Happy Big 10K Race Day! We kick off this massive episode live from Hawk Mountain B&B, where we are joined by Channel 69 News reporter Bo Koltnow and his cameraman Andy to document the highly anticipated 10K charity race between Erin and Southern Charm's Craig Conover. We break down all the chaotic pre-race logistics, including Craig deciding to change the head start rules at the last minute to a synchronized start so we could calculate the 27-minute handicap at the end. We also recount Erin fueling up on a single sugar cookie and Nerd Gummy Clusters , and the confusing presence of an active tree shredder truck in the middle of a treeless farm field.

Despite facing brutal 30 degree winds, hills, and constant local traffic, Erin pushed through to claim the ultimate victory, running through a makeshift toilet paper finish line! Because Craig lost, he had to face the ultimate punishment: taking a freezing plunge into the local river, while reading an letter written by the Friend Of Podcast (  ⁨@friendofpodcast⁩  ). We reveal how he secretly plotted to buy his way out of the plunge by offering a donation instead, but ultimately put on a bathing suit and took the icy dip. We also ask Craig's assistant Jack some questions about working for Craig's "beautiful mind". Post race, we recap the delicious chicken shawarma dinner made by Dan’s mom, our toxic habit of immediately retreating to a dark room to edit footage for hours instead of relaxing, and a heated argument with Craig over whether maple syrup originated in Canada or Switzerland.

We also share a massive announcement: we are officially hosting a live show at the Boston Marathon Fan Fest in the busiest Sunday slot, right after Meb! Finally, we record a cozy "fireside chat" where we discuss the absolute necessity of the B&B finally installing Starlink internet, especially after a terrifying incident where a 911 call for a chimney fire dropped due to zero cell service. Erin gives an update on her grueling "Pull Up Revolution", and shares the profound emotional trauma of having to "thin" (a.k.a. rip out and execute) the weaker seedling plants in his indoor hydroponic garden.