Topic: Gimmick

3 chapters across the catalog

Rat Poop
Episode 1755 1:01:05 - 1:05:34

1755: Rat Poop

Holobook Project, Smartphone Detox Gimmick

A proposal for a "Holobook"—a hollowed-out book designed to store a smartphone and reduce addiction—is discussed. A listener suggested using $7 hollow books from Hobby Lobby as a base for the product. While one host is enthusiastic about the potential for a 1,000-unit limited run as a "No Agenda" gift, the other remains skeptical about the product's viability in a society deeply dependent on mobile technology.

RBG Down!
Episode 1279 2:20:02 - 2:24:35

1279: RBG Down!

The $87 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Donation Gimmick

A group of donors, including Robert Vogel and Kevin Carlisle, contribute exactly $87 in reference to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's age at her death. The hosts note that only seven people participated in this specific "gimmick" donation. Other contributors from Ohio, Georgia, and Canada are recognized for their support of the value-for-value model.

Throwin' The "Oh"
Episode 66 4:14 - 10:03

66: Throwin' The "Oh"

Wrestling Archetypes, Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan

The evolution of wrestling characters is examined, focusing on the transition from simple archetypes like "The Sheik" to mega-stars like Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan. Ric Flair is noted for his acrobatic ability and technical skill, while Hulk Hogan is credited with making the WWE a global phenomenon through his "Hulkamania" gimmick. The theatrical nature of the "good guy" vs. "bad guy" dynamic and the use of folding chairs as props are highlighted.