History. Rated R.
Obscenity for Christmas or: "I'm Sick and Tired of Seeing this Godd*m Sh*t"
December 23, 2022 · 57 min
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Find out how courts drew the line on obscenity and why drag was once a Christmas tradition.
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In this episode
- How the legal definition of obscenity evolved through landmark court cases
- The surprising history of pornography's collision with film and the law
- A forgotten Christmas tradition of dressing in drag that predates modern culture
- The long, strange overlap between holiday customs and so-called satanical practices
About this episode
It's the holidays! Happy holidays to all and to all a great episode about how the courts defined obscenity as it came to film and pornography. What better way to celebrate the holidays? Plus, a brief history of satanical practices at christmastime including a long lost tradition...dressing in drag for christmas!
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About History. Rated R.
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith.
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