On today's episode, we started by discussing our recent viewing of the "Brats" documentary, sharing our thoughts on the "Brat Pack" era of actors. 

We then moved on to talk about recent and upcoming movies, lamenting the current lack of good options in theaters. 

Each of us shared some personal updates:

- Christine told us about her recent birthday celebration.

- Leslie filled us in on her pickleball activities and recent wins.

- Christine explained her preparations for an upcoming hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail with her son.

We bounced around some ideas for future Christmas-themed episodes and merchandise, and shared recommendations for other podcasts we enjoy.

Summer activities with kids came up, and we discussed the challenges of balancing work and family time during school breaks. We also mentioned an email from Charlie and talked about potentially inviting fans to participate in future episodes.

Throughout our conversation, we were quite scattered and tired, often joking about our forgetfulness and suggesting we might need memory-enhancing supplements. We acknowledged that this might not have been our best episode, but we had fun laughing at ourselves.

We wrapped up by suggesting a trip to the Spy Museum as a fun activity for kids, and promised our listeners we'd be back with a better show next time. Despite the somewhat chaotic nature of this episode, we enjoyed our time together and hope our listeners did too.

Takeaways

The bandmates enjoyed watching the movie Bratz and found it to be different from their expectations.

They discuss the impact of the term 'Brat Pack' on the careers of the actors involved.

The bandmates share their thoughts on the lack of good movies in recent times and the difficulty in finding enjoyable films.

They talk about their experiences with fish tanks and the relaxation they find in watching the fish.

The bandmates mention their recent theater experiences, including attending a production of Fiddler on the Roof.

They briefly discuss upcoming concerts and the possibility of doing a Christmas movie bracket for a future episode. The hosts enjoy going to shows and musicals, such as the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

They are excited about their upcoming hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail.

The hosts discuss their love for pickleball and the different leagues they participate in.

They joke about creating a Christmas tree with their sports medals and dog tags.

The hosts recommend listening to other podcasts, including 20,000 Hertz.

They talk about their recent birthdays and their plans to visit the Spy Museum and other museums in Washington, D.C.

Sound Bites

"I was not expecting a full reunion like most people were"

"He lucked out. He kind of went viral before that was a thing"

"They seem to be doing pretty well"

"I want a date night. Maybe I'll just go see a show by myself."

"It's a musical about a spelling bee."

"They're not translating as well."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Song Choice

00:26 Belated Post-Party and Thoughts on Bratz

04:02 The Search for Good Movies

05:25 Fish Tanks and Relaxation

06:21 Theater Experiences: Fiddler on the Roof

09:17 Upcoming Concerts and Star Wars Oreos

10:59 Christmas Movie Bracket Idea

16:15 Thoughts on Fiddler on the Roof

29:43 Shows and Musicals

30:37 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

35:09 Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

38:11 Pickleball and Christmas Tree Ideas

44:57 Recommendations for Other Podcasts

48:54 Birthdays and Plans to Visit the Spy Museum

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