Topic: Sharon Osbourne

12 chapters across the catalog

Buffy Gorilla
Episode 1779 1:03:39 - 1:09:55

1779: Buffy Gorilla

Moscow Music Peace Festival and The Osbournes Origins

A detailed account of the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival suggests the event was a CIA operation intended to influence Russian youth through Western rock music. The festival featured bands like Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, and Ozzy Osbourne. A chance encounter with a production assistant during this era led to the eventual creation of "The Osbournes" reality show on MTV.

Word Veto
Episode 1757 2:45:01 - 2:48:19

1757: Word Veto

Ozempic Lawsuits and "Ozempic Feet" Side Effects

A lawsuit in New Jersey alleges that the weight-loss drug Ozempic caused a woman to go blind by inducing a condition called NION. Reports are also surfacing of "Ozempic feet," a side effect where toes curl permanently, allegedly observed in celebrities like Sharon Osbourne. The discussion highlights the lack of transparency from Novo Nordisk and the aggressive marketing efforts to classify obesity as a disease to secure insurance coverage for the drug.

Bub
Episode 1624 2:04:46 - 2:11:17

1624: Bub

Pharmaceutical Marketing War for Weight Loss Drugs

Eli Lilly has launched "Lilly Direct," a website allowing consumers to obtain prescriptions for the weight loss drug Zepbound via telehealth. In response, Novo Nordisk and other health advocates have warned about the dangers of buying "counterfeit" or "black market" versions of Ozempic online. Sharon Osbourne is cited as an example of the extreme weight loss results associated with these medications.

Twerkin' Russians
Episode 1617 4:33 - 9:29

1617: Twerkin' Russians

Semaglutide Side Effects, Overdose Narrative Shift

Analysis of news clips from Good Morning America and CBS suggests that media reports are conflating drug side effects with "overdoses." Common symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are being reframed as results of improper dosing to protect brand-name reputations. Reference is made to Sharon Osbourne's public experience with the drug's negative effects.

Flagger
Episode 1596 8:04 - 15:11

1596: Flagger

Ozempic Advertising, Sharon Osbourne and Oprah Winfrey Body Image

Novo Nordisk has reportedly spent $500 million on advertising for Ozempic in early 2023, utilizing native advertising and documentaries to promote the weight loss drug. Sharon Osbourne recently shared her experience with extreme weight loss and nausea, while Oprah Winfrey publicly stated she prefers to lose weight without medication to avoid the "easy way out." Medical warnings regarding intestinal issues and unrealistic weight loss expectations are also highlighted.

Ample Bosom
Episode 1553 2:13:51 - 2:17:20

1553: Ample Bosom

Megyn Kelly Show, Fox News Time Slot Changes

The hosts discuss their upcoming appearances on the Megyn Kelly show and the recent shakeups at Fox News. They note that Kayleigh McEnany is filling Tucker Carlson's former time slot, though they express doubt about her suitability for the role. An announcement is made for a local meetup at "Doc's Backyard" in Austin, Texas.

No Hugs For You!
Episode 1390 16:07 - 20:14

1390: No Hugs For You!

Megyn Kelly Show Production and SiriusXM Podcasting History

A host recounts a recent appearance on Megyn Kelly's program, noting the high production value and strict scheduling typical of professional television. The segment was shortened to accommodate an extended interview with Sharon Osbourne. The discussion touches on the financial scale of SiriusXM contracts and the transition of podcasts into traditional broadcast formats.

No Hugs For You!
Episode 1390 20:15 - 21:46

1390: No Hugs For You!

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne Moscow Music Peace Festival Anecdote

An anecdote is shared regarding the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival involving Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and several rock bands. The story describes a humorous and unglamorous moment involving Ozzy on a flight from Newark to Moscow. The host reflects on Sharon Osbourne's appearance before her various cosmetic procedures.

Clippers 'n Whittlers
Episode 1387 2:13:49 - 2:19:41

1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers

Ozy Media Collapse and Carlos Watson Fraud Allegations

Ozy Media collapsed following a *New York Times* report alleging that a top executive impersonated a YouTube official during a fundraising call with Goldman Sachs. Founder Carlos Watson is accused of misleading investors about celebrity backers, including Sharon Osbourne, who denied any involvement. The company's "Ozy Fest" is described as a "Fyre Festival" style event that relied on deceptive marketing and "dumb money" from Silicon Valley.

Grapes the Size of Little Oranges
Episode 25 37:42 - 41:07

25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges

Moscow Music Peace Festival, Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue

Adam Curry recounts his trip to the 1988 Moscow Music Peace Festival, an anti-drug concert organized by manager Doc McGee as community service. He shares anecdotes about the heavy drinking on the flight, Ozzy Osbourne wetting himself in the aisle, and the Moscow chapter of the Hell's Angels appearing outside the hotel on Java motorcycles.