Topic: Lone Ranger

The hosts credit Comic Strip Blogger for the episode 1184 cover art featuring a bleeding EU logo. A discussion about the term "Kimo Sabe" from The Lone Ranger ensues, recalling an anecdote where a former colleague took offense to the term. The segment highlights the collaborative process between the hosts and the show's volunteer artists.

During a red carpet premiere for "The Lone Ranger" in Amsterdam, Adam Curry was asked by a reporter what he would want for the world if he were Miss Universe. He responded by calling for an end to drone strikes on "brown people in the sand," a comment he believes was left on the cutting room floor.

The hosts examine the upcoming July 4th holiday for potential "incidents," noting a lack of major movie openings on the actual holiday. They speculate that the absence of a "tentpole" film on July 4th might indicate that a significant real-world event is expected to dominate the news cycle. They review upcoming releases like *The Lone Ranger* and *Pacific Rim* for potential themes of "predictive programming."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They debate the definition of the word "intransigence" after playing a clip of Hillary Clinton using the term regarding Iran. The hosts further discuss whether a specific sound effect originates from The Three Stooges, The Lone Ranger, or a Vaughn Monroe song.

Vice President Joe Biden introduced a new terminology for domestic terrorism, mistakenly referring to a "lone wolf" as a "Lone Ranger" during an interview with Ann Curry. The discussion analyzes Biden's repeated use of the term "lone actor," suggesting it implies a scripted or disingenuous nature to reported terror threats.

An artist in New York City, Jason Shelewitz, has been installing realistic-looking street signs with humorous etiquette messages like "pull up your pants." The show concludes with a final thank you to producers and a sign-off from both California and Brazil.