7 chapters across the catalog
John Harrison, Matthew the Mapper, and Mudflat Maps
John Harrison, a local "ride buddy" of one of the hosts, achieves Baron status. Matthew Helley is knighted as Sir Matthew the Mapper, Baron of the Candianavian Hull. He previously provided the show with an 1800s map of the Bay Area showing that the local mudflats have remained largely unchanged for over a century.
Haymaker Collective, Autonomous Gyms, Spin Class Humor
The Haymaker Collective in Chicago is highlighted as an "autonomous gym" training marginalized groups in self-defense against the radical right. This leads to a comedic tangent about the absurdity of expensive, high-intensity spin classes in Los Angeles.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing the timing of St. Patrick's Day and local parades. They banter about spin class habits and the upcoming party at the home of Grand Duke David Foley. Adam warns John to be polite when meeting his partner, Tina, for the first time this Saturday.
Adam Curry describes a recent habit of speaking to himself out loud while walking to spin class in Austin. He recounts an embarrassing moment where he loudly said "Amen fist bump" in public, causing bystanders in Ugg boots to react. The hosts discuss adopting the phrase as a new morning greeting for the show's community.
A donor from Vienna suggests the creation of a "League of No Agenda Spinners" to spread the show's message in fitness classes. The hosts discuss the "MILF/DILF" ratio in spinning classes and the potential for "de-douching" through physical activity and media analysis. Several donors, including Chris Rowell Tengisdal from Norway, are thanked for their contributions.
Adam Curry shares an anecdote about meeting a Deutsche Bank executive at a spin class in Austin. When the banker asked if Curry was an "end the Fed" supporter, Curry jokingly pivoted to advocating for even more quantitative easing to avoid social awkwardness. The hosts discuss the "pump and dump" nature of current markets, where political theater is used to create volatility that benefits institutional investors.
Spin Class Experience, Car Battery Failure
A personal anecdote describes an experience at a spin class in Austin, Texas, highlighting the intense atmosphere and social dynamics of the participants. The story concludes with the failure of a car battery, attributed to the extreme Texas heat, resulting in a $130 repair cost.
