Topic: Pilot Pens

An active-duty Coast Guard pilot, "Striker," discusses flying search and rescue missions without a paycheck during congressional budget disputes. He introduces "Pen Pal Pilot," a snail-mail newsletter service that provides subscribers with personal logs and stories from the cockpit. The segment highlights the unique challenges faced by military personnel under the Department of Homeland Security.

The hosts read a list of donations from "Associate Executive Producers" across the globe, including Cape Town, South Africa, and various U.S. cities. Listeners provide feedback on past product recommendations, such as Pilot pens and the Kindle Paperwhite. One donor from South Africa requests a "de-douching" after moving to Montreal.

The hosts read through various donations and producer notes, discussing the merits of different pens and the "value for value" funding model. "Sir Forensicator" is recognized for a $300 donation and his ongoing support of the show's media deconstruction.