Topic: Nicole Kidman

9 chapters across the catalog

Electrical College
Episode 1300 41:57 - 43:37

1300: Electrical College

The Undoing, HBO Max App Outage

The HBO Max streaming application experienced significant technical issues during the finale of the limited series The Undoing. Viewers expressed frustration on social media over the inability to access the episode starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. The discussion also mentions the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, praising its direction and production quality.

Bat's True!
Episode 1226 1:27:40 - 1:31:07

1226: Bat's True!

Together at Home Celebrity Virtual Concerts

Celebrities including Chris Martin, John Legend, and Keith Urban have launched the "#TogetherAtHome" virtual concert series in partnership with Global Citizen and the WHO. The initiative encourages fans to stay home and participate in digital auditions for shows like *Hamilton*. The hosts characterize this as a "programming" effort by celebrities to act as the public's "true leaders" during the lockdown.

Tacorista
Episode 1166 59:36 - 1:01:16

1166: Tacorista

Roger Ailes Movie, Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly

Following the success of the miniseries "The Loudest Voice," a new film titled "Bombshell" is set to depict the Roger Ailes scandal at Fox News. The movie stars Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson, and Margot Robbie. Early reactions to the trailer are mixed, with some critics questioning the "meta" nature of producing multiple dramatizations of the same event.

Micro Livestock
Episode 1004 2:06:22 - 2:10:19

1004: Micro Livestock

Nicole Kidman's Bug-Eating Video

Vanity Fair released a video of actress Nicole Kidman eating various insects, including live hornworms, mealworms, and fried grasshoppers. The hosts describe her technique with chopsticks and her "reptilian" demeanor, noting the sound of the insects being crushed in her mouth as she promotes "micro livestock" as a food source.

Yes Wee Can
Episode 895 1:54:13 - 1:58:58

895: Yes Wee Can

Nicole Kidman, Support for Democracy Controversy

Actress Nicole Kidman faced social media backlash after telling the BBC that Americans should support the elected president. She later clarified to Access Hollywood that her comments were a simple endorsement of the US Constitution and the democratic process.

Unconstitutional Botox
Episode 291 1:50:20 - 1:53:14

291: Unconstitutional Botox

Donald Rumsfeld and the Botoxed Elite Theory

A theory is presented that Donald Rumsfeld uses Botox to mask his facial expressions during interviews, making it harder to detect lies. The hosts compare this to Nicole Kidman's lack of expression and speculate that other elites, like Hillary Clinton or Janet Napolitano, may also use the procedure. They revisit Rumsfeld's claim of not knowing what WTC Building 7 was.

The Botox Bot
Episode 211 1:28:02 - 1:30:23

211: The Botox Bot

Botox Injections and Emotional Feedback Loops

A study from Barnard College suggests that Botox injections may inhibit a person's ability to experience emotions by paralyzing facial muscles involved in feedback loops. The hosts apply this theory to public figures like Nancy Pelosi and Nicole Kidman, suggesting that cosmetic procedures may have psychological consequences for politicians and actors.

The Greatest Depression
Episode 62 46:10 - 48:42

62: The Greatest Depression

Nicole Kidman, Didgeridoo Controversy, Infertility Myths

Actress Nicole Kidman faced criticism for playing a didgeridoo during the promotion of the film "Australia," as some Aboriginal legends claim the instrument makes women infertile. The hosts discuss the sound and cultural significance of the instrument, ultimately labeling it obnoxious. The segment includes a brief audio clip of didgeridoo music to illustrate the point.