Topic: Blue Angels

John Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Steve Gibson's "Valid Drive" software to verify USB drive capacity. The show closes with a preview of the "Battle of the Douchebags" and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley.

President Donald Trump hosted the "Salute to America" event at the Lincoln Memorial on July 4th, featuring flyovers by the B-2 stealth bomber and the Blue Angels. Media critics compared the military display to authoritarian parades, while others focused on production issues caused by rain and the placement of ballistic glass.

A 70-year-old man in North London reportedly died from spontaneous human combustion while walking on the street. The hosts discuss the history of this phenomenon, noting that victims often burn to a crisp without setting their surroundings on fire. They recall reading about such cases in "True Magazine," which also featured stories about the Hell's Angels.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the show discussing Fleet Week in San Francisco. Dvorak describes the Blue Angels performance over Christy Field and the presence of numerous boats in the bay. The hosts briefly mention the 1970s roots of the event before transitioning into technical difficulties.

One host recounts renting a Prius and finding the driving experience "flimsy" and uncomfortable. They share an anecdote about meeting legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo in Los Angeles, only to be shocked when the rock star drove away in a Prius. The hosts joke that driving a hybrid car is inconsistent with Sarzo's heavy metal pedigree.

The hosts discuss the Blue Angels air show in San Francisco, noting the temporary flight restrictions that altered commercial flight paths over the Golden Gate Bridge. One host describes witnessing the planes from a residence in the flight path while recovering from a minor illness. Plans are mentioned for attending the final day of the event near the Presidio.