{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/af1e03b7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7631,"description":"Dustin joins Amanda for part two of their conversation about infomercials. In this episode, we'll tackle the long term impact of the Reagan administration, 1-900 numbers, and some of the most iconic infomercials of the 90s and 00s.\nREAD:\n“Reagan’s Real Legacy,” Peter Dreier, The Nation.\n“The 30 Weirdest 1-900 Numbers From The '80s,” Katie Notopoulos, Buzzfeed.\n“What Psychic Friends Failed to Foresee,” James Surowiecki, Slate.\n“It happened to me: I was a phone psychic for Miss Cleo,” Rebecca Barthel, XO Jane.\n“WHAT THE DOG SAW, AND OTHER ADVENTURES (an essay about Ron Popiel,” Malcolm Gladwell.\n“Victoria Jackson’s Money Rewards Came Late,” Jennifer Pendleton, LA Times.\n“The Stepford Channel”, Rick Hartman, New York Times\n\nWATCH:\nThe Reagan Show\nThe Reagans\nCorey Hotline: https://youtu.be/sk2CKwJ3hGo\nSanta Hotline: https://youtu.be/_sCg5s_jTo4\nUFO Hotline: https://youtu.be/bqZ0T8jeLDc\nThe Crying Hotline: https://youtu.be/M-akWAWOp2Y\nJessica Hahn Tells All: https://youtu.be/mXJ7hnKTJjQ\nLove Phone with Jessica Hahn: https://youtu.be/fK_o6AukoHA\nPsychic Friends Network: https://youtu.be/27s8HLVDhBs\nCall Me Miss Cleo\nRonco Showtime Rotisserie: https://youtu.be/GG43jyZ65R8\nVictoria Jackson Cosmetics: https://youtu.be/3TzkLPSVtvk\nWhere There’s A Will There’s An A: https://youtu.be/mY7taMqDPqE\nThe Snuggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0\nCheck out Amanda's other podcast, The Department.\nHave questions/comments/cute animal photos? Reach out via email:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nFind the transcript at clotheshorsepodcast.com\n\nWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast\nClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:\nThe Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}