Hyperfixed Live in Brooklyn: The Dog Story
Summary
Host Alex Blumberg recounts the Hyperfixed team’s year-long attempt to identify a Pomeranian who appeared in 2005 SNL sketches. After failing to find the dog’s name or handler, producer Amor Yates refused to let the story die, leading to a live Brooklyn show where the audience honored the canine with a candlelit memorial. The episode concludes with a direct appeal to Amy Poehler to share any memories of the dog, ensuring the mystery remains open for listeners.
Topics discussed
So Supernatural podcast intro
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Host context: Live show recap and format
Hyperfixed production process and the duck story
The 'Killed Stories' folder and Amor's persistence
The origin of the dog story pitch
Introduction of listener Travis and his love for NYC
Travis describes the SNL Pomeranian performance
The dog's recurring appearances and talent
Travis's failed research and gender assumption
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Attempt to contact animal wranglers
Pitching the live memorial idea to Travis
The live in-memoriam performance for Minnie
Attempt to contact Amy Poehler
Credits and premium feed teaser
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