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Clown Jobs: Keith and Chemda talk about the interesting experiences they've had
working as children's entertainers mostly during the early part of their relationship.
Showbiz stories: Aside from Gossip Thursday, the show often discusses podcasting,
comedy, music, television and movies, and the state of their respective industries.
Industry guests often provide significant contributions.
Relationships: The relationships of Keith and Chemda, Keith when he first moved
to New York, guests, pertinent listeners, and relationships in the news.
HUAR (Humans United Against Robots): News and discussion of advancing robot technologies
and their implications.
Ding: A sound/concept brought up to suggest that the topic move on to something
else (i.e. the person or issue currently at hand isn't favorable), originally suggested
by guest Victor Varnado on Couples Therapy.[8]
Race, sexuality, and religion: The show has a controversial take on issues such
as race, sexuality and religion. This includes the game "guess the race" (beginning
with episode #2 Introduction to Racism)[9] where Keith reads a news story, often
a crime, and invites guests or callers to name the race of the alleged perpetrator.
A casual listener could easily take offense to these aspects of the show and a number
of listeners have written either to the show directly or on the forums complaining
of racism and homophobia. Supporters of the show would point out that the much of
what is said is an ironic take on stereotypes and parodies simple prejudice (this
form of performance can be found in a range of current podcasts such as Fox in the
City). The show also features a number of Black guests and regulars such as Patrice,
who occasionally defend Keith and Chemda's personal stance on these matters.
Glitter: Keith and Chemda both hate glitter due to the fact they were constantly
asked to use it during their clown jobs, and the fact that they can never remove
it when they are finished.
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