Topic: San Antonio Airport

5 chapters across the catalog

Quippy
Episode 1581 2:46 - 6:21

1581: Quippy

San Antonio Airport, TSA Facial Recognition Observations

A travel report details the departure from San Antonio, noting the efficiency of the airport compared to Austin. Observations are made regarding "sly" TSA facial recognition cameras mounted on kiosks. The narrative transitions into a nostalgic comparison of modern air travel versus the pre-TSA era, citing the shoe bomber and Cuban hijackings as catalysts for the decline in travel convenience.

Unbanked
Episode 1570 35:11 - 37:37

1570: Unbanked

Suicide Trends, Jet Engine Ingestion Anecdote

The discussion turns to a recent incident at San Antonio Airport where a ground worker's death was ruled a suicide by jet engine ingestion. This leads to a dark exchange about potential "suicide fads" and speculation about drug-related risks involving fentanyl and "tranq" (xylazine).

Spook Head
Episode 1568 2:39:40 - 2:42:05

1568: Spook Head

Airport Engine Ingestions and Lab-Grown Chicken

The NTSB is investigating the death of a San Antonio airport worker who was ingested into a jet engine, the second such incident in six months. In a separate discussion, a producer's note reveals that lab-grown chicken requires "fetal bovine serum" (FBS) for cell culture. This serum is harvested from the fetuses of slaughtered pregnant cows, a fact the hosts believe would shock most vegans.

Boiling Ocean
Episode 1522 1:32:03 - 1:34:33

1522: Boiling Ocean

TSA Anti-Tank Weapon, Putin Missile Factory Visit

TSA agents at San Antonio International Airport discovered an anti-tank weapon in a checked bag, which the passenger had reportedly declared at check-in. In Russia, President Vladimir Putin visited a missile factory, claiming that victory in Ukraine is "inevitable" due to the ramping up of the defense industrial complex. Putin reiterated his narrative of "denazifying" Ukraine during the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Leningrad.

Si Senor
Episode 1487 2:03 - 2:46

1487: Si Senor

San Antonio Airport Security and TSA Efficiency

A report on recent travel through San Antonio International Airport highlights the efficiency and relaxed nature of TSA agents compared to the stricter environment at Austin's airport. The facility is described as small and manageable, featuring only about eight gates.