We're pulling back the curtain on the internet tricks you're falling for. We dive deep into the world of "clip farming," where people are faking podcast appearances to build credibility, and discuss the marketing machine of hiring overseas editors to flood social media with content. The conversation on authenticity continues as we break down the story of the 9 to 5 influencer who lost his audience after quitting his job to pursue social media full time. We also tackle the latest news on the potential TikTok ban and its rumored replacement, "M2." Then, Erin shares a chaotic and relatable journey of being forced out of athleisure and into the world of corporate fashion, detailing a sweaty shopping trip in Manhattan with a stylist , the frustrating search for a last minute tailor , and the struggle of finding clothes that don't make you want to "throw up." Plus, we debate the true color of tennis balls (are they yellow or green?) , celebrate National Junk Food Day , and share our mutual anger about having to exercise just to avoid back pain and a downward mental spiral.

Bucky has a scare (fireworks induced, per the vet). Erin consumes too much sodium. Her shore life brings fireworks mishaps, nosy neighbor watch, and a free couch score. The Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball revolutionizes baseball with wild rules like no bunting, sprinting on ball four, and fans catching foul balls for outs. We want VIP tickets! Philly’s getting a WNBA team in 2030 (maybe the Philadelphia Freedom?). We go over some fun name suggestions. Lululemon’s suing Costco over Kirkland dupes of their designs, sparking debate on innovation vs. imitation. Joey Chestnut downs 70.5 hot dogs (buns included) for his 17th Nathan’s win, leaving us wondering about the aftermath. Wimbledon’s 55,000 used tennis balls become cozy homes for harvest mice. Noah Lyles faces Olympic pressure due to sponsorship stakes, and robot soccer in China ends with stretchers and zero goals.

We recorded this episode from the sweltering driveway at the shore. Erin vents about a frustrating Uber Eats delay that left her coffeeless. We have a special guest...Bucky, snoring beside us. Erin becomes a spay and recount a local parking dispute that spiraled into yelling and a police visit. Erin shares updates on her summer fitness journey, including an unexpected push-up challenge. We dive into local gossip about sky high lot prices and dock disputes, plus broader topics like the recent Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez wedding in Venice, Italy, which we heard cost between $50 million and drew A listers like Oprah, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Brady, though it sparked protests from locals over its extravagance. We also touch on Olympic running debates, like a potential Tyreek Hill versus Noah Lyles race and a swimmer’s inspiring story from the 2000 Olympics. We discuss odd findings, like more microplastics in glass bottles than plastic ones and ghost kitchens hiding behind fancy names on delivery apps. Steve from Blue’s Clues is starting a new podcast for adults. Erin reads a Benjamin Franklin book to her six year old at bedtime.

Erin is broadcasting from a beach house with no AC, and recounts her stressful NYC photo shoot. Erin meets up with Kelly Roberts for dinner and a spontaneous trip to the Comedy Cellar.

Grand Slam Track partners with Sundial Media for 2026, promising athlete focused sponsorships after canceling their LA event. Faith Kipyegon’s sub 4 minute mile attempt gets Nike’s high-tech support, including a 3D-printed sports bra. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders score a 400% pay raise for 2025. John Cena’s viral Fanatics Fest photo op gets unfairly criticized. A man proposes to his AI (with a real wife and kid). A heartwarming brand initiative in the Czech Republic offers free sports gear rentals via lockers to boost accessibility.

Happy National Hydration Day. Erin gets sent a Prime Hydration package. Erin takes her kids to a nostalgic trip to a local fair with rickety, dented rides.

Q&A tackles DNF’ing a marathon (wear it proudly), Reebok’s discontinued 9-inch Lux shorts (no pockets for women!), and running breaks, weighted vest walks are Erin’s fix.  Erin announces her “Seeing How Strong I Can Get By Doing The Least” series, a 30 day minimal effort plan. 

Erin reveals she’s writing a book with local co writer Amy (Shoutout Amy), due spring 2027.  Her kids play a “wombat game,” mimicking wombats’ butt smashing prey killing tactic on bouncy balls. Erin binges HBO’s American Paul, a reality show about Logan and Jake Paul’s family, hooked by their relatable marriage and kids phase despite their unhinged dad.

Sports talk heats up: Ashton Hall, the viral Saratoga Springs water guy, loses four races to streamer IShowSpeed, who raced Noah Lyles and wants Usain Bolt to coach him for the Olympics. Clara Adams, a 400m state champ, gets disqualified for spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes post race (a nod to Maurice Greene), sparking outrage over track’s prudish rules. Coco Gauff’s French Open win comes with a tiny “teacup” trophy, not the massive one shown on TV, baffling Erin and Mike. Chess boxing, a 2003 Berlin born sport alternating chess rounds and boxing knockouts, gains a cult following via TikTok. Grand Slam Track’s LA event cancellation shocks the duo, who loved the electric Philly event; Michael Johnson cites financial strategy for 2026, but rumors swirl about investor issues.

