TMS 3091: Deal or no Dole
Summary
Hosts Scott Johnson and Brian Ibbitt discuss the etymology of "dole" and the history of the Dole Pineapple Boys program before playing a game of Tadpole Feud. Guest Tom Merritt joins to answer a listener's question about technology, identifying flying cars as overhyped and passkeys as an underrated security tool. The episode also covers a trivia correction regarding a tattoo on Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Camtasia Pro
Sponsor: Wayfair and UN3091 trivia
Previously on and cold open banter
Halloween plans and trivia night schedule
Jeopardy cheating meta and Ken Jennings
Ken Jennings cameo and Return of the Jedi
Jabba the Hutt tattoo fact check
Brian Dunaway joins for a game
Porch light and doorbell habits
The Pineapple Boys Summer Program history
Tadpole Feud game rules and teams
Tadpole Feud: Fictional bow and arrow wielders
Sponsor: HERS weight loss
Tadpole Feud: More archer characters and results
Game recommendations and Play Retro preview
Dark Seed and Thundar the Barbarian
Tom Merritt introduction and travel banter
Overhyped tech: Flying cars and AI agents
Underrated tech: Passkeys and security
Domain-specific language models and DTNS
Listener pick: Antique pottery bowl
Show wrap-up and Lost Luggage comic
Listener request: Back to the Future music
Sponsors: Verizon and Citizens Bank
Sponsor: Wayfair Christmas tree
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