3 chapters across the catalog
LinkedIn Honey Trap and Fake Profile Experiment
A host describes creating a fake profile of a beautiful woman on LinkedIn to act as a "honey trap" for predatory users. The experiment revealed a high volume of "douchebags" attempting to connect with and message the fake persona. The discussion touches on the annoyance of professional women being stalked on the platform.
Yamiche Alcindor PBS Hero Worship and Media Bias
PBS correspondent Yamiche Alcindor was praised as a "lighthouse of hope" during a KQED segment, drawing comparisons to the late Gwen Ifill. Critics argue that the modern PBS lineup lacks political balance and engages in performative professionalism. The segment highlighted the "hero worship" of journalists who were perceived as adversarial toward the previous administration.
Peerage Upgrades, Canary Cry Radio, State of Jefferson
Several listeners are knighted or upgraded in the peerage, including Baron Michael of South Dakota and the hosts of Canary Cry Radio, Sir Basil and Sir Gans. Sir Max Powers donated $1,000 from the "State of Jefferson," a region in Northern California and Southern Oregon seeking to break away. The hosts provide advice on how to list podcast donations as "media professional" expenses for tax purposes.
