8 chapters across the catalog
The show concludes with a "Good News" story about a Detroit man, Keante Edmondson, who rescued a special needs student who had wandered a mile away from his elementary school. The episode ends with the "Bingo Boom Shakalaka" mix and a final St. Patrick's Day sign-off.
G20 Predictions, China Trade Deal and Bingo Boom Shakalaka
A prediction from a former banker suggests that China's Xi Jinping will accept U.S. trade terms during the G20 summit. The segment concludes with a series of humorous audio drops featuring the phrase "Bingo Boom Shakalaka" inserted into famous movie clips.
Baron Walkman, Squirrel Mail and 80-20 Donation
Producer Baron Walkman of Ohio sent a donation requesting an "80-20" split in favor of John Dvorak to celebrate his reporting on "Squirrel Mail." The segment includes a "Boom Shakalaka" jingle and a discussion of Dvorak's tenacity in tech reporting.
Nine-year-old Trent Silva donated $140 and requested a specific sequence of show jingles, including "Baby Boom Shakalaka" and "Bing Bing Bong." The hosts fulfill the request and praise the young listener's engagement with the show.
The show features custom jingles from Fletcher and processes knighting requests for producers including Sir Alan Hawes, Knight of the Elongated G-String. The hosts distribute "karma" and play requested sound effects for various donors contributing to the Christmas Eve episode.
Executive Producer Credits, Fletcher Fest Donations
Executive producers and donors are recognized, including Steven Yarosh and Thomas Nussbaum. The "Fletcher Fest" promotion is discussed, where donors contributing $314.15 receive a personalized shout-out. A "Boom Shakalaka" sound bite from a Charles Schwab commercial is introduced into the show's audio repertoire.
A segment dedicated to executive producers and donors includes the knighting of Sir Philip Smith and Sir Ralph Nelson. Various donations are acknowledged, including a $701 contribution from West W Door Company. The hosts grant "karma" and "boom shakalaka" requests for listeners, including a barbecue competitor and a cyclist.
Nicholas McFall and other producers received credits for their financial support, which the hosts suggest can be used to "sex up" LinkedIn profiles or IMDB pages. The show emphasizes its role as a premier source for Silicon Valley analysis and world event deconstruction. Additional donations from Andrew Green in London and other global listeners are acknowledged.
