4 chapters across the catalog
Concorde Supersonic Flight, Liza Minnelli Travel Anecdote
Adam Curry describes his experiences flying on the Concorde, noting the physical sensation of the aircraft expanding due to heat during supersonic flight. He recalls a specific trip where he sat in front of a talkative Liza Minnelli for the duration of the two-hour flight.
An anecdote describes an early attempt to program a Psion Organizer 2 during a transatlantic flight. The experience was reportedly interrupted by a drunken Liza Minnelli sitting in the row behind. The conversation compares early handheld computing devices like the Psion and HP models to the later Palm Pilot.
Roseanne Barr Encounter, Alex Jones and Handshake Etiquette
An encounter with Roseanne Barr at the Comedy Mothership in Austin leads to confusion regarding her residency in Fredericksburg, Texas, as previously claimed by Alex Jones. Barr's physical stature and unique "wrist-shaking" greeting style are noted, with speculation that she may suffer from a painful palm ailment common among politicians. A comparison is drawn between Barr's distinctive laugh during the comedy sets and a past experience with a boisterous Liza Minnelli on the Concorde.
The hosts exchange stories about luxury travel, including gold toilets on MGM Grand Air and the cramped, uncomfortable reality of flying on the Concorde. One host recalls a flight on the Concorde where a "drunk Liza Minnelli" chattered throughout the journey.
