Topic: Sarah Silverman

14 chapters across the catalog

Buffy Gorilla
Episode 1779 2:45:15 - 2:49:40

1779: Buffy Gorilla

Meta AI Copyright Lawsuit Dismissal

A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit brought by authors including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates against Meta. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove that Meta's Llama AI model violated the law by training on their works. The ruling noted that the authors' lawyers made the "wrong arguments" regarding market flooding and copycat content.

No Shields, No Deals
Episode 1405 2:23:42 - 2:28:12

1405: No Shields, No Deals

"Santa Inc." Backlash, Seth Rogen and White Supremacy Claims

The HBO Max show "Santa Inc.," starring Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman, has received historically low ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. Rogen attributed the negative reviews to "tens of thousands of white supremacists." The hosts critique the show for its extreme profanity and claymation style, which they argue is deceptively marketed toward a demographic that includes children.

Transaged
Episode 1085 1:56:14 - 2:04:58

1085: Transaged

Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman, Swearing on Television

A panel featuring Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman is described as "cringeworthy" due to failed comedic timing and controversial "gallows humor" regarding the Holocaust. The discussion shifts to the increasing use of profanity on television as a release for political frustration. They also touch on the Jim Acosta press pass controversy, referencing claims that the White House used a "doctored" video from InfoWars.

CIA Paid Me
Episode 1075 21:11 - 24:23

1075: CIA Paid Me

Sarah Silverman Monologue and Hollywood Political Rhetoric

Comedian Sarah Silverman delivered a serious monologue criticizing President Trump for mocking sexual assault survivors and urging senators to vote against Kavanaugh. The hosts argue that Silverman's own history of crude and sexual humor makes her an inconsistent messenger for this cause. Comparisons are made to hip-hop artists who criticized police while later seeking legal protection for their intellectual property.

Phoneliness
Episode 1030 2:32:02 - 2:34:15

1030: Phoneliness

Mental Health Awareness Month and Pharmaceutical Ads

During Mental Health Awareness Month, various celebrities like Sarah Silverman and Kristen Bell have appeared in segments encouraging the use of medication for mental health issues. The hosts criticize these reports for promoting the "chemical imbalance" theory, which they label a lie used to sell pills. They note the heavy presence of pharmaceutical advertising during the news programs that air these segments.

Skin Folk
Episode 990 2:28:51 - 2:33:21

990: Skin Folk

Sarah Silverman, Nationalism vs. Patriotism, American Flag Fear

Comedian Sarah Silverman described a visceral feeling of fear when seeing an American flag hoisted by a boyfriend, equating nationalism with "blind allegiance" and racism. In a monologue on her HBO show, she argued that patriotism is loving one's country, while nationalism is a "beta move" associated with xenophobia. The hosts critique her perspective as a reflection of a "globalist" psyche that lacks civic pride.

Terror Put
Episode 923 38:43 - 42:03

923: Terror Put

Bill O'Reilly's Departure, Chinese Zodiac and Generational Generalizations

Following his exit from Fox News, Bill O'Reilly is reportedly transitioning to podcasting. The hosts discuss feedback from a female producer on No Agenda Social who was offended by a previous segment regarding the Chinese Zodiac. This leads to a broader generalization about women born between 1966 and 1970, citing Sarah Silverman as an example of the demographic's traits.

Personfriend
Episode 916 50:00 - 52:26

916: Personfriend

Sarah Silverman, Dakota Access Pipeline Divestment

Comedian Sarah Silverman announced she moved her money to a credit union to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. She claimed the pipeline was rerouted from a "rich white neighborhood" to sacred indigenous land. The hosts question the factual basis of her claims and point out the irony of her divestment given the interconnected nature of the global banking and insurance industries.

Blue Waffles
Episode 758 1:48:32 - 1:52:37

758: Blue Waffles

Bernie Sanders Endorsements, Cultural Leaders Letter

A group of 128 "cultural leaders," including Will Ferrell, Danny DeVito, and Sarah Silverman, signed an open letter endorsing Bernie Sanders for president. The endorsement highlights Sanders's support from major labor unions and his progressive economic agenda, which seeks to remove "big money" from politics.

Clog the Pipes
Episode 660 23:08 - 27:09

660: Clog the Pipes

Sarah Silverman and the Gender Wage Gap Narrative

Adam Curry introduces a clip from comedian Sarah Silverman regarding the gender wage gap, where she uses the term "vagina tax" to describe the 78-cent-on-the-dollar statistic. The hosts argue that this figure is a debunked political meme used to influence female voters. Curry expresses disappointment in the modern feminist movement for focusing on slogans rather than global women's rights issues.

Clog the Pipes
Episode 660 1:03:01 - 1:08:06

660: Clog the Pipes

Republican Naivety and the Ray Rice Video Fallout

The hosts discuss the perceived inability of the Republican Party to counter Democratic cultural messaging. Curry revisits the Ray Rice video, expressing shock that the brutal footage did not spark a larger, sustained movement against the NFL's tax-exempt status. He concludes that women are being "duped" into supporting specific legislative solutions that may not actually benefit them.

Hats of State
Episode 367 2:00:28 - 2:07:58

367: Hats of State

Haiti Charity Scams, CrowdRise Gamification

Two years after the Haitian earthquake, hundreds of thousands remain in tent camps while billions in aid money remain unaccounted for. The fundraising platform CrowdRise, supported by celebrities like Sean Penn and Sarah Silverman, is criticized for "gamifying" charity and charging high transaction fees. The organization is described as a money-making venture that uses celebrity raffles to distract from the lack of transparency regarding where the funds are actually spent.