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The boys accidentally become an international sensation, most notably in Southeast Asia, and immediately respond by discussing… Tunisia ladder war crimes, the backside of the moon being "mid," and whether aliens would respect Steve Buscemi. Somewhere between Call of Duty diplomacy, Nutella in space, and picking Dustin Hoffman as Earth's ambassador, this episode spirals into a philosophical debate about alien negotiations and golf betting strategy. Stat Boy casually solves global listener analytics like he's running the NSA, while Panda Dan builds a résumé as the world's most confident amateur golf gambler — and somehow parlays that into designing a Masters champions dinner so aggressively Philadelphian that Rory McIlroy's elk sliders never stood a chance. By the end, we learn three things: the moon is overrated, Vietnam is listening, and if aliens arrive, we're either sending a world-renowned hostage negotiator… or an A-list Hollywood actor who pretends to be one.

Key Topics Discussed

02:42 – The International Explosion 

05:44 – Call of Duty Tunisia Lore (Ladder Treaty) 

12:43 – Space, Nutella & Alien Anxiety  

20:34 – Blomo would give Four Thumbs-up to Hollywood's Arrival, Mars Attacks, helping Set Hike! set the table for Alien Expectations 

24:25 – Masters Preview + Gambling Brain 

45:50 – Masters Traditions ft. Chef Dan 

01:15:32 – Stat Boy Solves Vietnam Mystery 

01:15:00 – Deep Cuts, Random Debates & Ongoing Bits 

01:17:50 – Bot Protection & Outro Chaos 

Statistics & Facts

• The Set Hike Podcast has now reached 11 countries and 127 cities across 6 of 7 continents (missing only Antarctica) by episode 20
• Vietnam surged to #2 country, behind the U.S., in the Set Hike! listener charts
• Chris Voss:
  • 150+ international hostage cases
  • FBI lead negotiator
  •  CEO of Black Swan Group
  •  Author of Never Split the Difference
• Masters traditions:
  • Winners receive lifetime eligibility
  • Previous year's Masters champion host next year's Champion's dinner
  • Par 3 contest hosts family members on hole
• The observable universe is 93 billion light years in diameter, or 28 billion parsecs. 

Memorable Quotes

"If you were on a ladder and you got shot, it just seemed so unethical and immoral. It was like a war crime. " - Dr. TAT on gaming Ladder rule

"I don't really care for golf. No, I'm just joking. I love the Masters." - Panda Dan

"I'm a fake spine surgeon. The filet mignon is analogous to our multifidus muscle. So enjoy it — think of it as chewing on someone's L2 muscles. " - Dr. TAT

"Dennis Rodman." - Turtle immediately when asked to comment on his selection of alien negotiators

"Bryson 3D printed his own five iron. As a 3D printer maker myself, I'm all on board." - Stat Boy on his 2026 Masters champion pick with rationale

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Three grown men treat altar serving like a Division I pipeline, complete with depth charts, incense specialists, and funeral NIL deals—before pivoting seamlessly into breaking down the Artemis launch like it’s the Super Bowl of rockets. Dr. TAT celebrates the birth of a new mandatory listener (huge for the podcast’s long-term rebuild), while Stat Boy simultaneously proposes forced podcast consumption as a parenting strategy. Panda Dan declines a moon trip (coward behavior) with the confidence of a coach punting on 4th-and-1, Pluto gets cut from the roster, planets are ranked based on “rizz,” and the crew debates whether we’re about to run a full colonoscopy on the moon’s backside. It’s Easter, the sun is shining, both the Phillies & #SetHike!'s Andrew Painters are looming, and somehow this episode still spends 20 minutes scouting space like it’s the NFL Draft. WARNING: This podcast may contain - incense abuse allegations, a $100, 20-year investment strategy, and one man’s dream to put a Dan on the moon. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:20 – Altar Server Combine & Church Power Rankings 

08:39 – Mandatory Listeners & Podcast Growth Strategy 

12:15 – Artemis Launch: Accidental Viewing Experience 

16:18 – Rocket Confusion, Space Stats & Canadian Representation 

19:21 – 'til touchdown brings me 'round again to find (Ooh) I'm not the man they think I am at home. Oh, no, no, no (ah), I'm a Rocket Dan....psych!

