Topic: Greeting Cards

3 chapters across the catalog

Two Beards
Episode 1773 2:01:49 - 2:03:47

1773: Two Beards

Father's Day Origins, Eisenhower Administration Recognition

The hosts discuss the historical origins of Father's Day, noting it was established as a response to the long-standing celebration of Mother's Day. While early attempts to create the holiday began in the early 1900s, it gained formal recognition during the Eisenhower administration in 1956 and was further solidified in the 1970s. The segment touches on modern perceptions of the day as a "nudnik" holiday often associated with the patriarchy.

Karma Kards
Episode 342 2:19:06 - 2:22:48

342: Karma Kards

Hallmark Layoff Cards, Karma Card Business Idea

Hallmark has introduced a line of greeting cards specifically for people who have been laid off. This inspires a satirical business discussion about creating "Karma Cards," "Douchebag Cards," and "In the Morning" cards to license to major retailers.

Thanksgiving Turkeys
Episode 123 34:42 - 38:15

123: Thanksgiving Turkeys

Heirloom Turkeys, Greeting Card Industry

Commercial turkeys are criticized for being over-bred for white meat, leading to poor flavor and physical deformities in the birds. Heirloom turkeys are recommended as a superior alternative that tastes more like pheasant. The conversation shifts to the greeting card industry, specifically Hallmark, which is characterized as a business built on selling unoriginal sentiments for manufactured holidays.