Topic: Michael Strahan

16 chapters across the catalog

Red Queen
Episode 1530 41:14 - 43:55

1530: Red Queen

Damar Hamlin Interview and Heart Health Questions

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin sat down with Michael Strahan for his first major interview since his on-field cardiac arrest. When asked about the clinical cause of his heart stopping, Hamlin declined to provide specifics, stating he is still processing the event with his doctors. The interview also addressed controversy surrounding the religious imagery on Hamlin's jacket during the Super Bowl.

Honk Honk
Episode 1422 27:20 - 30:07

1422: Honk Honk

T-Mobile Firings, Pfizer Pediatric Vaccines, and Michael Strahan

T-Mobile reportedly prepares to fire unvaccinated corporate employees, leading the hosts to consider switching carriers. Meanwhile, Pfizer applies for Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to five years. The hosts mock Michael Strahan's reporting on the matter and question the necessity of vaccinating infants despite low trial efficacy in toddlers.

Gob of Goo
Episode 1407 1:03:25 - 1:06:41

1407: Gob of Goo

Blue Origin Space Flight, Michael Strahan, NPR Member Stations

Blue Origin successfully completed its third human spaceflight, carrying NFL star Michael Strahan and Laura Shepard-Churchley, daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard. The suborbital flight reached an altitude of 50 miles, the U.S.-recognized boundary of space. The hosts critique the reliance on 60-year-old technology and mock NPR's use of the term "member station," comparing it to political party terminology.

Birthing Comrade
Episode 1406 1:17:46 - 1:20:05

1406: Birthing Comrade

Michael Strahan's Blue Origin Space Flight

ABC News anchor Michael Strahan is scheduled for a suborbital flight aboard Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket. The media coverage is criticized for being self-promotional, with comparisons made to the "Pigs in Space" segment from The Muppets. There is speculation on how the media will frame the event, potentially focusing on Strahan's physical size or his status as a private space traveler.

Birthing Comrade
Episode 1406 3:05:21 - 3:09:03

1406: Birthing Comrade

Psychopathic Cats and Final Sign-Off

A brief scientific report from the UK suggests that most domestic cats exhibit psychopathic tendencies, a trait likely inherited from their hunting ancestors. The hosts sign off with a reminder to watch Michael Strahan's space flight and a promotion for the "Bowl After Bowl" podcast. The episode ends with a custom music mix by Louis Kovic and a final "Adios Amigos" from the Texas Hill Country.

In Silico
Episode 1403 1:15:15 - 1:17:20

1403: In Silico

Michael Strahan, Blue Origin Spaceflight, Jeff Bezos

Michael Strahan is set to fly on a Jeff Bezos Blue Origin rocket. Speculation suggests the flight is a calculated media move to generate content for Good Morning America and potentially humiliate the host for entertainment.

Gender Justice
Episode 1398 10:46 - 14:46

1398: Gender Justice

Country Music Awards Ratings, Michael Strahan Confetti Incident

The hosts discuss the 55th Annual Country Music Awards, noting that viewership matched an all-time low of 6.6 million viewers. They criticize the "pandering" nature of the performances and a specific segment on ABC's Good Morning America where Michael Strahan was hit by a massive "confetti bomb." The discussion suggests that celebrity-driven award shows are losing their influence over the general public.

Frankenjab
Episode 1386 14:25 - 18:18

1386: Frankenjab

ABC News, Springsteen Mellencamp Collaboration and James Bond Broadway

ABC News reported on a musical collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Actor Daniel Craig is set to star in a Broadway production of Macbeth, produced by the James Bond film franchise team. The network also faced criticism for a segment featuring Michael Strahan singing country music, which was perceived by some as a patronizing or racially insensitive portrayal of the former NFL star.

Dead Puppies
Episode 1376 4:03 - 9:56

1376: Dead Puppies

Morning Show Analysis, CBS and NBC Programming Critiques

Television morning shows are criticized for focusing on trivial content rather than major global events like the Kabul bombings. CBS is noted for moving veteran correspondent Anthony Mason to a "pasture" role, while NBC's Today Show is mocked for a segment on dairy-free pasta sauce. The physical stature of new hosts is compared to established figures like Michael Strahan and Al Roker.

Belching Freon
Episode 1348 2:39 - 4:24

1348: Belching Freon

ABC Good Morning America, Princess Diana and Michael Strahan

ABC's Good Morning America aired a segment investigating the personal troubles of Princess Diana. The broadcast also featured Michael Strahan reporting on Billy Porter's long-term battle with AIDS, leading to observations about how networks assign specific types of stories to certain high-profile personalities.

Maxinated
Episode 1346 3:25 - 7:27

1346: Maxinated

Glennon Doyle Profile, Good Morning America Segment

Good Morning America featured a lengthy segment on podcaster and author Glennon Doyle, which the hosts critique for its production style and content. The discussion covers Doyle's transition from blogger to top-tier podcaster, her coining of terms like "brutiful" and "pod squads," and her expressed anxiety regarding COVID-19.

Pre-Spousal
Episode 820 2:18:54 - 2:23:44

820: Pre-Spousal

Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan Workplace Conflict

Kelly Ripa's public reaction to Michael Strahan's departure from their morning show is analyzed as a scripted corporate performance regarding "respect in the workplace." The hosts compare the corporate constraints of mainstream media to their own independent "value for value" model.

Cricket Flour
Episode 725 2:42:22 - 2:46:39

725: Cricket Flour

Kelly Ripa and Elitist Urban Camping

Talk show host Kelly Ripa described a "life experience" trip where her son and other private school students went "urban camping" in Manhattan without money to simulate homelessness. The anecdote is criticized as extremely elitist, especially after Ripa revealed the "lesson" her son learned was being recognized as a celebrity's child in a diner, which resulted in a free meal.

Cyber Caliphate
Episode 687 2:13:19 - 2:15:50

687: Cyber Caliphate

Kelly Ripa, Chocolate Tasting and Studio Audience Idiocy

A clip from "Live with Kelly and Michael" features the hosts tasting stone-ground chocolate that reportedly has the "consistency of dirt." The studio audience applauds loudly as the hosts eat, which the No Agenda hosts find idiotic and representative of a public easily fooled by media distractions. They use the segment to contrast the triviality of daytime TV with the serious nature of the legislation they deconstruct.