GREG COTE IS HERE on Mystery Crate — and we put him to work immediately: a full-on Frank’s RedHot taste test (original, buffalo, garlic parm, pineapple Hawaiian, ghost pepper ranch, spicy maple and more) to rank his top 3 hot sauces like it’s a “Hot Ones” episode… but with chips and a very loud front-chewer.
We also revisit Greg’s Love Guru moment from last week (yes, that advice), debate how many days is too long for a cruise, swap casino stories (including the infamous “caramel popcorn vape” incident), and somehow end up inventing a Toyota wave while arguing about waving etiquette, bike helmets, and why small talk ruins your whole day.

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Chris Cote attempts the ultimate McDonald’s cheeseburger challenge — how many plain McDonald’s cheeseburgers can he eat in one show? We set the over/under at 5.5 burgers, the burgers hit the table, and Chris hits the wall (with the mic paying the price).
Then we jump into the viral ChatGPT celebrity parents trend and let AI pick our “celebrity mom and dad”… and it gets WEIRD (Roy gets an all-time pairing, Jess gets absolutely robbed, and everyone’s face gets “AI’d” into chaos). Plus: Winter Olympics talk, curling discourse, the “quad god” figure skating hype, and the crew realizing AI fake videos are getting too real to spot.
If you’re into food challenges, McDonald’s, AI trends, and chaotic sports-adjacent conversations… this one’s for you.
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After the show's successful experiment of having Zas try different sodas, Roy is forced to try a random item from the studio's kitchen. The show then explores the ghosts of Super Bowls past as they remember moments from the last few Super Bowls the show has traveled too. Chris Cote then questions the judging of the The Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Later, Jessica has no idea the segment has ended and Cote is challenged to see how many McDonald's Cheeseburgers he can eat in an hour.

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Zaslow joins Mystery Crate to do something he has never done as a 45 year old man, try different sodas including a dreaded root beer. He also wants you to know that 'Sinners' is just a great movie and not the greatest movie of all time. Jessica got engaged and the group is excited to hear exactly how Lee pulled it off. Finally the crew fawns over Zohran Mamdani's Carhartt jacket and Jessica is worried about her long toe.

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On a lean episode if Mystery Crate, the crew discusses the proper way to be a house guest when you take a trip or the best way to not be one at all. Chris Cote believes he is on a hot streak when it comes to ordering good food and suggests he can manipulate his daughter into ordering things he wants to try. Finally, the crew deep dives the hit HBO hockey/love story "Heated Rivalry."

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The boys bring Rose in on an impromptu game of Dominoes annoying Mike Fuentes who is just trying to do a podcast. The crew then quickly gives their takes on the finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" before diving in to Chipotle's new ridiculous high protein menu. Chris Cote then figures out what type of water heater he has in his house and finally we ask Roy, "Whose Snore is This?"

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The crew breaks down the conclusion of Stranger Things, agreeing that no matter how it ended, people were going to hate it anyway. From there, they zoom out and celebrate the fact that we’re living in a rare moment with a lot of genuinely good TV to watch, including Heated Rivalry on HBO. The conversation then takes a hard left into why bowling is way more complex than just throwing a ball down a lane, Jessica’s celebrity sightings on the streets of New York during break, Mike Fuentes reading headlines, and Cote finally revealing his closely guarded tuna fish recipe. It’s TV takes, niche passions, and unnecessary secrets — exactly how Mystery Crate should.

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The crew starts by unpacking Apple TV’s PLUR1BUS and asking the only question that really matters: are the spiney trees real? From there, they argue that people are doing Christmas gifts all wrong by telling their families exactly what they want, before getting nostalgic about why celebrating New Year’s Eve just doesn’t hit the same anymore. The episode wraps with a timeless household debate — is it better to use the dishwasher or wash dishes by hand?

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The crew kicks things off with Chris Cote trying to get out the door to head to Fort Myers for an important family movie screening. From there, they dive into the world of social media and why certain trends have become downright terrible content. They also break down the conclusion of Tim Robinson’s "The Chair Company," debating what it all means. Finally, the crew reflects on what the future may hold for Mystery Crate — new ideas, new energy, and possibly fewer terrible trends.

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The studio is in crisis after Jeremy microwaved his brussel sprouts — though, to be fair, it wasn’t entirely his fault. From there, everyone nominates what they believe is the best possible nights of the year. The crew then dives into their thoughts on "Wicked: For Good" before closing things out by revealing the most embarrassing (and impressive) parts of their 2025 Spotify Wrapped.

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