Topic: Roman Polanski

3 chapters across the catalog

79: Pizza Party
1:31:06 - 1:34:46

79: Pizza Party

Whoopi Goldberg and the "Rape-Rape" Controversy

The hosts revisit a controversial clip of Whoopi Goldberg defending Roman Polanski, where she distinguished his crime from "rape-rape." They use this to illustrate the "Hollywood" double standard regarding sexual crimes against minors. Mo argues that this culture of protection for "friends" in high places is exactly what the public is beginning to rebel against.

65: Disco Biscuits
1:22:25 - 1:26:20

65: Disco Biscuits

History and Abuse of Quaaludes in Disco Culture

A segment explores the history of Quaaludes, known as "disco biscuits," which were widely used in the 1970s club scene. The hosts discuss how the drug was originally a prescription sedative before becoming a staple of the sexual revolution. They contrast the treatment of Bill Cosby with that of Roman Polanski, who fled the country after a Quaalude-related incident with a minor.

65: Disco Biscuits
1:26:20 - 1:33:04

65: Disco Biscuits

Roman Polanski Case and Whoopi Goldberg "Rape-Rape" Comment

The hosts revisit the Roman Polanski case, including his victim Samantha Geimer's request to drop the charges after 40 years. They play a controversial clip from *The View* where Whoopi Goldberg distinguishes between "rape" and "rape-rape" in defense of Polanski. The discussion highlights the perceived hypocrisy in how the media and celebrities defend certain figures while condemning others.