The gang finally tackles a follow-up to one of their favorite games of all-time while talking about a lost episode in the process. Also, Chris is disheartened by an ending choice, Dave has a void in his heart, and Shaun loves his murder detectives.

The gang discusses WandaVision and other TV trends, including fan theories and how they can go wrong. Also, Chris makes a plea for sanity, Dave keeps going back to the well, and Shaun wants to get to the nitty-gritty.

The gang gives their early impressions of Persona 5 Strikers, including the pros and cons of taking an RPG series into the action realm. Also, Chris wants what he can't have, Dave throws Grand Theft Auto fans under the bus, and Shaun takes a liking to new characters.

The gang talks about supporting a winning team (the Suns) for the first time in a decade, and how their hearts sing in the chaos. Also, Chris holds a journalism grudge, and Dave tries to take Shaun out of the intro.

The gang throws down some blistering opinions with the help of a new (imaginary?) advisory board for Hot Take. Also, Chris gets ratio'd into oblivion, Dave gets lost in an echo chamber, and Shaun tries not to hold a grudge.

The gang finally caves and talks about the diseased elephant in the room: COVID, the distribution of the vaccine and more. Also, Chris asks a question about glasses, Dave tries a tactic to bring in listeners, and Shaun turns down a chance to play basketball.

The gang dissects mutants and superheroes before trying to find the bright side of the Suns. Also, Chris looks for super mishaps, Dave doesn't support beastiality, and Shaun tries to step away from the ledge.

The gang talks about Last of Us II, Among Us, alien takeovers and popular board games. Also, Chris points out a common formula, Dave proposes a color-based system, and Shaun doesn't want to trade sheep for wood.

The gang merges a recent segment with a bit of basketball talk, blurring the lines for the sake of punditry. Also, Chris challenges himself in strange ways, Dave enjoys getting pummeled, and Shaun tries to stay away from the ledge.

The gang looks back at the best in pop culture from the last year -- TV, video games, movies and more -- with some alterations for a bizarre 2020. Also, Chris looks down at misery porn, Dave makes Shaun stop and consider, and Shaun chronicles the past in graph form.