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Chris Wilson is officially knighted after a lengthy and humorous correspondence regarding his status as a "minstrel" or a "knight." The discussion covers his request for "Kanga Bangers" (kangaroo sausages) and pale ale for his ceremony. The hosts clarify the rules of the Peerage Committee and apologize for previous confusion regarding his title.
The hosts discuss the difficulty of finding a high-quality "full English" breakfast and the cultural differences in restaurant reviews. They claim that Yelp is unreliable in the UK because British reviewers prioritize service over food quality. The discussion also touches on the lack of a tipping culture in Britain compared to the United States.
The hosts conclude the episode with a final discussion on British "bangers" (sausages) and the difficulty of finding quality food in the UK. They sign off from their respective locations in Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next live broadcast on Sunday. The episode ends with the show's signature "Adios Mofos" catchphrase.
The hosts read a second round of donor credits, acknowledging contributions from listeners in Korea, Tennessee, and Canada. They grant "jobs karma" to several producers facing unemployment and "de-douche" listeners who have finally contributed to the show's value-for-value model.
British Bangers, Food Quality and Recycling Anecdotes
The hosts discuss the declining quality of British sausages, or "bangers," which are often filled with breadcrumbs and chemicals rather than meat. This leads to a meta-discussion about the risk of recycling personal anecdotes on the podcast as the show reaches its 72nd episode.
Curry recalls a British Airways first-class flight where he learned it takes nine minutes to boil a soft-boiled egg at an 8,000-foot cabin pressure altitude. The conversation shifts to the current economic state of Russia and the "out of control" behavior of the children of Russian oligarchs. Dvorak mentions that some neighborhoods are now conducting character checks on potential residents to avoid the trouble associated with this new generation of wealthy Russians.
British Bangers, Sausage Regulations and Bread Content
The conversation shifts to the composition of British bangers, which traditionally contain a high percentage of bread crumbs or "rusk" for texture. United States food laws historically limited the amount of filler allowed in sausages, making authentic British-style bangers difficult to find domestically. Personal anecdotes include a high-quality banger served on a Canadian airline flight from Toronto to London.
