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Happy National Wine Day! We are trying out a new podcast intro and struggling through this episode as Erin nurses a massive hangover after drinking a little too much at a surprise 50th birthday party at her sister's B&B. She also recaps the struggle of trying to leave the party while her 7-year-old decided to become a "party girl" and perform magic tricks with doorway streamers.

We then dive into a heated rant about the disrespect of neighbors blasting bass music late at night when you have sleeping kids, and Erin reveals her passive aggressive revenge tactic: sending the kids outside early in the morning to aggressively ring their bicycle bells. In fitness news, Erin gives an exciting week six update on her "Pull-Up Revolution." She finally felt the right muscles activate, got her head to the bar, and used her newfound strength to casually lift a heavy shelving system into Dan's truck at Lowe's. We also review a brilliant new ASICS marketing campaign that shows "before and after" photos of runners taken just 15 minutes apart, highlighting that the mental sanity you get from a workout is the real transformation.

For "Tea Time," we unpack the messy internet feud between a runner/musician named Zach and DJ Diplo. Diplo sparked massive outrage by claiming he no longer needs to pay human artists because he can just use AI, leading to a bizarre comment section war where Diplo punched down and insulted musicians as "degenerate alcoholics". We also debate a hilarious act of spite at a major PGA golf tournament in Philly, where a homeowner built a massive platform in their backyard just to peer over the privacy fence and watch the event with their friends.

We also tease our upcoming trip to the Enhanced Games in Vegas. We get a terrifying update on the local black bear that has been destroying Erin's trash cans (and ripping off the metal pins).

In pop culture, we review the 42 step daily routine of Bryan Johnson, longevity guy. Finally, we cover a disastrous Houston Astros 5K/10K where runners were backed up for over an hour just trying to cross the finish line on the field, and celebrate Canada hosting their very first National Women's Wheelchair Rugby Championship!

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Happy National No Dirty Dishes Day! We kick off the episode by agreeing this holiday is literally impossible, especially in a house of five. Erin shares a controversial "Mother's Day Hot Take" comparing the forced fun and expectations to New Year's Eve but admits this year was a rare, peaceful success involving her favorite Whole Foods sourdough. Erin gives a highly anticipated update on her hydroponic garden, celebrating her incredibly flavorful homegrown salads despite the emotional trauma of executing her weaker sprouts. We also drop an urgent reminder that our merch preorder is officially closing this week, so secure your hoodies and mystery $15 trinkets while you can.

Erin recaps her weekend of chaotic "side quests," including a girls' night that devolved into screaming about a frog while aggressively throwing non waterproof flameless candles into a pool. She also got roped into judging a local car show in the freezing rain despite knowing nothing about cars, ultimately picking the winners based purely on vibes and flippy headlights. We then dive into a hilarious niche internet trend: "Scientology Speedruns," where guys film themselves rushing into church buildings just to see how far they can get before the staff kicks them out.

In sports and running news, we marvel at 23-year-old Sophia, who took a wrong turn at the Flying Pig Half and accidentally ran a full 3:30 marathon, and celebrate Rachel, who absolutely shattered the Cocodona 250 record and beat every man in the 253-mile field. We discuss an athlete suing Puma over career-ending spikes, the Eagles drafting a Nigerian player who has never played a snap of football, and rumors of LIV Golf running out of Saudi funding (which sparks a heated rant about how terrible AI search results have become). Plus, Mike successfully snipes an eBay auction for Mario cards live on air, and we officially declare we are done talking about the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper drama until something actually happens.

We are then joined by fan-favorite runner Eamon for an honest interview about his recent DNF at a 100-mile race, discussing the brutal downhills, the wild self-talk swings, the humbling moment of getting his bib ripped off for missing a cutoff, and his immediate plan for redemption in October. Finally, we review a bizarre TikTok of an Eastern European family silently eating massive bowls of hard-boiled eggs and sausages, and wrap up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about a group of friends who secretly booked out their buddy's entire Columbus food tour for his birthday.

