Topic: Sir Hummus

A donor from Lebanon, knighted as Sir Hummus, suggests that the conflicts in the Middle East could be resolved if people focused on their shared love of hummus. John C. Dvorak provides a critique of commercial hummus brands, praising Oasis and Sabra while criticizing "hippie hummuses" found at Whole Foods. The hosts jokingly propose a "hummus-off" to create peace in the region.

The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for Sir Hummus from the Middle East. They discuss the traditional anise-flavored spirit "Arak," comparing it to Greek Uzo, French Pastis, and Italian Sambuca. The segment reinforces the "value for value" model of the podcast.