4 chapters across the catalog
The episode concludes with a musical remix featuring various show memes, including references to "connecting the dots," "Gawker," and "activist bitches." The hosts sign off from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show via the "Value for Value" model. The final segments consist of a high-energy audio montage typical of the show's production style.
The mix critiques the toxic nature of social media during the election cycle, labeling it "anti-social media." It features a spoken-word piece attacking identity politics, privilege, and the pressure to avoid having an opinion.
Hulk Hogan won a $115 million judgment against Gawker Media for violating his privacy by publishing a sex tape. Gawker's defense argued the video was "newsworthy" under the First Amendment, but the jury sided with Hogan. The verdict is seen as a major blow to tabloid journalism and Gawker founder Nick Denton, with the hosts comparing Gawker's reckless approach to the more legally cautious TMZ.
Media Misunderstanding of Internet Culture, San Luis Obispo Sheriff
The hosts criticize the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department and Tulsa police for standing by their Pedobear alerts despite media outlets like Gawker pointing out the character is a joke. They argue that the police and local news are manufacturing a threat out of a punchline, ignoring statistics that show most predators are known to the victims.
