Omnibus

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.

In which governments around the world deliberate on how creatively parents may name their children, and John thinks "Tilden" sounds like a kind of cheese. Certificate #26934.

The podcast explores the fascinating world of jellyfish, including their unique reproduction and environmental impact. They discuss the challenges of jellyfish blooms and potential uses of jellyfish, such as in medicine and brain imaging. The hosts also touch on traveling, Christmas traditions, and the potential of using jellyfish as a sustainable alternative to disposable diapers.

In which a teenaged slacker from Sedona with a love for llamas jump-starts the digital music age, and John explains why large people prefer old things. Certificate #38550.

In which the successor to one of the great medieval bridges is shipped to the Arizona desert by an American tycoon, and Ken is skeptical about product placement in slasher movies. Certificate #28472.

In which a science fiction-loving professor dreams of conquering death with the cold, hard science of low-temperature preservation, and John just wants to be a brain with a nose. Certificate #48643.

In which evangelical Christians wrestle with the problem of whether rock music is inherently good, evil, or neither. and Ken wonders about angel monkeys. Certificate #34822.

Explore the rituals of Masonry and its casual offshoots, reminisce about a wild party, discuss the regional significance of Dr. Pepper in Texas, dive into the connection between Mormonism and Freemasonry, explore symbolism in animal names, and reflect on lodge nights and church attendance. The speakers also discuss egalitarianism and social disconnect, centralized Star Trek fandom, and uncertain futures.

In which the remains of a useless Nazi "chandelier" unexpectedly emerge in Maryland and Washington, and Ken thinks about Bilbo Baggins too late. Certificate #35410.