Topic: Vital Farms

2 chapters across the catalog

11 years
Episode 1080 3:04:58 - 3:09:02

1080: 11 years

Vital Farms, Profanity in Advertising

A commercial for Vital Farms pasture-raised eggs is criticized for its repetitive use of the word "bullshit" (partially bleeped). The hosts link this trend of "filthy speech" in mainstream advertising to a broader coarsening of culture and the influence of podcasting on language standards.

Robo-Trump
Episode 992 2:18:09 - 2:20:25

992: Robo-Trump

Vital Farms Ethical Eggs, Austin Chicken Farming

A discussion about "Vital Farms" eggs, which are marketed as "ethical" and "pasture-raised," questions the logistics of shipping eggs from Austin, Texas, to California. The packaging emphasizes that each hen has 108 square feet of outdoor space. The hosts note that while the marketing is effective, the environmental cost of long-distance shipping seems counterproductive.