury to his hip. The segment also touches on Hampton's appreciation for the show's long-form format and his listening habits regarding Rush Limbaugh.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards featured a viewership of 30 million, a significant drop from previous global claims. Controversy arose when the Fox network used a tribute to the late Corey Monteith to immediately transition into a commercial for the season premiere of Glee. Critics argue the network exploited the actor's death for promotional purposes.

A report from a data center insider suggests that Fox Networks is moving its US distribution from satellite to IP transit (internet protocols) in anticipation of massive solar flare activity in 2012 and 2013. The company reportedly expects solar storms to be severe enough to make satellite transmissions unviewable. This shift in infrastructure is viewed as a dire warning about the potential for significant communication outages in the near future.

The hosts discuss meetings between GLAAD and the Fox Network regarding "homophobic and transphobic" animated shows like South Park. They also touch on a theory that chemicals in the water supply are "effeminating" the population.

Television networks are accused of intentionally stalling the declaration of a winner to maximize advertising revenue and showcase expensive studio technology. The competitive nature of broadcast markets is highlighted, with networks monitoring each other to ensure they do not end the "too close to call" narrative prematurely.

Barack Obama purchased a 30-minute prime-time television special for an estimated $1 million per network, leading Fox to delay the World Series by 15 minutes. The hosts discuss the lack of transparency in modern campaign finance, specifically the difficulty in tracking small internet donations. Curry mentions that his own donation to Ron Paul via a Dutch credit card was technically illegal, highlighting the potential for foreign money to enter U.S. elections.