Topic: Poop

Medical researchers in Canada are conducting a phase one study using "poop pills" (fecal transplants) to extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. The study relies on "golden poop" from healthy donors to introduce beneficial microbes into the digestive systems of patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Dvorak criticizes the lack of media coverage regarding the "sewage mess" created by millions of gallons of pig waste overflowing during the North Carolina floods. He compares it to sludge management in other regions and wonders why reporters like Anderson Cooper aren't addressing the health hazards of standing in contaminated floodwaters.

A discussion on the "Poop Map" app illustrates a modern, albeit graphic, way friends stay connected by tracking each other's bowel movements. The hosts contrast this with NPR's advice on "humility" and "forgiveness" in friendships. They conclude that NPR's focus on maintaining friendships despite political differences is wishful thinking for a liberal audience that has "lost friends to Republicanism."

A segment from NPR's Shortwave podcast describes how conservation detection dogs are used to sniff out whale feces in the ocean. The hosts debate the mechanics of how a dog on a boat can track floating biological material to assist biologists in their research.

Medical researchers in Canada are conducting a phase one study using "poop pills" (fecal transplants) to improve survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients. The study involves patients consuming odorless capsules containing microbes from healthy donors to help fight tumors during chemotherapy. Researchers are actively seeking "golden poop" donors, as only one in 43 samples meets the high quality standards required for the treatment.

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" for the "Clearly Filtered" water pitcher, which reportedly removes fluoride and PFAS. Adam Curry predicts that President Biden's exit from the race will be triggered by a public "Poop Gate" incident. The show concludes with a final sign-off and a preview of the next episode.

The art for episode 1620, titled "Yoko Swift-O," was awarded to a piece by Comic Strip Blogger featuring a happy poop emoji. The selection process involved critiquing various submissions, including those referencing the New York Times lawsuit against ChatGPT and Japanese "poop steak" research.

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, warned of a phenomenal pace of Omicron transmission that could overwhelm the NHS after Christmas. The segment compares health department officials to "rat poop experts" who previously focused on restaurant inspections but have now transitioned into influential policy roles. There is a suggestion that the UK government is delaying new lockdowns until January to avoid political embarrassment over past holiday parties.

A "poop report" focuses on the Berkeley Aquatic Park, which has been closed to the public due to dangerously high levels of bacteria. The contamination has ended long-standing activities like crew practice and ski jumping, highlighting the failure of local environmental management.

The trend of businesses going "cashless" is interpreted as a strategy to exclude homeless individuals from using facilities. A documentary titled "Seattle is Dying" is recommended for its portrayal of the urban crisis in the Pacific Northwest. The hosts discuss the "poop map" of San Francisco and the removal of public restrooms as contributing factors to the city's sanitation issues.

A passenger on a Delta Airlines flight reported sitting in feces left by a service dog from a previous flight. The airline's initial response was criticized as dismissive, offering only paper towels and a miniature bottle of gin for cleanup. The incident highlights growing concerns regarding the regulation and hygiene of service animals in confined public spaces like commercial aircraft.

San Francisco is facing a significant public health crisis involving human waste on the streets, leading to the creation of "poop maps." Some store owners are reportedly paying individuals to clean up or move away from their entrances. The city's struggle with homelessness and drug use is highlighted as a failure of local governance.

The episode ends with a musical parody mix titled "Poop Police," referencing San Francisco's dedicated cleanup crews for public sidewalks. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios Mofos" catchphrase.

San Francisco is launching a dedicated "Poop Patrol" team to proactively clean feces from city sidewalks. The six-man crew will target known "hot spots" where human and animal waste is a frequent complaint. This initiative is part of the city's broader Pit Stop program, which includes 22 public toilets, as officials struggle to maintain hygiene in the face of a growing homelessness crisis.

A donor from Bristol, UK, recounts a holiday to California, noting the negative perception of Donald Trump in the region and the necessity of a "poop map" for navigating San Francisco. The segment concludes the first major donation block.

The worsening homelessness crisis in West Coast cities like Seattle and San Francisco is discussed, specifically the prevalence of RVs and tents. John Dvorak notes that San Francisco remains the "leader" in this area, citing the existence of digital "poop maps" to track public sanitation issues. They joke about the market potential for expanding these maps to other cities.

The show acknowledges a "poop donation" (amount ending in 9009) and a "boob donation" (8008). These are part of a larger "Truth Revolution" of Mayday donations from listeners across the globe, including the Netherlands and Australia. The segment emphasizes the community's role in keeping the podcast independent from traditional advertising.

The hosts deconstruct a study from the American Society for Microbiology regarding the dispersion of bacteria by bathroom hand dryers. The study suggests that high-powered dryers suck in fecal particles and blow them onto users' hands and into the air.

An Apple commercial for the iPhone X features "Animojis," including a poop emoji that speaks with what the hosts describe as a black voice. The ad shows black faces associated with other emojis, but the poop emoji's voice is not given a human face in the commercial. The hosts characterize the ad as incredibly racist and insensitive, questioning why Apple is marketing to a community that largely prefers Android devices.

James Brown and Gary Ziegler (Sir Zig of the Wallowas) receive knighthoods, with Ziegler requesting karma for an upcoming spine surgery. Grand Duke Dwayne Melancon from Oregon discusses an "ultraviolet sanitizer" for phones, which the hosts dub "phone poop." Tom Baker requests "prophylactic karma" for jobs and cancer as a preventative measure.