Topic: Beef Prices

3 chapters across the catalog

Sonic Thump
Episode 1875 44:02 - 48:24

1875: Sonic Thump

Texas Screwworm Outbreak and Rising Beef Prices

The New World screwworm has reportedly returned to Texas, posing a threat to the cattle industry. This biological issue coincides with skyrocketing beef prices, with reports of "jumbo tomahawk" steaks selling for as much as $875 in high-end Austin restaurants. Industry insiders suggest this may lead to a significant reduction in the domestic cattle herd.

Meloni in the Middle
Episode 1792 2:01:51 - 2:07:10

1792: Meloni in the Middle

No Agenda Art, AI Prompting, Screw Worm Psyop

The hosts discuss the selection of show artwork, noting the increasing use of AI prompting by listeners. A "screw worm" narrative in the cattle industry is debated as a potential "psyop" intended to raise beef prices, contradicting earlier reports from "Texas Slim." The segment provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the show's titles and art are finalized.

Excited Delerium
Episode 431 18:40 - 21:47

431: Excited Delerium

Facebook Page Limitations, Beef Prices, Head on a Stick

A discussion on the technical limitations of Facebook pages leads into a prediction about plummeting beef prices due to the ongoing drought forcing farmers to cull cattle. The segment also mentions a "head on a stick" prop used during the tour and the desolate landscape of Hell's Half Acre in Idaho.