Topic: Impressions

5 chapters across the catalog

Pronoun Journey
Episode 1695 2:08:05 - 2:09:59

1695: Pronoun Journey

Jason Calacanis Donation and Impression

The hosts confirm a $333.33 donation from tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. Adam Curry recounts receiving a Twitter DM from Calacanis with a screenshot of the PayPal receipt. The segment includes a brief discussion of Calacanis's impression of Curry and his recent move to Texas.

Seismic Sundae
Episode 1680 20:40 - 23:23

1680: Seismic Sundae

Kamala Harris Impressions and No Agenda Drops

A TikTok creator, S.D. Pelty, is highlighted for her impressions of Kamala Harris, including a satirical acceptance speech involving Jean-Claude Van Damme. The hosts express a desire for more "No Agenda" style audio drops featuring Harris. There is a brief mention of a previous collaborator who promised to provide impressions but never followed through.

W.H.O. CARES
Episode 1233 7:50 - 10:55

1233: W.H.O. CARES

Alec Baldwin, Saturday Night Live Trump Impression

Alec Baldwin performed a remote impression of Donald Trump for SNL's Weekend Update, which was criticized for poor audio quality and technical glitches. The segment highlighted the difficulty traditional television productions face when attempting to replicate the DIY aesthetic of successful YouTubers and podcasters.

Service Pony
Episode 962 2:09:55 - 2:14:06

962: Service Pony

Advertising Mechanics, Propaganda vs. Influence

The technical aspects of the Russian Facebook ad buy are analyzed, with the hosts questioning the reported numbers of "3,000 ads." They point out the irony of Facebook promising to fix its algorithms so ads don't "influence" people, noting that the entire purpose of advertising is influence. They conclude that "political propaganda" is a standard practice used by all sides.