Topic: Sightings

The episode concludes with a musical mix by Jeff Crocker and Sir Joho, incorporating clips about the Los Angeles drone sightings. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Florence and Silicon Valley, respectively, promising to return for the next show on Thursday. The hosts wish the "Gitmo Nation" a Merry Christmas.

Residents in Montclair, New Jersey, have reported sightings of massive drones, with one witness on NewsNation describing an aircraft forty feet wide, comparable to the size of a school bus or a two-car garage. The witness claims the silent drone hovered over woods at approximately 150 feet before moving south. Experts suggest these reports may be influenced by optical illusions, noting the extreme difficulty in accurately gauging the size, speed, and altitude of objects in the night sky.

A donor contributing $666.66 requests a correction regarding the "Number of the Beast" vs. "Mark of the Beast." Another donor, Chris Eve, is dubbed "The Good Knight of the Tokyo Big Sight" after reporting that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is requisitioning his primary exhibition venue for the 2020 Olympics, threatening his business.

A new series of high-production execution videos from ISIS, monitored by Rita Katz and the SITE Intelligence Group, features advanced cinematography techniques like bokeh. One video includes a militant speaking Dutch, specifically threatening the Netherlands, which the hosts interpret as predictive programming or a targeted message to European nations.

The hosts discuss the unofficial movement known as Hexagonal Awareness Month. They explore various websites and Pinterest boards dedicated to "hexagon sightings" in nature and technology. The conversation touches on the ubiquity of the shape and the possibility of creating a dedicated tracking site for the phenomenon.

The FAA's recently released regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) effectively prohibit long-distance commercial drone delivery. Key rules include a 55-pound weight limit, a 500-foot altitude ceiling, and a strict requirement for the operator to maintain a direct line of sight with the drone. These restrictions suggest that hyped projects like Amazon Prime Air are currently not legally viable in the United States.

A listener with military sniper training provides a detailed technical explanation for why the laser dots seen on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in released photos are likely faked. He explains that real snipers do not use visible lasers because they reveal the shooter's position and do not account for the ballistic arc of a bullet over long distances.

A discussion ensues regarding a specific Ruger .380 handgun branded as the "Zombie Slayer," featuring green lettering and specialized ammunition. The hosts debate the practicality and cost of the small-frame pistol, which includes a one-inch barrel and optional laser sights.