Topic: Corpus Christi

12 chapters across the catalog

This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 1:51:45 - 1:53:48

1722: This Actually Happened!

Mask Confrontations in Stores, Infant Infection Reports

Viral videos captured heated confrontations between masked and unmasked shoppers in retail stores, with some individuals threatening to call the police. In Texas, health officials in Nueces County reported that 85 infants under the age of one had tested positive for the virus. The announcement was used to urge residents to strictly follow mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.

Nerd & Knucklehead
Episode 1706 1:57:21 - 2:00:41

1706: Nerd & Knucklehead

Commodore Commissions, Sir Cainbrake and Cody Doder

Sir Cainbrake and Cody Doder contribute $1,000 each to secure Commodore commissions. Doder, a retired Navy serviceman, requests "China is Asshole" and "F-35 Karma" jingles for his son Cade, who is attending college. The hosts discuss the appeal of naval titles to former military personnel and provide "football karma" for upcoming games.

The Chit
Episode 1534 2:34:56 - 2:38:11

1534: The Chit

Flight Simulator Experience, Navy T-45 Jet

One of the hosts describes a recent experience flying a Navy T-45 jet simulator at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi. The high-tech simulator featured a 270-degree screen and realistic cockpit feedback. Despite being a licensed pilot, the host struggled to land on a virtual aircraft carrier, highlighting the difficulty of naval aviation.

Hambone
Episode 1520 1:58:03 - 2:12:29

1520: Hambone

Executive Producer Credits, Knighting Ceremony

The show acknowledges high-value donors under the "Value for Value" model, including a $1,500 donation from Paul Turnbull. A formal knighting ceremony is held for Greg Speed (Sir Thinks-a-Lot of the Racetrack) and Mark Empson (Sir Speed Bumps of the Shunpikers). Greg Speed provides an update on his daughter, Ashlyn Speed, a 16-year-old Formula Mazda racer aiming for the IndyCar circuit.

Red Austin
Episode 1431 3:09:41 - 3:12:11

1431: Red Austin

Teacher Shortages, Recruitment from Mexico, Outro

School districts in the Coastal Bend region of Texas are recruiting teachers from Mexico to address severe shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. The program allows qualified teachers to stay for up to three years. The hosts conclude the show with a final sign-off from Texas and Silicon Valley.

Infodemic
Episode 1261

1261: Infodemic

Nueces County COVID-19 Infant Infection Statistics Deconstruction

The public health director of Nueces County, Texas, reported that 85 infants tested positive for COVID-19 in Corpus Christi. This report is identified as "fear porn" because it failed to clarify that the 85 cases were a cumulative total since March 2020 rather than a sudden spike. Media outlets further conflated these statistics with the county's total death toll of 82 to imply high infant mortality.

Tongue Jammin
Episode 1055 2:14:48 - 2:17:15

1055: Tongue Jammin

Corpus Christi Shooting, Nursing Home Violence

Richard Starry is identified as the gunman in a shooting rampage in a Corpus Christi suburb that left five people dead, including his father and stepmother. The killings occurred at both a private residence and a nursing home before Starry took his own life. The hosts criticize the media for failing to investigate potential pharmaceutical influences on the shooter.

Stay Safe!
Episode 959 16:35 - 18:50

959: Stay Safe!

Media Exploitation of Hurricane Victims and NICU Evacuations

News crews are criticized for aggressive tactics in seeking interviews with distressed families, including those whose infants were airlifted from coastal NICU units to Dell Children's Hospital in Austin. Reporters reportedly waited outside hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House to capture "sob stories" from vulnerable evacuees. These actions are described as ghoulish, prioritizing emotional footage over the privacy and well-being of families in crisis.

Scottish Do Over
Episode 649 2:16:07 - 2:20:26

649: Scottish Do Over

Final Birthday Shout-outs, Tom Schuring, Hookers & Blow Club

The final group of birthday donors is acknowledged, including Tom Schuring, the "official archivist" of Adam Curry. The hosts jokingly refer to the 50-year-old donors as members of the "Hookers & Blow Club." They conclude the segment by thanking everyone who contributed amounts under $50 for anonymity.

Dead Hand of Bureaucracy
Episode 463 10:36 - 12:47

463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy

Family Thanksgiving Meals, Cereal Indulgence and Personal Anecdotes

A host describes a "mini Thanksgiving" meal consisting of chicken and eggnog shared with his daughter and her boyfriend before they traveled to Corpus Christi. The segment details a morning spent eating sugary cereals like Honey Smacks and Honey Nut Cheerios, which are usually restricted. Plans for the remainder of the holiday include eating merguez sausage and watching television.

Adios, MOFO!
Episode 316 1:11:32 - 1:21:36

316: Adios, MOFO!

Podcast Licenses and Father's Day Donations

The hosts discuss the popularity of "podcast licenses" and share an anecdote about a visitor from Corpus Christi who believed they were a legal requirement. Various listener donations are acknowledged, including a $333.33 birthday contribution and a Father's Day shout-out for Aaron Spears of NoAgendaFilms.com. One donor from Detroit admits to supporting the show despite it frequently making him angry.