Topic: Hot Air Balloon

Douglas Kuhlman, a listener since episode one, is knighted as Sir Woody of the Dakota Territory. Mike Clark, a hot air balloon pilot from South Carolina, reaches knighthood as Sir Arrow Knight of the Knots. One host admits a fear of balloons after a previous crash, preferring aircraft with engines.

The hosts discuss the inherent dangers of hot air ballooning following a fatal crash in Lockhart, Texas. Personal anecdotes are shared regarding balloon rides in Napa Valley and the Swiss Alps, describing landings as "controlled crashing." Preliminary theories regarding the Lockhart incident suggest a propane explosion may have been the cause.