Topic: London 2012

6 chapters across the catalog

Hillary Doesn't Sweat
Episode 435 14:21 - 16:45

435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat

Olympic Closing Ceremonies, Zombie Virus Theory, Pedo Bear

The hosts briefly review the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics. They mention a conspiracy theory from the Salt Lake City meetup suggesting Olympic athletes were infected with a "zombie virus" to spread globally. There is also a humorous mention of a "Pedo Bear" mascot appearing to hug athletes during the event.

Burka Bellyflop
Episode 430 40:24 - 45:20

430: Burka Bellyflop

London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Dystopian Symbolism

John C. Dvorak analyzes the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, describing it as a "dystopian" display that ignored the British monarchy in favor of "dancing bankers" and the National Health Service. He interprets the performance—which included a stunt double of the Queen jumping from a plane—as a subconscious admission of the British Empire's decline and surrender to financial interests.

Episode 412 2:21:08 - 2:24:42

412: Red Square Patch

London 2012 Olympics Ticket Sales and Security Concerns

Ticket sales for the London 2012 Olympics have reportedly stalled, with nearly 300,000 tickets remaining unsold. Security measures for the games include the deployment of surface-to-air missiles on residential rooftops and naval presence in the Thames. These extreme measures, combined with a 2010 Rockefeller Foundation report predicting a mass casualty event at the 2012 Olympics, are cited as reasons for public hesitation.

Mission Accomplished!
Episode 290 2:12:18 - 2:14:49

290: Mission Accomplished!

Olympic Committee Revenue Dispute, Paralympics Funding

A dispute has emerged within the London Olympic Committee regarding the allocation of profits between the main games and the Paralympics. Two directors were reportedly removed from the board for questioning the funding structure. The hosts argue the Olympics are a "money rape" of local populations, particularly in East London, who will be left with the debt.

Douchebags
Episode 179 16:49 - 18:45

179: Douchebags

Sex and Steroids in the Olympic Village

A New York Times article titled "Sex and the Olympic City" describes rampant sexual activity among athletes in the Olympic Village. The hosts discuss the combination of physical fitness, natural chemicals, and potential steroid use contributing to this environment. They joke about purchasing Olympic rights for the 2012 London games to gain access.