Jack, Nate, and Zach discuss the end of the writers' strike, and the Hasan Minhaj controversy - plus, an interview with Spirit Diaries!

(0:00) Actor and musician David McCallum - whose music was sampled by Dr. Dre and other hip-hop artists - has passed away at 90 years young.

(13:28) The writers' strike is over, with the new deal allowing for better pay increases, streaming residuals, limits on artificial intelligence usage, and more.

(39:43) During the strike, the late night circuit showed camaraderie and banded together for a podcast.

(47:23) Jack and Zach chat with Birdie and Robert from Spirit Diaries, a podcast and YouTube series that explores the paranormal and unexplained phenomena.

(1:41:57) The new blink-182 song "One More Time" is really depressing.

(1:48:01) Rick and Morty's new voices have been revealed, but the new actors remain a secret.

(2:11:57) Nate and Zach discuss at length Hasan Minhaj's "emotional truths" controversy, and taking risks while performing stand-up comedy.

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