Topic: Mansion

Two teenagers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, were arrested near Gracie Mansion in New York City for allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired bombing. Investigators discovered a storage unit containing explosive residue and a notebook detailing "soft targets" like shopping centers.

A host recounts visiting Disneyland on Christmas Day, noting that the park was at maximum capacity and required the fire marshal to restrict entry. They describe how rides like the Haunted Mansion and "It's a Small World" receive complete holiday overhauls with new storylines and music. Other attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Jungle Cruise, are decorated with seasonal props and Santa suits for the animals.

John Dvorak recounts his Christmas visit to Disneyland, noting the extreme crowds and the holiday-themed overlays for rides like the Haunted Mansion and "It's a Small World." He describes the logistical challenges of the park reaching capacity and provides a negative review of The Blue Bayou restaurant, citing poor lighting and lack of privacy from passing ride boats.

Judy Schwartz from Boerne, Texas, donates toward her knighthood and suggests Adam Curry should run for Governor of Texas. Adam jokes about turning the governor's mansion into a "party palace" with stripper poles. The segment transitions into a discussion about a listener's frustration with a 30-minute conversation about emojis on the TWiT network.

Adam Curry shares a story about a wild birthday celebration in Austin where he was taken out in a limo by "models and extravagant gay guys." He recounts waking up in a mansion the next morning with no memory of how he got there, suspecting he may have been "roofied" or simply overwhelmed by the festivities.

The hosts discuss a potential move to a rundown mansion in Austin that features a circular driveway, a gold swan bathtub faucet, and a backyard pond. Plans for the property include renting out teepees on the front lawn during the South by Southwest festival. A moving company called "Two Guys in the Van" has been contacted to facilitate the relocation.

Media outlets are beginning to use the term "domestic anarchists" to describe various groups and incidents. The New York Times recently linked a 2008 bombing of the Texas Governor's mansion to organized anarchist groups. This shift moves away from the "lone wolf" narrative toward a more organized threat model.

Health officials are investigating a respiratory illness outbreak among attendees of a "DomainFest" party at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion. Scores of internet professionals reported symptoms including fever and violent headaches, with some suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease. The show concludes with a final plea for listener donations to support the "value for value" model as the hosts sign off from Southern California and Silicon Valley.

Manchester Airport has introduced "holographic" security officers, which the hosts describe as cardboard cutouts with faces projected onto them. They compare the technology to the singing headstones in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride. The "robots" instruct passengers on liquid restrictions, replacing human security staff who previously shouted at travelers.

The hosts reflect on the death of Penthouse magazine publisher Bob Guccione at age 73. This leads to a discussion about the perceived decline of the Playboy Mansion, with claims that the legendary venue has transitioned from an exclusive celebrity hangout to a transactional environment where guests use tokens for sexual favors.

The hosts discuss a viral Twitter tool that calculates "e-penis size" based on user profiles. This leads to a story about an 18-year-old in Berkshire who secretly painted a 60-foot phallus on the roof of his parents' £1 million mansion. The drawing remained undetected for a year until it was reportedly discovered via Google Earth.

Rupert Murdoch's extensive control over British media through Sky News and various newspapers is blamed for the "brainwashing" of the public. The hosts note how trivial stories, such as a millionaire's mansion fire, dominate the news cycle and distract from significant events like the Georgia conflict or US elections. They compare the celebrity obsession with figures like Britney Spears to the rise of Barack Obama.