7 chapters across the catalog
Today Show PopStart and Blue Moon Bagel Collaboration
The hosts critique the "PopStart" segment on the Today Show as a platform for native advertising. They highlight a "food collaboration" between Blue Moon beer and Pop-Up Bagels, featuring Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie, as an example of blatant product placement disguised as news.
Blue Origin Rocket Crash and China Moon Mineral Discovery
The FAA grounded Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket following a mid-air mishap during a science mission in West Texas. Simultaneously, China announced the discovery of a new mineral on the moon, signaling a potential escalation in the global space race for lunar resources.
California Halloween Cancellations, Mars Observation
Halloween festivities were largely cancelled in the San Francisco Bay Area due to state restrictions, despite a rare alignment of a Saturday holiday, a blue moon, and the visibility of Mars. The hosts contrast this with Virginia and Texas, where trick-or-treating and parties proceeded normally.
NASA has named its new moon program "Artemis," with the goal of landing the first woman on the lunar surface by 2024. The Trump administration is seeking an additional $1.6 billion to accelerate the timeline. John C. Dvorak expresses extreme skepticism, predicting the mission will not happen and noting that many younger generations doubt the original 1969 moon landing.
Executive Producer Credits, Pi-hole Ad Blocking
The show acknowledged executive producers and donors, including Ann Johnston and Baronet Patrick of the Pugner Order. A discussion on "Pi-hole" technology highlighted how users can block advertisements at the DNS level using a Raspberry Pi to increase web performance. Other donors mentioned included Sir Loud Pipes and Dame Karen, who discussed the rarity of the upcoming "blood blue moon" on January 31st.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issues a formal apology to the people of Haiti for the organization's role in the 2010 cholera outbreak. The disease was introduced by UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets), leading to thousands of deaths. The hosts discuss the "blemish" this has left on the UN's reputation.
The hosts share their 2010 resolutions, which include tripling the show's income and reviving the "Daily Source Code" podcast. Plans for New Year's Eve celebrations at Stinson Beach and the significance of the "Blue Moon" occurring on the holiday are also mentioned.
