Topic: Lake Tahoe

Construction crews renovating the Smithsonian "Castle" on the National Mall discovered a 30-foot deep cistern dating back to 1847. While the discovery fueled speculation about secret tunnels under Washington D.C., officials stated the structure was simply for gathering rainwater. This leads to a discussion of various urban legends regarding underground military bases and high-speed trains.

A personal anecdote recalls a hitchhiker's claim that secret submarine bases exist under Lake Tahoe, connected to the Pacific via tunnels. The discussion references RFK Jr.'s claims about underground bases in the 1960s and notes the existence of real underground pedestrian networks in cities like Montreal and Toronto.

A personal story details a motorcycle trip to Lake Tahoe on a Kawasaki Triple to see BB King. After winning money at the tables, the traveler attempted to drive home in sub-zero temperatures, resulting in severe hypothermia. The story concludes with an encounter with a beautiful hitchhiker whom the traveler was unable to speak to due to uncontrollable shivering.

The hosts conduct a knighting ceremony for Lady Simona, naming her the "Dame of Purple Goats." They acknowledge various donors, including Sir Duane Melanson and Sir Christopher Dolan, and discuss a local meetup in Lake Tahoe. The segment emphasizes the value-for-value model and the importance of listener support to keep the show operational.

The hosts recognize several Associate Executive Producers and answer a question about the proper finger for wearing a No Agenda signet ring. They announce an upcoming listener meetup at Sonny's BBQ in South Lake Tahoe on July 29th.

Sir Baron Donald of the Fire Bottles is promoted to Viscount of Eastern Washington. He submitted his request on "United Federation of Planets" letterhead. The hosts also remind listeners of the South Lake Tahoe meetup and acknowledge several "boob" donations (amounts ending in 80.08).

John C. Dvorak shares a story from the 1970s about riding a Kawasaki motorcycle to Lake Tahoe to see BB King. After winning money gambling and attempting to ride home in freezing temperatures, he suffered from hypothermia and was unable to speak when he tried to offer a ride to a hitchhiker.

The hosts compare current weather conditions between Southwest London and Northern California. While London experiences uncharacteristic sunshine and gusty winds, Northern California faces unusual late-May snow and rain attributed to a low-pressure system moving back from Denver.