Topic: Airplane

34 chapters across the catalog

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 1:09:25 - 1:11:49

1888: In The Mourning

Airplane Etiquette and the "Fisting Nuts" Peeve

A classic Dvorak "pet peeve" is revisited: his intense disdain for people who eat snacks on airplanes using what he called the "fisting method." Dvorak describes the "nasty" habit of pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth. Despite Dvorak's personal dislike for the resulting "fisting nuts" musical remix, it remained a favorite among the No Agenda audience.

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 3:40:04 - 3:41:35

1888: In The Mourning

Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette Tangent

A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak ranting about the "fisting method" of eating snacks on an airplane. Dvorak describes his intense annoyance at passengers who pour peanuts into their palm, make a fist, and shake it to drop individual nuts into their mouths. He jokingly predicts that this "annoying as hell" behavior will eventually lead to physical fights on flights.

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 3:40:04 - 3:41:35

1888: In The Mourning

Sir Pete, Ryan Miller, and the Fisting Nuts Airplane Peeve

Sir Pete and Ryan Miller provide donations, with Miller noting that 123.45 was one of Dvorak's favorite numbers. The hosts play the "fisting nuts" jingle, leading to a classic recording of Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with people who eat snacks on airplanes by shaking them from a clenched fist.

Secretary of Egg
Episode 1823 3:05:41 - 3:10:31

1823: Secretary of Egg

Broadway Musical Outro and Peanut Fisting Tangent

The show concludes with a satirical Broadway-style musical number summarizing the podcast's mission of deconstruction. Following the music, a final tangent involves a "pet peeve" about airplane passengers who eat peanuts using the "fisting method"—shaking a handful of nuts in a closed fist to pop them into their mouth—which is described as "annoying as hell" to witness.

Keyboard Warrior
Episode 1807 1:20:28 - 1:26:17

1807: Keyboard Warrior

TikTok Viral Claims, Black Inventors and History

A viral TikTok video claiming Black superiority and the invention of the cell phone and airplane by Black individuals is analyzed. AI research confirms that Jesse Russell was a pioneer in mobile communication patents and Charles Frederick Page patented an airship design in 1903. The hosts reflect on how these historical facts are integrated into modern AI models.

Rainbow of Rockets
Episode 1683 1:12:34 - 1:14:55

1683: Rainbow of Rockets

Joe Biden, Prisoner Swap Airplane Incident

During the arrival of freed Americans from Russia, Joe Biden was filmed wandering onto the empty Russian transport plane for nearly two minutes. The White House issued a statement claiming he wanted to thank the flight crew, though critics noted the crew was already on the tarmac. The hosts characterize the event as another instance of Biden appearing confused or "meandering."

Daddy Long Legs
Episode 1681 1:37:34 - 1:40:43

1681: Daddy Long Legs

Dr. Sir Otter and the Fisting Nuts Karma

Dr. Sir Otter, a trucker from Nebraska, is promoted to Baron of the Flatwater after a significant donation. He requests "relationship karma" and a replay of the "fisting nuts" segment, where a host complains about the annoying way people eat snacks on airplanes. The segment also features audio clips of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump used for "karma" soundbites.

Ninny
Episode 1583 2:12:32 - 2:19:14

1583: Ninny

Donor Roll Call, Fisting Nuts Anecdote

A comprehensive list of donors from across the United States and the Netherlands was read, including birthday shout-outs and "karma" requests. The segment concluded with a "pet peeve" regarding airplane passengers who eat snacks using the "fisting method"—pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them through a hole in the fist. This behavior was described as highly annoying to fellow travelers.

Scop Christmas
Episode 1515 1:31:09 - 1:37:47

1515: Scop Christmas

Associate Executive Producers, Fisting Nuts Anecdote

Donors contribute various amounts, including a "333.33" sequence. A health karma request is made for a producer's son recovering from a motorcycle accident. A recurring anecdote about "fisting nuts"—an annoying method of eating snacks on an airplane—is revisited at the request of a donor.

G.E.R.M.
Episode 1447 1:53:52 - 1:59:44

1447: G.E.R.M.

The "Fisting" Method of Eating Snacks on Airplanes

A listener requests a replay of John Dvorak's critique of how people eat snacks on airplanes. Dvorak describes the "fisting method," where a passenger pours a pile of nuts into their palm and attempts to eat them through a small hole made by their fingers. The hosts joke about the absurdity of the visual and the lack of traditional snacks on airlines like Southwest.

Quiet Riot
Episode 1310 2:13:48 - 2:19:09

1310: Quiet Riot

Fisting Nuts, David Gomez Invention Struggle

The hosts discuss the "annoying" habit of people eating nuts on airplanes by "fisting" them into their mouths. Michael and Kelly Day donate on behalf of entrepreneur David Gomez, who is struggling with medical bureaucracies to bring surgical inventions to market. Gomez is granted associate producer status and a "de-douching."

Mink Road
Episode 1302 1:55:57 - 1:58:20

1302: Mink Road

Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette

A humorous discussion ensued regarding the "fisting" method of eating snacks on airplanes to circumvent mask mandates. A listener described the unseemly habit of pouring a pile of nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth, which they observed while traveling. The hosts debated the social acceptability of this technique during the pandemic.

Media Decomposition
Episode 1282 1:56:23 - 1:59:32

1282: Media Decomposition

ZZ Surls, Airplane Snack Etiquette

A donor from Berkeley prompted a discussion about annoying passenger behaviors on airplanes. John Dvorak described the "fisting method" of eating peanuts—where a passenger shakes a handful of nuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one—as a practice that could lead to physical altercations.

Peak Whiteness
Episode 1248 1:35:34 - 1:40:15

1248: Peak Whiteness

Executive Producer Donations and the Fisting Method

New executive producers are recognized for their donations, including Sir Nathan of the Dog Pack and Dom Del Rosso. A classic "John's Nuts" segment is replayed, where a host describes his annoyance with the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on an airplane. The segment includes various "karma" requests for jobs and relationships.

Ejexit
Episode 1184 1:18:10 - 1:22:27

1184: Ejexit

Sir Destro Title Change and Airplane Etiquette Rant

Sir Terry of Crowley’s Ridge requests a title change to Sir Destro and shares a story about his move to New York. The segment includes a classic rant about the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes, where passengers shake nuts from their palm into their mouth. The hosts also grant "F Cancer" karma to a listener's relative.

Carbon Captions
Episode 1157

1157: Carbon Captions

Natalie Portman Cast as Female Thor, Fast and Furious Airplane Viewing

Natalie Portman is set to play a female version of Thor, a casting decision that has sparked significant debate among online trolls and fans. The discussion shifts to the quality of modern movies and the unique appeal of the Fast and Furious franchise as ideal viewing material during flights.