Topic: St Augustine

5 chapters across the catalog

Taking a Mueller
Episode 1158 55:28 - 56:59

1158: Taking a Mueller

John C. Dvorak Pet Peeve, Zoological Pronunciation

John C. Dvorak highlights a common pronunciation error made by professional announcers regarding the word "zoological." He notes that the correct pronunciation should be "zo-o-logical" rather than "zu-logical," using a news report about "Chance the Gator" at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm as a specific example of the mistake.

Cut, Cap, Duck & Cover
Episode 324 1:46 - 9:08

324: Cut, Cap, Duck & Cover

Hot Pockets 2008 Tour, South Carolina to Florida

A detailed travelogue covers the RV journey from Charleston, South Carolina, through Savannah and St. Augustine, ending in Clearwater. The account includes driving an RV on Savannah's cobblestone streets, meeting listeners at campgrounds, and experiencing Florida's extreme heat and thunderstorms.

CIA vs MI6
Episode 323 2:25:29 - 2:29:34

323: CIA vs MI6

Show Outro, St. Augustine and Tampa Meetup

The hosts conclude the episode by discussing the next legs of the "Hot Pockets" tour through Florida. They plan to visit St. Augustine and hold a meetup in Tampa. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners to support the show through the "value-for-value" model.

Nuke the Gay Pirates
Episode 89 45:31 - 51:30

89: Nuke the Gay Pirates

Somali Piracy, Economic Desperation

The root causes of Somali piracy are explored, framing the hijackings as a desperate response to illegal fishing and toxic waste dumping in Somali waters. Referencing a story from St. Augustine, the hosts argue that the media ignores the economic destruction of local fishing communities. They criticize the military response and the lack of compassion for the underlying humanitarian crisis.