Topic: Magic Number

10 chapters across the catalog

Wack o' Wibs
Episode 1499 3:00:08 - 3:25:13

1499: Wack o' Wibs

Baronet and Peerage Upgrades, International Donors

The donation segment continues with "Baronet" and "Baron" level upgrades from international producers in Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands. Many donors reference the "33" magic number and share "coincidence" stories involving the show's favorite numerology. The hosts process requests for specific food and drink pairings at the virtual Round Table, ranging from 16-ounce ribeyes to Australian rum.

Woke Waiver
Episode 1476 1:54:48 - 1:58:21

1476: Woke Waiver

Dame Karen and Sir David, Anniversary and Birthday Donations

New knights and dames are recognized, including Dame Karen, a hunter from the Swiss Alps who provides wild game to her family. A donation from David Nelson honors his son's 33rd birthday and notes the decline of Seattle. The "magic number" 33 is celebrated through a "rubalizer" jingle, marking a classic No Agenda donation tier.

China Chopper
Episode 1327 1:03:56 - 1:06:36

1327: China Chopper

Episode 1326 Magic Numbers and Yellow Packaging Study

Episode 1326 achieved a "magic" runtime of exactly 3 hours and 33 minutes. A discussion on the show's artwork leads to a marketing anecdote about a Lotus Development study, which found that yellow packaging with black lettering significantly outperforms other color combinations in consumer attraction.

Show 300!
Episode 300 2:29:50 - 2:31:44

300: Show 300!

Magic Number 33, Economic and Social Statistics

The hosts highlight the recurring appearance of the number 33 in recent news headlines, including 33 insurgents killed in Pakistan and gasoline futures hitting a 33-month high. They also note that 33% of smartphone users would give up chocolate before their phones. These "magic numbers" are presented as potential signals or coincidences in media reporting.

Study says... Duh!
Episode 284 2:11:43 - 2:13:24

284: Study says... Duh!

Magic Number 33 in Economic News

The number 33 is appearing frequently in economic headlines, which the hosts track as a potential code. Recent examples include a 33% increase in Chinese gasoline prices, a 33% jump in GM sales expectations, and U.S. jobless claims hitting a "33-month low." They suggest these specific figures are chosen for symbolic rather than purely statistical reasons.

The New Normal
Episode 275 2:06:04 - 2:08:01

275: The New Normal

Sumo Match Fixing, Show Outro

The hosts briefly mention a scandal involving match-fixing discovered on the cell phones of Japanese sumo wrestlers. They tease a future segment on "33 simple sex tips" from Men's Health magazine before signing off. The episode concludes with a reminder to visit Dvorak.org/NA for donations and to tune in for the next show on Sunday.

Nap for Humanity
Episode 273 51:21 - 58:45

273: Nap for Humanity

Nigerian Piracy, The Number 33 Meme

Piracy reports have shifted from Somalia to the coast of Nigeria, according to Voice of America. The hosts then track the recurring appearance of the number "33" in news headlines, including corporate profit reports and legislative acts. They specifically target Demand Media and its site eHow as part of a "spam" ecosystem that frequently uses these coded numbers.

Blood Trains
Episode 194 1:36:56 - 1:39:11

194: Blood Trains

Magic Numbers and Sony PlayStation 3D Update

The hosts track the use of "magic numbers" in media and politics, noting Sigourney Weaver's use of "30%" in a speech about ocean acidity. They highlight Sony's release of PlayStation 3 firmware version 3.30, which introduces 3D gaming capabilities. They joke about the marketing synergy of using the number three across the product's branding and technical specifications.

Porn In The Morn'
Episode 183 2:25:51 - 2:27:28

183: Porn In The Morn'

PHP 5.2 Magic Number Bug, Show Sign-off

The episode concludes with a technical note regarding a bug in PHP 5.2 that causes pages to fail when a character string reaches exactly 33,333. The hosts link this to their recurring theme of "magic numbers" before signing off and announcing the next "early service" episode for Sunday.