Episode 52: ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ / Spanish Fly, Rohypnal, GHB

Content Warning: Sexual Assault Today, the guys discuss the new documentary series ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby” (1:12). They discuss director W. Kamau Bell and the reasons why he chose to make the series. They discuss how the documentary highlights the Bill Cosby’s accomplishments including his stand up comedy, his revolutionary role in ‘I Spy’, his influence on Black stunt people in Hollywood, his Civil Rights work and his promotion of historically Black colleges. Ali and Asif then discuss Cosby’s roles in ‘The Electric Company’, ‘Picture Pages’ and ‘Fat Albert’, as well as the legacy of “The Cosby Show’. They then talk about how Hannibal Buress’ comedy act called out attention to the allegations against Cosby. They guys then take a digression and Ali asks Asif about Spanish Fly, Rohypnal, GHB and Quaaludes (20:36).  The guys then conclude by discussing the crimes Bill Cosby is accused of and the 60 women who have come forward (35:31). The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at [email protected] Follow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedian Show Notes:We Need to Talk About Cosby: https://www.sho.com/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby‘We Need to Talk About Cosby.’ (Among Others.): https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/07/arts/television/bill-cosby-documentary-w-kamau-bell.htmlWe Weren’t Wrong to Love ‘The Cosby Show’: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/14/opinion/cosby-show-documentary.html?searchResultPosition=1Cosby's legacy is a third rail conversation we need to have. W. Kamau Bell is ready: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080066719/bill-cosby-w-kamau-bellWe Need to Talk About Cosby: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby-tv-review-2022‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ Explores the Sickening Double Life of ‘America’s Dad’: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby-review-1290186/Jerry Seinfeld Talks Steve Bannon and Bill Cosby at New Yorker Festival Q&A: https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/jerry-seinfeld-bill-cosby-new-yorker-festival-1202583520/Is "Spanish Fly" really an aphrodisiac?: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-and-nutrition-you-asked/spanish-fly-really-aphrodisiacCantharidin for molluscum contagiosum: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7292508/Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB): A Newer Drug of Abuse: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1201/p2478.htmlDrug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA): a serious underestimated issue: https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/10577-10587.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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