Topic: Gossip Magazines

A critique of airline code-sharing between KLM and Delta highlights the failure of booking systems to flag passport issues during the ticket purchase process. An anecdote follows involving an interview with Shaquille O'Neal and a request for a bear hug to demonstrate the physical scale of the athlete.

Dutch gossip magazines recently featured Adam Curry and his partner Tina Snider, with headlines focusing on their relationship and comparisons to his ex-wife, Patricia Paay. One publication claimed Paay was seeking financial assistance, which Curry denied while acknowledging the persistent nature of the Dutch paparazzi. The segment also mentions a meeting with Dutch radio personality Jeroen van Inkel.

Adam Curry broadcasts live from Rotterdam, Netherlands, while John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley for Episode 705. Curry describes being featured in Dutch gossip magazines and discusses the local media's portrayal of his personal life. The hosts joke about a listener's theory that Curry's presence in the country serves as a distraction for the Dutch elite.

Adam Curry addresses rumors regarding a potential divorce from his wife Mickey, which appeared as a two-page spread in a gossip publication. Curry notes the lack of attribution or sources in the article and suggests the story may be a "boomerang effect" from Mickey's upcoming solo show promotion. He clarifies that the couple still has a scheduled interview with the Department of Homeland Security regarding her green card status.

A Dutch gossip magazine titled Party published a cover story claiming the marriage between Adam Curry and Mickey Hoogendijk had ended following a blow-up in Amsterdam. The article alleged that Mickey was staying in the Netherlands because she disliked America and that the couple's money was gone. The hosts identify the cover photo as a manipulated image designed to make the subject look unflattering.

The participation of Bill Gates in the Ice Bucket Challenge is analyzed as a manifestation of his deep-seated guilt over his massive wealth. The hosts discuss the social pressure to give to charity after coming into money, relating it to personal experiences with lawsuits in the Netherlands. They argue that the challenge is less about ALS and more about the participants' need for public validation.

Adam Curry initiates legal proceedings in the Netherlands against a gossip magazine for unauthorized use of a photo from his Flickr account. The magazine claimed "fair use" because the photo allegedly showed Curry smoking marijuana while piloting a plane, a claim Curry denies, stating he was smoking tobacco. Curry has requested the magazine donate 5,000 euros to the War Child Foundation to settle the violation.