23:47 – Planet Rankings, Pluto Controversy & Ring “Rizz”  

26:40 – Foot Washing Logistics & Church Traditions Spiral 

01:15:00 – Deep Cuts, Random Debates & Ongoing Bits 

01:24:30 – Spring Optimism, Moon Mission Hype & Closing Thoughts 

Statistics & Facts

• Artemis mission will be the first time photos are taken of the far side of the moon  
•  The first Canadian in space was Marc Garneau in 1984 
• 9 Canadians across 17 space missions
• A deacon's primary role is service and charity; a priest's is sacramental leadership
• Priests wear a poncho-style vestment over their robes (the guys' word for it, not the technical term)
• The most common animal mascot in Division I sports is the Bulldog (14 schools)
• The Jets signed Geno Smith, with their head coach saying he would "lead us to the promised land"
• Andrew Painter is 6'7"
• Kevin McGonigle, from Monsignor Bonner, was drafted in the second round by the Detroit Tigers and is off to a hot start with Rookie of the Year buzz
• Patrick Robinson intercepted Case Keenum in the 2017 NFC Championship game and returned it roughly 50 yards for a touchdown in what became a blowout Eagles win
• Jim Harbaugh has more career rushing yards than Bo Jackson

Memorable Quotes

"No." - Panda Dan declining space instantly

"Wasn't he caught just getting high on the incense." - Stat Boy

"We’re basically doing a colonoscopy of the moon." - Dr. TAT

"I always want to have a big Johnson on your team. Because if you don't have a big Johnson... you want to have a swinging Johnson, right? The Johnson that can swing onto the other side, could go right to left, left to right... you can always plug him in the middle if you need to." - Dr. TAT

"Were altar servers ranked like a combine?" - Stat Boy

"I mean, I won't name like any names or anything, but I saw tension between the deacon and the priest sometimes." - Panda Dan

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This episode starts as a sports podcast and quickly devolves into a philosophical debate about pizza grease ratios, whether brown is a wearable lifestyle, and if Joe Burrow is being groomed by Jessica Alba (jury still out). Slayer makes her long-awaited in-person debut and immediately destabilizes the bracket economy by picking Texas like a chaos agent. Meanwhile, Stat Boy questions reality (Lehigh engineers?), Dr. TAT commits light medical fraud on live radio, and the Eagles’ tight end room becomes a support group for guys named G-Calc and Stoned Smartt. If you came for March Madness analysis, you’ll stay for Mormon temple lore, bunny digestive systems, and the most aggressive mascot-based gambling strategy ever devised. 

Key Topics Discussed

02:24 – “We Finally Got Slayer (After 30 Years)” and Pizza Odyssey Deep Dive: Grease, Loyalty, and Steady Eddie  

07:40 – March Madness Begins + The “Colleges Named After Colors” Quizzo Spiral 

10:11 – Fashion Analysis: Brown Is Back (Apparently) +  March Madness Betting Strategy (Actual Insight Appears) 

19:21 – Mascots > Stats (Dr. Tat’s Gambling Doctrine) 

24:09 – St. Joe’s Nostalgia + Unhinged Pep Rally Story

27:04 – Fake Doctor Goes on Radio During a National Crisis 

32:24 – Joe Burrow, Jessica Alba, and Celebrity Chaos

39:27 – Eagles Talk: Tight End Room = Freaks & Geeks 

49:10 – Mormon Temple Field Trip, Missionaries, & Reality TV Scandal 

54:30 – Death of Positivity Rabbit and the Ins/Outs of Rabbit Ownership

01:03:51 – Slayer Sound Off (LIVE!)

01:13:40 – Fan Mail!

