103 - Oscar Talk! Plus: Where is Kate?!?!

This week Trae gets a crash course from Cho on all the wild drama surrounding the British royal family (with one minor divergence into weiner talk, natch), and in particular the AWOL Kate Middleton. Then, in light of last Sunday, they talk about the Oscars and some wild snubs/moments over the years..... Chapters and Takeaways below! Go to BlueChew.com and use the promo code POA to Get some FREE Blue Chew! Go to TraeCrowder.com to see Trae on the road, and BonusCorey.com to support Corey's dumbass financially for his contributions to humor and entertainment! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question about the Royal Family 01:07 The Mystery Surrounding Kate Middleton 03:05 Discussion about Circumcision 04:02 Circumcision in Jewish Culture 05:07 Personal Experiences with Circumcision 06:05 Controversy and Changing Attitudes towards Circumcision 07:30 Circumcision Rates in Different Countries 08:21 Similarities between Abrahamic Religions 09:19 Humor and Circumcision 10:43 Discussion about Corey's Baby's Circumcision 12:03 Different Terms for Uncircumcised Penises 13:31 Middle School Friends and Humor 15:14 Takeaway from the Conversation 16:29 Kate Middleton's Unlikely Involvement in Plastic Surgery 18:18 Kate Middleton's Family and Social Status 19:43 Photoshop Controversy and Conspiracy Theories 30:18 Photoshopped Picture of Kate Middleton 36:10 Discussion about the Oscars 43:08 Blockbusters and Best Picture 50:38 Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese 55:16 Martin Scorsese's Oscar Snubs 58:05 The Departed and Rewatchable Movies 59:01 Legacy of Movies That Didn't Win Best Picture 01:00:48 Orson Welles and the Hollywood Elite 01:02:11 Controversial Best Picture Winners 01:03:03 The Worst Best Picture Winner 01:03:28 Spike Lee's Oscar Losses 01:04:23 Driving Miss Daisy and Green Book 01:05:21 John Cena's Oscar Appearance 01:06:14 The Oscars and Illuminati Conspiracy Theories 01:08:00 Al Pacino's Flub 01:09:25 Tarantino's Oscar Nominations 01:10:44 Tarantino's Loss to Argo 01:13:35 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 01:14:32 The Irishman and Joker 01:15:26 The Stacked Year of the Oscars 01:20:27 Rewatchability and Comedy in Movies 01:22:41 The Russian Repair Ship Calm Chatka 01:24:58 Puritanical Buckle Blood with a Side of Meatballs Takeaways The mystery surrounding Kate Middleton's absence from public events has led to various theories and speculations. Circumcision is a controversial topic, with attitudes and practices varying across different cultures and countries. There are similarities between Abrahamic religions, and circumcision is often seen as a cultural and religious practice. Humor plays a role in discussing sensitive topics like circumcision, and middle school friends often engage in humorous banter. Photoshopped pictures of Kate Middleton have sparked controversy and conspiracy theories. Photoshopped pictures can cause controversy and speculation. The Oscars have changed over the years, with blockbusters less likely to win Best Picture. Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese have consistently delivered great performances and films, but have faced snubs at the Oscars. The rewatchability of movies can vary, with some films being more enjoyable to watch multiple times. The legacy of movies that didn't win Best Picture can be affected by the films that beat them. The Oscars have a long history of controversial winners and snubs. Directors like Orson Welles and Spike Lee have faced challenges and losses at the Oscars. Some Best Picture winners have been criticized for their sentimentality and condescension. The Oscars can be influenced by politics, industry dynamics, and personal biases. Comedy and rewatchability are important factors in the success of movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices