Topic: Robert Hastings

4 chapters across the catalog

Phallocentric Age
Episode 935 1:19:09 - 1:23:59

935: Phallocentric Age

Netflix Algorithms and Robert De Niro's The Comedian

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' approach to algorithms and content spending is examined, noting his lack of concern for net neutrality due to Netflix's established market dominance. The platform's algorithm is praised for its accuracy in recommending stand-up comedy, such as the Robert De Niro film "The Comedian." The discussion highlights the massive $100 million budgets Netflix allocates for original projects.

PERL Harbor
Episode 452 1:41:21 - 1:51:32

452: PERL Harbor

Listener Donations, Birthday Wishes, UFO Inquiry

The hosts read a series of donations from listeners in Vermont, Georgia, Belgium, and Canada. A question from a donor regarding UFOs prompts a brief confirmation of belief in extraterrestrial phenomena before concluding the "69.69" donation segment.

Change Comes From GNU
Episode 239 1:19:34 - 1:23:31

239: Change Comes From GNU

UFO Incursions at Nuclear Sites, Retired Military Testimony

A press conference featuring retired Air Force personnel detailed ongoing UFO incursions at nuclear weapon sites, claiming that unidentified craft have previously disabled missile launch codes. While Dvorak remains skeptical, Curry notes that he reported on these incidents years ago and believes the witnesses are telling the truth about these "silent" craft.

Just Hiking
Episode 237 1:19:39 - 1:22:22

237: Just Hiking

Rolling Rock 33 and Reuters UFO PR Wire

The significance of the number 33 on Rolling Rock beer bottles is briefly discussed in relation to a predicted UFO event on October 13, 2010. The hosts clarify that a recent Reuters story about UFOs compromising nuclear weapons was actually a paid PR Newswire release promoting an $80 book by Robert Hastings, rather than an independent news report.