Statistics & Facts

• Schools named after colors (trivia): Navy, Brown, Siena, Auburn — and the crew eventually confirmed Clemson is also technically a color (a shade of orange), making it five schools. 
• Lehigh was the Engineers until 1995, then became the Mountain Hawks. 
• Duke "Blue Devils" originates from a French military unit called the Diables Bleus — soldiers who guarded the Alps from neighboring countries. The French were pro-navy and anti-red (because red = British). 
• The Billiken (St. Louis University mascot) is a mythical good-luck figure created in 1908 by a Missouri art teacher, designed to represent "things as they ought to be." 
• Harry the K's bar at Citizens Bank Park is no longer in service — replaced/rebranded as the "Ghost Energy Deck" (corporate sponsorship deal). 

Memorable Quotes

“I’m just a podcaster now.” - Panda Dan 

"I was watching a toddler, so that's where my head was at."  - Slayer 

"He's my co-worker, Tom." - Slayer (casually referring to Tom Brady) 

 "Basketball is just rebounding. The scoring is inconsequential." - Dr. TAT

 “He looks… stoned.” - Stat Boy

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The boys return from their self-imposed podcast Rumspringa to discover that Pizza Odyssey has collapsed, Eagles free agency has detonated, and Maxx Crosby may have been the victim of the most suspicious medical exam since a Baltimore DMV vision test. Along the way they rank childhood cereals like it’s the NFL Draft, debate the morality of the Ravens organization, invent the TJ Maxx Defensive Line, and accidentally create the first ever Cereal Mascot Podcast Extended Universe. A surprise Steelers fan call-in delivers accusations of tampering, the hosts declare Baltimore a banned city, and the episode ends with March Madness plans and the promise of recruiting completely random guests off the street. It’s sports analysis, grocery store philosophy, and cereal-based sociology—all in one very concerned discussion about Maxx Crosby’s knee.

Key Topics Discussed

00:19 – The 17th Inaugural Episode & Rumspringa Return  

02:30 – Self-Help Advice: Just Run From Your Problems 

03:18 – Eagles Free Agency Recap

07:21 – Eagles Free Agency Recap Using Grocery Shopping 

10:07 – The Great Cereal Draft & Mascot Power Rankings 

16:30 – Tariq “Reek the Freak” Woolen Breakdown 

23:45 – The Maxx Crosby Discussion Begins 

27:34 – The Physical That Went Too Far 

29:18 – Steelers Insider Call-In: Slomo Joins the Show 

40:24 – TJ Maxx Philosophy & Ravens Defense 

44:41 – March Madness Preview & The Legendary March Madness House 

54:18 – Podcast Outreach Plans 

56:15 – Fan Mail & Slayer's Sound-Off!

Statistics & Facts

•  The podcast now has a German listener — their 5th country. 
• Jordan Davis re-signed on a 3-year, $78 million extension. His field time usage increased from no more than 45% of snaps over the prior three seasons to 61% this past season — the key driver behind his new deal.
•  Tariq Woolen led the entire NFL in taunting penalties last season — and had more taunting flags on his own than any single team had combined. He racked up 3 total, including one in the NFC Championship when he walked the entire opposing sideline jawing at every player, then got in Stafford's face. 
• Matt Cord, the Sixers' PA announcer, is retiring after 28 years — was there through the Allen Iverson era and the entire "trust the process" stretch. 
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mascot -  Chef Wendell
  • Debut: 1987 
  • Retired: 2009

Memorable Quotes

"Arizona Wildcats." - Panda Dan predicting March Madness winner before the bracket even exists 

"In the words of Stat Boy - Why be less when you can be a cheater?" - Slomo on Ravens 

"That's the one where it's Pocahontas, but they have gasoline that they're fighting for. And then they put their braids inside like the dragon's back and then they can fly." - Dr. TAT summary of Avatar

"It almost looked like he was preparing for his Hall of Fame." - Stat Boy on Jordan Davis' attire

