Omnibus

In which we celebrate 167 years of Americans being able to claim any island they like as long as it has enough bird poop on it, and John thinks you can dip a pole in liberty. Certificate #39867.

In which a remote part of Idaho solves its beaver dam problem with some surplus parachutes and an even more remote part of Idaho, and Ken applies the transitive property to mules and culverts. Certificate #31297.

This podcast explores naturism and the challenges of nudity in public spaces. It discusses the evolution of a naturist beach and the mainstreaming of gay culture. The connection between German ethno-nationalism and naturism is explored. The history of naturism, including its association with sex and the rules of nudist camps, is discussed. The podcast also touches on the painful experience of jumping into a snowbank and the influence of sunlight on nudism. Finally, it explores the connections between naturism, sexuality, and body positivity in Big Sur.

In which the ponds of New England become the wellspring of a new worldwide web of perishable foods, and Ken learns that gum is a forest treat. Certificate #23725.

In which the estate of the century's greatest scientist becomes a $200 million enterprise even as his brain tissue languishes in a cider box, and John compares it to pastrami. Certificate #21917.

In which a ski bum with dad jokes explores new frontiers of film distribution and extreme sports, and Ken is a water machine. Certificate #48941.

In which the rift between two Communist dictators leads to a blooming of mariachi culture in the fertile soil of the Balkans, and John is baffled by Vietnamese karaoke. Certificate #46465.

In which the smartest people in the world bloom early but often struggle to live up that promise later in life, and Ken's phone thinks he lives at the zoo. Certificate #50285.

A late-night Christmas party at West Point leads to chaos and almost changes the course of the Civil War. The controversial charm of eggnog is discussed, as well as the concept of turguessens. The hosts explore squares and personal websites, along with army dynamics and a blend of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Norman Schwarzkopf. Rivalries and color preferences are also touched upon. The changing culture of generation Z and the infamous Eggnog Riot are observed. The riot itself is described, along with potential successors to the Confederacy presidency. Military conversations, social media, and ways to connect with the podcast are also mentioned.

In which tensions over slavery and its westward expansion boil over into an assault on the floor of the United States Senate, and Ken does not have a single cloak. Certificate #46116.