A listener's reference to the hosts as "schmoes of news" leads to a deep dive into the "Shmoo," a fictional creature created by Al Capp for the Li'l Abner comic strip. The Shmoo was an allegorical animal that provided for all human needs and was famously delicious. The hosts clarify the difference between the cartoon character and the dictionary definition of "shmo" as an unintelligent person.
