Topic: Burrito

7 chapters across the catalog

#deletethebag
Episode 1019 2:07:18 - 2:15:08

1019: #deletethebag

Donation Segment, Chinese-Mexican Burritos, and Knighting Ceremony

The final donation segment features Joshua Dilsaver, who contributed $138 after finding a promotion fortune in a "Chinese-Mexican burrito." Other donors include William Durkin and George Kunath, the latter of whom requested less vulgar language. The show concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for "Sir Pinder-net" and "Circus Media Knight," accompanied by the traditional list of "No Agenda" provisions.

Hate Crime Manager
Episode 861 4:33 - 7:06

861: Hate Crime Manager

Chelsea Pressure Cooker Bomb and Vegetonian Burrito Witness

An explosion occurred in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan involving a pressure cooker bomb equipped with wires and a cell phone. Local news footage features a witness named Deborah who describes hearing the blast while waiting for a burrito at a vegetarian restaurant. The hosts mock the witness's pronunciation of "vegetarian" as "vegetonian."

Shemita Cycle
Episode 756 1:58:37 - 2:01:02

756: Shemita Cycle

Value-for-Value Model, iPhone Layaway and Tour Names

The hosts discuss the "value-for-value" model, comparing the cost of supporting the show to Apple's new iPhone upgrade program. They encourage listeners to be active producers rather than passive consumers. Adam Curry mentions his upcoming tour in an Airstream, which has been nicknamed "The Flying Burrito," though he is seeking a more "sexy" name.

Juloon
Episode 754 11:15 - 15:06

754: Juloon

Airstream Mobile Studio Naming and Technical Setup

The technical capabilities of the mobile Airstream studio are discussed, including the use of a Verizon jetpack for high-speed internet. Potential names for the trailer are debated, with suggestions including "Enola Gay" and "The Flying Burrito." The segment concludes with a decision to let "Tina the Keeper" have the final say on the vehicle's name.

Gross, Surprising & Scary
Episode 429 54:28 - 59:22

429: Gross, Surprising & Scary

Burrito Delivery Drones, FAA Airspace Integration

During a Congressional hearing, Professor Todd Humphreys suggests that drones could eventually be used for commercial tasks like delivering burritos to doorsteps. The hosts mock this trivialization of surveillance technology. The discussion also covers the FAA's plan to accelerate the adoption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into national airspace by 2015.

The French Fry Connection
Episode 105 2:36 - 4:07

105: The French Fry Connection

Hotel Room Injuries and Mexican Food Cravings

One of the hosts describes a minor head injury sustained after walking into the side of an open door at a hotel. Following the incident, he visited a local Mexican restaurant on a driver's recommendation and consumed a large burrito. The heavy meal resulted in significant lethargy and an early onset of sleep.

The French Fry Connection
Episode 105 4:12 - 5:50

105: The French Fry Connection

San Francisco Mission Burrito History and Characteristics

The discussion shifts to the specific history of the Mission Burrito, an culinary invention originating in San Francisco. Reference is made to Wikipedia's documentation of the style, which is characterized by its large size and heavy ingredients. The hosts comment on the addictive nature of these burritos and the physical "loggy" feeling that follows consumption.