Topic: Pablo

8 chapters across the catalog

Honk Honk
Episode 1422 17:35 - 22:40

1422: Honk Honk

Producer Pablo, Ottawa Protest Logistics, and Audible Violence

Producer Pablo provides a detailed report from the front lines in Ottawa, describing how police use blockades to hide the true number of trucks from cameras. He addresses the "swastika flag" incident as a potential plant and discusses the new concept of "audible violence" regarding truck horns. Pablo expresses hope that the movement will successfully overturn all Canadian vaccine mandates.

OTARD
Episode 1147 1:23:48 - 1:26:52

1147: OTARD

Copenhagen Meetup and Value-for-Value Model

A successful first meetup was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together six producers to discuss Scandinavian politics. The hosts reiterate the "value-for-value" funding model, encouraging listeners to donate based on the personal value they receive from the show. A "douchebag" call-out was issued for Pablo Ponting as part of a donation request.

Personfriend
Episode 916 1:48:07 - 1:51:55

916: Personfriend

Berkeley Stabbing, Gender Identity Debate

A UC Berkeley student, Pablo Gomez Jr., was arrested for a brutal stabbing; the media coverage focused on the suspect's preference for "they" pronouns. The hosts discuss the "imposition" of being forced to use specific pronouns and the potential for identity politics to be used for financial gain, such as small business loans meant for women.

Microbeads
Episode 908 1:48:35 - 1:51:48

908: Microbeads

Pablo Escobar CIA Allegations

The son of Pablo Escobar, Juan Sebastian Marroquin, claimed in a new book that his father worked for the CIA to help finance anti-communist efforts in Central America. The allegations suggest the Medellin cartel's cocaine trafficking was facilitated by U.S. intelligence, echoing themes from the Iran-Contra scandal.

Crone
Episode 692 1:45:45 - 1:48:53

692: Crone

Spain's Podemos Party, Anti-Austerity Movement, Russian Influence

Spain's "Podemos" (We Can) party held a massive rally in Madrid, signaling a surge in anti-austerity sentiment similar to Greece's Syriza. The hosts discuss the historical links between Spanish leftists and Russia, suggesting that the "Yes We Can" branding might be a deliberate mockery of the Obama administration or a sign of Russian-backed destabilization within the EU.

Hybrid Pigs
Episode 584 1:39:11 - 1:43:32

584: Hybrid Pigs

The Bachelor Controversy, ABC Marketing Tactics

The star of "The Bachelor," Juan Pablo Galavis, sparked controversy by stating that a "gay bachelor" would be a bad example for kids. The hosts suggest this is a calculated marketing move by ABC to replicate the ratings success of the "Duck Dynasty" controversy.

Taylor Swift Sucks
Episode 103 5:09 - 7:52

103: Taylor Swift Sucks

Air France Flight 447, Arms Trade Consultants Disappearance

Two passengers on the missing Air France Flight 447, Pablo Dreyfus and Ronald Dreyer, were prominent consultants involved in tracking the international illegal arms trade. Dreyfus worked with Brazilian authorities to stop weapons flow to drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft's tail has been located, and search teams are looking for the flight data recorders before the pingers expire.

Benefits Supervisor Sleeping
Episode 32 1:08:59 - 1:13:37

32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping

Copyright Extension and the Loss of Public Domain

The extension of copyright terms in the United States, often attributed to lobbying by Disney and the late Sonny Bono, has significantly hindered the availability of 20th-century art in the public domain. This legal landscape makes it difficult for educators and authors to reproduce works by artists like Picasso without expensive licensing fees.