Topic: Pass Riders

United Airlines faced a social media backlash after a gate agent barred two girls in leggings from boarding a flight. The airline clarified that the passengers were "pass riders" (employees or relatives) subject to a specific corporate dress code. The hosts explain that these benefits often require professional attire, such as ties for men, which the general public ignored in their outrage.

John C. Dvorak discusses his children's ages and an email sent by his son regarding the media's portrayal of piracy. The conversation digresses into the reality of backstage passes at concerts, which Dvorak claims are often disappointing except for the catering buffets. They mention famous concert riders, such as the Van Halen ban on brown M&Ms.