

Corrections: The Podcast - Volume LXXXVII (Episode 139)
Jun 20, 2025
In this lively installment, hosts reflect on the Lego controversy and the quirky nickname 'Taco Trump.' They share humorous insights on a failed joke and the creative process behind their sketches. Expect whimsical tales involving turtle sign-making and playful celebrity interactions. Plus, there's unexpected commentary on the amusing clash of arthouse cinema and right-wing politics. It's a delightful blend of laughter, nostalgia, and absurdity that keeps listeners entertained!
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Writer's Surprise Movie Project
- Seth Meyers shares that writer Seth Ries wrote a movie without telling him, surprising him with the trailer.
- Ries joked about an idea involving a Margot Robbie type, showing unexpected creative ventures by the writing team.
Corrections as Peer-Review Analogy
- The "corrections" segment in late night shows acts like a peer-review process.
- However, true peer-review would mean feedback from critics first, then the audience, which doesn't happen in TV.
Help Turtles Regardless of Sign
- When assisting turtles crossing roads, the exact wording on signs may not matter.
- The important action is to get out and help turtles safely across, whatever the sign says.