Topic: Ritz

The episode concluded with a series of "End of Show Mixes" featuring themes of Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine war. The hosts, Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, signed off from their respective locations in Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. The final audio montage included the "Putin on the Ritz" parody and various news clips deconstructed throughout the program.

A visit to Joe Rogan's new club, the Comedy Mothership, on East 6th Street in Austin, Texas, reveals a high-end VIP experience involving personal hospitality from Rogan himself. The venue, located in the old Ritz Theater, features "Mitzi's Bar" in honor of Mitzi Shore and employs staff brought in from the Los Angeles Comedy Store. Observations include the presence of Alex Jones in the balcony and the club's strict anti-woke comedy atmosphere and "no cell phone" policy.

A visit to the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay for a venture capital conference is described. The speaker encountered a former booker from Tech TV who is now the PR manager for the hotel and is starting her own food and wine PR agency.

The primary sub-source for the Steele dossier told the FBI in January 2017 that Christopher Steele's reports were based on "rumor and speculation" heard at a bar, specifically disavowing the "pee tape" allegations. Despite this, the FBI informed the FISA court that the source was "truthful and cooperative" to secure two additional warrants against Carter Page. The hosts call for the abolition of the FISA court system due to these systemic deceptions.

Sir Colin the Friendly Fat Man donated $360 in honor of his father, Arthur, and shared photos from a Cincinnati meetup. He also promoted his website, "designedtobestuckup.com," which sells specialized wall-hanging hardware that doesn't require drilling. The segment concludes with a custom "Putin on the Ritz" jingle requested by the donor.

Sir Colin from Cincinnati shares his recovery story following a 12-hour surgery to remove a brain tumor. He requests karma for his boss to be "poached" so he no longer has to work for her. The hosts play a full version of the "Putin on the Ritz" parody song featuring references to John Podesta.

A donation note from a Khashoggi family member named Sean provides personal insight into the family's history, including the famous yacht Nabila, which was once owned by Donald Trump. The note reveals that Dodi Al-Fayed was a cousin of Jamal Khashoggi through his mother. The family's perspective on the Ritz-Carlton arrests in Saudi Arabia and the potential for Mohammed bin Salman to step aside is detailed.

George Kunath, who goes by Colin, donates $333.33 to become Sir Colin the Friendly Fat Man. He shares an anecdote about sharing the show's media deconstruction with his personal trainer, who initially found the ideas "off the rails" but eventually began doing his own research. Jingle requests include "Putin on the Ritz" and the "Goat Scream."

The Steele dossier contains salacious allegations regarding Donald Trump's conduct at the Ritz Carlton in Moscow. Trump has dismissed these claims as fake, citing his self-described germaphobia and his awareness of pervasive surveillance cameras in foreign hotels.

The show features a musical parody titled "Putin on the Ritz" performed by Secret Agent Paul. The lyrics mock the prevailing media narrative regarding Russian interference, fake news, and John Podesta. The hosts praise the creative quality and vocal "chops" of the producer, noting his history of creating topical jingles for the program.

The hosts review their dining experience at Parallel 37, the restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton San Francisco. They critique the hotel's transition under Marriott ownership, noting a shift toward a "W Hotel" aesthetic to compete with the Four Seasons. While the tasting menu was considered decent, they express disappointment in the lack of a professional sommelier.

The White House has appointed Angela Reed, a former manager at the Ritz-Carlton, as the new Chief Usher. In fashion news, Michelle Obama's appearance at Target wearing a Jason Wu dress is analyzed as a coordinated promotion for the designer's upcoming Target collection. The hosts suggest the First Lady is leveraging her position for commercial branding.

Michelle Obama's vacation to Marbella, Spain, drew criticism for the high cost of security and transportation, including the use of an Air Force jet. While the administration claims she is paying for personal expenses, the scale of the "posse" and luxury accommodations remains a point of contention.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry review their recent dinner at Aysa, a restaurant located near Steiner and Lombard in San Francisco. They discuss the decor, the quality of the oysters, and the pricing of a 2004 Heitz Cabernet. The hosts compare the value of "second tier" gourmet restaurants to high-end establishments like the Ritz-Carlton.

A meal at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco is described as disappointing due to poor flavor combinations, despite some impressive meat-cooking techniques. During the visit, the presence of Secret Service agents was explained by a staff member as protection for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had arrived unannounced.

Plans for dining in San Francisco lead to a debate over the utility of dishwashers. One perspective argues that dishwashers are inefficient because they require handling plates twice, while the other defends them as essential labor-saving devices.

The Always On Conference was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, attracting various venture capitalists and media professionals. A former booker from Tech TV, now managing PR for the hotel, provided a tour of the facilities and introduced the chef. The encounter highlighted the intersection of the technology industry and high-end culinary interests among professionals in the Bay Area.