Our dog days of summer episode explores the phenomenon of "Silly Season," that hot time of year when news suspiciously and conveniently runs dry as everyone heads to the nearest inflatable floating chair with a drink thingie. That doesn't slow us down from considering the deeper implications of light news, like the death of "ice" beer and the rise of Surveillance State Barbie. Also, Stephen feels vulnerable, Brandon shares tales of booze-slinging, and a neighbor's hot jams intrude on the recording. Truly, a Cucumber Time miracle.