3 chapters across the catalog
The Empire State Building climb was revealed to be a promotional stunt for the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story." The couple, Angela Nicolaou and Ivan Birkas, posted from jail and mentioned their registry on "The Knot." The hosts critique the event as a coordinated media manipulation involving major news networks and TMZ.
Entertainment Industry Shifts and Netflix Economics
The hosts predict a significant blowback against celebrities flaunting their lifestyles during lockdown. They analyze the shifting economics of the film industry, suggesting that the loss of theater concessions and the high bandwidth costs of streaming may hurt companies like Netflix despite increased viewership.
Adam Curry broadcasts from an Airbnb in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, describing the city's extensive skywalk system that connects buildings to protect pedestrians from the 11-degree cold. The hosts discuss the city's status as an insurance capital and its role in the political primary cycle, noting that Tulsi Gabbard was recently in town.