In the “In This Economy” segment, Erin rages at Klarna’s name and predatory buy-now-pay-later model, with users defaulting on debts. The US penny faces extinction by 2026, costing more to produce than its worth. Aldi faces a lawsuit from Mondelēz (Nabisco) for copying Wheat Thins, Oreo, Chips Ahoy, and Nutter Butter packaging. A heartwarming No Bad moment features an Amazon driver invited to a Memorial Day cookout by a hospitable family, loading his plate with chicken and corn amid mamba sauce chats, 19.4M views prove its viral charm.

Kicking off with World Sea Turtle Day, Erin shares her Puerto Rico protest adventure, joining locals to save sea turtle eggs from a beachfront pool plan. Erin’s new “dense bones, dense brain” fitness series features weighted vest walks to boost bone density, alongside a strength training routine (lower body, core, upper body, HIIT, yoga). Erin forgets their daughter’s field trip shirt and learns their son has an unannounced birthday party to attend. A near disaster unfolds when their 15 foot sailboat, crashes off its trailer. Dan and Mike nearly burn down a shore house cooking.

Sports talk dives into the Enhanced Games (May 21-24, 2026, Las Vegas), an Olympic style event allowing “safe” doping like testosterone, with $500K prizes and $1M for breaking non-doped world records in swimming, track, or weightlifting. The NFL’s tush push drama sees most teams vote to ban the Eagles’ signature play. A viral hurdler’s gymnast trained tumble wins a race, staying in her lane. Gianna Mari, a Long Island high school senior, dominates race walking, winning two national mile titles.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen’s lost and Erin is obsessed with the video. A Crumbl Cookie franchise owner in bullies a lash business owner over $1,000 in gift cards meant to cross-promote, threatening lawsuits despite prior approval. An influencer who called NYC creators boring loses her job at a luxury brand. CNN reports arsenic in store bought rice. A French bulldog named Dale surfs in the live action Lilo & Stitch after answering an Instagram ad.

An in person episode from the Grand Slam Track event at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Recorded over two action packed days, we dive into the chaos of media credentials, parking garage nightmares, and sensory issues with our cheap NonMembers shirts. We break down the star studded races, including Kung Fu Kenny’s 200m dominance, Melissa Jefferson’s 100m sweep, and the men’s 800m with Cole Hocker, and Josh Kerr. We clarify the Grand Slam point system, same athletes, different races over two days, with combined points deciding the $100K winner. We share our clip making adventure asking athletes if Benjamin Franklin ever ran, featuring Michael Johnson’s hilarious take on Ben’s 100m time in pantaloons. We rave about the VIP vibes, Philly merch lines, and athlete hype reels that make track stars feel like NFL icons.

Bonus in person episode recorded at the shore! We share Erin’s whirlwind experience hosting the Team USA Universal Shoot in LA for the 2026 Winter Olympics, filming promotional content with athletes. We discuss Erin’s role hosting two sets “Cold Seat,” a chaotic game show where she controlled snow and wind elements, and “Fireside Chats,” casual interviews with athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Alex Ferreira (aka Hot Dog Hans). We talk about the intense production environment, including craft services, hair and makeup challenges, and a stylist who helped Erin conquer her fear of jeans. We highlight Erin’s interactions with Team USA’s Mo, who runs digital media, and crew members with credits on Modern Family and Ellen. We cover meeting athletes like snowboarder Maddie Mastro, skeleton athlete Mystique Ro, and para-athletes Andrew Kurka and a Paralympic curler with an inspiring story. We mention Erin’s social anxiety at a creators’ event and her new styling tips from stylist Carrie.

Erin is fresh off of baking a cake and mentally preparing for a secret LA trip. Erin conquers her fear of Ulta. A cereal brand uses a tricky but legal way to market their brand. We discuss the World Shot Put Series, Sydney McLaughlin Levrone’s 100 meter sprint debut at the Grand Slam, and a runner who nabbed $285 in freebies using his wife’s London Marathon medal. Erin spills the tea on a TikTok Pilates instructor’s controversial rant against overweight clients and an update on a paternity fraud case with a shocking jail twist. Our “How About We Just Die” segment covers toxic chemicals in store receipts. The “No Bad” story highlights a toddler’s heartwarming friendship with a wild crow named Russell. We announce plans to attend the Grand Slam, credentials or not. Also Erin is posting on Snapchat Follow us on Snapchat (@ImMrsSpaceCadet, @ScrapTownUSA).

We’re coming at you from the 35th floor of the Virgin Hotel in NYC, and this episode is a wild ride! We are in the Big Apple for a Webby Awards event (spoiler: Erin didn’t win, blame the bots), and it’s been a rollercoaster of influencer overload. Erin braved the first day solo, navigating Penn Station all alone and struggling to find the hotel. "LA" type influencers were everywhere making Erin feel uncomfortable...Think prom dresses and 20 take photo shoots. Mike swooped in for day two, and we tackled Adobe Photoshop activations, ate a Flaming Hot Cheeto cupcake (it’s… spicy?), and vibed with Jools LeBron ("very demure” queen) on turning her viral moment into a brand. We also ran into @effinbirds who snagged Erin's Webby. Erin rants about the Met Gala and is obsessed with the wheeled curtain that hides the celebrities outfits. On the train home, we bonded with Noah, an AI startup genius with a scooter and breakup stories that kept us hooked. Plus, a No Bad, No Sad moment: Noah says AI could lead to a utopia, not a dystopia.

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