First of all, if you’re unfamiliar with Jack Rebney and the cult of The Angriest Man in the World, go here immediately.

Back? Wasn’t that amazing? OK.

During the Q&A for the wonderful film about Rebney’s status as a viral video superstar, Winnebago Man, director Ben Steinbauer thought it would be cool to give Jack a call and patched him into the PA at the Silver. There followed 10 minutes of Rebney responding to audience questions, pontificating about the horrors of Dick Cheney, and explaining the failure of the modern news business. After a woman complimented Rebney on his basso-profundo voice, Steinbauer goaded Rebney to explain his distaste for National Public Radio. Rebney calls it “No Penis Radio.”

After the laughter subsided, another audience member asked about the 80-year-old Rebney’s health and if he will see any proceeds from the film. That kind soul was NPR’s Bob Boilen, host of All Songs Considered.

I caught up with Bob, an old friend, and got his response to being so publicly abused. Herewith, the point-counterpoint:

Jack Rebney Bashes NPR

Bob Boilen Defends NPR

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