Topic: John Travolta

8 chapters across the catalog

The Poke
Episode 1340 1:35 - 3:04

1340: The Poke

NBC Morning Show, Organ Donation and John Travolta

A review of NBC's morning broadcast highlights a tragic story about a young girl at Disney World whose organs were donated. The segment transitioned abruptly to a puff piece featuring John Travolta dancing with Princess Diana, drawing criticism for the jarring shift in tone.

Missile by Nike
Episode 995 29:34 - 33:43

995: Missile by Nike

Celebrity Death Predictions and Political Distraction Theories

A discussion explores the theory that major celebrity deaths are sometimes used to distract the public from failed foreign policy maneuvers, citing Michael Jackson's death during the 2009 Iranian Green Revolution. The hosts jokingly speculate on which high-profile pilots, such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta, might be "next" if current Iranian regime change efforts fail.

Don's Dentures
Episode 988 21:47 - 23:47

988: Don's Dentures

Hollywood Cancellations, John Travolta and Netflix Firing

The film industry saw immediate fallout from the "Me Too" movement, including the pulling of John Travolta’s Gotti biopic from its release schedule. Netflix fired actor Danny Masterson from The Ranch following rape allegations, and the Met Opera suspended conductor James Levine. These actions suggest a shift where studios are unwilling to risk public backlash or protests associated with accused figures.

Gross, Surprising & Scary
Episode 429 46:03 - 48:30

429: Gross, Surprising & Scary

Celebrity Island Shopping, Greece Economic Woes

Actors Robert De Niro and John Travolta are reported to be vacationing in Greece while filming the movie "Killing Season." The hosts speculate that the actors are scouting Greek islands for purchase as the country's economic crisis forces the sale of national assets. They criticize the PR-heavy nature of the news reports.

Episode 414 1:11:39 - 1:14:11

414: Thingamajig

John Travolta and Scientology Defection Rumors

Rumors from Hollywood suggest that recent sexual assault allegations against John Travolta are a coordinated blackmail attempt by the Church of Scientology. The theory posits that Travolta intends to leave the organization, and the Church is using "the goods" they have on him to prevent his defection. This is described as a standard tactic used to control high-profile celebrities in the industry.

GaGa vs Bieber
Episode 274 1:36:20 - 1:42:14

274: GaGa vs Bieber

Hollywood Whackers and the Gaga vs. Bieber Debate

The "Extra! Extra!" segment covers Charlie Sheen's health crisis and John Travolta's upcoming role as mob boss John Gotti. The hosts also mock an HLN segment titled "Gaga vs. Bieber," which debated who is the bigger star based on Facebook fans. They argue that such trivial celebrity news prevents Americans from taking to the streets like protesters in Egypt.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 1:24:21 - 1:27:02

172: Palin Teapot Party

Clinton Foundation Finances, John Travolta Haiti Flight, Scientology Ministers

The discussion covers the $132 million annual income of the Clinton Foundation and potential conflicts of interest involving foreign donations. Additionally, John Travolta flew his private jet to Haiti to deliver Scientology "Volunteer Ministers," a move criticized for potentially blocking more essential relief flights.