7 chapters across the catalog
Small Batch Donations, Kevin McLaughlin, and Boob Numbers
Kevin McLaughlin contributed $80.08 (a "boob number") and shared a public service announcement about reducing holiday stress. A long list of "small batch" donors (contributing under $50) is acknowledged. The hosts reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener support and offer various ways to donate, including sustaining monthly contributions.
The hosts read a series of smaller donations, including one from a fifth-generation rancher in North Dakota. A humorous exchange involves a "cure for the scrummet" using CBD oil from Lavender Blossoms. They acknowledge various donors from London, Wisconsin, and Alberta.
Sir Dwayne Melancon is introduced as the Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest. Another donor, Sir Sean, Earl of Federal District Reserve, contributes in memory of his father. The hosts discuss the "small batch" culture of Oregon wineries, comparing it to the artisanal approach of their own media deconstruction.
Retail Trends, Small Batch Marketing and Hand Sanitizer
The CEO of Urban Outfitters warned of a "retail bubble" as millennials move away from shopping malls. The hosts discuss millennial consumer habits, such as a preference for "small batch" branding and meal kit services like Blue Apron. The segment ends with a CDC warning regarding children consuming hand sanitizer for its alcohol content.
A producer from Canada sent the hosts a bottle of "Cravato," a small-batch apple brandy made in the style of Croatian Calvados. One host describes the high alcohol content and the physical sensation of sampling the potent spirit.
A discussion regarding an ant invasion leads to a proposal for a "No Agenda" branded seasoning made from ground, roasted ants. The hosts compare the peppery flavor of ants to other edible insects like grasshoppers. The segment also touches on illicit items sent through the mail, including THC-saturated toothpicks and high-potency marijuana products from California.
Small Batch Marketing, Artisanal Salt and Grenadine
The "small batch" marketing trend is mocked after a host discovers $20 grenadine syrup and "small batch salt" at high-end retailers. The discussion centers on how the moniker is used to double the price of common goods by attaching a sentimental story to the product.
