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Episode 20: Mexican Birthdays?


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It’s almost Mike’s birthday… but does he care? Not even a little. This week, Adam and Mike get into birthday apathy, why Mexican restaurants always feel like a party, and how one surprise Metallica concert changed everything.

🎙 In This Episode:

  • Mike’s 43rd birthday is coming—yawn

  • Adam’s mom has birthday guilt tactics

  • 🎸 That time Mike saw Metallica for free at Tower Records

  • 🧁 The “Happy Birthday” song was illegal until 2015?

  • 🌯 Why all birthdays secretly happen at Mexican restaurants

  • 🍹 Chips, salsa, sombreros, and margaritas the size of your head

  • 🎶 Adam sings the Lucky Supermarket jingle from memory (??)

🪅 Also:

  • Comparing Mexican, Chinese, and American restaurant vibes

  • Mike’s first electric guitar 🎸

  • Mariachi vs. Megadeth: which one screams “home”?

  • Are fake birthdays for free dessert morally questionable?

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💬 We wanna know:
What’s your go-to birthday meal spot? And have you ever faked a birthday for free dessert? Be honest.

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How It's RelatedBy Adam Merino Mike Merino