Topic: Gaffs

229 chapters across the catalog

Hoity-toity
Episode 1840 1:03:42 - 1:05:19

1840: Hoity-toity

Ted Cruz, Bipartisan Agreement and Pedophile Comment

A viral clip of Senator Ted Cruz shows him accidentally calling for a bipartisan agreement to "stop attacking pedophiles" during a speech. The hosts acknowledge the clip was likely a verbal slip or edited for humor but find the gaffe significant.

Yakcasting
Episode 1784 2:39:05 - 2:42:32

1784: Yakcasting

Digital Distraction, Trump Gaffe on Hillary Clinton

A discussion on the "Matrix" of constant media scandals highlighted how smartphones keep the public in a state of perpetual distraction. During a speech, Donald Trump made a notable gaffe, referring to Hillary Clinton as the "ex-wife of a president" rather than the wife of an ex-president. The slip-up was analyzed as part of the broader trend of political figures being "caught cold" by their own rhetoric.

Boomer Benefits
Episode 1775 57:56 - 59:39

1775: Boomer Benefits

Dorothy Shea, UN Ambassador Israel Gaffe

Ambassador Dorothy Shea, serving as the U.S. representative to the United Nations, is criticized for a verbal gaffe in which she accidentally attributed "chaos and terror" to Israel instead of Iran. The hosts suggest this mistake might be a "Freudian slip" or a moment of unintended truth. The segment also notes that Elise Stefanik was originally considered for the role but remained in the House of Representatives.

Best Clips of The Day
Episode 1767 31:47 - 33:22

1767: Best Clips of The Day

Kamala Harris, John McCain Monument Gaffe in Vietnam

Vice President Kamala Harris faces criticism for laying flowers at a monument in Vietnam where John McCain's plane was shot down. Journalists point out that the monument actually honors the Vietnamese forces who captured McCain, rather than the pilot himself. The hosts compare the incident to honoring Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor.

Rat Poop
Episode 1755 1:49:14 - 1:52:20

1755: Rat Poop

Political Gaffes, Tom Emmer and White House Slips

A collection of recent verbal slips by politicians is presented, including a White House official seemingly saying "nuclear erection" instead of "nuclear weapon." House Whip Tom Emmer is also caught in a gaffe where he appears to mispronounce President Trump's name as a profanity while reading ahead in his notes.

EULA for Ukraine
Episode 1744 2:35:28 - 2:37:02

1744: EULA for Ukraine

Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Speaking Lies to Truth Gaffe

Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove went viral for a verbal slip during a speech where she stated, "we're going to continue to speak lies to his truth." The hosts mock the gaffe and the lack of immediate correction from the surrounding crowd. The incident is used to characterize the current state of political rhetoric among the opposition.

Hypophora
Episode 1739 2:40:31 - 2:42:14

1739: Hypophora

Philadelphia Mayor Gaffe, Censorship Comment

The Mayor of Philadelphia is criticized for a verbal slip in which she stated she was "serious about doing the work of censoring the American people." The hosts debate whether the comment was a simple gaffe or a "Freudian slip" revealing underlying political intentions. The clip has circulated widely online, with some observers labeling the mayor's performance as "NPC-like."

Vaccine Poverty
Episode 1365 3:45:17 - 3:48:14

1365: Vaccine Poverty

ISO Selection and Terrific Gaffe

The hosts review potential "ISOs" (isolated audio clips) for the show's soundboard. Candidates include Jen Psaki saying "We don't block anything" and a clip of someone saying "I think it is terrific." They ultimately select the "terrific" clip for its versatility in future media deconstruction segments.

Publical
Episode 1686 31:54 - 33:37

1686: Publical

Kamala Harris "Hospitality" Gaffe, Taxes on Tips

Kamala Harris drew criticism for a verbal slip where she referred to "hospitality" workers as "hospitality" workers during a speech regarding the elimination of taxes on tips. The policy proposal itself has become a point of contention, as Donald Trump previously announced a similar plan months earlier. The gaffe has been widely circulated on social media by political opponents.

Douche Mobile
Episode 1676 36:57 - 41:01

1676: Douche Mobile

Jake Tapper, CNN Deconstruction of Biden's Coherence and Gaffes

CNN's Jake Tapper deconstructed President Biden's recent media appearances, highlighting incoherent statements and gaffes. Tapper noted that 72% of voters believe Biden is too old for office. The segment includes a clip where Biden mistakenly refers to himself as the "first Black woman" to serve with a Black president during a radio interview.

