Topic: Sioux Falls

6 chapters across the catalog

Token Muncher
Episode 1843 2:34:56 - 2:39:12

1843: Token Muncher

Final Donor Credits, Birthday Wishes

The final segment includes a reading of donations between $50 and $200, featuring regular contributors from Poland, Texas, and California. "Mesh-tastic" open-source radio networks are briefly mentioned. The hosts also share birthday wishes for listeners and their families, including a 16th birthday for Vikram Rhodes and a 114th birthday for the state of Arizona.

That 70's Podcast
Episode 1446 2:56:55 - 3:00:03

1446: That 70's Podcast

Global Meetup Reports and Three Mile Island

Meetup reports are shared from Sioux Falls, Toronto, and the Three Mile Island evacuation zone in Pennsylvania. Producers gathered to discuss topics ranging from homeschooling to the history of silencers. A large upcoming meetup in Charleston, South Carolina, is highlighted, with several prominent community members expected to attend.

Kackling Kamala
Episode 1334 6:21 - 9:23

1334: Kackling Kamala

Sioux Falls Gateway City Name Change Hoax

A satirical column once claimed that Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was changing its name to "Gateway City" in exchange for promotional fees from Gateway 2000. The story included a fictional spokesperson named "Lurpa Slurff"—April Fools spelled backward—and was reported as front-page news by local newspapers. The incident highlights how digital archives now make such pranks problematic as they resurface in search results years later.

COVID KowTow
Episode 1234 47:25 - 53:16

1234: COVID KowTow

Smithfield Foods Pork Plant Closure and Chinese Ownership

The Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was forced to shut down following a massive COVID-19 outbreak among employees. The closure of the facility, which represents 25% of U.S. pork production, raised national security concerns due to the company's 2013 acquisition by the Chinese firm Shuanghui International.

Kung Flu
Episode 1213 1:31:43 - 1:34:32

1213: Kung Flu

Birthday Knightings and Navy Retirement

Sir Woody of the Falls celebrates his 73rd birthday on Groundhog Day with a donation. Sir Silver Dude, who recently retired from the Navy after 20 years, requests "stop the hammering" and "goat karma." The hosts acknowledge the "magic 20" numerology in his retirement and donation.