8 chapters across the catalog
A humorous list of over 40 melon varieties is recited, ranging from the Yubari King to the "camouflage melon." The show ends with a parody song about a potential war with Iran, set to the tune of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs." The lyrics satirize the enthusiasm for military conflict and the threat of nuclear destruction.
Outro, End-of-Show Mixes, and Final Reflections
The show concludes with a series of end-of-show mixes, including a "melon" themed mix by Sound Guy Steve and a political montage. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to return for the next episode of media deconstruction.
The show concludes with a series of musical mixes, including a "Melon Mix" for Kevin McLaughlin and a "Bedbug Mix" by Jesse Coy Nelson. The hosts promote the "Random Thoughts" podcast and reiterate their "value for value" funding model. Final remarks touch on the FEMA alert test and the upcoming Sunday show before the traditional "Adios Mofos" sign-off.
Associate Executive Producer Roll Call and Donation Notes
A long list of Associate Executive Producers is read, including Alan Bowes, Jason Bible, and Kevin McLaughlin. McLaughlin is noted for his recurring "boob" donations ($80.08 or $60.06) while promoting various types of melons. The hosts express gratitude for the diverse support from listeners across the United States and Europe.
Associate Executive Producers and Birthday Shoutouts
The hosts read through the list of associate executive producers and $50 donors, providing birthday shoutouts for listeners and their families. They discuss a "make good" note from Dame Sarah in Houston and a gift box from a listener in Canada. The segment concludes with the official knighting of new royalty and the distribution of "karma" to various producers.
Final Donation Segment, Viking Trolls and Small Boobs
The final donation segment recognized a large group of contributors from Norway, Sweden, Canada, and the United States. Notable donations included "boobs" amounts (80.08) and "small boobs" (60.06), with Kevin McLaughlin using his credits to promote various types of melons. The hosts thanked the "Viking trolls" and the broader community for their continued support through the summer lows.
Grand Duke Wayne and Flash Meetup Announcement
Grand Duke Wayne of Tigard, Oregon, donates $1100. The hosts announce a "flash meetup" organized by Mimi at the Gilman Brewery in Berkeley, California. The event is scheduled for Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will feature appearances by the hosts and "Theodorable."
Monsanto's New Super-Vegetable Catalog and Tearless Onions
Monsanto is launching a new line of conventionally bred but highly engineered vegetables, including "Beneforté" broccoli with high antioxidants and "EverMild" tearless onions. The hosts mock the desire for "bland" vegetables and question the necessity of engineering out the natural characteristics of produce like onions and melons.
