4 chapters across the catalog
Celebrity Death Predictions and Political Distraction Theories
A discussion explores the theory that major celebrity deaths are sometimes used to distract the public from failed foreign policy maneuvers, citing Michael Jackson's death during the 2009 Iranian Green Revolution. The hosts jokingly speculate on which high-profile pilots, such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta, might be "next" if current Iranian regime change efforts fail.
John Harrison, Matthew the Mapper, and Mudflat Maps
John Harrison, a local "ride buddy" of one of the hosts, achieves Baron status. Matthew Helley is knighted as Sir Matthew the Mapper, Baron of the Candianavian Hull. He previously provided the show with an 1800s map of the Bay Area showing that the local mudflats have remained largely unchanged for over a century.
The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors, including Sir John Harrison, the first member of the "600 Club" for the show's 6th anniversary. They discuss Harrison's move from North Carolina to Austin and his request for "job karma" for his son. Other donors from Texas and Indiana are thanked under the value-for-value model.
Donor Roll, 11-11-11 Significance, De-douching Karma
A series of $111.11 donations were acknowledged from listeners including Colin Clayton, Gregory Laudrup, and Michael Greer. The number 11-11-11 is highlighted as a significant upcoming date for the show. Donors requested "karma" for job searches and "de-douching" for long-term listening without previous financial support.
