7 chapters across the catalog
Associate Executive Producer Donations and Birthday Wishes
A list of associate executive producers and donors is read, including Michael Butler, who is set to be inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame. The segment includes personal notes from listeners regarding homeschooling, job searches, and family birthdays.
Michael Butler, NRA Membership and Retailer Virtue Signaling
Michael Butler of the Rock and Roll Geek Show provides feedback on his NRA membership, noting a lack of actual benefits like hotel discounts. The hosts discuss retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart stopping the sale of AR-15s, which they describe as "virtue signaling" since some of these stores had already discontinued those products years prior.
Lemmy Kilmister Death, Social Media Mourning Etiquette
The death of Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister prompts a discussion on the phenomenon of people posting "selfies" with deceased celebrities. The behavior is characterized as an ego-driven attempt to show a personal connection to the dead rather than a sincere tribute.
Michael Butler, a friend of the show, has taken up amateur butchery in Marin County after being inspired by Michael Pollan's writing. He is learning to process whole animals, such as pigs, and is exploring "French cuts" of meat, which differ significantly from standard American butchery styles found in modern grocery stores.
Adam Curry recounts his disappointment with the Podshow 10-year reunion held at the Dogpatch Saloon in San Francisco. While he enjoyed seeing former colleagues like Michael Butler and Chris Beshears, he notes that many people did not attend due to a lack of Facebook presence. The hosts reflect on their inability to have a normal dinner conversation without saving "content" for the podcast.
Executive Producer Credits and Make It Rain Anecdote
The hosts thank executive producers, including Sir Dwayne Melanson, who sent a donation of $399.96 in small bills. This prompts an anecdote about the origin of the phrase "make it rain," which a host first witnessed at a San Francisco club with Michael Butler. The discussion explores the vernacular of strip clubs and the creative ways producers send value-for-value donations.
The hosts acknowledge financial support from John Catalano and AJ Reistad, naming them executive producers for the episode. Adam Curry issues a formal correction regarding Patrick Wilson of the band Weezer, clarifying that Wilson is a founding member and vice president rather than a touring member. The error is attributed to a "bad steer" from Michael Butler.
