4 chapters across the catalog
The program's "Value for Value" funding model is explained as an alternative to corporate advertising. This leads into a critique of a segment on NBC's Today Show featuring a man on a 100-day McDonald's diet. The segment is identified as a native advertisement disguised as viral TikTok content, complete with superimposed logos and corporate slogans.
ISOs and Outro, Jeff Smith End of Show Mix
The show concludes with a series of "In Search Of" (ISO) sound clips and a final news item about an NBC podcast targeting a North Texas school district. The hosts sign off from Episode 1400, looking forward to Episode 1401. A classic end-of-show mix by Sir Jeff Smith plays the program out.
The hosts express a desire to be nominated in the "Comedy" category for the upcoming Podcast Awards. They also play a clip about the city of Sunnyvale using Pinterest to reunite lost pets with their owners, which they characterize as a corporate plug.
NBC Programming Failures, Mad Men Ratings and Podcast Critiques
NBC's recent programming decisions, including the cancellation of "Smash" and "Go On," reflect a struggle to maintain viewership outside of reality hits like "The Voice." Industry analysis from agent Matthew Lesher suggests that critically acclaimed shows like "Mad Men" have surprisingly low viewership compared to reality programs like "Duck Dynasty." The segment also critiques podcasting tropes, such as excessively long intro songs and lack of focus.
