Topic: Obot

4 chapters across the catalog

Afghaniscam
Episode 1379 1:33:13 - 1:36:27

1379: Afghaniscam

Executive Producer Donations, Sir Emulosif Knighting

Joseph and Emily Heister donated $666.66 to the show, leading to Joseph's knighthood as Sir Emulosif. The couple, living near Washington D.C., described the show as a necessary "grounding" in an out-of-control world and requested a classic "Obot" parody song.

CannMed
Episode 842 1:38:07 - 1:46:24

842: CannMed

Obot Dinner Feedback, Sports Podcast and Media Milieu

The hosts discuss the fallout from a dinner with high-profile journalists John Markoff and Greg Zachary. After being labeled "Obots" on a previous show, the journalists sent real-time feedback and "nasty notes" to the hosts. The segment explores the "isolated liberal progressive milieu" of mainstream media figures and mentions a potential future sports podcast focused on the NBA.

Plague Grenade
Episode 651 2:00:25 - 2:03:37

651: Plague Grenade

Obot Dinners, Joe Scarborough and Israeli Moon Bases

The hosts discuss the "Obot" (Obama-bot) culture and the format of MSNBC's *Morning Joe*. Dvorak is reminded of a past claim about "Israeli moon bases," which a listener identified as originating in Episode 141, leading to a brief moment of vindication for Curry.

Spy in a Bag
Episode 565 44:43 - 49:22

565: Spy in a Bag

Make It Rain, Human Resources and Travel Karma

Donors Sander Hulksbergen and Gene Natuliev request "Make It Rain" segments for various individuals. Dame Joan Dauterfree requests "de-douching" for forgetting her son's birthday and asks for travel karma for a diving trip to Cozumel. The hosts provide "Obot" survival tips for holiday dinners.