In this episode, Derek and Steve return after a two-month hiatus to discuss major life updates, including Derek's new role as a father and Steve's honeymoon in New Zealand. Then it shifts to sports, covering NFL playoffs, college football, and the Australian Open. They also explore pop culture topics like "Stranger Things" and "Knives Out," and share book reviews. The episode concludes with a discussion on mail frustrations and a tribute to Zdeno Chara.

00:00:25 Introduction and Life Updates

00:16:30 Sports Talk: NFL and College Football

00:44:15 Slide Into the DMs

01:07:47 Cozy Book Corner

01:18:42 Final Drive (Hater Alert!)