Topic: Nuts

Sir Lawrence of Dystopia provides a lyrical parody of Devo's "Whip It," titled "Fist Them," mocking the host's obsession with the "fisting" method of eating snacks. Zachary Metzinger is knighted as "Sir Vivid" for remaining unvaccinated. The segment features a humorous discussion about the "fisting" method of eating peanuts on airplanes.

Sir Infinitis credits the show with aiding his daily weight loss and boxing routine since 2019. The segment transitions into a classic anecdote regarding John C. Dvorak's pet peeve about the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes. The description details the annoying behavior of shaking nuts in a closed fist before throwing them into the mouth.

Edward Sheldrake is knighted as "Sir J-Mo, Black Baron of North Idaho," requesting the "fisting nuts" jingle one more time. The segment includes "Jobs Karma" for several producers working with Linda Liu. Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper reminisce about the creation of the "fisting nuts" jingle, which was produced while they were in bed together years ago.

Adam Curry shares a humorous "classic" remix regarding the consumption of nuts, leading into a call for "Value for Value" support. He encourages listeners to contribute time, talent, or treasure to the show, noting that the model has sustained the podcast for over 18 years without corporate advertising.

The Central Jersey meetup took place at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport. Producers compared the loss of Dvorak to the retirement of legendary Yankees voice John Sterling. The group shared a final "fist nuts" salute and thanked the distillery owner for hosting the memorial gathering.

Linda Liu, the Duchess of Jobs, reports on the outpouring of love from the global community. Listeners request a recording of Mimi imitating Amy Goodman, which reportedly involves "quacking." Sean Dowdy mentions "fisting some nuts" in honor of Dvorak, a reference to his frequent snacking on air.

A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak ranting about the "fisting method" of eating snacks on an airplane. Dvorak describes his intense annoyance at passengers who pour peanuts into their palm, make a fist, and shake it to drop individual nuts into their mouths. He jokingly predicts that this "annoying as hell" behavior will eventually lead to physical fights on flights.

Sir Pete and Ryan Miller provide donations, with Miller noting that 123.45 was one of Dvorak's favorite numbers. The hosts play the "fisting nuts" jingle, leading to a classic recording of Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with people who eat snacks on airplanes by shaking them from a clenched fist.

John Dvorak provides a health update, mentioning his use of a telemetry monitor and his interactions with a new dietitian who uses modern research rather than the "1950s pyramid." He discusses the challenges of recovering from his recent operation, including issues with "dry mouth" and monitoring his phosphorus levels. Dvorak also mentions walking around his neighborhood and visiting a Mexican market as part of his recovery.

Dr. Sir Otter, a trucker from Nebraska, is promoted to Baron of the Flatwater after a significant donation. He requests "relationship karma" and a replay of the "fisting nuts" segment, where a host complains about the annoying way people eat snacks on airplanes. The segment also features audio clips of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump used for "karma" soundbites.

Lindy Pfaffenbach is officially damed as "Dame Lindy of Squirrel Nut Acres" following a donation from her husband. She requests chocolate chip cookies and milk stout for the Round Table and mentions her work in local media. Another producer, Nicole, requests the "massive dumps" jingle in honor of her boyfriend Chris Patty's path to knighthood.

The hosts read the birthday list for the week and perform a formal "daming" ceremony for Lindy Pfaffenbach. She is officially dubbed "Dame Lindy of Squirrel Nut Acres" and welcomed to the No Agenda Round Table. The ceremony includes the traditional list of humorous "amenities" provided to new knights and dames, such as "mutton and mead" and "ginger ale and gerbils."

Media critic Dan Froomekin argues that elite journalists lack the vocabulary to accurately cover Donald Trump, failing to label him as "delusional" or a "would-be dictator." The discussion introduces the "nut graph"—the summary paragraph of a news story—and how activists believe it is being misused to provide false balance to Trump's rhetoric.

A series of $1,000 donations are acknowledged as "tuition" for the PhD program. Circus Media in Bozeman, Nicholas Everts in Tennessee, and Jeff Anderson are among the graduates. Jeff Leitner, a kitchen and bath contractor in Pennsylvania, offers discounts to fellow producers. The segment includes a "fisting nuts" jingle requested by Sir Why You Come Now, referencing a previous Dvorak airplane peeve.

A comprehensive list of donors from across the United States and the Netherlands was read, including birthday shout-outs and "karma" requests. The segment concluded with a "pet peeve" regarding airplane passengers who eat snacks using the "fisting method"—pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them through a hole in the fist. This behavior was described as highly annoying to fellow travelers.

Producer Josh Springer promotes his partner Britney Baxter's business, Amazeball, which produces a plant-based, nut-free savory cheese ball spread in Indianapolis. The business grew from a home kitchen operation to a local success during the pandemic.

Several listeners receive peerage upgrades, including Sir Mike 44 Jr. and Sir Rick. Kyle Rankin of Chapel Hill sends custom "Good Night Left Nut" challenge coins to the hosts, inspired by a previous show segment about a police incident. A discussion follows regarding the logistics of host PO boxes.

Phoenix police officers reportedly created a commemorative challenge coin to celebrate a 2017 incident where a protester was shot in the groin with a rubber bullet. The coin features the phrase "Goodnight Left Nut" and "Make America Great Again One Nut at a Time," sparking a discussion on the history of military and intelligence challenge coins.

The hosts recap a successful local meetup in Austin and announce the launch of "Fisting Nuts," a listener-led initiative selling snacks to support the show. A long list of executive and associate executive producers is read, acknowledging donations from $50 to $333. The "Value for Value" community continues to grow through local "super-spreader" events.

The hosts discuss the "annoying" habit of people eating nuts on airplanes by "fisting" them into their mouths. Michael and Kelly Day donate on behalf of entrepreneur David Gomez, who is struggling with medical bureaucracies to bring surgical inventions to market. Gomez is granted associate producer status and a "de-douching."