127: Watching The Oscars

Hosts Marc and Tod discuss the awkwardness of their shared workplace restroom and Tod's high-pressure weekend spent with his girlfriend's wedding-obsessed friends. They transition into a critique of the Oscars' exclusivity and announce their own 'Low Budget Oscars' for 2006.

Originally aired August 27, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (5)

00:00Restroom AwkwardnessThe hosts discuss hearing Phil Collins playing on a neighboring station while using the bathroom.
02:00Tod's WeekendTod describes the pressure of hanging out with couples planning weddings and visiting a newborn baby.
06:19Oscars CritiqueA rant about the pretentiousness, exclusivity, and 'mandatory fun' nature of the Academy Awards.
12:14Music and RaceDiscussion on Eddie Murphy, Three 6 Mafia, and the cultural appropriation of hip hop and blues.
14:41Low Budget Oscars AnnouncementThe hosts invite listeners to nominate people for their own low-budget awards.

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