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Happy National Eat What You Want Day! We kick off the episode by motivating everyone to stay consistent with their workouts (Erin is officially on week 5 of her pull up journey!) before diving into a highly specific, heated rant about deceptive grocery store produce bags, why are tangerines and limes sold in color matching mesh bags to hide the rotting fruit?! We also celebrate the official launch of our merch store (grab your koozies, hoodies, and mystery trinkets while you can!) and pop open a Recess Mood drink to calm down.

Then, we get into the main event: Erin’s massive, multi-day recap of the Dick's Sporting Goods Varsity Team brand trip in Tampa. Event planning is officially a sport, proven by Erin walking into a hotel room stocked with a personalized cake, $500 in Stanley gear, and a daily wardrobe. Erin explains how she entered "survival mode" to become a mega extrovert, surviving a upscale carnival complete with a Ferris wheel, and an Adidas yacht party featuring custom Sambas, permanent jewelry, and a saxophone player jamming to Bad Bunny. She also chilled in a speakeasy movie theater in custom pajamas, and finally got to wear her sparkly Adidas tracksuit to a jaw dropping banquet featuring aerial yoga and a hidden 7 piece band.

The physical toll of the trip was brutal, featuring a blazing hot "On" HIIT class with "no-nonsense Giovanni" (where Erin and the gym bros were secretly collapsing behind his back) and an insanely hard Pilates session with Molly Seidel's sister, Izzy. Erin also defends her "Grease Girl" status by refusing to wear the provided orange short shorts in the sun. Finally, we debut our highly anticipated on site interview with the Savannah Bananas player who famously face planted doing a backflip on live TV. He reveals the shocking behind-the-scenes details of the crash, the concussion, and the CNN producer's terrible reaction to the blood. We wrap up with a quick rant about the fever dream that is the Tampa airport and beg our listeners to prove to Mike that he isn't just broadcasting to an empty void.

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Happy National Respect for Chickens Day! We start the episode by unpacking Erin’s childhood trauma of being chased by chickens, give an exciting update on our official merch preorder launch, and debate why dogs love staring at random street trash like balls of aluminum foil. We also chat about Erin's recent insightful interview on the Outside podcast with Paddy O'Connell, share a highly "demotivational" running quote (it could be worse, you could have wet pants!), and Erin confesses her new shared obsession with playing late night Fortnite "duos" with Dan, while Mike talks up how great the Nintendo Switch 2 is.

Next, Erin mentally prepares for her upcoming Dick's Sporting Goods brand trip to Florida. Between trying to decipher a "muted mustard" color palette and venting about the unfair gender double standards for looking "camera ready," the anxiety is real. We also reveal our new strategy of cold DMing creators like @ButteryPat to try and get invited to cooler events.

In niche internet news, we take a deep, dark dive into the "looksmaxxing" trend, discussing the terrifying extremes some young men in the community are going to, from bone smashing their chins to allegedly smoking meth, just to achieve a hollowed out jawline. For "Erin's Tea Time," we unpack the messy passive aggressive feud between influencers Alix Earle and Alex Cooper, Brianna Chickenfry’s involvement, and the allegedly bizarre job interviews at the Unwell Network. We also drop a crucial PSA about why you should never leave a full water bottle in a hot car.

In sports, we marvel at Zhang Ziyu, the 7'3" Chinese basketball player who can casually drop the ball into the hoop without jumping, and look ahead to her 2027 WNBA draft eligibility. We break down a chaotic NFL Draft moment where Howie Roseman and the Eagles executed a massive heist, trading up to steal Makai Lemon out from under the Steelers while he was literally on the phone with Pittsburgh. Finally, we wrap up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about UCLA's football coach reminding his players to learn the names of the janitors and support staff, proving everyone is an essential part of the team.

We had the opportunity to go live at the Boston Marathon Fan Festival! This is a bonus mini mid week episode.

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Welcome to Boston Marathon Weekend! We are back in our usual hotel, ordering the exact same Mexican food, and forcing ourselves out of the "editing cave" to socialize. Erin kicks off the episode by recounting her high stakes experience sitting in the airplane exit row, which included completely misunderstanding the safety card instructions ("See fire? Open door!").

