In episode 165, the Erins try to understand and avoid "Assholes: A Theory," available on Tubi. What is an asshole? Why are there so many assholes in the wild? This doc asks the right questions to determine the rise of asshole culture and what we can do to fight back.

Good and terrible movies for the win in episode 164, "Best Worst Movie," available on Prime Video. Made in 1989, Troll 2 is widely discussed as the worst movie ever made. Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus just reads, "Oh My God." Filmmaker Michael Stephenson revisits his roots as a child actor and explores what it was like to have Troll 2 on his resume. He also assembles the cast and crew to enjoy the found status of Troll 2 as a cult classic.

Episode 163 is more fracas than fluff, as the Erins discuss "The Strange World of Pillow Fighting," available on YouTube. Steve and Paul Williams brought pillow fights out of the sleepover and into the ring in 2021. This combat sport is now wildly popular and surprisingly inclusive throughout the world. Catch matches on ESPN 8 and possibly the Olympics. Don't sleep on this one!

The Erins keep it funky fresh in episode 162 with "The Great Hip Hop Hoax," available on Prime. California duo Silibil n' Brains were on the cusp of stardom in 2004. Capitalizing on the comparison to Eminem, they landed lucrative Sony contracts. In reality, they were Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain of Arbroath, Scotland. They decided to get back at the evil music industry by posing as a more marketable group. They didn't count on the early success and enormous pressure to keep up the charade.

In episode 161, the Erins pull on their zubaz for "Chop & Steele," available on Tubi. Childhood besties turned comedians, Nick and Joe, discover how easy it is to prank local news shows. They find themselves in a bit of hot water after a gag strong man due, Chop & Steele, do a morning spot and trigger a media conglomerate. Will winding up in federal court lead to ruin?

Don't get hysterical for episode 160, as the Erins explore the history of institutions in "Pennhurst," available on Tubi. Pennhurst State School and Hospital opened in 1908, just outside of Philidelphia, PA. Once heralded as a revolutionary new way of treating the mentally challenged, it functioned as a city unto itself, with several amenities on property. The darker truth is a story of segregation and abandonment for society's less desirables. First hand experiences of people who lived and worked at Pennhurst hit you right in the feels.

Strap in for episode 159, as the Erins bring, "Balloon Boy" into your orbit. In 2009, Richard Heene and family fail to tether their homemade flying saucer and claim one of their children may be trapped inside. The 90-minute flight was televised and attracted public attention worldwide for little Falcon's wellbeing. Once the balloon lands and is found empty, questions and suspicions arise. The family does not help their case in televised interviews. Shortverse.com serves up another ringer with this fun doc!

Get ready friends, the Erins are about to take you on a journey through the 60's with "Queens at Heart," available on YouTube. In episode 158, we look into the lives of four remarkable transgender women who bravely lived their truths in a world that often ignored them. Ever wonder what it was like to be a queen before the internet? Spoiler alert: it wasn't all glitz and glam.

In episode 157, the Erins discover a sweet story in, "Lonesome Willcox," available on YouTube. Willcox, Arizona is a small town with a big heart. A lone DJ spins country oldies at KHIL to keep the town going. As Lisa Lewis says, "Music was a balm for any weary soul..."