Topic: Buddy

5 chapters across the catalog

Leave it to Bibi
Episode 1774 3:12:17 - 3:15:25

1774: Leave it to Bibi

John Dvorak's Tip of the Day, Scrub Buddy Cleaning Product

John C. Dvorak shares his "Tip of the Day," recommending a cleaning product called the "Scrub Buddy." Unlike the "Scrub Daddy," the Scrub Buddy features a sponge encased in a specialized plastic mesh that can remove stuck-on food from non-stick pans without damaging the coating. The product is described as highly effective for heavy-duty kitchen scrubbing.

Trump Head
Episode 795 2:57:10 - 2:59:43

795: Trump Head

Wool Dryer Balls and Soap Nut Testing

A $25 donor requests a moment of silence for the late Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci and complains about static cling from dryer balls. The hosts discuss the benefits of sheep's wool dryer balls and plan to test "soap nuts" (natural soap berries) as a laundry alternative. Adam Curry mentions he will test the soap nuts on his partner Tina's clothes to see if they are effective and non-allergenic.

Lone Rat
Episode 748 3:00 - 6:09

748: Lone Rat

Ham Radio Conditions, Signal Bouncing Experiments

A new "buddy pole" antenna setup in Austin allowed for global communication on low power, sparking a debate on whether radio signals bounce off meteor clouds or the ionosphere. References are made to historical experiments like the Echo Star balloon and moon-bounce communications to explain long-distance signal propagation.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 2:01:47 - 2:07:15

740: Losers to Lions

Congressman Buddy Carter, Air Marshal First Class Travel

Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia is criticized for his performance in a subcommittee hearing where he admitted to only visiting "Texas and Mexico." Carter questioned the head of the U.S. Marshal Service about air marshals flying first class and a mysterious "fee" on airlines, which the hosts identify as a minor $3 carbon surcharge.

Chatter on the Interwebs
Episode 264 1:06:18 - 1:07:48

264: Chatter on the Interwebs

Chipping Granny and Buddy Tracking Devices

A new product in the UK called "Buddy" allows family members to track the GPS location of elderly relatives. The hosts mock the marketing of the device, which they dub "Chipping Granny," as a form of "slave jewelry" for the elderly. They discuss the normalization of constant surveillance under the guise of safety and peace of mind.