Topic: Shirley Temple

5 chapters across the catalog

Stimming
Episode 1802 1:55:46 - 1:58:07

1802: Stimming

Shirley Temple, MGM Casting Couch Story

An archival clip of Shirley Temple Black features her recounting a disturbing experience at MGM when she was 12 years old. She describes being separated from her mother and sent into the office of producer Arthur Freed, who exposed himself to her. Simultaneously, her mother was dealing with unwanted advances from studio head Louis B. Mayer, leading them both to decide that Fox was a better environment than MGM.

Dadgum
Episode 1783 1:09:26 - 1:17:31

1783: Dadgum

Child Trafficking, Media Sexualization of Children

A discussion on the "spiritual sickness" in America focuses on the high volume of child pornography uploaded daily and the historical sexualization of children in Hollywood, dating back to Shirley Temple. Claims are made regarding child trafficking networks operating through major beef processors and the 300,000 children reportedly missing under the current administration's border policies.

School-ology
Episode 1287 3:04 - 5:13

1287: School-ology

Arnold Palmer Definition and Mark Cuban China Clip Correction

A correction is issued regarding the ingredients of an Arnold Palmer, clarifying it is half lemonade and half iced tea rather than being synonymous with a Shirley Temple. Additionally, an apology is offered for previously dismissing a clip of Mark Cuban discussing China as edited. The error is humorously attributed to the Mandela Effect after further review confirmed the clip's authenticity.

RBG Down!
Episode 1279 2:16:36 - 2:20:01

1279: RBG Down!

Sir Joseph of the HMS Pinafore Knighthood

Joseph Arco is knighted as "Sir Joseph of the HMS Pinafore" after a significant donation. In his note, he discusses canceling Netflix over the "Cuties" controversy and compares it to creepy Shirley Temple films from the 1930s. He also requests "Trump Jobs Karma" to help with his home-buying process in a difficult housing market.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289 1:11:39 - 1:14:57

289: Chillin' & Killin'

Sean Hannity and Shirley Temple Ad Targeting

Adam Curry presents a quiz regarding an advertisement for Shirley Temple films appearing on Sean Hannity's show. The hosts discuss how advertising reveals the actual demographics of a program, noting that news shows often target "old farts" with pharmaceutical ads despite claims of seeking a younger audience.