Topic: John Steck

3 chapters across the catalog

2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
Episode 1508 2:16:26 - 2:20:16

1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special

John Steck and the Art of Blocking Trolls

A musical segment explores the habit of "blocking" annoying individuals on social media, specifically targeting a listener named John Steck. The lyrics describe Steck as a "cuck without a nation" and a "misogynistic pig" who seeks a corporate gig. The segment humorously addresses the "art of blackness" (the blacklist) and the satisfaction of silencing "douchebaggery" in the digital space.

Bi-Pox
Episode 1461 1:18:29 - 1:26:14

1461: Bi-Pox

John Steck Emails, Wet Bulb Temperature, Fuel Cells

A series of critical emails from listener John Steck are read, mocking the hosts' lack of knowledge regarding "wet bulb" temperatures and fuel cell technology. Steck shares anecdotes from his time working in the Middle East and India to explain the dangers of high humidity on the human body's ability to cool itself.

Message from the Future
Episode 581 1:25:28 - 1:28:09

581: Message from the Future

Kurzweil AI, Time Travelers, Pope Francis Prediction

A listener points out an article on KurzweilAI.net regarding the search for time travelers via internet metadata. The hosts joke about Adam Curry being a time traveler because he predicted the name "Pope Francis" weeks before the papal election, a feat discussed in a comment thread on the Kurzweil site.