6 chapters across the catalog
Round Table Ceremony, New Knights and Dames Induction
The formal round table ceremony inducts several new knights and dames, including Sir Dweezus, Dame Karen, and Sir Tabria. The hosts read the specific food and drink requests for the virtual feast, ranging from yak sliders to Appenzeller schnapps, officially welcoming the donors to the show's highest honorary tier.
Traditional British taxis in London feature specialized intercom systems and induction loop technology marked by the telecoil logo. Switching hearing aids to the telecoil setting allowed for clear, direct audio from the driver's microphone via magnetic induction. This assistive technology is increasingly common in public spaces like ATMs and movie theaters, though its presence often goes unnoticed by the general public.
A discussion regarding the security vulnerabilities of electronic fobs and near-field induction systems. The argument is made for a return to physical keys and combination locks to avoid being locked out during power outages. The current reliance on electronic access is characterized as security theater.
Tony G's Twins and the "Pizza Labor" Tale
Producer Tony G announces that his wife is expecting twin boys. The hosts discuss an "old wives' tale" that eating pepperoni pizza can induce labor for women who are "sick and tired" of being pregnant. They also process several "69.69" donations and birthday shout-outs.
Vietnam War Draft, Berkeley Protests and Induction Refusal
A discussion regarding personal histories during the Vietnam War era focuses on anti-war protests in Berkeley. An anecdote is shared about an individual who openly refused induction into the military and was never prosecuted, despite repeated threats from federal authorities. The conversation touches on the various methods people used to avoid the draft during the 1960s.
RFID Detection, Geiger Counter for Chips, Productization
The difficulty of reading various RFID frequencies with a single device is discussed, leading to the idea of an RFID "Geiger counter." Rather than reading the data on a chip, this proposed device would simply alert the user to the presence of a chip via induction. The hosts critique Silicon Valley terminology such as "productizing" and "monetizing" during the brainstorm.
