Topic: Swearing

5 chapters across the catalog

Potty Mouth Parrots
Episode 1630 1:46:50 - 1:49:05

1630: Potty Mouth Parrots

Swearing Parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Officials at a British zoo are attempting to reform a group of eight African Grey parrots known for their extensive use of profanity. The birds were integrated with a larger flock of 92 non-swearing parrots in hopes they would adopt cleaner language. The hosts find humor in the story, jokingly linking it to the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory.

Delay or Avoid
Episode 866 1:53:50 - 2:00:07

866: Delay or Avoid

Ofcom, British Swear Words, Offensive Language Ranking

The UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, released a ranked list of offensive words based on public perception. The list categorizes words from "mild" to "strongest," including specific British slang. The hosts read through the list, noting the cultural differences in what is considered offensive and expressing concern that such lists will be used to regulate online speech.

Middle Class Infanteers
Episode 476 22:34 - 25:58

476: Middle Class Infanteers

Joe Biden Swearing-In Conduct, NBC Media Coverage

Vice President Joe Biden's behavior during the swearing-in of the new Congress is scrutinized, specifically his physical interactions with the families of Senators. The hosts describe video footage of Biden arranging photo ops with Senator Angus King's family. They criticize NBC for framing the Vice President's conduct as "charming" rather than inappropriate.

Party@Ecropolis
Episode 376 1:22:32 - 1:27:30

376: Party@Ecropolis

Kamala Harris Attorney General Election, Two Obamas Theory

The hosts discuss the 2010 California Attorney General race, claiming Kamala Harris was installed to control ballot summaries and election rigging. A theory is presented that there are "two Obamas"—possibly twins—based on the two swearing-in ceremonies in 2009 and inconsistent physical traits like hair color and moles. The segment suggests Senator Feinstein's early announcement of the Bin Laden raid was a warning to the White House.

Syria Be Next
Episode 309 2:20:27 - 2:24:31

309: Syria Be Next

Australian Public Swearing Fines in Victoria

The government of Victoria, Australia, introduces laws allowing police to issue on-the-spot fines for using indecent language in public. Critics argue the law will be used to selectively target individuals and represents an overreach into personal speech and civil liberties.