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This week the boys celebrate the 16th inaugural episode by reliving driver’s test trauma, debating whether A.J. Brown needs an Amish-style sabbatical, and officially declaring themselves an international podcast empire (Australia AND Spain, baby). There’s a flaming Nissan Pathfinder near Egg Harbor, a DMV instructor who may have stormed Iwo Jima, and a spirited argument over whether the Eagles win with scheme or by simply being bullies with better linemen. Somewhere between Christopher Columbus fact-checks, paella diplomacy, and conditional third-round draft pick sadness, the guys try to answer the real question: Should A.J. Brown go on a Rumspringa and come back in 2028 spiritually refreshed? This episode contains: historical inaccuracies corrected live, Amish theology applied to NFL roster management, and Stat Boy calmly explaining draft value while chaos reigns.

Key Topics Discussed

00:46 – Driver’s Permit Lore (Bordendale Era) & Rittenhouse Square Mystery Field Trip 

04:30 – Cash Cab Dreams & The Strict Examiner Psychological Warfare

08:22 – First Cars & Nissan Pathfinder Fire Near Egg Harbor 

12:20 – A Glimpse of Stat Boy's Origin Story 

14:43 – International Podcast Era Begins 

18:57 – Columbus Fact Check, British Empire Subscription Model, The A.J. Brown Dilemma 

31:19 –  Scheme vs. Talent: The Eagles Identity Crisis 

41:23 – The Birds New Offense & Offseason Examined

01:06:07 – Slayer's Sound-Off! & Fan Mail!

01:16:33 – A Rocky Mountain "Hi!" to our listener Andrew!

Statistics & Facts

• Spain was their first European listener
• Australia was mistakenly identified as Wales (New South Wales) before being corrected
• Andrew gave 30 total thumbs up across 16 episodes (2 thumbs per episode)
• You need an 83% to pass the PA driver permit test, which is 15 out of 18 questions correct — you can only get 3 wrong
• Nick Sirianni is the winningest coach for a five-year stint in football, top 5 all time
• T.O. reportedly told Howie to F off on a flight
• A.J. Brown is approximately 28-29 years old
•  The Bahamas gained independence from Britain in 1973 

Memorable Quotes

"I had the joy of living with him at Penn State and he would go on the horse around our apartment building and draw pictures while he just hopped on the horse. Yeah. What an expensive way to draw." - Panda Dan

"I think right now we got to send AJ on his Roma Springer... We trade him to the Jets. And so he gets traded to another green team in the Northeast, and then he looks around and he's like, oh my God, what have I done? And he realizes that where his home is Philadelphia, and he'll come back in 2028, rejuvenated." - Dr. TAT

"She's playing with her hair in the locker room next to T.O... It looks like she's trying to flirt with him... She just dropped the towel and then T.O. smiled." - Stat Boy  (giving a live play-by-play)

"No, actually, sadly, I need to get back on the horse." - Andrew on whether he still draws 

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The 15th inaugural episode of Set Hike returns from the dead after last week’s “Hindenburg audio disaster,” and immediately pivots into skiing morality debates, Super Mario metaphysics, Bryce Harper existentialism, Colombian stem cell tourism, and whether Clearwater Beach is the Delco of Florida (it is). Dr. TAT diagnoses Lindsey Vonn mid-sentence, Panda Dan provides an unsolicited Phillies tourism brochure, Stat Boy builds a full Mario-based athletic ranking system, and somehow we end up debating whether elite athletes are mushrooms, stars, or feathers. Typical Set Hike! asides include: birthday shoutouts, World Baseball Classic geography confusion, Mekhi Becton reunion dreams, and Cam Jurgens injecting “Go Birds” into his spine in Colombia. This episode also contains: sports analysis, orthopedic speculation, beach zoning politics, and absolutely no audio corruption.

Key Topics Discussed

00:14 – 15th “Inaugural” Episode & The Lost Hindenburg Recording 

03:18 – A.J. Dillon Ash Wednesday Theology 

04:13 – Dr. TAT Birthday Tribute &  Marry / Bed / Kill: Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing

10:34 –  Dr. TAT’s Impromptu Orthopedic Lecture on Lindsey Vonn Crash Olympic Crash

16:52 –  Norway & Clearwater, FL Travel & “What’s the Delco of ...?” 

