Chapter
The Rise of Insult Comedy and Talk Radio
40:04 - 45:15 (05:11)
The era of insult comedy was characterized by mean spirited jokes and pranks executed primarily by shock jocks like Howard Stern. Despite this, talk radio has been popular for decades with people calling in to have conversations with broadcasters.
Clips
Host mentions the possibility of Skynet killing all of humanity, but also describes Koh Tao like a paradise island, and then promotes Raytheon products.
40:04 - 43:23 (03:19)
Raytheon
Summary
Host mentions the possibility of Skynet killing all of humanity, but also describes Koh Tao like a paradise island, and then promotes Raytheon products.
ChapterThe Rise of Insult Comedy and Talk Radio
EpisodePart One: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast explores the history of talk radio and the rise of Rush Limbaugh, who popularized talk radio by taking listener phone calls and introducing insult comedy.
43:23 - 45:15 (01:51)
Talk Radio
Summary
This podcast explores the history of talk radio and the rise of Rush Limbaugh, who popularized talk radio by taking listener phone calls and introducing insult comedy.