We open up the Party Line for this special 20th episode of Plastic Cups Inside Paper Cups Inside Plastic Cups. Featuring a slew of callers from coast to coast, there's no better way to end the year than talking with some of our most devoted listeners. Thanks for listening. See you in 2021.

Omar and Dennarion discuss homophones, a Joe Cocker question for the ages, and favorite holiday movies. We also take a deep dive into the pros and cons and thoughts and feelings about organic food. Further listening: Michael Pollan talking apples on NPR: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1123953 Outro song: "Poor Old Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm.

Just like Bill Hicks' final performance on David Letterman, this episode was just too controversial to air at the time. After much litigation and the intervention of the Pennsylvania Attorney General we are free to air this episode. Recorded on October 15, Omar and Denis discuss homophones and the story of WWII holdout Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda.  Then Dennie Brasco drunksplains how to dress for the cold weather. Middle song: "A True Story of a Story of True Love" by The Books. Outro song: "The First Vietnamese War" by The Black Angels.

Omar and Denis discuss their experience on 2020 Presidential Election Day and the days following. We cover everything from the importance of a strong press, to the need preserve civil discourse, and damage to democratic principles GOP members are doing by entertaining Trump's unfounded attacks on the integrity of the election. This episode was recorded on Nov. 6. Outro ong: "Electioneering" by Radiohead

For the first time ever Omar and Denis talk face to face for the podcast, along with co-hosts Bo and Louie. Also, mad respect to Eddie Van Hallen. This episode was recorded before his death. Outro song is: "Spanish Caravan" by the Door

Inquiring minds want to know: Would Omar go to the Moon? Bro vs. Hipster. And the latest edition of Animal of the Week. Plus, we try out a new mailbag theme song. Mailbag theme song: DJ Shadow (Letter from Home) which samples Lionel Hampton's Midnight Sun. Outro song: "I Know You (Pt. III)" by Morphine.

In a free form format, Omar and I tackle the toughest mail bag questions man or beast has ever faced. Small talk: Should it be outlawed? Is business business? Who would win in a weaponed dual: Me or Omar? Standing desks: real or just a myth? Where would Omar travel? Outro Music: "Have Love Will Travel" by the Black Keys

We talk the talk and walk the talk about how to make sports teams more relevant to their hometowns. Then we get into UFO talk. It gets pretty spooky. And what would we do if we won a billion dollars? Listen in to find out. Outro song: "Aliens" by Dr. Octagon (Kool Keith)

We talk about how the pandemic will impact cities, already showing signs as accelerating the migration out of major cities. Some mailbag questions. And then the big question - is it better to be man or beast?

Discussed in the episode:

How Will Cities Survive the Coronavirus? (NYT)

On A 'Rigged' Wall Street, Milliseconds Make All The Difference (NPR)

Outro song is Next Valley Over by Greg Pier

Death, Americans' faith in science, and patriotism -- we cover all this, PLUS a very special MYSTERY GUEST. Outro song "The Unknown Soldier" by The Doors. "Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists" https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/most-americans-havent-stopped-trusting-scientists/