3 chapters across the catalog
A historical anecdote recalls a man who tied dozens of weather balloons to a lawn chair in the late 1990s, reaching altitudes where he was spotted by commercial pilots. The individual reportedly used a BB gun to pop balloons to facilitate his descent. The story is contrasted with the "Balloon Boy" hoax of 2009.
A travel report details the departure from San Antonio, noting the efficiency of the airport compared to Austin. Observations are made regarding "sly" TSA facial recognition cameras mounted on kiosks. The narrative transitions into a nostalgic comparison of modern air travel versus the pre-TSA era, citing the shoe bomber and Cuban hijackings as catalysts for the decline in travel convenience.
The hosts discuss technical frustrations with Windows machines entering sleep mode during active downloads or Skype calls. Adam Curry then describes his use of vintage Pan Am aviation headphones from the 1960s, which he prefers over modern plastic alternatives. The segment touches on the lack of proper APIs in some applications to prevent system hibernation.
