4 chapters across the catalog
Personal Anecdotes, Dreaming About Work and Trailmobile
The hosts share personal stories about dreaming of their work, leading to an anecdote about a former job at Trailmobile inspecting cargo containers for ships. They discuss the superstition that dreaming about a job is a sign it is time to quit.
Observations of massive freight trains in California, some exceeding 130 cars in length, spark a discussion on global logistics and the "Belt and Road" initiative. The sheer volume of cargo containers moving through the state highlights the scale of international trade and the potential for illicit trafficking within the global supply chain.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss local logistics, including a massive train carrying cargo containers east from California ports. The conversation shifts to the availability of fresh seafood in landlocked Texas, specifically a martini and oyster bar in Hill Country that receives its stock via truck.
Cargo Container Influx, Economic Indicators, and Shrinkflation
A report from Northern Silicon Valley notes a significant increase in cargo containers arriving from China, with 144 cars observed daily. Despite this high supply, consumer prices remain elevated, leading to a discussion on "shrinkflation." This phenomenon involves manufacturers reducing product sizes, such as crab cakes at Whole Foods, while maintaining or increasing prices to offset pandemic-related production costs.
