Topic: The Circus

4 chapters across the catalog

Yakcasting
Episode 1784

1784: Yakcasting

Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, MTV Career Retrospective

Archival footage from 1988 and 1993 features interviews with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. The clips document a flight to Moscow for a music festival and a stunt involving a 600-pound rocket car at Universal Studios Florida. The retrospective highlights past media collaborations before transitioning to current commentary on the longevity of rock stars.

King Tide
Episode 980 2:15:42 - 2:18:05

980: King Tide

Dame Elise Garling and Rocket Car Stunt Video

Dame Elise Garling, now living in Port Townsend, is recognized for her long-term support. Adam Curry shares that Dame Angela found the original video of his "Rocket Car of Death" stunt from *Circus of the Stars*, which featured Hulk Hogan. Curry describes the stunt involving an "angry wall of flames" and expresses excitement about finally seeing the footage.

Obama Insane?
Episode 247 1:18:48 - 1:22:17

247: Obama Insane?

Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler Debunked

A viral video claiming to show a time traveler using a cell phone in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film is debunked. The hosts explain that the device was actually a portable hearing aid manufactured by Siemens in the 1920s, which required the user to hold a large receiver to their ear while carrying a battery briefcase.

Feeling Fat?
Episode 26 1:30:54 - 1:32:41

26: Feeling Fat?

Planet Hollywood Hotel, Circus of the Stars, Rocket Car Anecdote

The Miss USA pageant was held at the new Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas, which is noted for its high-quality production facilities. This prompts a memory of appearing on "Circus of the Stars" in 1992, specifically a segment involving a "rocket car of death." The hosts discuss the practice of using celebrities with new shows to host events "on the cheap."