Topic: Mayday

5 chapters across the catalog

FLOW
Episode 1646 7:05 - 8:54

1646: FLOW

Baltimore Port Operations, Vessel Power Failure Technical Details

A producer working for SSA Marine provides internal details regarding the vessel collision in Baltimore, confirming two pilots were in control when power was lost. Despite issuing a mayday and dropping anchors, the ship's displacement made a collision inevitable. Speculation regarding the cause of the power failure includes the possibility of dirty fuel affecting the engine and steering.

RBG Down!
Episode 1279 1:10:55 - 1:17:07

1279: RBG Down!

Alphabet of Activism and Zapatista Zebras

The reading of "A is for Activist" continues, covering letters L through Z. The book promotes LGBTQIA rights, Mayday celebrations, and "Z is for Zapatista" instead of zebra. The hosts compare the cadence to Dr. Seuss but criticize the content as a sinister attempt to subvert traditional education and instill radical ideology in toddlers.

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 1:28:24 - 1:31:33

1029: Batteries Not Included

Mayday Donations and the Royal Library of the Netherlands

A series of "Mayday" donations (amounts ending in 51) are acknowledged from various listeners, including Archduke Nussbaum and Sir Salverin. The hosts remind the audience that their names and titles are archived by the Royal Library in the Netherlands, ensuring their status as executive producers is preserved for history.

Manterruptors
Episode 821 2:27:27 - 2:30:20

821: Manterruptors

Mayday Legal Restrictions, F-Pneumonia Jingle

The hosts discuss the legalities of using the term "Mayday," noting it is a felony to use it without a dire emergency. They introduce a special "F-Pneumonia" jingle for a donor's father, modeled after their "F-Cancer" jingle. The segment concludes with a final thank you to the $50 donors and a look forward to the next live show from Texas.