Topic: Sewers

A 64-meter "fatberg" was discovered in the sewers of Sidmouth, UK, caused by a buildup of cooking fat and non-biodegradable wet wipes. Authorities are urging citizens to only flush the "three Ps" (pee, paper, and poo). The hosts discuss potential "exit strategies" for the wet wipe industry, including the possibility of recyclable alternatives.

The episode ends with a final anecdote about childhood pranks involving flushing metallic sodium or cherry bombs down toilets to blow up sewer systems. This is followed by a characteristic "No Agenda" audio mix featuring clips of John Podesta, Hillary Clinton, and various show memes. The program officially closes with the "Adios mofos" sign-off and a final URL plug.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is promoting the "OmniProcessor," a machine that turns sewer sludge into drinking water and electricity. A video of Bill Gates drinking the processed water is analyzed, with the hosts suggesting Gates has a psychological fixation on sanitation and "poop drinking."

John Dvorak describes his electricity bill doubling to $1,000 after the installation of a wireless smart meter. The hosts discuss the "scam" of outsourcing utility collection to third parties. Adam Curry notes he is being charged a "sewer tax" based on the number of days it rains, effectively taxing rainwater.

A discussion on the linguistic shift from "tidal wave" to "tsunami" leads to an anecdote about checking bathtubs for sewer blowback during coastal events in Rhode Island. The hosts also discuss the logarithmic nature of the Richter scale, noting the massive power difference between magnitude 6 and 8 earthquakes. They observe how media outlets like Fox News framed Chile's preparedness relative to the recent disaster in Haiti.