7 chapters across the catalog
A drone light show in Sydney, Australia, suffers a malfunction where 90 drones plunge into the water due to an "unforeseen change in radio frequency." The hosts predict that such displays are vulnerable to hackers who could potentially take control of the drones to attack crowds, turning entertainment into a security threat.
Dr. Michael Osterholm reported that six conservative AM radio talk show hosts who were vocal critics of his policies have recently died from COVID-19. The discussion questions the health status and comorbidities of these specific media personalities. Efforts to verify the identities of these six individuals via search engines are mentioned during the segment.
The Tokyo Ham Fair 2021 has been cancelled, much to the disappointment of the amateur radio community. The show concludes with several "end-of-show mixes," including a parody of "Eleanor Rigby" titled "COVID People" and a historical montage by Tom Starkweather. The hosts sign off, reminding listeners to visit the show's website for episode 1384.
Adam Curry describes a severe coughing fit that resulted in a pulled muscle in his side, comparing the physical pain to a sports injury. He mentions a recent appearance on a Dutch radio show where he struggled to maintain his voice. The discussion details his difficulty sleeping and the intensity of the physical strain caused by the illness.
Show Day Routine, Improv Performance and Misspelled Clips
The hosts describe their intense show-day routines, with Curry often working until 2:00 AM on analysis and legislation. They emphasize that the show is a "performance art" piece based on improv, with no rehearsals or pre-interviews to maintain natural tension. Curry admits to frequently misspelling clip filenames in his haste, which Dvorak has learned to navigate during their real-time interactions.
White House Press Briefing, White Supremacist Radio Question
A White House press briefing is analyzed where a reporter asks Josh Earnest about a white supremacist radio host being granted press credentials at a Trump event. The hosts deconstruct Earnest's hesitant response, suggesting he was waiting for talking points to appear on his iPad.
An observation is made regarding the similar vocal cadences, "uptalk," and tones used by many female podcasters and media personalities. This leads to a discussion on how radio hosts often adopt the mannerisms of those they admire, such as Howard Stern. A classic show business joke about sweeping elephant poop serves as a metaphor for the industry.
