Topic: Aromatic

2 chapters across the catalog

Gob of Goo
Episode 1407 1:11:34 - 1:16:27

1407: Gob of Goo

Consumer Price Index Changes, Gasoline Aromatics, Super Palates

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced it will calculate the 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) using expenditure data from 2019-2020, effectively omitting 2021 data. In a related discussion on fuel prices, John Dvorak claims he can determine the quality of gasoline by its smell, specifically looking for "aromatics" and the absence of sulfur. This leads to a tangent about individuals with "super palates" who can distinguish between different sources of water or wine.

Aromatic Poo
Episode 327 1:41:00 - 1:42:23

327: Aromatic Poo

British Media Satire Laws, Poo Samples

A discussion of British media laws reveals that footage from Parliament cannot be used for satire or comedy in the UK. This leads to a tangent about a British health show segment where a nutritionist discusses changing the "aromatic" quality of "poo samples" through a diet of seaweed and legumes.