Topic: Media Talent

3 chapters across the catalog

Scott Adams Redux
Episode 1841 1:02:37 - 1:04:32

1841: Scott Adams Redux

Media Critique, Rachel Maddow and MSNBC

Scott Adams acknowledges the talent of Rachel Maddow while disagreeing with her political perspective. He characterizes MSNBC as an "exaggerated version" of CNN, suggesting the network pushes biased opinions to an extreme level.

Hoity-toity
Episode 1840 2:21:21 - 2:25:01

1840: Hoity-toity

Media Mediocrity, The Crown and Law & Order Marathons

The hosts discuss the current state of "mediocre" entertainment, noting that there is very little high-quality content available. They mention personal viewing habits, including finishing "The Crown" and a family member's desperate marathon of 27 seasons of "Law & Order."

Holy e-Coli Batman
Episode 311 29:45 - 32:20

311: Holy e-Coli Batman

Russia Today Casting and Media Talent Recruitment

The hosts critique a job posting for Russia Today's Washington D.C. office, suggesting the network should use casting agents rather than traditional job boards. They joke about starting their own consulting firm to find "smart and beautiful" hosts for international news networks.