Topic: Bug Magazine

Mitt Romney is criticized for being the only Republican seen standing and clapping with Democrats during the State of the Union. This leads into a personal anecdote about a trip to Croatia to write for "Bug" magazine, involving a meal of illegal, mud-tasting mussels in Dubrovnik. The story illustrates the "scofflaw" nature of local culture in the post-communist era.

Adam Curry is quoted in Wired magazine regarding a bug in iOS 6 that caused massive, expensive data spikes for podcast listeners. The article includes Curry's blunt criticism of Apple's "arrogant" refusal to address the issue. The hosts celebrate the inclusion of the quote in a Condé Nast publication.

Ziff Davis has reportedly been sold to an investment firm looking to create an online media "megalith." The hosts discuss how their independent business model is unattractive to large media buyers because it does not generate traditional corporate profits. They encourage listeners to continue supporting the show through donations to maintain its independence.

Dvorak describes his travels through the Adriatic region, noting the abundance of free-roaming chickens in Slovenia and Croatia. He explains his professional ties to the region, including writing for Bug Magazine in Croatia and attending a PC Magazine licensee launch party in Slovenia. Curry expresses interest in visiting Turkey for a future vacation.