Topic: Guinness World Record

9 chapters across the catalog

Stay Alarmed
Episode 1649

1649: Stay Alarmed

John Alfred Tenniswood, World's Oldest Man Secrets

John Alfred Tenniswood, a 111-year-old retired accountant from Liverpool, has been named the world's oldest living man by Guinness World Records. Tenniswood inherited the title following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vincente Perez of Venezuela. He attributes his longevity to luck, moderation, and a weekly tradition of eating fish and chips every Friday.

Net Equity
Episode 1602 2:15:08 - 2:16:38

1602: Net Equity

World's Oldest Dog Dies, Scraps vs. Kibble Longevity

Bobi, a Portuguese guard dog recognized as the world's oldest dog, passed away at the age of 31. The discussion highlights that Bobi reportedly ate only human food "scraps" rather than commercial dog food. This is used to support the claim that dogs, as natural scavengers, may live longer on traditional diets than on processed kibble.

Lawful but Awful
Episode 1444 2:30:58 - 2:33:23

1444: Lawful but Awful

NPR Non Sequitur, World's Oldest Chihuahua

A short NPR report on a 21-year-old Florida Chihuahua named Toby Keith is criticized for its lack of substance. The hosts point out that the story opens with a proverb about teaching old dogs "new tricks" but fails to mention any tricks the dog performed. They cite this as an example of declining material quality at the network.

Episode 404

404: Spy in a Bag

William Pace, Guinness World Record for Bullet in Head

William Pace died at the age of 103, holding the Guinness World Record for living the longest with a bullet in his head. Pace lived for 94 years with the projectile lodged in his skull before passing away in his sleep. The New York Times published a highlighted obituary for Pace on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Bud Nip
Episode 332 35:39 - 39:55

332: Bud Nip

Domain Name Forwards, Guinness World Records Rejection

The No Agenda community's attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most domain names forwarding to a single site is rejected by the organization. Adam Curry expresses frustration, noting the irony of his ex-wife's inclusion in the book as the oldest Playboy playmate while his project is denied. New domains like crotchperry.com and stopignoringronpaul.com are added to the show's network.

Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)
Episode 250 1:40:42 - 1:44:52

250: Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)

Kaiser Permanente, Guinness World Record Flu Shots

Kaiser Permanente set a Guinness World Record for the most flu shots administered in a single day at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Internal memos describe "roving shot carts" and "shot buses" designed to vaccinate staff and seniors with maximum efficiency. The hosts report that some employees feel pressured or threatened to participate in the vaccination program, which is being marketed as a competitive achievement.