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Listener Mail: Smart Dust, Haunted Missile Silos, Charlie Kirk and More

Sep 17, 2026 · 58m

Summary

Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, analyzing the "exploding mic" theory and a listener's insights on Utah gun culture. They also feature a return call from "Duke Newcomb," a former Air Force missileer who describes unexplained supernatural events at nuclear silos. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential surveillance risks of "smart dust" technology.

Topics discussed

Show intro and welcome Backstage chat and Virgin Voyages joke Pre-show energy and pill jokes Rutabaga campaign parody Ed Sheeran and Macklemore discussion Insurance, Trump dividend, and politics Unbelievable Encounters with Dan Ackroyd Ghost busting and blues reference Charlie Kirk assassination series intro Sports betting and underdog ad Sponsor reads: YouTube, Lingo, Health vs Hype Kirk assassination theories and internet reaction Listener mail on Utah gun culture Rifle details and forensic analysis Repercussions and listener feedback Missing microphone and Hegseth comments Sports betting and seat changing theory Sponsor reads and Duke Kerrigan intro Duke's missile silo ghost story Broken Arrow movie and more silo stories Megatron's pineapple story Sponsor reads and segment wrap Dust and smart dust intro Smart dust technology and weaponization Smart dust risks and conspiracy theories Pod people and airport scenario Smart dust research and call-in info Outro and final sponsor reads Virgin Voyages and Geico ad
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