Topic: Burlesque

The hosts review listener-submitted album art for the podcast, discussing the technical skill involved in classic burlesque performances. A submission featuring Jimmy Garoppolo and weather balloons was deemed too obscure for the main award. The discussion also touches on the use of controversial imagery, such as Hitler, in political satire and art.

A discussion of the modern burlesque revival highlights its popularity among hipsters in cities like Austin and Oakland. Personal anecdotes describe the scene as a mix of comedy and performance art, though some critics characterize the trend as lacking the glamour of traditional burlesque. One specific story involves a performer who returned to the stage after recovering from a medically induced coma.

The murder of Hollywood publicist Ronnie Chasen is rumored to be a "gay mafia" hit related to the box office failure of the movie "Burlesque." Theories suggest Chasen was killed for leaking negative information about the film's production and internal conflicts involving Screen Gems head Clint Culpepper. The recent suicide of a "person of interest" during a police search is viewed with skepticism.

John C. Dvorak provides a brief history of 19th-century theater, vaudeville, and burlesque, noting that audiences used to throw rotten produce at poor performers. This inspires a pitch for a new Mevio show called "The Tomato Show," where the audience is permitted to throw a limited amount of rotten eggs and cabbages at acts they dislike.