Topic: Montego Bay

6 chapters across the catalog

Mega Strike!
Episode 1541 11:10 - 17:15

1541: Mega Strike!

Jamaica Climate Change, Sangster International Airport Security

A personal account of traveling through Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay highlights the contrast between friendly Jamaican security and American TSA agents. Observations from a 30-year return to a Jamaican resort suggest that local sea levels and beach shorelines remain unchanged despite global climate change warnings. Long-term employees at the resort reportedly dismissed concerns regarding rising waters.

Putinoids
Episode 1539

1539: Putinoids

Jamaica Vacation, TSA Studio Bag Inspection

Adam Curry reports from Montego Bay, Jamaica, after taking a direct flight from Austin to avoid further vacation cancellations. He describes a lengthy TSA inspection at the airport where security agents spent fifteen minutes scrutinizing his studio equipment and microphones. The delay occurred during the final weekend of the South by Southwest festival.

Putinoids
Episode 1539 2:34 - 6:55

1539: Putinoids

Airport Security Theater, Jamaican Infrastructure Observations

A critique of TSA operations highlights the inefficiency of "security theater" and the perceived lack of professionalism among modern agents compared to the past. Observations of the Montego Bay airport suggest it has doubled in size but remains disorganized. Despite rumors of Chinese control over the island's infrastructure, local workers deny such claims.

Putinoids
Episode 1539 2:58:10 - 2:59:56

1539: Putinoids

Show Outro, Thursday Return Announcement

Adam Curry signs off from Montego Bay, Jamaica, while John C. Dvorak concludes from Northern Silicon Valley. They announce their return for the next episode on Thursday. The outro features the standard "adios mofos" catchphrase and a reminder to visit the show's website for show notes and donation links.