Topic: Stephen Colbert

5 chapters across the catalog

76: Third Rail
1:17:19 - 1:22:05

76: Third Rail

Whoopi Goldberg as a Potential Psyop and the Rogan Parallel

The hosts speculate whether Whoopi Goldberg's controversy was a "psyop" or a distraction timed with the Joe Rogan Spotify controversy. They discuss how Goldberg's incident re-established standards for the "entertainment narrative." Adam Curry draws a parallel between the "othering" seen in historical Germany and current global medical mandates, specifically mentioning the trucker protests in Canada.

70: Four Freedoms
3:28:37 - 3:32:45

70: Four Freedoms

New Money and Final Producer Acknowledgments

The hosts discuss Bitcoin as "new money" that provides a lifeline for independent media to avoid being deplatformed by services like PayPal or Cash App. They thank the final group of producers for the episode, including Joel Tucker and David Shalona. A brief mention is made of a potential new show featuring Stephen Colbert and Charlamagne Tha God, which the hosts predict will be "cringey."

58: Prop Joe
2:47:59 - 2:57:28

58: Prop Joe

Obama Third Term Jokes, Shadow Presidency, Kalorama House

Barack Obama's late-night television appearances are analyzed, specifically his jokes about a "third term" via an earpiece and his decision to stay in Washington D.C. after his presidency. The hosts argue this supports the theory of a "shadow presidency" operating from his home in the Kalorama neighborhood.

56: Fishing Polls
1:13:05 - 1:16:11

56: Fishing Polls

Kanye West vs. Diddy, Dragon Energy, Mental Health Labels

The second "matchup" of the episode pits Kanye West against P. Diddy. The hosts examine how the media, including Stephen Colbert, uses mental health diagnoses to discredit Kanye West's political independence and "dragon energy." They argue that calling a black man "crazy" for thinking for himself is a modern form of high-tech lynching.

54: Lemonhead Delight
1:33:00 - 1:35:38

54: Lemonhead Delight

Stacey Abrams, Stephen Colbert Interview

Stacey Abrams appears on Stephen Colbert's show to discuss her "Get Out The Vote" efforts in Georgia. Colbert credits her with transforming the state's political landscape. The hosts identify Abrams as a senior member of "The Coven" and the Council on Foreign Relations, questioning her true influence and the source of her funding.