Topic: Miss Texas

5 chapters across the catalog

The Poke
Episode 1340 37:41 - 45:57

1340: The Poke

C-SPAN Callers, Derek Chauvin Verdict Reactions

A series of C-SPAN callers discuss the Chauvin verdict, including a woman from Arlington, Texas, whose rambling style is compared to the infamous Miss Teen South Carolina pageant answer. The segment touches on personal anecdotes of police encounters and the "valley girl" speech patterns of some callers.

Master Algo
Episode 966 1:33:09 - 1:36:25

966: Master Algo

Miss America, "Lean In" Rant, Swimsuit Competition

Miss New Mexico delivers a "loud and take up space" rant during the pageant, which the hosts compare to Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" philosophy. They critique the swimsuit competition, describing the contestants as "chunky" and the bikini designs as having excessive "butt cover." The segment highlights the awkwardness of the pageant's attempts at modern messaging.

Master Algo
Episode 966 1:36:25 - 1:39:21

966: Master Algo

Miss America, Mr. America Question, Cruel Eliminations

Miss Texas suggests that a "Mr. America" competition should include a swimsuit portion. The hosts discuss the "cruel" nature of the pageant's elimination process, where contestants are left on stage in performance gear only to be cut before they can perform. They note the panel of judges included figure skater Tara Lipinski.

Master Algo
Episode 966 1:39:22 - 1:43:56

966: Master Algo

Miss America, Political Questions, Trump and Russia

The final contestants face a series of politically charged questions regarding Donald Trump, Russian collusion, and the Charlottesville protests. The hosts argue that the contestants' answers are merely "parroting" mainstream media (M5M) talking points. They characterize the women as "mind-controlled" and programmed for service in the media landscape.

No-Stray Spray
Episode 461 2:25:55 - 2:30:10

461: No-Stray Spray

Miss Texas Holly Gardner, Chuck Woolery Gun Video

The hosts discuss meeting Holly Gardner (Miss Texas 1998) and game show host Chuck Woolery at a charity event. They highlight Woolery's "Save Us Chuck Woolery" videos, which feature him discussing gun control and the Second Amendment alongside quotes from Ice-T.