Topic: Sweat

9 chapters across the catalog

Yakcasting
Episode 1784 2:44:52 - 2:49:32

1784: Yakcasting

Climate Change Liability, Corn Sweat and UN Mandates

The phenomenon of "corn sweat" is increasing humidity levels across the U.S. Corn Belt, with one acre of corn releasing up to 4,000 gallons of water daily. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice is considering making states financially liable for climate inaction. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for all tech data centers to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2070.

Freedom Force
Episode 1693 1:18:16 - 1:22:22

1693: Freedom Force

Biological Effects of Extreme Heat, MSNBC Thermoregulation Segment

An MSNBC segment explaining the biological process of thermoregulation and the dangers of heat stroke is mocked for its simplistic tone. The report detailed how the body sweats and moves blood to the skin's surface, warning that core temperatures above 104 degrees can lead to organ failure and death.

Joy Boy
Episode 1691 1:47:36 - 1:53:26

1691: Joy Boy

AI Show Summaries, No Agenda Episode Artwork Selection

The hosts critique an AI-generated summary of their previous episode, calling it "dull" and "humorless." They then review various listener-submitted artwork for the current show, ultimately selecting a piece by Francisco Scaramanga featuring an Elvira-style character. Other submissions included themes of "corn sweat," "sloth fever," and "the politics of joy."

Corn Sweat
Episode 1690 54:43 - 58:53

1690: Corn Sweat

Corn Sweat Phenomenon, Evapotranspiration

"Corn sweat," scientifically known as evapotranspiration, is being blamed for extreme humidity and "heat risk" in the Midwest. Scientific American reports that corn plants release significant moisture into the atmosphere, impacting regional weather patterns. The hosts mock the term as a new addition to the climate change lexicon used to create a "strategy of tension."

Going Bananas
Episode 1297 1:25:17 - 1:27:28

1297: Going Bananas

Brian Williams Mocks Rudy Giuliani's Hair Dye Incident

MSNBC's Brian Williams focused on a visual from the Trump legal press conference where hair dye appeared to drip down Rudy Giuliani's face. Williams described the event as "repugnant" and "the most dangerous one hour and 45 minutes of television in American history."

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 3:16:55 - 3:22:31

1258: Dummy Placebo

Prince Andrew "I Don't Sweat" Remix, Show Outro

The show concluded with a musical remix of Prince Andrew's infamous BBC interview, where he claimed a medical condition involving adrenaline prevented him from sweating. The hosts signed off from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the "Value for Value" model. The final segment featured a "cascading catastrophic consequences" jingle before the end of the broadcast.

Culture Vulture
Episode 731 2:15:41 - 2:17:22

731: Culture Vulture

Clinton Correctional Facility, New York Prison Break

The escape of two inmates from the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York is scrutinized, with focus on the precision of the holes cut in the prison infrastructure. Claims are made that the escape required a cutting torch rather than simple power tools, suggesting internal assistance or a staged event.

The Portal
Episode 716 2:42:08 - 2:43:51

716: The Portal

Presidential Sweat and Alien Speculation

A peculiar observation regarding the physical traits of political leaders suggests that neither Barack Obama nor Hillary Clinton appear to sweat in high temperatures. Former Obama aide Reggie Love reportedly noted the president's ability to remain cool in an 85-degree limousine. This observation is jokingly used to fuel speculation about the non-human nature of high-level politicians.

Hillary Doesn't Sweat
Episode 435 1:28:20 - 1:35:10

435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat

Female Elites in Fashion, Hillary Clinton Reptile Theory

Condoleezza Rice's NFL modeling debut and Chelsea Clinton's Vogue appearance are discussed. A Condé Nast Traveler article claiming Hillary Clinton "does not sweat" even in extreme heat leads the hosts to jokingly corroborate David Icke's theory that political elites are reptilian shape-shifters.