Topic: Michael Arrington

The hosts clarify a misunderstanding regarding the phrase "hookers and blow," noting that some older listeners misinterpreted "blow" as a sexual act rather than cocaine. They reiterate their strict "no guest" policy, which protects them from being pestered by PR firms and avoids the "dud" guest problem. Dvorak recounts an instance where tech figure Michael Arrington failed to show up for a scheduled appearance, reinforcing his dislike for guest-dependent formats.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss a viral video of tech personality Leo Laporte losing his temper during a broadcast with Michael Arrington. They note that the uncharacteristic use of profanity by Laporte made the incident particularly impactful for his audience.