Topic: Media Gossip

5 chapters across the catalog

EU Gougers
Episode 856 2:58:51 - 3:04:00

856: EU Gougers

Megyn Kelly Firing Rumors, Fox News Makeup

Rumors of Megyn Kelly's potential departure from Fox News were amplified by Facebook's automated trending algorithms, which mistakenly promoted a bogus story about her being fired. Comparisons were drawn between Kelly and her frequent fill-in, Shannon Bream, with critiques focusing on their "plastic" television makeup and differing levels of femininity. Speculation suggests Kelly may be positioning herself for a move to a major network or a potential media venture with Donald Trump.

Postcard From Paris
Episode 823 41:31 - 49:36

823: Postcard From Paris

Dutch Gossip Magazines, Patricia Paay, Adam Curry Media Coverage

Dutch gossip magazines recently featured Adam Curry and his partner Tina Snider, with headlines focusing on their relationship and comparisons to his ex-wife, Patricia Paay. One publication claimed Paay was seeking financial assistance, which Curry denied while acknowledging the persistent nature of the Dutch paparazzi. The segment also mentions a meeting with Dutch radio personality Jeroen van Inkel.

Party Boat
Episode 794 1:03:29 - 1:05:15

794: Party Boat

Megyn Kelly, Intoxication Rumors, Media Personalities

The hosts speculate on Megyn Kelly's demeanor during a recent broadcast, suggesting she appeared unusually "hyped" or potentially intoxicated due to the stress of the Trump feud. They compare the situation to past rumors involving Diane Sawyer, though they admit the observation is based on subjective interpretation of her speech patterns.

Crone
Episode 692 10:20 - 14:21

692: Crone

Relationship Status, Grumpy Host Stereotypes, Dutch Gossip Media

Listener feedback suggests that changes in a host's personal relationship status might lead to a shift in the show's dynamic, specifically a move toward a "grumpy" persona. The conversation touches on how Dutch gossip magazines and "TMZ-style" shows like RTL Boulevard covered recent personal news with a mix of interest and professional elitism. The hosts mock the idea that mainstream media is "real" while podcasting is dismissed as unofficial.

Vajazzling the Slutsquad
Episode 177 17:31 - 21:47

177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad

Chris Hardwick on Celebrity Diversions and Government Slut Squads

Comedian Chris Hardwick's routine about celebrity tabloids is used to illustrate the theory that "celebitants" like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton function as government-funded diversions. The "Slut Squad" theory suggests that scandalous celebrity news is intentionally amplified to distract the public from serious issues like the housing crisis, bank failures, and national debt.