We officially announce our new merch drop and a chaotic "mystery trinket" tier where you receive a random item from one of our homes. We also detail our plan to walk around carrying a pair of Boston Marathon special edition Shokz headphones to randomly give away to any listener we spot in the wild. We then recap our trip to the Track at New Balance for the marathon relay, where our sole mission was to find the legendary Sausage Guy cart. This resulted in us texting Ali on the Run to confirm the food situation, marveling at our "one-sided beefs", and loudly booing Chris Chavez as he ran laps on the track.

We also had the chance to talk with NYC Marathon Director Ted Metellus, getting his take on the Paris Marathon replacing water bottles with hoses and teasing some updates to "Project Finish." Finally, we investigate the "whimsical" band The Last Dinner Party after seeing their fans lined up in full Renaissance and pirate garb. We then describe our feelings on our live bonus episode podcast coming out this week. We go out on the streets on Boston Marathon day and talk about the vibes and the chaos.

Happy National Boston Marathon Day! We kick off the episode with some very realistic running motivation, reminding everyone that making it to the start line with your bodily fluids sorted out is half the battle, and taking a trip to the medical tent just means you get a cooler story. We recount Erin’s brutal weekend "marathon" hike up Pulpit Rock, which featured Dan hiking in flip flops and eventually having to shove a 40 pound, heavily breathing Bucky the pug into his backpack. Erin also gives a week two update on her "Pull-Up Revolution," celebrating the awakening of her "sleeper cell muscles". Erin then spirals over her invite to the Dick's Sporting Goods Varsity Team brand trip in Tampa, specifically stressing over how to dress "camera ready" without looking like she consulted ChatPPP for fashion advice.

In niche internet and pop culture news, we cover the genius behind the "Two Cute Labs" (Stink and Bink) who went viral for selling "your ad here" space on their backs. We also discuss the growing "Jason Kelce fatigue" after his appearance at The Masters frustrated traditionalists, and debate the so called decorum decline involving college bros flipping off cameras outside Augusta National.

In sports, we break down two disqualifications: Matt Choi getting DQ'd from an Ironman for drafting (and missing the penalty tent because he skipped orientation), and the shocking overturning of a Pokémon Go Regional Championship simply because the winner put his headphones down too forcefully.

We then present our very serious, hard hitting journalism segment: an interview with Max Martin, the CEO of the Enhanced Games! We debrief our chat with him, discussing the $1 million world record prizes, the fascinating concept of building a digital first stadium in just four weeks, and how athletes are utilizing FDA approved testing and doctors to compete safely. Finally, we wrap up with a heartwarming "No Bad, No Sad" story about King Randall’s program, where he takes young men to the grocery store to teach them essential life skills like picking produce, doing laundry, and speaking with eye contact.

Happy Big 10K Race Day! We kick off this massive episode live from Hawk Mountain B&B, where we are joined by Channel 69 News reporter Bo Koltnow and his cameraman Andy to document the highly anticipated 10K charity race between Erin and Southern Charm's Craig Conover. We break down all the chaotic pre-race logistics, including Craig deciding to change the head start rules at the last minute to a synchronized start so we could calculate the 27-minute handicap at the end. We also recount Erin fueling up on a single sugar cookie and Nerd Gummy Clusters , and the confusing presence of an active tree shredder truck in the middle of a treeless farm field.

Despite facing brutal 30 degree winds, hills, and constant local traffic, Erin pushed through to claim the ultimate victory, running through a makeshift toilet paper finish line! Because Craig lost, he had to face the ultimate punishment: taking a freezing plunge into the local river, while reading an letter written by the Friend Of Podcast (  ⁨@friendofpodcast⁩  ). We reveal how he secretly plotted to buy his way out of the plunge by offering a donation instead, but ultimately put on a bathing suit and took the icy dip. We also ask Craig's assistant Jack some questions about working for Craig's "beautiful mind". Post race, we recap the delicious chicken shawarma dinner made by Dan’s mom, our toxic habit of immediately retreating to a dark room to edit footage for hours instead of relaxing, and a heated argument with Craig over whether maple syrup originated in Canada or Switzerland.

We also share a massive announcement: we are officially hosting a live show at the Boston Marathon Fan Fest in the busiest Sunday slot, right after Meb! Finally, we record a cozy "fireside chat" where we discuss the absolute necessity of the B&B finally installing Starlink internet, especially after a terrifying incident where a 911 call for a chimney fire dropped due to zero cell service. Erin gives an update on her grueling "Pull Up Revolution", and shares the profound emotional trauma of having to "thin" (a.k.a. rip out and execute) the weaker seedling plants in his indoor hydroponic garden.

