San Francisco's recent Mars-like skyline prompts a deep yet comical pondering of the global climate crisis, stadium name changes, and Dan & Leon's wives sharing a birthday (and each other's husbands). Unreserved apologies to Greg Norman, Rod Laver, Tina Arena and the Queen's gynaecologist.

The recent NBA player strike prompts a deep yet comical pondering of America's systemic social injustice, the merits of autonomous cars, and rubble-rescue dogs wearing shoes.

A blackout at Dan's place prompts a deep yet comical pondering of basic survival, the tipping point of Earth's food supplies, and the insane cost of scorpion venom.

A recent locker-room grab-fest prompts a deep yet comical pondering of when bonding crosses the line, corporate profiteering, and the difference between a jus and a roux.

A revelation about Dan's ex-girlfriend prompts a deep yet comical pondering of body modification, the lure of fame, and the link between North Korea and the Titanic.

An intimate medical procedure prompts a deep yet comical pondering of parenting gender roles, left-wing cancellation, and Nazi lemonade stands.

Dan's recent fall from a skateboard prompts a deep yet comical pondering about ageing, overpopulation, and the deliciousness of Dr Pepper.

The recent death of Leon's father prompts a deep yet comical pondering of our mortality, the afterlife, and the king of the boudior, Genghis Khan.