7 chapters across the catalog
Star Wars Auction, Glenn Beck Museum, Movie Memorabilia
A prop lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold at auction for $3.6 million, with speculation that the buyer may be Glenn Beck. Beck's extensive private museum includes items like George Washington's compass, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and Rush Limbaugh's gold microphone. Other collectors mentioned include Dana Brunetti, though his collection is noted as being more contemporary.
Syria Suicide Bombings, Star Wars Action Figure Auction
Reports of deadly suicide bombings in Syria and Pakistan are briefly covered. The show concludes with news of a high-end Star Wars action figure auction in Dallas, where rare prototypes like Bib Fortuna and Darth Vader are expected to sell for tens of thousands of dollars.
A local news report featuring a police officer pulling over a driver dressed as Darth Vader is criticized as a produced publicity stunt for the movie "Rogue One." The segment is cited as an example of how police departments and media outlets collaborate on "idiotic" viral content.
White House Halloween, Obama Selfie Incident, Character Critiques
A video from a White House Halloween event shows President Obama scolding a child dressed as Darth Vader for trying to take a selfie while he was speaking. This incident is used to support anecdotes about the President's allegedly rude behavior toward service staff and waiters, contrasting with his public persona.
Deconstructing the Mandela Effect and Cultural Memory
The "Mandela Effect" is explored as a psychological phenomenon where large groups of people remember cultural facts incorrectly. Examples discussed include the title of "Sex and the City," Darth Vader's famous line to Luke Skywalker, and the lyrics to the Mr. Rogers theme song. The hosts argue this is a demonstration of how easily the public can be "brainwashed" by media repetition.
The Ukrainian Internet Party has officially nominated Darth Vader as a candidate for the presidency of Ukraine. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the election, which includes "Princess Leia" Yulia Tymoshenko and radical groups like the Right Sector. The episode concludes with John Dvorak mentioning his upcoming appearance on TWiT and a final sign-off from the hosts.
Iridium Satellite Collision, Space Debris Discrepancies
A listener email suggests that the reported collision between an Iridium satellite and a Russian satellite was misreported by the media. While news outlets claimed the event created massive amounts of dangerous space debris, the source claims it was a "glancing blow" with minimal impact. The hosts question why the story was sensationalized if no major explosion occurred.
