Topic: Sharp

6 chapters across the catalog

Hate of Speech
Episode 1801 2:02:00 - 2:11:45

1801: Hate of Speech

Pearson Sharp, Matt Gaetz, and Russian Army Embeds

OAN correspondent Pearson Sharp appears on Matt Gaetz's show to report from behind Russian lines in the Donbas region. Sharp claims that many soldiers fighting for Russia are actually conscripted Ukrainians who switched sides to fight against the "Zelensky regime." The hosts analyze Sharp's background, suggesting he may have "spook" (intelligence) characteristics due to his lack of a public biography.

Call me Bill
Episode 1625 2:55:49 - 3:01:46

1625: Call me Bill

Good News Segment: Crocheted Hats and McDonald's Retirement

The "Good News" segment features two stories: a woman who crocheted a hat for a baby during a flight from Hoboken, and 84-year-old Dot Sharp, who retired after 45 years of service at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania. The hosts jokingly debate the inclusion of the McDonald's story, labeling it a "native ad" for the fast-food chain.

COVID Roulette
Episode 1369 2:02:37 - 2:08:58

1369: COVID Roulette

Associate Executive Producers, Knighting of Sir C Sharp

A group of associate executive producers is recognized for their financial support, including Christopher Flynn and Jay Coticini. Coticini is knighted as "Sir C Sharp of .net" after ten years of listening. The hosts mention that these producer credits are legitimate and can be used on professional resumes or IMDb.

Sock Puppet Media
Episode 969 48:14 - 52:43

969: Sock Puppet Media

Shannon Sharpe on National Symbols, Dr. Seuss Racism Controversy

Fox Sports host Shannon Sharpe questioned the meaning of the American flag and national anthem, sparking a broader debate about racial divides in sports media. This cultural tension extended to a Cambridge librarian who rejected a donation of Dr. Seuss books from Melania Trump, labeling the author's work as "cliché" and racist.

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 1:23:19 - 1:25:37

889: The Christmas Special

Rio Olympics Ad Sales and Government Waste Reports

NBC reported over $1 billion in advertising sales for the Rio Olympics. In other news, the USGS linked a spike in seismic activity in Oklahoma and Kansas to wastewater injection from oil drilling. Additionally, a Justice Department watchdog revealed that $86 million was wasted on a DEA aircraft for Afghanistan that remains non-functional in a Delaware hangar.

Non-Disabled
Episode 812 2:41:14 - 2:44:30

812: Non-Disabled

Clip Blitz: Brazil Olympics, Fracking Earthquakes, and Wild Turkeys

The "Clip Blitz" segment covers NBC's record ad sales for the Rio Olympics, a USGS report linking earthquakes in Oklahoma to wastewater injection from drilling, and Foxconn's takeover of Sharp. It also highlights a $86 million DEA aircraft that never flew and a humorous report of a mail carrier being attacked by wild turkeys in New Jersey.