Topic: Screaming

A look back at the 2017 "Primal Scream" events where protesters gathered to scream at the sky on the anniversary of Donald Trump's election. The hosts link this behavior to "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and suggest that social media-driven mental illness has only intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic. They jokingly propose bringing back "Scream Circles" as a concierge-level feature.

Tony from Brisbane donates $333.33 in Australian currency, leading to a discussion about the exchange rate. He requests a series of jingles including "WTC7 won't go away" and "Look at the juice." The hosts also take the opportunity to teach Tony's five-year-old daughter how to say "In the morning" in English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese.

The hosts play the full two-minute audio of a woman screaming at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to protest what she calls a "trans genocide." One host shares that his periodontist showed him the clip, leading to a discussion about the "weird" politics of San Francisco and the use of extreme performance in public meetings.

A significant donation from Andrea Mars in Michigan highlighted her career transition to a global compliance manager for a chemical company. The segment included a lighthearted correction regarding the "goat scream" meme, clarifying that the original video featured a sheep. This interaction exemplifies the "value-for-value" model where listeners contribute "time, talent, and treasure" to sustain the production.

California theme parks including Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are implementing new COVID-19 safety guidelines that discourage screaming on roller coasters to prevent the spread of droplets. The California Attractions and Parks Association supports the plan, citing concerns over sputum and aerosol transmission. Skepticism is raised regarding why nasal swabs are required for testing if the virus is primarily spread through oral emissions.

Dirty Dick Bangs from DC and Ben Smith from Texas are thanked for their $200 donations. The hosts conclude the first segment of donor thank-yous, emphasizing the "value for value" model that allows the show to remain independent of corporate advertisers.

A donor sent a "screaming goat" toy accompanied by a book of goat trivia. The hosts share the legend of Kaldi, an Ethiopian goat herder who discovered coffee after noticing his goats became energetic from eating coffee berries. The segment concludes with facts about goat anatomy and jumping abilities.

A donor from North Carolina requested a series of specific audio jingles and "goat scream karma" for an upcoming trip. This leads to a technical discussion about email marketing tactics, such as using preview text and specific subject line characters to bypass Gmail filters. The hosts share results from A/B testing these methods, concluding that many "tricks" have little impact on deliverability.

The hosts discuss whether Joe Kennedy III's speech was a failed audition for a new political dynasty. They compare his "drooling" incident to historical campaign-ending blunders like Michael Dukakis in a tank and the "Howard Dean scream," while noting Trump's unique ability to survive "cheeseburger" related smears.

The hosts read a list of donors who contributed to the show's "value for value" model. A highlight includes Sir Harry Pilgrim, who donates $80.08 in celebration of his wife Jennifer's two-year anniversary of being cancer-free. The segment features the show's signature "horn" sound effects and a "goat scream" karma request to mark the occasion.

On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's election, protesters organized "primal scream" events in cities like Dallas, Austin, and New York to howl at the sky. The hosts mock the events as ineffective and suggest they are primarily social mixers for activists. They reference a Saturday Night Live sketch about men using political hats to "scam dates" at bars.

Final title upgrades are announced for new Barons and Viscounts. The hosts discuss "Madurodam," a miniature park in The Hague. The episode ends with a story about "Meth Busses" in 1970s Holland and a montage of "Goat Scream" jingles.

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."

Christine Kodega is knighted as Sir Crawler, requesting "Jobs Karma" and the "Shut Up Slave" jingle. Thomas Butterick, requesting the title Baron of the Miami Valley, pledges to organize a local listener meetup. The segment includes a request for a "blood-curdling millennial scream" and "house buying karma."

Associate Executive Producers Laura Ziadzio and Sir Craig Kuttner are recognized for their contributions. The segment includes birthday wishes for listeners' children and a "primal scream" audio request from Kuttner, who also references his ham radio call sign.

A retrospective on Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, focusing on his "Scream" in Iowa and his early use of social media. The hosts recall his perceived "goofball" persona and a specific appearance on late-night television where he wore an oversized tie, which they believe contributed to his political decline before the infamous scream.