Topic: Vips

6 chapters across the catalog

Scruples
Episode 1715 1:57:29 - 2:00:36

1715: Scruples

Mercy Me Band, Costco Sightings and Kodiak Alaska

A missed connection with the band Mercy Me is discussed; three members of the band are "No Agenda Knights" and had invited the hosts to their show at the Oakland Coliseum. Due to a missed text, the meeting didn't happen, and the band members reportedly went to Costco instead. Other donations from Kodiak, Alaska, and Los Angeles are acknowledged.

Quippy
Episode 1581 9:44 - 12:53

1581: Quippy

Schiphol VIP Center, Royal Treatment in Amsterdam

A detailed account describes a VIP arrival service at Schiphol Airport, involving a private escort from the jetway to an Audi limousine. The experience included private military customs clearance and access to the VIP Center, which features royal memorabilia and high-end catering. The summary notes the presence of gold leaf on breakfast items and the luxury of the "canal house" suite.

Slutty Vegan
Episode 1171 2:45:40 - 2:49:13

1171: Slutty Vegan

USC Admissions Scandal, VIP Donor Tracking

Court filings related to the college admissions scandal revealed that the University of Southern California (USC) tracked applicants using spreadsheets that labeled them as "VIPs" based on their families' donation potential. Some notes explicitly mentioned million-dollar pledges in exchange for admission consideration. The segment argues that the "American Way" involves direct donations to institutions rather than the illegal bribery schemes used by those indicted in the scandal.

Clip Job
Episode 985 51:34 - 58:30

985: Clip Job

Reality TV Hoax and Namibia Jungle VIPs

Adam Curry shares a story about his daughter's experience filming a reality show in Namibia. After three weeks of living with a "primitive" tribe, it was revealed on the final day that the tribespeople were actually Dutch-speaking actors and the village was a set. Curry expresses outrage at the "elitist" producers, specifically Reinhard Ullmann, for the psychological toll the hoax took on the participants.

Outrage Addition
Episode 955 56:39 - 1:01:04

955: Outrage Addition

VIPS Report, DNC Hack Forensics, Guccifer 2.0

A report by Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) claims that the 2016 DNC data breach was a local leak rather than a remote hack. Forensics on the file transfer speeds—averaging 22.7 megabytes per second—suggest the data was downloaded to a physical storage device within the Eastern Time Zone. The findings challenge the official narrative that Russian hackers or "Guccifer 2.0" were responsible for the theft.

"Hunker Down"
Episode 334 1:52:46 - 1:56:50

334: "Hunker Down"

Russian Space Freighter Failure and London Olympic VIP Lanes

A Russian Progress freighter failed to reach the International Space Station, marking a rare loss for the Soyuz carrier rocket system. In London, the government announces special "VIP lanes" for dignitaries during the Olympics that will turn traffic lights green while ordinary motorists face gridlock. Additionally, a report clears the British Army of systematic torture in Iraq but criticizes soldiers for "closing ranks" to cover up specific incidents.