4 chapters across the catalog
Early Computing History, BT Dave and John Doyle
BT Dave recalls a 1995 April Fool's article by John C. Dvorak about 2-bit computing that initially fooled him. John Doyle describes discovering the show in 2020 while searching for COVID-19 conspiracies on Google Podcasts. Doyle requests knighthood as the "Knight of the Sweet Old Fashioned" and honors Dvorak's preference for 2018 Costco Cabernet Sauvignon.
JD Vance, Conspiracy Theory Defense and Media Framing
JD Vance responded to the Susie Wiles interview by claiming he only believes in "conspiracy theories that are true," citing past skepticism regarding COVID-19 masking and Joe Biden's cognitive health. Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki noted a Washington tradition where former chiefs of staff advise newcomers, claiming Reince Priebus specifically warned Wiles not to speak to author Chris Whipple.
Media Rehash of Early Pandemic Claims, Libel Discussion
The hosts express frustration that mainstream media is only now reporting on topics they discussed a year ago, such as gain-of-function research and aerosol transmission. A brief tangent involves a joke about suing for libel after being labeled "nut jobs" by critics.
Birthday Honors, Kentucky COVID Realities and Neighbor Relations
A series of birthday donations included a report from healthcare workers in Northern Kentucky who have yet to see overrun ICUs or ventilator shortages despite Governor Andy Beshear's mandates. The couple noted they are referred to as the "conspiracy couple" by their neighbors for sharing their first-hand observations. The hosts discussed the difficulty of maintaining peace with "zombie" neighbors who rely solely on mainstream news.
