Topic: Samoa

6 chapters across the catalog

Queer The Deal
Episode 1768 3:22:11 - 3:24:40

1768: Queer The Deal

Podify Media Cold Email, Universal Testaments Easter Eggs

The hosts shared a "cold email" from Podify.media asking if they had ever considered starting a podcast, highlighting the automated and often poorly targeted nature of modern marketing. Additionally, an author of a new series titled "The Universal Testaments" requested permission to include the hosts as "Easter egg" characters in his books, using backwards-spelled names.

Juice Joe
Episode 1622 35:54 - 39:56

1622: Juice Joe

American Samoa Representation, Remain in Mexico Policy

During the Republican border tour, representatives from 26 states and American Samoa discussed the risks of human trafficking and terrorism resulting from current border policies. Proponents argue that reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy would reduce illegal crossings by up to 80%.

Heart Dart
Episode 1474 1:51:35 - 1:56:55

1474: Heart Dart

International Producer Notes, Favorite Conspiracy Theories

Producers from Samoa and Milwaukee share updates, including requests for specific "jingles" and "karma." One donor asks the hosts about their favorite conspiracy theories, with the moon landing and 9/11 being mentioned. John Dvorak also identifies Tanqueray 10 as his preferred gin in response to a listener question.

Thugs on a plane
Episode 1274 1:38:19 - 1:41:58

1274: Thugs on a plane

Sterilization Theories, Pacifica UN Performance, Fa'afafine Culture

A producer suggests that vaccine initiatives and gender theory in schools could be linked to global population control and sterilization. Adam Curry provides a "mea culpa" regarding a previous segment on a United Nations performance, explaining that the performer was a "Fa'afafine," a traditional third-gender role in Samoan culture, rather than a modern Western political activist.

Booby-Trap
Episode 1222 2:12:49 - 2:15:44

1222: Booby-Trap

Michael Bloomberg Withdraws and Endorses Joe Biden

Following a disappointing Super Tuesday where he only won American Samoa, Michael Bloomberg suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. Bloomberg pledged to continue spending his fortune to defeat Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders expressed disappointment at the news, predicting that Bloomberg's resources would now be used to fund negative ads against his "political revolution."

Hell Mouth
Episode 1200 3:28:26 - 3:30:08

1200: Hell Mouth

Global Measles Surge and Anti-Vaccination Arrests

A report claims 140,000 people died from measles globally last year, citing a surge in cases caused by vaccine misinformation. In Samoa, an anti-vaccination campaigner was arrested following a massive outbreak that resulted in over 60 deaths, primarily among young children.