9 chapters across the catalog
Pheromone Moth Traps, Persian Rugs and Final Mixes
The "Tip of the Day" recommends using pheromone moth attractant sticky pads to protect expensive Persian and Turkish rugs. The hosts warn that even clean houses likely harbor moths that will be drawn to the traps within minutes. The episode ends with a series of audio clips and a final sign-off.
End of Show Mixes, Jumbo Egg Tip of the Day
John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending listeners buy jumbo eggs for better value, despite the "rare" nature of the chickens that lay them. The episode concludes with end-of-show music mixes and a promotion for the *DH Unplugged* podcast. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios, mofos" catchphrase.
John Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending the Google Books Ngram Viewer for analyzing the historical usage of specific terms. The show concludes with a series of "In-Show Opps" (sound bites) and a classic end-of-show mix. The final segments feature a montage of "Season of Reveal" jingles and a discussion of AI-powered photo editing tools.
John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," suggesting listeners purchase signed prints from conservative cartoonist Ben Garrison. The show closes with an "End of Show Mix" featuring clips of Joe Biden's gaffes and news reports from the Trump assassination attempt, produced by the show's community of remixers.
The show concludes with a satirical "Snowflake Bunch" song and a "Paul Compilage" mix featuring the repetitive media phrase "at the end of the day." The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to return for the Sunday episode.
Drone Warfare Satire and Political Catchphrase Montage
A musical satire focuses on drone warfare in Afghanistan and Pakistan, highlighting the civilian cost and political oversight. This is followed by a comedic montage of media figures and politicians repeatedly using the phrase "at the end of the day" to justify various policies and economic conditions.
Cultural Influence, "Facebag" and "At the End of the Day"
The hosts highlight the show's influence on popular culture, noting the use of the term "facebag" in a Futurama episode and Bill O'Reilly's recent crusade against the phrase "at the end of the day." The program concludes with a montage of the hosts using the forbidden phrase over the years, followed by a final sign-off and a "knighting" audio mix.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Episode 744, teasing a return on the following Thursday. The episode concludes with a lengthy musical montage of various news anchors and politicians repeatedly saying the phrase "at the end of the day." The hosts joke about their own potential retirement following the Hall of Fame induction.
The hosts discuss their efforts to avoid modern linguistic cliches such as "epic," "amazing," and "at the end of the day." They reflect on how the vocabulary of modern culture has become limited and repetitive. A listener's feedback regarding the word "weird" prompts a self-correction to expand their descriptive language during the broadcast.
