Payton uncovers an elaborate chess hoax. Chris learns about the hunting law that inspired a painful sport. They also discuss a bizarre Timbaland concert.

Chris learns how to fool scientists with a well-timed lunch break. Payton joins the fandom of a bad Chinese movie. They also discuss a scientific breakthrough with butterfly memories.

Payton contemplates switching career fields. Chris follows the life of a bank robber turned motivational speaker. They also discuss an overnight gas delivery service.

Chris finds a way to destigmatize bugs. Payton follows a novelty politician’s rise to stardom. They also discuss the Taliban’s pivot into office work.

Payton picks out his future nursing home. Chris learns about a lost piece of Blink-182 memorabilia. They also discuss the process of manually coloring your margarine.

Chris finds an unusual marketing partnership. Payton’s ancestors help him realize that war can sometimes be silly. They also discuss an alternative to the number Pi.

Payton discovers the strange business strategies of a self-help book series. Chris learns why creating a 20ft tall barrel isn’t the safest idea. They also discuss the Cannonball Run’s electric vehicle category.

Chris discovers an unlikely secret agent. Payton’s lawn gives him an existential crisis. They also discuss The Mooning of the Amtrak.

Payton sweats it out in the sauna. Chris finds an improbably successful investor. They also discuss Ready Player One fan fiction.

Chris discovers the chaos of an old-timey Olympics. Payton regrets living like a 19th-century bachelor. They also discuss New Zealand’s “Laser Kiwi Flag.”