3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Amsterdam and the Pacific Northwest, respectively. They critique NBC anchor Brian Williams for reporting live from the cold in Ferguson, Missouri, noting his reported $12 million to $14 million annual salary. The hosts mock the performative nature of mainstream media coverage regarding the unrest in Ferguson.
Brian Williams Urban Combat, Ferguson Shell Casings
The hosts return to Brian Williams' reporting, mocking his use of the term "urban combat" to describe the Ferguson riots. They question his claim of seeing "shell casings underfoot" on the roadway, suggesting the imagery is exaggerated for dramatic effect. The segment critiques the "Imperial News" style of NBC's rollout.
The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for three producers—Mr. Smith, Brian Ferguson, and Justin Seitz—who contributed over $1,000 to the program. They also acknowledge the birthday of the show's art director, Jesse Anderson, and thank the community of artists who provide episode artwork.
