Episode
Selects: How Tabloids Work
59:39
Published: Sat Mar 05 2022
Description
Having started as an egalitarian answer to 19th-century newspapers, tabloids came to peddle shock and sleaze. They've cleaned up a bit, but they remain the world's guilty pleasure. Learn more about the fascinating history of tabloids with Chuck and Josh in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode, Rosie explores the relationship between our brains and experiences, diving into questions such as whether we can create new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:33 (02:33)
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On this episode, Rosie explores the relationship between our brains and experiences, diving into questions such as whether we can create new senses for humans.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The Weekly World News was a tabloid newspaper that gained popularity for its outrageous and sensational stories, including that of Bat Boy.
02:33 - 06:48 (04:14)
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The Weekly World News was a tabloid newspaper that gained popularity for its outrageous and sensational stories, including that of Bat Boy. Despite the absurdity, the publication was beloved by many and even claimed to be the only reliable newspaper.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The term "tabloid" originated before the physical shrinking of newspapers and referred to newspapers that featured human interest stories instead of just reporting on politics and business.
06:48 - 11:23 (04:34)
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The term "tabloid" originated before the physical shrinking of newspapers and referred to newspapers that featured human interest stories instead of just reporting on politics and business.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The host discusses the transgressive work of photographer Weegee and his shocking crime scene photos that played on people's desire for voyeurism and fascination with gore.
11:23 - 14:27 (03:04)
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The host discusses the transgressive work of photographer Weegee and his shocking crime scene photos that played on people's desire for voyeurism and fascination with gore.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The founder of a tabloid magazine took inspiration from Rupert Murdoch's News of the World and started adding more celebrity gossip and sex scandals.
14:27 - 17:30 (03:03)
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The founder of a tabloid magazine took inspiration from Rupert Murdoch's News of the World and started adding more celebrity gossip and sex scandals. However, he realized that no respectable supermarket would sell his magazine.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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Onward with Rosie O'Donnell invites friends and family on a podcast to engage in interesting conversations, while The Man Who Walked Caves explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by answering unusual questions.
17:30 - 21:38 (04:07)
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Onward with Rosie O'Donnell invites friends and family on a podcast to engage in interesting conversations, while The Man Who Walked Caves explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by answering unusual questions.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The podcast discusses the tactics of tabloid journalism to make interesting stories out of minor events, often using unqualified experts and unreliable sources.
21:38 - 26:49 (05:11)
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The podcast discusses the tactics of tabloid journalism to make interesting stories out of minor events, often using unqualified experts and unreliable sources.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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Rosie O'Donnell sits down with friends, family, and admired individuals to have conversations.
26:50 - 33:31 (06:41)
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Rosie O'Donnell sits down with friends, family, and admired individuals to have conversations. The podcast is a proud part of the outspoken podcast network.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The episode delves into the symbiotic relationship between the paparazzi industry and the obsession over public figures like Jackie O and Aristotle O'D.
33:31 - 36:41 (03:10)
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The episode delves into the symbiotic relationship between the paparazzi industry and the obsession over public figures like Jackie O and Aristotle O'D. It features the story of Jean Pope, a man who paid a lot of money for anything related to the iconic couple, fueling paparazzi's aggressive behavior towards celebrities.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The relationship between celebrities and the tabloids has always been complicated.
36:41 - 40:18 (03:37)
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The relationship between celebrities and the tabloids has always been complicated. Some celebrities are big enough to dominate the headlines, while others manage to keep a low profile, but the paparazzi always seem to be lurking around the corner.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The podcast talks about a bizarre trend among some people who light up scorpions which supposedly leads them to committing suicide by stinging themselves.
40:18 - 44:08 (03:49)
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The podcast talks about a bizarre trend among some people who light up scorpions which supposedly leads them to committing suicide by stinging themselves. The talk also touches upon a woman who sued a tabloid after they mocked her for her factual account on this phenomenon and the legal troubles she went through.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The Church of Scientology has a history of suing those who speak out against them for defamation, including high profile cases involving Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Katie Holmes.
44:08 - 47:55 (03:46)
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The Church of Scientology has a history of suing those who speak out against them for defamation, including high profile cases involving Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Katie Holmes. The organization is known for using delaying tactics in court cases.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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The phone hacking scandal involving News Corp led to a parliamentary panel deeming Rupert Murdoch unfit to run the company.
47:55 - 52:38 (04:43)
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The phone hacking scandal involving News Corp led to a parliamentary panel deeming Rupert Murdoch unfit to run the company. Additionally, rumors of a sportsman's drug addiction surfaced after footage from 1993 emerged of him wearing a huge number of pills on the field.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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This episode discusses the impact of tabloids on mainstream media, with a focus on how they influenced the coverage of the Clinton scandal.
52:38 - 56:16 (03:37)
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This episode discusses the impact of tabloids on mainstream media, with a focus on how they influenced the coverage of the Clinton scandal.
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
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In this episode of Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences, tackling the unusual question of whether it's possible to create new senses for humans.
56:16 - 59:23 (03:07)
Summary
In this episode of Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences, tackling the unusual question of whether it's possible to create new senses for humans.