Topic: Fulfillment

3 chapters across the catalog

200.8 Re-Redux
Episode 850 1:32:01 - 1:36:18

850: 200.8 Re-Redux

Personal Fulfillment, Hookers and Blow, The Crackpot Shield

Adam Curry expresses deep personal fulfillment in producing the show, stating he feels he was "born to do this." They address listener questions about their "hookers and blow" jokes, with Curry clarifying his views on the sex industry based on his upbringing in Amsterdam. They also discuss the "crackpot" moniker, which they embrace as a "shield" that allows them to speak the truth while being dismissed by authorities as harmless conspiracy theorists.

Show 200.7 Redux
Episode 736 1:00:56 - 1:06:39

736: Show 200.7 Redux

Entertainment Value, Public Service and Personal Fulfillment

Dvorak and Curry argue that the show must be entertaining to be effective, even when delivering serious public service. Dvorak explains his goal of giving listeners an "edge" over their peers through unique information. Curry expresses deep personal fulfillment, stating he feels he was "born to do this" after years of working in mainstream media.

Weather Whiplash
Episode 726 48:00 - 52:50

726: Weather Whiplash

Anarcho-Libertarians, Climate Armageddon as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

The discussion shifts to "anarcho-libertarians" and their alleged reliance on conspiracy theory websites. Chip Berlet suggested that the denial of climate change by the religious right creates a self-fulfilling prophecy of apocalypse. The hosts counter that the scientific community is creating its own version of Armageddon that can only be stopped by adopting their "religion" of survival.