7 chapters across the catalog
Punxsutawney Phil, Groundhog Day Prediction and Stew Recipes
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on February 2nd at Gobbler's Knob. The accuracy of the groundhog's predictions is questioned, noting a historical success rate of only 39%. The discussion transitions into a historical anecdote about the San Francisco Examiner and recipes for groundhog and squirrel stew found in the book "Unmentionable Cuisine."
The hosts open the program on February 2, 2023, discussing Groundhog Day and the prediction made by Punxsutawney Phil. They joke about Canadian attempts to create rival groundhog mascots, mentioning names like Toronto Timmy, Montreal Monty, and Canuck Chuck.
Groundhog Day, Fred the Groundhog Death and Oki the Puppet
The annual Groundhog Day celebration in Quebec faced a setback when Fred the Groundhog died just before the event, leading to his replacement by a stuffed toy. In British Columbia, a hand puppet named Oki is used because local groundhogs do not emerge from hibernation until March. The tradition is discussed as a cultural "psy-op" regarding weather prediction.
No Agenda Art Contest, Correct the Record Hat Trick
The "Correct the Record" artist achieved a "hat trick" by winning the show's artwork contest for the third consecutive time with an egg-themed graphic. Other submissions featured groundhogs and Brazilian themes, though some were rejected for being potentially offensive. The hosts discuss the value of producer-contributed art in attracting new listeners.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin and Silicon Valley on February 2, 2020. They discuss the significance of the date as a palindrome and the overlap of Super Bowl Sunday and Groundhog Day. Initial reports from the Netherlands and France suggest Asian individuals are facing racial profiling and wearing "I am not a virus" signs due to the emerging coronavirus outbreak.
Sir Woody of the Falls celebrates his 73rd birthday on Groundhog Day with a donation. Sir Silver Dude, who recently retired from the Navy after 20 years, requests "stop the hammering" and "goat karma." The hosts acknowledge the "magic 20" numerology in his retirement and donation.
Punxsutawney Phil Death Penalty, Global Warming Satire
In a satirical news item, an Ohio prosecutor jokingly filed a "criminal indictment" against Punxsutawney Phil for misrepresenting the arrival of spring. The hosts use the story to mock global warming alarmism, pointing out that record cold temperatures contradict predictions that children would never see snow again.