Flying Cars
Episode 1675 7:08 - 8:45

1675: Flying Cars

White House Independence Day Gaffes, Kamala Harris Commander-in-Chief

During a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to refer to herself as the "commander in chief" before correcting to "the President of the United States." President Joe Biden followed the introduction with a confused "Ho-ho-ho" greeting. These verbal slips added to ongoing public scrutiny regarding the executive branch's cognitive performance.

Spaving
Episode 1658 1:27:38 - 1:29:08

1658: Spaving

Joe Biden, Teleprompter Gaffe Defense

A viral clip of President Joe Biden seemingly reading "last name" from a teleprompter was defended as a misunderstanding of his speech cadence. The host argued that Biden was likely clarifying that "Riley" was the last name of his former professor, rather than reading a script instruction. This defense was presented as a counter-narrative to the widespread mockery of the incident as a cognitive failure.

Twigs
Episode 1653 1:25:43 - 1:27:52

1653: Twigs

Joe Biden's Papua New Guinea Cannibalism Gaffe

During a visit to a war memorial in Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden claimed his uncle, Ambrose Finnegan, was eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down over Papua New Guinea during World War II. Military records indicate the plane actually ditched in the ocean due to engine failure, and no remains were recovered. The hosts mock the absurdity of the claim and Biden's delivery.

Vaxsaline
Episode 1309 29:46 - 31:39

1309: Vaxsaline

World Economic Forum, Great Reset Podcast Gaffes

A clip from the World Economic Forum's "Great Reset" podcast features a speaker laughing while mentioning the rollout of "two, maybe three viable viruses" instead of vaccines. The hosts interpret this slip of the tongue as the truth inadvertently coming out during official propaganda efforts.

Call me Bill
Episode 1625 1:58:08 - 1:59:51

1625: Call me Bill

Antony Blinken and the Two-State Solution Gaffe

Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues to push for a political solution to the Gaza conflict, advocating for a two-state solution. A news gaffe from Fox 21 News is highlighted where the anchor mistakenly refers to it as the "Jew state solution."

Drop the Op
Episode 1599 2:57:19 - 3:00:11

1599: Drop the Op

Nobel Prize for mRNA and Side Effect Gaffes

The inventors of mRNA technology received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. During a press event, a scientist gaffed by referring to the "vaccine virus" and claimed side effects were "extremely limited." Another scientist admitted to cases of myocarditis but claimed they resolve without long-term effects, contradicting recent cardiology findings.

Half-Jacked
Episode 1591 2:29:05 - 2:31:28

1591: Half-Jacked

Joe Biden Gaffes, UN General Assembly Preview

President Joe Biden's recent speech in Maryland featured several gaffes, including claims about his wife's status as a professor. Observers are looking toward the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York as a venue where Biden may deliver a high-stakes address regarding Ukraine and China.

CL0P
Episode 1565 36:57 - 44:43

1565: CL0P

Joe Biden Verbal Gaffes and Campaign Trail Blunders

A compilation of recent verbal slips by President Joe Biden includes claims of building a railroad across the Indian Ocean and references to "54 states." The segment also covers Biden's comments on "lying dog-faced pony soldiers" and his "God save the Queen" sign-off in Connecticut.

Putinoids
Episode 1539 2:32:30 - 2:34:06

1539: Putinoids

Blooper of the Month, Pantry vs Panties

The "Blooper of the Month" features a news anchor accidentally saying "check your panties" instead of "check your pantry" while reading from a teleprompter. The hosts laugh at the anchor's immediate realization of the mistake. This is compared to other recent political gaffes and "word salad" moments in the media.

Boiling Ocean
Episode 1522 2:40:59 - 2:44:09

1522: Boiling Ocean

Biden Phone Call Parody, MLK Day Gaffe

The hosts play a parody audio clip of President Biden discussing "Operation Crash and Burn" with Hunter Biden. This leads to a real clip from a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event where President Biden struggled to remember the name of Arndrea Waters King while singing "Happy Birthday" to her. The hosts mock the President's frequent memory lapses and awkward public singing.