6 chapters across the catalog
Beto O'Rourke Political Image and Mainstream Media Reception
A critique of Beto O'Rourke's political persona focuses on his past campaign tactics, such as skateboarding on stage and drumming in fast-food drive-thrus. The discussion suggests O'Rourke seeks to become a political martyr through legal troubles to maintain relevance. Mainstream media is criticized for portraying him as a "rock star" despite his electoral losses.
An NPR report features individuals who received "temporary" tattoos from the company Ephemeral, which were supposed to fade within 15 months but remain visible after three years. The segment mocks the triviality of the reporting, featuring stories of "silly chicken on a skateboard" and "space dog" tattoos. The hosts use the story to criticize the use of taxpayer funding for NPR.
A producer named Daniel announces he will be distributing No Agenda CDs at a skateboarding competition in El Paso for National Go Skateboarding Day. The hosts praise the effort to convert "shittisons to citizens" within the skater community.
Tony Hawk Skateboarding in the White House
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk made headlines by riding his skateboard through the halls of the Old Executive Office Building and the White House. Hawk claimed the stunt was a response to a dare from actor Ashton Kutcher, a story the hosts cite as an example of shallow mainstream news coverage.
John C. Dvorak observes a 12-year-old boy wearing a helmet while riding a slow-moving scooter, sparking a discussion on over-parenting. The hosts argue that modern "political correctness" and "self-esteem" culture in schools are creating a "generation of pussies." They cite Gordon Ramsay's interactions with young workers as evidence of a lack of resilience in the newer generation.
Adam Curry's 1970s Skateboarding Accident in Texas
Adam Curry recounts a severe skateboarding accident he had at age nine while visiting Dallas, Texas. Having learned to skate on flat ground in the Netherlands, he was unprepared for a significant hill and collided with a truck. He notes that the lack of safety gear resulted in gravel being permanently embedded in his elbow, which served as a lasting lesson in risk management.
