Topic: Kevin Clash

2 chapters across the catalog

Episode 465 2:36:47 - 2:42:32

465: Skimp Layer

Sesame Street Scandals, Elmo Puppeteer Allegations, Vatican Age of Consent

Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Elmo, faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors, leading to his resignation from Sesame Street. The scandal has prompted a re-examination of the "Being Elmo" documentary and long-standing cultural memes regarding the sexuality of characters like Bert and Ernie. The discussion also touches on the legal age of consent in Vatican City, which is cited as 13.

Dead Hand of Bureaucracy
Episode 463 2:59:19 - 3:01:59

463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy

Elmo Puppeteer Scandal, Kevin Clash and Sesame Street

The resignation of Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Elmo, following allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors is examined. The hosts react to the "Being Elmo" documentary and express surprise that the story hasn't sparked a broader investigation into the culture at Sesame Street. They criticize the media for treating the scandal as a joke rather than a serious criminal matter.