3 chapters across the catalog
A detailed account of Bobcat Goldthwaite's first performance in San Francisco at Cobb's Pub describes an audience initially terrified by his disheveled appearance and erratic stage persona. The tension broke only when he briefly switched to a refined "Yalie" accent, proving his character was an act. Following the show, the group gathered at the home shared by Dana Carvey and Paula Poundstone.
Dr. Birx Scarf Knots, Outro and End of Show Mix
The show concludes with a clip from NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" mocking Dr. Deborah Birx's scarves. Adam Curry and John Dvorak sign off, promising to return on Thursday. The episode ends with a "Pandemic Sandbox" mix by Sir Joho and Fletcher, featuring soundbites of President Trump discussing hydroxychloroquine and Joe Biden's verbal gaffes.
A segment from the NPR program Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! featuring Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie, and Adam Felber is critiqued for its lighthearted treatment of TSA body scanners. The hosts argue the panel ignores radiation concerns and health risks associated with X-ray technology. Faith Salie's background as an actress and her comments on body image during security screenings are specifically mocked.
