In the absence of Marc Chambers, Tod Perry, John Salwin, and Mike Cioffi host a 'News Monster' episode. They riff on international news stories, discuss the merits of Journey, and share personal anecdotes about sex shops and drug-related mishaps.

The hosts tackle a variety of listener emails, ranging from a debate over the musical credibility of Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds to Mars to advice on dealing with creepy Facebook messages. The episode concludes with a 'Low Budget Lounge' sketch where the hosts adopt jazz personas to recount a political argument at a post office.

Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry discuss Marc's upcoming week off, a bizarre Yoda billboard in LA, and Marc's experience seeing the movie District 9. The conversation devolves into a debate over the 'ninjification' of pop culture and the merits of various Batman actors.

In a special 100th episode celebration, John Salwin and Mike Cioffi host a retrospective of 'Low Budget FM' in the absence of Marc and Tod. The episode features a curated selection of classic clips—including news stories, guest interviews, and failed hosting experiments—while interacting with a skeptical guest named Seena. The hosts revisit legendary bits such as the 'Tucson Chaunch', the 'Breakup Press Conference', and a debate over a listener's hypothetical fight between a grizzly bear and a velociraptor.

The hosts discuss a Denver Post article about the Rocky Mountain Fur Con, debating the nature of furry culture. The conversation devolves into a comedic sketch about a penguin employee and a debate over the origins of the subculture.

Due to contractual obligations, Marc and Tod must once again partake in the torturous and barbaric ritual known as the Extreme Topic Bonanza. The Beatles, Quentin Tarantino, slinky dogs, sleeping in dog parks and more.

Marc and Tod discuss a Yahoo Shine article listing behaviors that make men appear 'creepy' to women. The conversation devolves into improvised role-plays about dating and a passionate rant from Tod regarding his lifelong disdain for Jared Leto.

The hosts discuss Marc's obsession with the Denver Airport conspiracy and Tod's frustration at being excluded from a previous conspiracy episode. The main segment features a comedic reading of the 'Camel Snus Guide to Mass Transit,' leading into a series of improvised sketches involving picking up women on the LA subway using broken Spanish.

Tod Perry returns from a trip to South Carolina, leading to a debate about his absence and a detailed review of the state. The hosts introduce a new game called 'Rate The State' to quantify the quality of various US states based on specific categories.

Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry, along with John Salwin, present the 'News Monster' segment, riffing on bizarre news stories. The conversation devolves from theology and rare pigs into a lengthy, graphic debate about transgender identity and BDSM.