Topic: Mark Stewart

4 chapters across the catalog

Gnarler
Episode 1314 1:15:15 - 1:20:50

1314: Gnarler

Listener Donations, De-douching and Karma Requests

A series of smaller donations are acknowledged, including those from Quentin Wells, Keith Gibson, and Frankie Gravato. Mark Stewart's multiple donations are combined to grant him Associate Executive Producer status. The segment includes various "de-douching" ceremonies and "karma" requests for health and family issues.

Kung Flu
Episode 1213 1:44:52 - 1:49:35

1213: Kung Flu

Dairy Council Corruption in Television Media

Dr. Mark Hyman shares a story about the Dairy Council's influence on The Martha Stewart Show, where a trainer was forced to promote milk as a sports drink. Adam Curry recounts a similar experience from his time as a TV host in the Netherlands, where he was given a new Volvo 480 ES in exchange for drinking milk during interviews, including one with Mick Jagger.

Funny Blow
Episode 751 8:51 - 11:43

751: Funny Blow

ObamaBot Dinner Invitations and Mayan Code Scientist Dave Stewart

Adam Curry describes an invitation to a new "ObamaBot" dinner hosted by artists Lori and Mark following a falling out with the previous "brain professor." The guest list includes scientist Dave Stewart, known for cracking the Mayan code, and his wife Carolyn Porter of the McDonald Observatory. The hosts speculate on Stewart's politics and the intersection of science and religion.

Cork Grows on Trees
Episode 58 37:00 - 39:17

58: Cork Grows on Trees

Corporate Pensions and Executive Accountability

The mismanagement of corporate pensions at companies like General Motors is highlighted as a potential criminal issue that warrants investigation. Comparisons are drawn between the prosecution of Martha Stewart for obstruction of justice and the lack of accountability for financial executives. The segment questions why pension funds are not protected before government bailouts are issued to failing corporations.