6 chapters across the catalog
Hoverboard Fire Hazards, Marijuana Stocking Stuffers
The hosts discuss holiday safety, specifically the risk of hoverboards catching fire when parked under Christmas trees. They also reference a news report from Seattle regarding the popularity of marijuana as a stocking stuffer, including an $80 "comically large joint" that has become a top seller at local dispensaries.
Electric Unicycles, Gyroscopic Balance, Road Safety
John Dvorak describes seeing a person on a high-speed electric unicycle zipping through an intersection at an estimated 40 miles per hour. Adam Curry explains that these devices use gyroscopes for balance, similar to a Segway, and are controlled by leaning. They debate the safety and difficulty of riding such "hands-free" transportation devices in urban environments.
The hosts open the show by noting Bastille Day and the traditional French summer vacation schedule. They discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's military parade, specifically highlighting a soldier demonstrating a jet-powered hoverboard while carrying an automatic rifle.
Hoverboards, Emergency Room Injuries and Head Trauma
An emergency room doctor in Austin reports that hoverboards have become the number one cause of injury in local ERs. While media coverage has focused on the devices catching fire, the primary medical concern is massive head trauma and broken bones from falls. The doctor warns parents against purchasing the devices due to the high risk of severe facial and cranial injuries.
Hoverboard Fires, Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating a series of fires involving hoverboards, which are attributed to cheap lithium-ion batteries made in China. Reports of boards exploding or catching fire have emerged from Seattle, Houston, and Alabama. One host admits to using a hoverboard to transport trash down a long hallway, despite the reported safety risks.
The hosts discuss the "tiny house" movement, linking it to Agenda 21 and digital asset trends among younger generations. Plans are announced for a trip to Marfa, Texas, to visit the McDonald Observatory for a private telescope viewing. The segment concludes with a humorous anecdote about riding a hoverboard while intoxicated.
