Topic: Lake Travis

A massive "Trump Boat Parade" on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, resulted in several vessels taking on water due to heavy wakes. While initial reports suggested multiple sinkings, local fire rescue confirmed they assisted several distressed boaters. Social media memes jokingly attributed the sinkings to "Antifa submarines," though the cause was simply the high volume of boat traffic in a confined area.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program with travel updates, noting Curry's upcoming trip to Chicago for a Ronald McDonald House charities conference. The conversation shifts to a financial tip regarding Tesla stock, specifically a January 2019 $200 put option. The hosts recount an afternoon of wake surfing on Lake Travis with a former New York banker who provided the market insight.

Amazon Studios executive Roy Price was suspended following allegations from Rose McGowan and a producer. A listener-submitted story describes Harvey Weinstein and director Eli Roth behaving inappropriately at a 2009 "Piranha 3D" wrap party on Lake Travis. The producer claims he had to use a megaphone to distract Weinstein from groping young women at the event.

A red biplane, previously flown by the hosts for a Valentine's Day segment, ditched into Lake Travis after an engine failure. The pilot, Robert, is reported safe, though the aircraft was submerged; the hosts critique the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude of 150 feet over the water.

Recent heavy rainfall in Austin, Houston, and Corpus Christi has led to flood alerts across Texas. Lake Travis has reached full capacity for the first time in over a decade, necessitating water drainage into Lake Austin to prevent overflow. Despite the abundance of water, local authorities maintain level two water restrictions, which is characterized as a price-gouging tactic.

Record-breaking floods have struck Central Texas, with the Blanco River reaching 40 feet, surpassing a record set in 1929 by seven feet. Residents in the region are facing massive property damage, leading some to park boats in parking lots to escape rising waters. The unprecedented weather pattern is predicted to continue for at least another week.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program discussing the weather in Port Angeles, Washington, and the recent heavy rains in Texas that raised Lake Travis. Dvorak describes his trip to see Puddles Pity Party, a singing clown lounge act, while providing tech support for his wife's printer.

The hosts read a extensive list of donors contributing to the seventh anniversary fund, including several "Sacks of Seven" ($77.77). Notable mentions include Sir Michael Allen and Keith Brown, who is named the Baron of Lake Travis. The segment concludes with the "General Karma" soundscape to honor all producers of the episode.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss a controversial photo of Curry and his wife Mickey on a boat in Lake Travis that was used in the show's newsletter. Curry clarifies that the photo was not photoshopped and describes a day spent with "Russian spies" on the lake. Dvorak admits to using the photo as a "lure" to increase newsletter open rates, leading Curry to consider managing his own mailing list.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing heavy rainfall in Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, jokingly attributing the weather to their use of rain sticks. They note that Lake Travis is receiving much-needed runoff despite media narratives about permanent drought. The hosts also send well-wishes and "karma" to community member Sir Gitmo Slave, who was recently hospitalized.

Upon arriving in Austin, a cab driver from Ethiopia named Helul nearly ran out of gas and struggled with the GPS navigation to the travelers' residence. During a heavy rainstorm, the front-wheel-drive van began sliding backward on a steep hill near Lake Travis. The passenger had to exit the vehicle in the dark to direct the driver and prevent the van from sliding into the lake.

The upcoming release of the film "Act of Valor," featuring active-duty SEAL Team 6 members, is noted for its use of military drones in promotional trailers. Locally in Texas, concerns are raised about Lake Travis water levels being depleted due to 19th-century water contracts favoring rice farmers over recreational use.

Adam Curry announces he has signed a lease on a new property in Austin, Texas, with a move-in date of November 15, 2011. He describes the search process involving 15 to 20 homes before selecting a three-acre ranch in the Lake Travis area. The new residence is twice the size of his current Los Angeles home at 60% of the cost and includes a windowless room suitable for a recording studio.

Observations on the Texas lifestyle include the lack of personal income tax and the high quality of road infrastructure compared to California. The discussion covers the hot, dry climate of Austin and the local real estate market. A personal anecdote involves a vehicle getting stuck in a driveway, causing damage to a road in a gated community near Lake Travis.