Topic: Rim

The hosts thank their executive producers and grant new knighthoods to donors. Adam Curry shares a story about burning a batch of Dvorak's chili recipe while becoming engrossed in the movie Pacific Rim. They also acknowledge a donation from a producer in Denmark.

The hosts review the film Pacific Rim, calling it a well-done but mindless action movie. They also discuss Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, with Curry dismissing Chuck Barris's CIA claims as "bullcrap" while praising George Clooney's direction and Drew Barrymore's performance.

The death of Glee star Cory Monteith in a Vancouver hotel is linked by the hosts to the promotion of the movie "Pacific Rim." They note that Monteith's body was found on the 21st floor of a hotel and that many news reports repeatedly mentioned the film's title, suggesting a "Hollywood Whacker" marketing tactic.

The hosts examine the upcoming July 4th holiday for potential "incidents," noting a lack of major movie openings on the actual holiday. They speculate that the absence of a "tentpole" film on July 4th might indicate that a significant real-world event is expected to dominate the news cycle. They review upcoming releases like *The Lone Ranger* and *Pacific Rim* for potential themes of "predictive programming."

A comedic remix of a reality television show about animal hoarding is played, featuring a "cat lady" and her family. The hosts use the clip to demonstrate the use of "rim shots" in production to highlight absurd dialogue. This leads to a brief discussion on the rise of "Machiavellian women" in media and entertainment.

Prime Minister David Cameron discusses working with intelligence services and tech companies like RIM and Google to restrict social media use during periods of unrest. The hosts compare these potential internet shutdowns to tactics used by former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The segment highlights the irony of Western governments praising social media during the Arab Spring while condemning it when used by their own frustrated citizens.