11 chapters across the catalog
Richard Gere and the "Dictatorship of Monsters"
Actor Richard Gere is featured in a clip warning that America is living in its "darkest moment" and has "fallen asleep" to the cues of a dictatorship. Gere proposes a new political slogan: "Dictatorship of the Monsters." The hosts mock Gere's dramatic delivery and the perceived lameness of his attempt to create a viral activist catchphrase.
A viral video from a "TikTok Doctor" claims that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are derived from Gila monster venom and carry risks of thyroid cancer and paralyzed stomachs. While the drug uses a synthetic peptide, reports of gastroparesis have led to increased scrutiny of pharmaceutical marketing.
White House Campaign Against Junk Fees and Shrinkflation
The Biden administration announced a new rule capping credit card late fees at $8, down from the previous average of $32. President Biden is also targeting "shrinkflation," using the Sesame Street character Cookie Monster on social media to highlight how companies are reducing product sizes while maintaining prices. The Chamber of Commerce has vowed to sue to block the new credit card fee regulations.
The hosts read birthday wishes for listeners and promote "Atlanta Tennis Monsters" t-shirts designed by Mark Sundermeyer. John C. Dvorak performs a "sales voice" for the website while Adam Curry acknowledges various small-business-owning producers.
Knighthood Ceremony and Birthday Celebrations
The hosts conduct a formal knighthood ceremony for "Sir Monster" and "Sir James," acknowledging their significant financial support. They also celebrate several producer birthdays and announce new titles, including Baroness of North Texas Hill Country for Dame G Money.
War Has Changed, Pandemic of the Unvaccinated, Booster Shots
The CDC declares that "the war has changed" due to the Delta variant, labeling the situation a "pandemic of the unvaccinated." Despite soaring cases, officials claim they do not anticipate new lockdowns. The discussion moves to the necessity of third booster shots after five or six months, as data shows diminished protection for those vaccinated early in the rollout.
Vice President Mike Pence is featured in a rare high-energy clip where he compares the Democratic primary to a "demolition derby." He tells a crowd that Donald Trump is the "monster truck" that will eventually drive into the infield and crush the remaining Democratic candidates.
The show concludes with a musical parody titled "Tulsi Mash," a take on the "Monster Mash" detailing the political conflict between Tulsi Gabbard and Hillary Clinton. The lyrics reference Clinton's "Russian asset" claims and the legacy of the Clinton Foundation in Haiti. The hosts sign off by teasing a new exit strategy for the upcoming Sunday broadcast.
Using the film "Forbidden Planet" as an analogy, the hosts argued that the media has created a "monster" in Donald Trump through constant fear-mongering and amplification. The theory suggests that the media's own "brain power" and obsession with Trump have manifested the very candidate they now claim to fear.
A humorous aside explores a theory inspired by David Icke regarding "lizard people" pushing the consumption of insects. An advertisement for "Big Cricket Farms" on a job site is presented as evidence that the elite are promoting alternative protein sources to create a larger food selection for themselves. The hosts joke that the "lizard people" want a sustainable source of bugs to eat.
A donor mentions working with the REX programming language at a financial firm, leading to a discussion about the Flying Spaghetti Monster and Pastafarianism. The hosts debate the length and format of the donation segment, with some producers suggesting a character limit for notes based on the donation amount.
