Topic: End Of The World

The hosts introduce a new segment called "Guess the Movie" featuring a clip about the Earth's crust destabilizing. Adam Curry correctly identifies the film as 2012, which centers on the Mayan apocalypse prophecy. They reflect on the hysteria surrounding the actual year 2012 and the conventions held by people who believed the world would end.

The show concludes with a reminder of the Santa Fe meetup at the Blue Corn Cafe and Brewery. The hosts sign off with a series of humorous soundbites and a mock warning about the "end of the world" scheduled for the following Wednesday, directing listeners to the show's website for further updates.

Robert Fitzpatrick of Staten Island spent $140,000 on bus and subway advertisements to warn the public of the "Rapture" predicted for May 21, 2011. This end-of-the-world prophecy has led some followers to spend their life savings in anticipation of the date. The podcast hosts criticize the use of funds for such advertising while acknowledging the cultural phenomenon surrounding the prediction.

The program concludes with a final appeal for listener support via dvorak.org/na before the predicted May 21st end of the world. The hosts remind the audience that show notes and audio assets are available at nashownotes.com. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from their respective locations, promising to return for the next episode on Thursday.

The hosts discuss upcoming significant dates for listener support, including April 20th (420) and May 21st, which has been publicized by some groups as "End of the World Day." They encourage producers to support the show before the purported apocalypse.

Reports circulate that the star Betelgeuse may soon explode into a supernova, potentially creating a "second sun" in the sky for several weeks. Simultaneously, geological activity in Northeastern Africa suggests the continent is splitting apart near the Red Sea. The hosts also mention a street preacher in Hollywood predicting the end of the world on May 21, 2011.