Topic: Barking

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Dame Joan of Bark and Sir Fast Eddie of Alameda. They also celebrate several producer birthdays and discuss a rumor regarding the U.S. Postal Service's stance on wax-sealed envelopes.

Dr. Jeff Bark of Orange County criticizes the mainstream narrative for banning dissenting medical opinions on platforms like YouTube and Facebook. While he advocates for herd immunity and alternatives to lockdowns, his use of political symbols like the "Don't Tread on Me" flag is noted as a form of right-wing virtue signaling that contributes to the politicization of the health crisis.

The hosts open the program discussing the origins of Weetabix, noting it began as an Australian product called Wheat-Bix before moving to South Africa and England. The conversation shifts to a gift of Pennsylvania maple syrup and the distinct flavors of tree bark. One host claims that DMT is derived from tree bark and requires a druid to harvest properly.

A review of novelty Christmas music features tracks composed entirely of animal sounds. One project involves individual goat vocalizations mapped to musical notes, while another features a sophisticated arrangement of dog growls and barks. The discussion touches on the creative effort required to arrange these "animal choirs" into recognizable holiday carols.

A whistleblower producer points out that Amazon's recommendation algorithms frequently suggest the necessary components for extracting DMT, a Schedule I controlled substance. The "frequently bought together" feature links acacia root bark with turkey basters and specific solvents used in the extraction process.

Hillary Clinton imitated a barking dog during a campaign event in Reno, Nevada, to mock Republican claims about the Great Recession. The audio clip features Clinton suggesting a dog could serve as a real-time fact-checker for political statements. The hosts analyze the performance and the strange nature of the political theater involved.