Happy National Pajama Day! We kick off the episode by discussing the terror of a (thankfully fake) article about US airports banning pajamas, which is great news since Erin fully traveled to Puerto Rico in her PJs. We chat about United Airlines introducing "relax rows" that turn into couches, Erin’s grueling three-hour book editing meetings, and her frustration over getting tension headaches every time she tries to practice push ups for her pull up journey.

We also give a massive update on the Craig Conover 10K challenge, the race is officially tomorrow! Erin shares her Puerto Rico vacation workouts and her plan to rely on the Galloway method, while we debate forcing Craig to wear a "period cramp simulator" to slow him down. Speaking of period simulators, we review a viral video of a guy who ran 5 miles while continuously turning up a muscle stimulator to simulate period cramps, with his form completely falling apart by the end.

In other news, our highly anticipated interview with the CEO of the Enhanced Games had to be rescheduled due to him losing his voice, despite our intense SEC.gov journalism prep. We also discuss Michael Johnson returning his $500,000 payment to help refund athletes for Grand Slam Track (and boldly request some free soda to cover the event in 2027).

For "Tea Time," we dive into the messy controversy surrounding pro runner Emma Bates, who claimed her fuel sponsor UCAN dropped her when she got pregnant, while UCAN claims she rejected a new contract before the pregnancy. In other running news, we discuss the wild plans to turn the 2027 London Marathon into a two day event with 100,000 runners.

We then cover a massive block of lawsuits: Live Nation executives getting exposed in leaked texts calling fans "stupid," a 20-year-old winning $6 million from Meta for social media addiction, a German tourist suing a NYC taco shop over "incapacitating" spicy salsa, and David's Protein Bars being sued for allegedly hiding 400% more fat than the label claims. Plus, Mike gets a text mid episode from his black market Chick-fil-A dealer offering expiring breakfast biscuits.

Finally, we hit some niche internet trends: a "Would You Rather" involving a password remembering lizard vs. a gift giving raccoon, a Chinese hot pot restaurant robot going rogue and smashing dishes, and the revelation that Pokémon Go players unknowingly trained the AI maps now used by delivery robots. We wrap up with Erin’s sneaky cottage cheese protein smoothie hack, survive a mid recording spider attack, and share a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about dogs conducting a full orchestra with the wags of their tails.

Happy National Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day! We kick things off by admitting we are dropping a lot of balls lately. We share an update on the impending Craig Conover 10K challenge (which is only a week away and causing Erin severe anxiety), tease our upcoming interview with the CEO of the Enhanced Games, and excitedly announce that we might be doing a live podcast from the Fan Zone at the Boston Marathon! (still unsure if this is happening)

Erin then recaps her stressful airport experience heading to Puerto Rico, where a relaxing visit to the lounge turned into a full blown panic sprint across terminals. We also share Dan's Puerto Rico adventure where he called the Coast Guard to rescue missing kite surfers, only to end up chatting about helicopters with a maintenance worker. The ultimate lesson learned? Having hobbies will just make you "go dead." We also settle the debate on the difference between a modem and a router.

In sports news, we celebrate the US Sled Hockey team securing the "Golden Hat Trick" with an epic behind the back pass from Brody, and shout out our friend Trey Cunningham for winning bronze at the Indoor World Track and Field Championships. We then critique the 2026 Paris Marathon's plan to go completely bottle free, which seemingly involves waterboarding runners with high powered hoses.

Finally, we cover a massive wave of pop culture and internet news. We honor the "passing" of Chuck Norris by reading classic memes, break down the shocking cancellation of The Bachelorette (featuring Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul) just days before airing, and expose a French military officer who leaked a warship's location via a Strava run. For "How About We Just Die," we discuss the horrifying viral video of a guy who cooked his steaks with plastic decorative garland for six months thinking it was fresh rosemary. We wrap it all up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" about an entire high school boys' basketball team showing up to cheer on their biggest fans: a local 4th grade team.