Topic: Kia

7 chapters across the catalog

Polymorphic Analysis
Episode 684 1:30:00 - 1:33:38

684: Polymorphic Analysis

Oliver Stone, Russian Car Sales, College Football Championship

Filmmaker Oliver Stone is mentioned for his views on the Ukraine conflict, which the hosts compare to their own analysis. In Russian business news, the Kia Rio has overtaken the Lada as the best-selling car. The segment concludes with a look ahead to the College Football Playoff National Championship between the Oregon Ducks and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Flood the Zone
Episode 647 1:57:45 - 2:00:47

647: Flood the Zone

Kia Hit Piece, Native Advertising and Media Corruption

A news report from Benicia, California, regarding a fatal crash involving a Kia is analyzed as a potential "hit piece." The hosts note the repetitive naming of the car brand without mentioning the other vehicle involved. This leads to a discussion on the "Kia Soul" hamster commercials and the shift in power from publishers to advertisers in modern media.

Scottish Do Over
Episode 649 3:00:08 - 3:02:52

649: Scottish Do Over

Joan Rivers Tribute, Kia Optima Sales, Bob Woodward

Adam Curry shares personal memories of working with Joan Rivers at MTV, describing her as kind and professional. The hosts briefly mention a Kia Optima sales event before transitioning to a C-SPAN interview between Bob Woodward and John Dean regarding the concentration of power in the presidency.

Dead Hand of Bureaucracy
Episode 463 2:04:23 - 2:06:47

463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy

Ham Gear Inheritance, Kia Soul and Atlas Shrugged

A listener describes inheriting ham radio equipment from his late grandfather and offers to share duplicates with the hosts. Another donor mentions spotting an "Who is John Galt?" bumper sticker on a Kia Soul, leading to a discussion about the car's quality and the "walking hamsters" advertising campaign. The segment includes a request for an "Atlas Shrugged" audio jingle.

New Red Line
Episode 444 1:47:36 - 1:50:00

444: New Red Line

Ford Focus Studio, Kia Soul and Green Shaming

The "Ford Focus Studio" reality show is cited as an example of embedded advertising. A discussion on the Kia Soul explores the idea of "green shaming," where driving older, less efficient vehicles like a Range Rover might lead to social or legal repercussions under future environmental policies.

New Red Line
Episode 444 1:50:00 - 1:53:00

444: New Red Line

Korean Car Critique, Kia Soul and Hyundai Sonata

A personal critique of Korean automobiles describes the Kia Soul as a "tin can" with uncomfortable seating and poor build quality. The Hyundai Sonata is similarly dismissed as a "gutless wonder" despite its attractive design, with a recommendation to stick to Toyota or Ford for better performance.