13 chapters across the catalog
John Dvorak provides a final "tip of the day" for "Screw Lube" by Half Blind Rabbit, a lubricant for wood screws. The show concludes with a reference to Elon Musk's philosophy of "making things with love" and a series of end-of-show music mixes by various producers. The hosts sign off, reminding listeners of the next broadcast on Sunday.
Flappy the Rabbit, Todd Rundgren Cover
A traditional Dutch Christmas song called "Flappy," originally by Joep van der Hecke, tells the story of a boy's pet rabbit that disappears on Christmas morning only to be served as dinner. The hosts express surprise that American musician Todd Rundgren covered the "creepy" and "sick" song. They describe the dark humor inherent in the Dutch holiday classic.
Audio reports from recent meetups in Denver and Kernersville are played, featuring producers sharing their "boots on the ground" experiences. The upcoming meetup calendar is read, including events in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, and an international gathering in Trinidad and Tobago.
The hosts discuss unconventional Easter meals, including yak burgers sourced from Montana and the historical consumption of rabbit in the Netherlands. Observations are made regarding a silent trend of survivalism in the Texas Hill Country, where residents are reportedly stockpiling rice and preparing hunting equipment.
Flappy the Rabbit, Todd Rundgren, Dutch Christmas Song
A creepy 40-year-old Dutch Christmas song called "Flappy," about a boy's pet rabbit that ends up as Christmas dinner, was surprisingly covered by American musician Todd Rundgren. The hosts discuss the dark nature of the song and the oddity of Rundgren's interest in the traditional Dutch material.
The Spike Jones song "Der Fuehrer's Face" is played in the context of the movie "JoJo Rabbit" and modern sensitivities regarding humor about the Holocaust. A "bonus clip" features the synthesized voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, created by scientists modeling the vocal cords. The hosts joke that the ancient voice sounds remarkably like Hillary Clinton.
Listener Donations and "Eating Cat Day" History
Donations from Peter DeJong and others lead to a discussion about the year 1384, when King Richard II reportedly condemned the eating of cats. The hosts discuss cultural differences in meat consumption and an anecdote about being served cat disguised as rabbit in Spain. Archduke Nussbaum is also recognized for his contribution.
New Zealand authorities plan to release a Korean strain of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV1-K5) to cull the invasive rabbit population. The discussion touches on the ethics of using viruses for pest control and compares the situation to kangaroo management in Australia.
Sony Pictures issued an apology following a backlash against the "Peter Rabbit" film for a scene depicting "allergy bullying." In the movie, rabbits pelt a character with blackberries, knowing he is allergic, which results in him using an EpiPen. Advocacy groups for asthma and allergy sufferers argued that making light of life-threatening allergies is dangerous, particularly as children with food allergies are frequently targets of bullying.
John C. Dvorak shares his experience homeschooling his daughter, noting that the community is diverse and includes a high percentage of active Muslim families. He also mentions his daughter's current job at an organic cat food company, which involves processing rabbits and ducks from high-end suppliers.
The Chinese "Jade Rabbit" lunar rover landing is mocked for its suggestive naming, while a near-miss between the USS Cowpens and a Chinese naval vessel in the South China Sea is analyzed. Reports indicate the U.S. cruiser was gathering intelligence on China's aircraft carrier when the Chinese vessel blocked its course.
China's "Jade Rabbit" rover lands on the moon, but the hosts question the authenticity of the video footage, comparing it to the "Blair Witch Project." They criticize the low-frame-rate "webcam" look of the landing and suggest the entire event may have been filmed in a studio.
A brief exploration of rabbit biology and taxonomy covers the family Leporidae and the order Lagomorpha. This leads into a metaphor about "burrowing" for truth and a tribute to the show's producers, who are described as a decentralized network of intelligence agents providing valuable information.