25:11 – World Baseball Classic & Dombrowski Calls Harper “Not Elite” 

31:21 – The Super Mario Athletic Ranking System 

36:14 – Lane Johnson Returns for at least one more &  Cam Jurgens Stem Cell Tourism 

44:18 – Two Words: Willie. Lampkin.

52:32 – Two More Words: Kyle. Pitts.

57:18 – Slayer's Sound-Off!

01:07:49 – Set Hike! Breaks The Podcasting 4th Wall

Statistics & Facts

• Happy Gilmore turned 30 years old on February 16th (Dr. TAT also aged 1 year officially)
• Tampa's sister-city comparisons: Tampa ≈ Harrisburg; Clearwater Beach ≈ Delco; Sea Isle ≈ Delco of NJ; Avalon ≈ the Main Line; Ocean City ≈ MonCo; Wildwood ≈ Northeast Philly. 
• The Preston and Steve Cardboard Classic takes place annually at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA — this year on March 6th — where participants build cardboard sleds and race down the slope. 
• Convenience Store Wars
  • Sheetz is reportedly invading Delaware County, PA — traditionally Wawa territory — based on a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
  • Sheetz and Wawa reportedly had an unwritten territorial agreement not to invade each other's markets.
  • Royal Farms (Baltimore-based chain) has a location on Westchester Pike near the Blue Route, known for its fried chicken and in-store electronic gambling machines.
  • Buc-ee's (Texas-based chain) is expanding eastward — known for extremely clean bathrooms and massive stores that function as highway pit stops, with a beaver mascot.
  • Convenience store mascots discussed: Wawa Goose, Sheetz (speculated to be "a guy from Pittsburgh on PCP"), Royal Farms chicken, Buc-ee the Beaver.

Memorable Quotes

"You could quote me on it." - Panda Dan giving the Set Hike! crew permission to quote him

"That’s the best meal of the day — placenta." - Dr. TAT

"I always wondered when you're little and like publishers clearing house sweepstakes thing, you see that on TV — that's how I'm feeling right now." - Turtle

"I don't give gifts to people in February. I don't respect that. Sorry, February." - Stat Boy

"Wow. A mere minute of my time, a moment of history and Set Hike time." - Pete of Philly Rovers (Follow him @PhillyRovers on x.com!) 

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The Set Hike crew celebrates February (objectively the best month because it’s shorter), debates the legitimacy of Groundhog Day whistle pigs, and spends an alarming amount of time litigating sandwich law, condiment ethics, and whether jelly + fluff is a felony. What starts as Puppy Bowl analysis spirals into Ivy League mascot combat, Super Bowl MVP voter conspiracies, Olympic torch security concerns, and a proud retelling of how Philadelphia murdered a hitchhiking robot without remorse. The episode then bravely admits it lost 43 minutes of audio, including Predator talk, Olympic medal math, Arnold impressions, and Stat Boy mispronouncing “epitome” into oblivion. A podcast about sports, culture, and integrity—and also HitchBOT’s shallow grave. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:22 – Turtle Escapes the Basement (Again)

01:10 – Groundhog Geography & Pennsylvania Guilt 

02:18 – Staten Island Chuck Assassination Lore 

03:28 – Naming the Five Boroughs (With Editing Threats) 

