I hope none of our listeners are afflicted by triskaidekaphobia because we’ve reached episode 13 (in the official BFNC canon)! Paul and Adrian talk about thoughtful traveling, missionaries, and their trip to Cuba. Adrian then quizzes Paul on travel etiquette.

Links to the articles:

Article 1- Ask David Tang

https://www.ft.com/content/5ca132c8-16c7-11e6-9d98-00386a18e39d

Article 2- Dear Savvy Traveler

https://outpostmagazine.com/overcoming-travellers-guilt/

3rd segment- Adrian brings in another quiz for Paul

Bonus ep because Adrian fucked up his audio. Paul and Adrian discuss toxic relationships, lad culture, and getting around high school censorship. The lads take a quiz to find out if their relationship is more crobat than clefairy.

What we talk about this bonus

The Cuts Dear Therapist:

https://www.thecut.com/2017/10/dear-therapist-i-feel-bad-for-my-unattractive-friends.html#_ga=2.250787140.333311202.1598660176-399183761.1586413046

NYT's Social Q's

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/style/what-is-resilience.html

Now’s the time to invest in the podcast; we’re cheaper by the dozen (episodes, that is)! Paul and Adrian welcome their first guest: rapper, comedian, and insurance agent Phil Carter. The trio discuss Phil’s interests in theoretical physics, outdoor museums, and the myriad preparations possible with venison. Paul then pits the two longtime friends against each other in a contest that pushes both to their limits. Adrian and Paul then set the precedent that all guests must battle through the five fingers of death in order to win safe passage out of the BFNC dungeon.

Links to the articles:

Article 1- Dear Guy

https://ideas.ted.com/dear-guy-political-anger/

Article 2- Vegan Warrior Princess Attack!

https://veganwarriorprincessesattack.com/vwpa-advice-002-is-it-ok-to-eat-roadkill/

3rd segment- Family Feud by Paul via Reddit

An episode for the ages. The boys talk about catfishing. Does anyone actually read these descriptions?

If you do leave a review.

Dr. nerd love-

https://kotaku.com/ask-dr-nerdlove-i-was-catfished-and-i-don-t-know-what-1782168111

Cia's ask molly-

https://www.cia.gov/news-information/blog/2019/ask-molly-february-14-2019.html

Double digits babyyyy. The big fact no cap boys: 1; haters: 0. Paul and Adrian discuss Zoey Brown’s ability to riff, children’s show fan theories, and the enigma that is white parenting strategies. Adrian quizzes Paul on a topic that Paul has apparently been studying for his whole life.

Links to the articles:

Article 1- The Nation

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/my-11-year-old-daughter-is-obsessed-with-makeup-should-i-object-on-feminist-grounds/

Article 2- Ask Mr. Dad

https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/06/09/ask-mr-dad-meet-my-imaginary-friend/

3rd segment- Dad or D.A.D quiz

Children's book cover

https://bigfactsnocap.co/assets/tammar6.jpg

We now have an episode for each life of a cat (and the rapper Bas). Paul and Adrian discuss our hometown (aka Rednecksington), the life and times of Cholo Geneticist Adrian, and the failed redemption arc of a bronze tier gamer. We switch up the third segment again with a new game aimed at keeping the boys youthful and relevant. What's up fellow kids?

Links to the articles:

Article 1- The Bintel Brief

https://www.facinghistory.org/sites/default/files/Bintel_Brief.pdf

Article 2- Dear Annie Lane

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/wires/features/state-national-lifestyle-columnists/im-tired-of-my-college-friend-belittling-our-small-town/

Buzzfeed Quiz- https://www.buzzfeed.com/amazingjul624/pick-your-favorite-movie-from-each-genre-and-ill-g-c1lqwx2fcj

What’s brackin’ y’all? We now have enough episodes to put them in a bracket for a quarterfinals knockout tournament for best BFNC ep. So sad to see episodes 3 and 7 trounced in the first round… Paul and Adrian discuss spaghetti-based crimes, old school scare tactics, and gender disparities in the advice column game. #freetheferret

Links to the articles:

Article 1- Dear Mishu

https://dearmishu.com/dear-mishu-should-i-vote-in-the-u-s-presidential-election-on-tuesday/

Article 2- Dear Anne Landers

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=266&dat=19861201&id=_AUxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=guAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=816,3852592

Article 3- Ask Amy

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/06/ask-amy-put-off-by-girlfriends-relationship-with-dog/

Topical Tip- Adrian brings in more personal drama

We now have enough episodes to make a seven-layer dip. Strap in because this one’s a doozy \O/. Paul and Adrian discuss the conservative squad, the online cooking community, and Adrian’s future career as a voice over artist. More than anything, we just complain about the advice columnists we bring in this week to the point that we don’t leave room to actually do a third segment. 

Links:

Article 1- Dear Captain Awkward

https://captainawkward.com/2019/06/03/1203-im-getting-married-to-god-how-do-i-tell-my-family-theyre-not-invited/

Article 2- Ask Polly

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/my-idiot-boyfriend-claims-i-want-a-ring-but-i-dont.html#_ga=2.48499622.1089529005.1595632650-399183761.1586413046

Video Paul mentions in the episode:

https://twitter.com/JohnathonWillow/status/1286014694747242499?s=19

We can now do a table read of a friends episode with our episodes. Paul and Adrian discus the revival of 106 & park, one-up story telling by advice givers, and the Mecca that is Taco Bell Cantina. We also make fun of the size of VHS tapes and Latinx stereotypes. Sorry mom -Adrian 

Used articles 

FT's: Ask David Tang

https://www.ft.com/content/0158abcc-cc0b-11e1-aac1-00144feabdc0

Dear Kiki

https://littlevillagemag.com/dear-kiki-grandma-wont-stop-asking-about-bdsm/

Topical tip

https://www.tacobell.com/news/taco-bell-is-revamping-its-menu

Episode 5: we now have enough episodes for them to group up and go as The Breakfast Club for Halloween this year. Paul and Adrian discuss why different languages exist and duct tape censorship. In the second half Adrian introduces a new segment without warning Paul :(

Links to the articles:

Article 1- Dear Willie D!

https://www.houstonpress.com/music/my-kids-teacher-dresses-slutty-help-7400864

Article 2- Dear Abby

https://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/2005/7/16/clumsy-girls-bruises-are-seen-by

Wiki Why?-

https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-a-Crush-on-Your-Teacher