Topic: California Cup

3 chapters across the catalog

Omnipocalypse
Episode 1215 1:13:31 - 1:16:58

1215: Omnipocalypse

Craig Knight Donation, Fast Enough Horse Racing Karma

Top donor Craig Knight of the North to South requests karma for his horse, "Fast Enough," which is running in the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita. Knight also provides an update on his dog, Yuki, who is undergoing chemotherapy after successful foot surgery. The hosts grant karma for both the horse and the dog, noting the high level of competition in the upcoming race.

Pale Male
Episode 1211 1:28:47 - 1:31:04

1211: Pale Male

Horse Racing Karma, "Fast Enough" Victory

In a rare exception to show rules, "horse race karma" was granted to a producer's horse named "Fast Enough." The horse subsequently won the Cal Cup Derby after starting in last place and making a wide bid on the outside. The hosts joke about the "rigged" nature of No Agenda karma and suggest they are owed a finders fee for the victory.

Doomsday is Tomorrow
Episode 216 0:00 - 3:21

216: Doomsday is Tomorrow

California Weather Patterns, World Cup Final Broadcast Rights

The hosts open the program discussing the "June Gloom" weather patterns in Northern California, explaining how heat in the Central Valley creates the coastal marine layer. The conversation shifts to the 2010 World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain, noting that the broadcast has moved from ESPN to ABC. There is a brief mention of a dispute in the Netherlands over commercial versus state media rights for the potential victory celebration.