Topic: Bomb The Base

The yellow smiley face, synonymous with the 1980s acid house scene, has roots in advertising and the occult-influenced "Watchmen" graphic novel by Alan Moore. Moore's work incorporates chaos magic teachings from Aleister Crowley, featuring the smiley face with a blood splatter. Similar imagery, including the bloodshot eyeball, was previously used by the Grateful Dead, linking different eras of counterculture through shared occult motifs.

Greg Carlwood concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to support Freeman Fly and participate in the "THC Money Bomb" giveaway. He reminds the audience that the first winner will be announced in episode 85. The show ends with a musical cover of the Ace of Base song "The Sign," featuring lyrics modified to reflect the show's themes of awakening and observation.