04:34 – Puppy Bowl XXII: The Real Super Bowl 

06:15 – Gambling Transparency & Single-Figure Profits 

07:33 – Ivy League Basketball & Mascot Death Matches 

09:25 – Sandwich Law Symposium 

14:53 – Super Bowl as Puppy Bowl Dessert 

16:53 – MVP Voting Is Fugazi 

18:35 – Eagles, AJ Brown & Trade Probability Theater 

21:49 – Stress-Free Super Bowl & Anthem Betting 

23:53 – Olympic Ceremonies & Diva Rankings 

26:54 – HitchBOT: A Philadelphia Crime Story 

31:32 – Olympic Torch vs. Philadelphia 

34:18 – Milan Travel Review 

36:32 – Philly Special 30 for 30 & Center Mechanics 

39:37 – Broadcast Booth Grievances 

41:04 – The Audio Catastrophe 

42:26 – The Lost 43 Minutes Explained 

Statistics & Facts

February length: Only month (of 12) under 30 days

• February 14th 2026 (Move over Valentines Day) - Opening Day for Drexel Hill's Rita Italian Wooder Ice! (Official (Unofficial) 2026 Winter Olympic sponsors!) 

Puppy Bowl XXII

• Score: Team Fluff 73, Team Ruff 69
• Puppy Bowl MVP: Benito!
• Puppy Bowl series record: 6–6 tie post-game

Punt record (NFL game): 22** 

• UPDATE: Record is actually 24** set by the New York Giants (13) and New York Jets (11) on October 29, 2023

HitchBOT

• Destruction year: 2015
• Time alive in Philly: ~36 hours
• Final resting spot: Second St near Elfreth's Alley, Old City Philadelphia

Lost audio: 43 minutes

Memorable Quotes

“It was electrifying right from the national anthem.” - Panda Dan, about the Puppy Bowl XXII

"There's nothing better than a podcast that tells you what we didn't talk about." - Dr. TAT

“Probably the best 43 minutes of the podcast so far.” - Turtle

"The U.S. is losing the bronze medal department.” - Stat Boy

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February opens with a groundhog identity crisis, spirals into the Eagles’ coaching staff being Thanos-snapped, and somehow lands on ferrets as sentient socks and Puppy Bowl scouting reports. The hosts mourn the loss of Stoutland like a fallen general, canonize Sean Mannion as both savior and mystery, and declare Santa Clara a fraudulent city built on bad vibes and worse geography. Along the way, they litigate Groundhog Day accuracy rates, re-rank Bill Murray’s filmography (Space Jam truthers stand up), draft celebrity Super Bowl reps, and uncover the real value of Olympic medals (spoiler: bronze is basically Home Depot change). Hail Mannion, full of Grizz, Mahaffey’s with thee — and may the Schwartz be with you. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:18 – February Is Here and Everyone’s Mad About It 

03:10 – Groundhog Day Is Fake, But Tradition Rules 

08:00 – Stout Is Out: The Coaching Earthquake 

10:40 – Enter Mannion, Grizz Wit 

13:31 – The Stoutland Disrespect Theory 

15:51 – Defensive Philosophy & Buddy Cop Comparisons 

22:11 – Super Bowl 52 Re-Litigation 

25:31 – Brady Neutrality & Wilfork Side-Eye 

28:00 – Puppy Bowl 21 Deep Dive 

30:46 – Ferrets Are Living Socks 

33:31 – Super Bowl Halftime Show Power Rankings 

48:37 – Happy Gilmore 2 & Bad Bunny Discourse 

50:31 – Coffee Bowl & City Representatives 

55:01 – Boston Celebrity Overload 

58:00 – Santa Clara Is a Fraudulent Place 

01:01:41 – Olympics, Dark Sides & Childhood Sports Trauma

01:19:07 – Medal Values & Listener Intel 

01:21:31 – Wrap-Up: Puppy Bowl Prophecy & Good Vibes 

Statistics & Facts

Punxsutawney Phil accuracy: ~35–39%

•  Chuck (Staten Island groundhog) accuracy on the other hand: ~85%

Head coaches hired this year: 10

•  First-time head coaches: 6 of the 10

Lizard Lick, NC had its first traffic light installed in May 1997

Puppy Bowl edition: 21 complete to date

• Since Puppy Bowl 11, Team Fluff has 6 wins to Team Ruff's 5 wins.

Longest Super Bowl national anthem: 2:36 (Alicia Keys)

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel recently clarified: Would cut off half of his manhood in exchange for his first Super Bowl as a head coach.
 

