Topic: George Takei

5 chapters across the catalog

Talking Tubes
Episode 981 21:20 - 25:20

981: Talking Tubes

George Takei Sexual Assault Allegations and Howard Stern Clips

Actor George Takei denied allegations from former model Scott Brunton regarding a 1981 sexual assault incident. Resurfaced clips from The Howard Stern Show feature Takei jokingly discussing touching men without consent at his home. Critics point to these recordings as evidence of a double standard in how different public figures are treated during the Me Too movement.

Ottomania
Episode 595 1:02:23 - 1:05:34

595: Ottomania

Arizona SB 1062 and George Takei

The veto of Arizona's SB 1062 is discussed as a "storm in a teacup" that served to paint the state as anti-gay. Actor George Takei appeared on Ronan Farrow's show to criticize the "right-wing extremist religious Republicans" behind the bill. The segment suggests these stories are framed to alienate voters from the Republican Party.

We Live!!!
Episode 306 1:01:39 - 1:04:00

306: We Live!!!

George Takei, Tennessee Don't Say Gay Law

Actor George Takei released a video responding to a proposed Tennessee law that would prohibit teachers from discussing homosexuality in classrooms. Takei suggested that citizens use his name as a substitute for the word "gay" to bypass the restrictions, proposing terms like "Takei marriage" and "Takei pride."

Multidimensional Poverty Index
Episode 249 1:25:55 - 1:28:25

249: Multidimensional Poverty Index

George Takei, Clint McCance Douchebag Award

Actor George Takei released a video condemning Arkansas school board member Clint McCance for making homophobic remarks and encouraging teen suicide. Takei, who spent time in a Japanese internment camp as a child, labels McCance a "total douchebag." The hosts play clips from the video and predict that McCance will eventually be caught in a personal scandal involving a "rent boy."

We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!
Episode 60 15:38 - 17:54

60: We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, George Takei and Martina Navratilova

The reality television series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! featured Star Trek actor George Takei and tennis legend Martina Navratilova enduring trials in the jungle. Navratilova, known for her shyness, used the show to test her personal limits, while Takei provided humor throughout the season. The show's popularity is cited as a distraction for the British public during political scandals.