Topic: The Mirror

5 chapters across the catalog

Vaccine Poverty
Episode 1365 1:42:37 - 1:44:08

1365: Vaccine Poverty

Woke Coke and Ethically Sourced Cocaine in the UK

The Mirror reported a trend in the UK where drug users are requesting "ethically sourced" or "woke" cocaine from Colombia to avoid supporting cartels or environmental damage. The hosts mock the concept of "environmentally friendly sniff," questioning the validity of the report and the absurdity of applying "woke" standards to illegal narcotics.

Freedom Phoney
Episode 1364 1:58:47 - 2:03:05

1364: Freedom Phoney

Patrick Wilson of Weezer, Executive Producer Credit

Patrick Wilson, the co-founding drummer of the band Weezer, was featured in a Daily Mirror article that mentioned his role as an executive producer for the No Agenda podcast. The article highlighted Wilson's diverse talents, including his work with The Rentals and his portrayal of John Cale in the film "Factory Girl." The hosts celebrate Wilson's long-term support and the "legitimacy" his public credit brings to the show.

Talking Tubes
Episode 981 1:41 - 6:13

981: Talking Tubes

Nigel Farage Affair Allegations and British Political Scandals

The Mirror reported that Nigel Farage allegedly had a 12-year affair with an assistant, leading to claims of emotional distress. Simultaneously, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon resigned following allegations of inappropriate behavior dating back to 2002. These events are part of a broader wave of sexual misconduct allegations moving from Hollywood into the center of British politics.

Hot Rhetoric
Episode 784 1:52:37 - 1:55:10

784: Hot Rhetoric

The Real, Mirror Kissing Segment

The daytime talk show "The Real" is criticized for a segment where a hostess was challenged to "passionately" kiss a handheld mirror. The hosts mock the absurdity of the competition and the high-energy reactions of the show's cast to the "dopey" task.

Knights of the No Agenda Armory
Episode 87 30:32 - 34:26

87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory

British Newspaper Personalities, Financial Times Reliability

The hosts analyze the different "personalities" and agendas of major British newspapers, including The Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent. Dvorak expresses a preference for the writing style of the Independent, while Curry argues that the Financial Times is the only publication providing objective facts. They contrast these with tabloids like the Daily Mirror and The Sun, which focus on celebrity gossip and sensationalism.