Topic: Stay Safe

The common pandemic-era greeting "stay safe" is criticized as annoying and performative. Alternative retorts are suggested, including "under his eye" (a reference to The Handmaid's Tale) or "stay safe with Jesus" to intentionally end the conversation. The hosts experiment with different ways to mock the phrase in everyday social interactions.

John C. Dvorak provides a travel tip advising passengers to avoid eating shrimp or fruit on international flights to prevent food poisoning. The show concludes with a "Stay Safe" media medley and a final sign-off for the Independence Day episode.

A "Stay Safe Medley" mocks MSNBC hosts and politicians like Adam Schiff for their repetitive sign-offs. The audio mixes these with "Resistance is Futile" Borg quotes and President Biden's plan for "door-to-door" vaccine outreach. A song describes the pandemic as a situation "only preventable by asphyxiation," reflecting the extreme nature of government mandates.

The episode concluded with the traditional sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts selected "Thanks so much for reporting and stay safe" as the "In Search Of" (ISO) clip for the week. The show ended with a media mix produced by Sir Michael Anthony, featuring a montage of news clips, music, and deconstructed propaganda from the week's coverage.

The hosts debate the best "ISO" (isolated audio clip) to close the show. Options include Jen Psaki, a "huge fan" clip, and a recording of a man yelling "Stay Safe!" at a meetup. They ultimately choose the "Stay Safe!" yell for its energy and punchy delivery.

The episode wraps up with a "fairness" segment featuring pro-Biden callers from C-SPAN and a satirical "Stay Safe" musical medley targeting MSNBC hosts. A news brief on the "Brood X" cicada emergence and the sale of cicada tacos is included. The hosts sign off from Opportunity Zone 33, promising to return on Thursday for further deconstruction of the news.

A supercut of MSNBC hosts repeatedly telling guests to "stay safe" is compared to a ritualistic greeting. This is followed by a report on the emergence of Brood X cicadas in the Baltimore-Washington area. Media coverage has shifted toward "extreme" segments, such as CBS anchor Gail King expressing interest in eating cicada tacos, which are being sold at a restaurant in Virginia.

The term "coronials" is suggested for the current generation, though it receives a mixed reception. A listener report notes a shift in social etiquette where casual acquaintances have begun saying "I love you" as a standard goodbye, replacing the "stay safe" meme.

Producers from Calgary and Pennsylvania contribute to the show, with one medical diagnostic saleswoman criticizing the over-allocation of resources to COVID-19 testing. The phrase "stay safe" is criticized as being hollow and irritating, particularly for families with members in active military service. The hosts reiterate their commitment to an ad-free, "uncancellable" format.

The hosts acknowledge numerous producers, including Sir Mark Magpio and Sir Hoopinsocker, for their financial support and birthday contributions. A discussion ensues regarding the annoyance of the phrase "stay safe," with the hosts suggesting alternative retorts. The segment concludes with a final round of "Jobs Karma" and "Goat Karma" requests.