Topic: David Thomas

6 chapters across the catalog

Micro Livestock
Episode 1004 1:56:08 - 2:00:30

1004: Micro Livestock

Rod Rosenstein and the "Loyalty" Allegations

ABC News reported that President Trump allegedly asked Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, "Are you on my team?" The hosts deconstruct the report, arguing that the media is attempting to establish a pattern of Trump demanding "loyalty" similar to previous allegations involving James Comey and Andrew McCabe.

10th Anniversary
Episode 976 2:04:52 - 2:08:29

976: 10th Anniversary

David Rosa, Puerto Rico Protectorate, and Sir Daniel

Sir David Rosa achieves Viscount status and claims Puerto Rico as his protectorate. Daniel Warren, a recent college graduate, credits the show with maintaining his "mental hygiene" during school and is knighted as Sir Daniel. The segment includes "douchebag" call-outs for family members who have not yet donated.

Warming Up to Iceland
Episode 511 2:18:16 - 2:23:21

511: Warming Up to Iceland

School Lockdown Drills, Secret Training and Student Letters

A 16-year-old blind and autistic student shares a disturbing account of a school lockdown drill where a teacher told students they would "die" if they didn't shut up. Other parents report that children are being told to keep these drills a secret from their parents, which is criticized as a form of "slave training" and psychological manipulation.

"Hunker Down"
Episode 334 1:25:10 - 1:30:50

334: "Hunker Down"

Listener Donations, Karma Requests, and De-Douching

Donations are processed from listeners in North Carolina, Virginia, and New York, many of whom are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The hosts grant "karma" and "de-douching" to various contributors, including Fernando Benito and Joe the Dish Slave. James Briscoe requests a birthday shout-out for his partner, Smita, and suggests the hosts hold a dinner event in Manhattan.

Mavericks of Media
Episode 268 1:11:15 - 1:13:40

268: Mavericks of Media

Producer Donations and Grin On Industries

Donations are acknowledged from several producers, including Thomas Nussbaum, David Bernard, and Bill Rudder. Sterling Ellsworth notes the impact of the "Obama recession" on his ability to contribute. The hosts also grant "karma" to Josh Springer, owner of Grin On Industries, which produces a bottom-up beer dispensing system that prevents spills and increases efficiency in high-volume environments.