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'''''Backtalk with Baxter Sarno''''' is a [[Caprican]] talk show hosted by comedian [[Baxter Sarno]]. Filmed in [[Caprica City]], the show is broadcast throughout the [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]].
[[File:backtalklogo.jpg|thumb|250px|Logo of ''Backtalk With Baxter Sarno''.]]
'''''Backtalk with Baxter Sarno''''' is a [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] late-night talk show hosted by comedian [[Baxter Sarno]] circa [[YR42]]. Filmed in front of a live studio audience in [[Caprica City]], the show is broadcast throughout the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]].


An example of an "infotainment" program, ''Backtalk'' features Sarno using comedy to discuss and comment on current events and issues. Sarno's comedy is particularly irreverent; Sarno jokes about the [[Lev]] bombing weeks after it occurred. It is estimated that over half of college-age viewers receive their news from ''Backtalk'' ([[Reins of a Waterfall]]).
An example of "infotainment" programming, ''Backtalk'' features Sarno using comedy to discuss and comment on current events and issues. Sarno's comedy is particularly irreverent; Sarno jokes about the [[Lev]] bombing weeks after it occurs. It is estimated that over half of college-age viewers receive their news from ''Backtalk'' {{CAP|Reins of a Waterfall}}.


The show begins with a stand-up comedy monologue where Sarno jokes about the news of the day. The show then features at least one interview with a guest.
The show begins with a stand-up comedy monologue in which Sarno jokes about the news of the day from various hand-written large cue cards. The show then features at least one interview with a guest {{CAP|Gravedancing|Know Thy Enemy}}.


===Notable Guests===
===Notable Guests===
*[[Daniel Graystone]]
*[[Daniel Graystone]]
*[[Amanda Graystone]]
*[[Amanda Graystone]]
*[[Tomas Vergis]]
== Photo Gallery ==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:Gravedancing.jpg|[[Daniel Graystone]] interviewed by [[Baxter Sarno]] {{CAP|Gravedancing}}.
File:Caprica - Gravedancing - Deleted Scene - Baxter Sarno and Picon Monologue.png|Baxter Sarno reading his monologue from cue cards {{CAP|Gravedancing|del1=Y}}.
</gallery>


==Notes==
==Notes==
*''Backtalk'' can been seen as an homage to numerous American late-night talk shows. In particular, its focus and commentary on current news and issues, as well as its popularity among college-age kids, is reminiscent of [[w:The Daily Show|The Daily Show with Jon Stewart]].
*''Backtalk'' can been seen as an homage to numerous American late-night talk shows. In particular, its focus and commentary on current news and issues, as well as its popularity among college-age kids, is likely a direct reference to ''[[w:The Daily Show|The Daily Show with Jon Stewart]]''.


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Latest revision as of 02:22, 22 January 2024

Logo of Backtalk With Baxter Sarno.

Backtalk with Baxter Sarno is a Caprican late-night talk show hosted by comedian Baxter Sarno circa YR42. Filmed in front of a live studio audience in Caprica City, the show is broadcast throughout the Twelve Colonies.

An example of "infotainment" programming, Backtalk features Sarno using comedy to discuss and comment on current events and issues. Sarno's comedy is particularly irreverent; Sarno jokes about the Lev bombing weeks after it occurs. It is estimated that over half of college-age viewers receive their news from Backtalk (CAP: "Reins of a Waterfall").

The show begins with a stand-up comedy monologue in which Sarno jokes about the news of the day from various hand-written large cue cards. The show then features at least one interview with a guest (CAP: "Gravedancing" and "Know Thy Enemy").

Notable Guests

Photo Gallery

Notes

  • Backtalk can been seen as an homage to numerous American late-night talk shows. In particular, its focus and commentary on current news and issues, as well as its popularity among college-age kids, is likely a direct reference to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.