Topic: Pica

2 chapters across the catalog

Eat The Dog Food
Episode 1776 3:00:38 - 3:03:41

1776: Eat The Dog Food

Alex Soros and the Pencil-Eating Anecdote

A "boots on the ground" report from a former teacher describes Alex Soros as a "nutty child" who had a propensity for eating pencils in class. The teacher recalls a parent-teacher conference with George Soros and his young wife. The segment suggests the behavior might be linked to PICA, a condition involving the consumption of non-food items.

Who Is John Brek?
Episode 141 0:01 - 4:03

141: Who Is John Brek?

International Caps Lock Day, Radio Liner Cards, and Typewriter Fonts

The hosts open the program by noting October 22nd is International Caps Lock Day. They discuss the history of all-caps writing in radio, specifically referencing Scott Shannon and the use of uppercase liner cards in the Morning Zoo format. The conversation transitions into technical nostalgia regarding typewriter fonts like Pica and Elite.