Topic: Wardrobe

6 chapters across the catalog

Hockeystick Hoax
Episode 1169 36:38 - 38:15

1169: Hockeystick Hoax

Retail Fraud, Broadcasting Wardrobe Habits

The hosts share anecdotes about women in the broadcasting industry who allegedly purchase expensive outfits, wear them on-air with the tags hidden by tape, and then return them to the store. This practice was reportedly common at media companies like Tech TV and Mevio. The discussion highlights the dishonesty of "wardrobing" and the use of dye tags by retailers to prevent such returns.

Without Evidence
Episode 1054 32:11 - 33:27

1054: Without Evidence

Hillary Clinton Health Speculation, Medical Gear

The hosts examine photos of Hillary Clinton from OZY Fest, pointing out a visible lump under her clothing. They speculate that she may be wearing medical equipment such as an insulin pump or a heart-assist device, suggesting she is concealing a serious health condition.

Master Algo
Episode 966 24:10 - 26:22

966: Master Algo

Emmy Awards Production, Wardrobe Critiques, Red Carpet Logistics

The hosts critique specific production elements of the Emmy Awards, including the lack of assistance for actresses navigating stairs in long dresses. They discuss a trend in flat-chested feminine fashion and the use of a "fake" red carpet for better lighting and photography. The inclusion of a DJ for voiceovers is dismissed as a failed attempt to attract millennial viewers.

Unicorn
Episode 745 1:39:11 - 1:43:46

745: Unicorn

Lenny Kravitz Wardrobe Malfunction, Today Show Reaction

The Today Show covered a viral incident where Lenny Kravitz's leather pants ripped during a performance in Stockholm, exposing his genitals. The hosts compare the lighthearted media reaction to the Kravitz incident with the potential outrage if a female celebrity like Taylor Swift had suffered a similar malfunction. They criticize Al Roker and the Today Show crew for their "sexist" and unprofessional commentary.

100 Billion Dollars!
Episode 56 1:15:48 - 1:18:10

56: 100 Billion Dollars!

Television Wardrobe Restrictions and Illegal Colors

The old rule against wearing white on television was originally intended to prevent tube flare, though modern CCD cameras can handle it better. However, certain "illegal" reds still cause fuzzy edges or flares in digital video. A recent MTV Europe Music Awards performance by Kanye West, where he wore all white against a white floor, is cited as a modern example of wardrobe choices creating visual "floating head" issues.

The Sarah Palin Show
Episode 50 9:44 - 11:08

50: The Sarah Palin Show

Debate Set Design and Audio Technicalities

The debate set is described as having a "very red" aesthetic, with Palin's wardrobe choices noted for their visual impact. Technical observations include an open microphone issue where Joe Biden's responses to Palin's "Can I call you Joe?" request were audible through her mic. Biden's audible heavy breathing between segments is also mentioned as a sign of the pressure he was under.