Topic: Sabbath

4 chapters across the catalog

Buffy Gorilla
Episode 1779 1:01:30 - 1:03:38

1779: Buffy Gorilla

Black Sabbath Farewell and Ozzy Osbourne Anecdotes

Following Black Sabbath's final concert in Birmingham, a famous anecdote involving Ozzy Osbourne and a failed stage prop is recounted. The story involves a catapult intended to launch chicken guts into the audience that instead malfunctioned, drenching Osbourne himself. The segment reflects on the legendary status of the band and its original lineup.

Boomer Benefits
Episode 1775 3:25:00 - 3:31:06

1775: Boomer Benefits

Melon Varieties, Iran War Parody Song

A humorous list of over 40 melon varieties is recited, ranging from the Yubari King to the "camouflage melon." The show ends with a parody song about a potential war with Iran, set to the tune of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs." The lyrics satirize the enthusiasm for military conflict and the threat of nuclear destruction.

Coin of the Realm
Episode 910 1:43:56 - 1:47:27

910: Coin of the Realm

Morning Joe, The Sabbath and Trump's Tweets

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski suggested on "Morning Joe" that President Trump's weekend tweetstorms occur specifically when Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are observing the Sabbath. The hosts dismiss this as a bizarre attempt to link the president's social media habits to Jewish religious practices, arguing instead that Trump simply has more free time on Saturday mornings.

Burn the Man Bun
Episode 905 2:14:36 - 2:17:42

905: Burn the Man Bun

Manhattan Eruv, Orthodox Jewish Sabbath Workaround

The hosts explain the concept of an "Eruv," a symbolic boundary made of wire that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items outside their homes on the Sabbath. Almost all of Manhattan is enclosed by an Eruv, which is inspected weekly by a rabbi to ensure it remains intact.