Cody starts the show teasing all the things he is bringing to the table and starts by paying tribute to a fallen author. Brian is a little low energy at first but has a fire lit under him quickly as the conversation turns to the current state of the nation and a former president's indictment. Cody wants to talk about UFOs. Brian is skeptical of a business's advocacy and Cody reminds people about the reality of corporate America and is introduced to "sportswashing". Cody burns down his professional reputation and Brian is lured into a fast food chain's hype.