Topic: Feast

A formal knighthood ceremony welcomes new Knights and Dames to the "Round Table," including Sir Hans and Dame Janet. The hosts detail the elaborate virtual feast, which includes Brunello wine, lobster tails, and mole poblano. Information is provided regarding the "No Agenda Rings" and the tradition of using wax seals for correspondence.

NPR's investigation into Christian nationalism focuses on the "CrossPolitik" streaming show and the "Fight Laugh Feast" conference. The report describes the group as "hipster theocrats" who enjoy whiskey and cigars while promoting patriarchal values. The analysis mocks NPR's concern over a YouTube channel with only 20,000 subscribers, framing the entire report as anti-Trump propaganda.

Historical details of Tudor-era feasts under Henry VIII reveal menus featuring heron, porpoise, and swan decorated with gold leaf. Etiquette guidelines from Erasmus advised diners against gnawing bones like dogs or belching without covering the sound. During this period, guests used the tablecloth as a communal lap napkin and carried personal knives as fashion accessories.

Correspondence from 2005 between the hosts and Murgesh Navar of Audio Feast is revealed, suggesting Navar did not fully understand podcasting at the time. The hosts discuss the history of the technology and Navar's attempts to partner with Podshow before pivoting to a patent-assertion strategy.