3 chapters across the catalog
Technical details regarding escalator safety switches and "comb plates" are explored following a recent incident in New York. A separate discussion focuses on the selection of podcast cover art, including a "raptured dog" concept and a clamshell design. The hosts debate the visibility of certain graphics, noting how colorblindness can affect the perception of digital art.
Episode Artwork, Nord Stream Caviar, and Hidden Symbols
The hosts deconstruct the artwork for episode 1421, titled "Nord Stream Caviar," created by The Capitalist's Agenda and Tantaniel. They discuss the specific red and blue colors of Soviet-era caviar tins and a hidden "Q" symbol found in the fish's tail. The segment highlights the importance of using modern podcast apps to view chapter-specific artwork.
A chance encounter on Second Street in San Francisco prompts a discussion about the utility of large golfing umbrellas purchased from Costco. One participant describes carrying a heavy-duty green umbrella, while the other mistakenly identifies it as red, leading to a conversation about the DOTS colorblindness test administered in grade school. The durability of high-end umbrellas is contrasted with portable "bumper shoot" models that often fail in high winds.
