3 chapters across the catalog
The program opens with a shout-out to the University of Wisconsin River Falls women's ice hockey team for their back-to-back national championships. A debate ensues regarding the athletic merits of field hockey versus ice hockey and the physical fitness of soccer players. The term "WAGs," referring to the wives and girlfriends of high-profile athletes, is introduced as a cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom.
Heavy black smoke from wildfires covers the landscape between Salt Lake City and Boise. Observations from Twin Falls include the famous base-jumping bridge and the site of Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump. Boise is noted for its contradictory culture, featuring strict public smoking bans alongside permissive firearm laws.
Portuguese Linguica, Twitter Location Tracking
A listener email prompts a discussion about authentic Portuguese linguica and chouriço available in southeastern Massachusetts. The hosts mention a Twitter account dedicated to tracking locations where these specific sausages can be purchased. Technical critiques of the SM57 microphone used for the broadcast are briefly exchanged.
