Topic: Tyra Banks

4 chapters across the catalog

Blast Wave Accelerator
Episode 578 1:22:58 - 1:26:49

578: Blast Wave Accelerator

Tyra Banks, Special K Fat Talk Campaign

Tyra Banks is collaborating with Special K on a campaign to "fight fat talk," encouraging women to stop making self-deprecating comments about their bodies. Banks utilized social media to promote the initiative, sharing "selfies" to engage her followers. The discussion critiques Banks' public persona and the perceived vanity of the modeling industry.

Too Many Clips
Episode 368 39:32 - 42:14

368: Too Many Clips

Bed Bugs, Obama's Religion, and Star Trek Humor

A montage covers a bed bug infestation in movie theaters, polling data showing declining belief in President Obama's Christian faith, and celebrity feuds between Tyra Banks and Janice Dickinson. A Star Trek parody clip features Ensign Chekov making a joke about smelling Klingons in the vacuum of space.

Oil Spill Déjà vu
Episode 204 1:22:47 - 1:26:13

204: Oil Spill Déjà vu

Inside Edition Recap, Gary Coleman Death and Tyra Banks

A summary of recent tabloid news includes the death of actor Gary Coleman at age 42 and the final episode of The Tyra Banks Show. Inside Edition coverage also featured updates on the Jesse James scandal and Sarah Ferguson's travel habits. The use of repetitive laugh tracks and applause loops in daytime talk shows is highlighted as a sign of declining production quality.

Al Gore: The Most Dangerous Man Alive!!
Episode 80 55:05 - 56:40

80: Al Gore: The Most Dangerous Man Alive!!

America's Next Top Model, New York Audition Riot

An audition for the reality show America's Next Top Model in New York City resulted in a "semi-riot" and multiple arrests. Six people were injured after nerves frayed among contestants who had waited overnight in the cold. The hosts use this as an example of the "real news" currently distracting the public.