6 chapters across the catalog
O.J. Simpson, Tiger King Review and Carol Baskin
O.J. Simpson posts a video review of the Netflix documentary "Tiger King," expressing disbelief at the behavior of the subjects. Simpson suggests there is "not a shred of doubt" that Carol Baskin killed her husband. The hosts highlight the "peak irony" of Simpson accusing someone else of murder.
Episode 1276 Artwork, Value for Value Model and Media Criticism
The "Value for Value" model is celebrated as the foundation of the show, allowing for passionate media deconstruction without corporate advertising interference. The hosts discuss recent listener-submitted artwork and the importance of direct support from the audience. They also reflect on their rare disagreements regarding movie reviews, comparing their dynamic to a more authentic version of Siskel and Ebert.
O.J. Simpson's video review of the Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is featured, where he expresses disbelief at the behavior of the subjects and suggests Carol Baskin killed her husband. The hosts extract several "ISO" clips from the review for future use, including Simpson's comment that "this show is crazy."
A reporter asks President Trump if he would consider pardoning Joe Exotic, the star of the Netflix series *Tiger King*. Trump jokes about the question and says he will "take a look." The hosts transition to a discussion on oil prices, noting that spot prices have briefly traded in negative territory due to a lack of storage capacity.
Tiger King Popularity, Coronavirus Symptoms in the Netherlands
The hosts discuss the rising popularity of the Netflix series Tiger King among Twitter users, noting the eccentric nature of Carole Baskin and other characters. Personal health updates are shared regarding sinus issues and the loss of the sense of smell, a reported symptom of COVID-19. Reports from the Netherlands suggest the government is using the pandemic to increase control over the population.
The hosts discuss the viral success of the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King" as the definitive "Kung Flu" TV hit. They also note that YouTube and Netflix have begun throttling video quality in Europe and other regions to preserve bandwidth, sparking a brief discussion on the practicalities of net neutrality.
