The show acknowledges "boob donations" (amounts ending in 80.08) and welcomes Teresa Dempster Andrews to "Damehood." She requests the title Dame Teresa Martine and looks forward to "barbecue baby back ribs" at the show's metaphorical round table.
12 chapters across the catalog
The show acknowledges "boob donations" (amounts ending in 80.08) and welcomes Teresa Dempster Andrews to "Damehood." She requests the title Dame Teresa Martine and looks forward to "barbecue baby back ribs" at the show's metaphorical round table.
The donation read continues with "chip" donations (referencing the 8088 and 6502 processors) and "boob" donations (the number 80.08). Producers request karma for various life events, including new jobs, moving, and stroke recovery. The hosts decline a request for "divorce karma," but grant "career karma" to several listeners.
Listener Donations, Dame Tony and Boob Donations
A long list of listener donations is read, including a significant contribution from Dame Tony of the North Cowtown Pickleball Region. The hosts acknowledge several "boob donations" ($80.08) and discuss the technical challenges of using Stripe versus PayPal in different countries. This segment reinforces the "Value for Value" model by publicly thanking the individuals who provide the financial "treasure" necessary to sustain the program.
Associate Executive Producers, Small Donations and Website Updates
The hosts read a list of donors contributing between $50 and $200, including a record-breaking streak of 130 consecutive donations of $80.08 by Sir Kevin McLaughlin. They acknowledge the support of international producers from Germany and the Netherlands. Listeners are reminded that the show's website is undergoing a redesign this quarter.
Boob Donations, Knighting of Sir Christopher
A surge of "boob" themed donations ($80.08) from producers across the country is processed, alongside several birthday shout-outs. Christopher Goya is officially knighted as "Sir Christopher of the Upper Trinity," receiving the traditional "Hookers and Blow" and "Mutton and Mead" welcome. The segment also promotes the "No Agenda Signet Rings" available for high-level producers to seal their correspondence.
Final Producer Thank Yous, Dvorak Keyboard Anniversary
The hosts conclude the show by thanking a final group of producers, including several "8008" (boob) themed donations and a "1776" contribution from a listener who found the show via Joe Rogan. A humorous note regarding the 86th anniversary of the Dvorak keyboard is read, though John C. Dvorak denies any relation to the inventor. The segment reiterates the importance of the "play-to-pay" model in the face of collapsing streaming service budgets.
Jessica Sawyer celebrates her birthday with a donation and a request for "house-selling goat karma." The segment also explores the history of the "8008" donation amount, with Ryan Raditzky claiming credit for originating the number as a reference to a calculator joke.
The show conducts a knighting ceremony for several high-level donors. William Durkin is recognized for a donation based on the square root of 1111. "Sir 8008" (formerly Dude Named Muhammad Ali) and "Dame Bang Bang" are celebrated, with the latter wishing her husband a happy 18th anniversary.
Poop Donations and the "Truth Revolution"
The show acknowledges a "poop donation" (amount ending in 9009) and a "boob donation" (8008). These are part of a larger "Truth Revolution" of Mayday donations from listeners across the globe, including the Netherlands and Australia. The segment emphasizes the community's role in keeping the podcast independent from traditional advertising.
Subscription Model Failures, Andrew Sullivan, and Numerology Donations
The limitations of rigid subscription models and platforms like Patreon are discussed, using Andrew Sullivan's blog as an example of how fixed pricing can cap revenue. The show's success is attributed to open-ended donations and listener-generated numerology memes, such as the "8008" (boobs) and "73" (best regards) donation amounts.
Associate Executive Producer Credits and Boob Jokes
A segment dedicated to smaller donations includes a $102 gift from Micah Gafford and an $80.08 donation from Jason Wall. The latter amount is revealed to be an ASCII joke for "boobs," leading to a discussion about the Intel 8008 microprocessor and listener-submitted "full Reagan" recordings of human resources disputes.
Associate Executive Producers, Donation Segment 780 Part 2
The second half of the donation segment features contributions from Chris Wilson in Australia, Eric Von Marter, and several donors from the UK and Malaysia. A technical discussion regarding the Intel 8008 and 8080 microprocessors is sparked by a specific donation amount. The hosts thank the "producers" for their financial support and for providing content and "trigger warnings" for the show.
