Topic: Massage

Associate Executive Producers are thanked, including Jimmy Walnuts from Missouri and Vanessa Kapka, who plugged her massage business in Portland, Oregon. A "switcheroo" donation was made by Caitlin Hawkins on behalf of her friend Zach Snover. The segment concludes with a mention of "Saddle Tramp Stories" on Instagram, a producer who creates content while listening to the show.

A listener who is a licensed massage therapist in Los Angeles reports on the proliferation of unlicensed massage parlors that openly advertise sex work on sites like "Rub Maps." The report alleges that local law enforcement often ignores these establishments because they are frequented or even owned by police officers. The transition of these services from Backpage to private Signal groups is also noted.

Mandy Bates from Bennington, Vermont, is elevated to Damehood. She shares her story of starting a new massage therapy practice, "The Moment Massage Therapy," and requests health karma for her daughter's upcoming colonoscopy. The segment illustrates the personal connection between the hosts and their "producers" in the audience.

A shooting spree at three Atlanta-area massage parlors resulted in eight deaths, six of whom were Asian women. While the suspect, Robert Aaron Long, claimed the motive was related to sex addiction, the Biden administration and media outlets immediately framed the event as a white supremacist hate crime. The segment explores the "yellow fever" phenomenon and the hyper-sexualization of Asian women in media.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor as part of a wider human trafficking investigation. The hosts discuss the prevalence of Chinese-operated massage parlors in Florida and note a local "Chinese pizzeria" in Des Moines called Fong's Pizza.

A recovered news clip from 2006 details sexual assault allegations against Al Gore by a Portland massage therapist. The report mentions a 73-page police file and claims of DNA evidence on the accuser's clothing. The hosts use this to illustrate how major scandals involving high-profile figures often disappear from the media cycle without resolution.

Adam Curry reflects on his transition from the Netherlands to MTV in the United States, noting the American cultural quirk of offering "neck massages" as a pickup line. The discussion returns to the Lupita Nyong'o story, focusing on the specific tactic of using massages as a precursor to sexual advances. They also note a statement from Weinstein's former employees claiming ignorance of his predatory behavior.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter fires his top military aide, Lieutenant General Ron Lewis, over unspecified allegations of misconduct. In a separate media critique, the hosts mock the editor of the New York Times for saying he would have given Edward Snowden a "back massage," which they interpret as a "groupie code" for more intimate favors.

Dvorak shares an "old clip" found on a hard drive regarding a 2006 sexual assault allegation against Al Gore by a massage therapist in Portland. The report details a 73-page police file and claims of unwanted sexual contact. The case was ultimately closed due to insufficient evidence, but the hosts use it to illustrate how major news stories are often forgotten.

A host describes seeking treatment for chronic back pain resulting from a 2002 motorcycle accident. The treatment, performed by Dr. Ken in Austin, involves PNM (pin-and-move) myofascial release using rubber bands and a wooden stick to apply deep tissue pressure. The procedure is described as intense but effective for healing long-term joint and muscle pain.

A segment from The Joy Behar Show featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt is analyzed for its discussion of Al Gore's massage parlor allegations. Behar dismisses the claims as "baloney," while the conversation devolves into a debate about "happy endings" and the social dynamics of oral sex. The hosts interpret the segment as a "beta test" for cultural memes regarding the withholding of sex in relationships.

Al Gore faces allegations of unwanted sexual contact from a massage therapist in Portland dating back to 2006. While mainstream media coverage remains limited, reports suggest the existence of DNA evidence, leading to speculation about the political timing of the scandal and its impact on Gore's environmental advocacy.