5 chapters across the catalog
A critique of a "live read" advertisement for Crickstart, a snack made from cricket powder, highlights the trend of "future of food" marketing in podcasts. The hosts mock the forced enthusiasm of the ad and the general state of podcast monetization through endorsements.
Urban Living Promotion and Matt Damon Downsizing Tie-in
A KQED promotion encouraging compact urban living to "save the planet" is analyzed as a potential stealth marketing tie-in for the Matt Damon film *Downsizing*. The hosts critique the "precarious place" narrative used to justify jamming populations into high-density city tenements.
NAG Radio, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Technical Feedback
The hosts address listener feedback regarding the No Agenda Global (NAG) Radio stream and its alleged advertisements. The discussion shifts to an "outstanding food product" segment featuring a mutant-looking heirloom tomato from an Austin farmers' market, which is praised for its superior taste compared to store-bought varieties.
Ohio Meetup, Sustainable Living, Hot Pockets Tour
The 2011 tour continues in Ohio, hosted by Brian and Susie Morris, who are described as living nearly off the grid. The hosts discuss the couple's sustainable lifestyle, including gardening, canning, and building a custom kit trailer from 1947 plans. Additional domain name contributions from listeners are mentioned as part of the show's community engagement.
Build-A-Bear Climate Change Indoctrination for Children
Build-A-Bear Workshop released an animated series for children depicting the North Pole melting and the end of Christmas due to climate change. The hosts criticize this as early-childhood indoctrination and mention a New Zealand book, "Time to Eat the Dog," which calculates the carbon footprint of pets.