Memorable Quotes

"Credit to our R&D department. They've been working over hours this past week. Luckily, we have a lot of sponsors for this podcast that are able to afford the payroll for them." - Panda Dan

"The question is, does the groundhog have like a shadow self? Like, do you think that this is just like an allegory for, you know, midlife rodent depression?" - Dr. TAT

"May the Schwartz be with you." - Stat Boy

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What begins as a harmless weather complaint session immediately derails into an unregulated Arnold Schwarzenegger Impression Olympics, before somehow evolving into a deeply unserious investigation of the exact copper value of Olympic bronze medals—naturally raising the question of whether Jim Bob Cooter (a man, a mystery, and possibly a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger) should be the next offensive coordinator of the Eagles. Along the way, the crew locks into uncomfortable eye contact, uncovers the shocking truth that Tommy Lee Jones was a football star at Harvard, debates where Mr. Freeze truly ranks among Batman villains, references a one-armed incident at McGillin’s that will never—under any circumstances—be explained, and ultimately concludes the Eagles must call an Australian rugby coach to learn how to lateral to revolutionize the sport of American football. This sonic fever dream ends, as all great investigations do, with collective confidence, zero answers, and genuine excitement about a children’s book centered on animal death matches.  

Key Topics Discussed

02:00 – McGurk’s Return & The Eye Contact Problem 

05:30 – Calling all weather divorce lawyers!

09:00 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Impression Olympics 

13:00 – Olympic Medals & Accidental Math 

18:00 – Shake & Bake: Jimmy Bobby Cooter! 

23:00 – Should J. Rob Coordinate the Eagles? 

29:00 – Tommy Lee Jones Truth Bomb 

34:00 – Batman Villain Power Rankings 

39:00 – The McGillin’s One-Armed Incident 

43:00 – Copper Caper Deep Dive 

48:00 – Saving American football  

54:00 – Call an Australian Rugby Coach 

58:30 – Fan Mail!

01:15:00 – Closing Chaos

Statistics & Facts

Tommy Lee Jones: Played guard at Harvard on the undefeated 1968 team and named first-team All Ivy League.

Robert Horry: 7 NBA championships (2 Rockets, 2 Spurs, 3 Lakers)

Bronze Medal Composition: 95% copper, 5% zinc 

"Batman & Robin": starring villain Mr. Freeze was a 1997 box office hit due to its Academy Award-winning ice puns.

Curling Anyone?

• Location in Paoli, Pennsylvania for local curling
• Special shoe wear: One shoe with frictionless bottom, other shoe regular
• Projectiles called "rocks" (not pucks)
• Sweeping: Very strenuous, causes heavy arms
• Top countries: Canada, England, US, Scandinavian countries
• Panda Dan watched "hours" of curling at Penn State

Memorable Quotes

"It's almost like the snow becomes drunk, right? It's like it like loses its sense of self and becomes sloppy and confusing." - Dr. TAT

"Jim Bob Cooter sounds like a man who either ruined a town or saved a franchise—there’s no middle." - Panda Dan

"I shoveled twice on Sunday, and then Monday was probably an inch and a half of ice." - McGurk

"One single gold medal would cost about $930. One silver would cost $473 and one bronze would be $4." - Stat Boy

"I'm excited to see what the Adam Schefter tease was and I hope everyone stays warm." - Panda Dan

"GET TO THE LATERAL!” - Dr. TAT

"If you rank Batman villains by puns, Mr. Freeze is undefeated.” - Stat Boy

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The Set Hike crew reconvenes after the Eagles’ season ends in emotional violence, immediately assigning blame to French cologne, Australian meat pies, Travis Fulgham, coordinated stadium signage, and a single missed extra point that altered the space-time continuum. What follows is a grief spiral disguised as football analysis, featuring Star Wars analogies, scorpion folklore, Rob Reiner sightings, and the realization that everyone—from the coaching staff to the hosts’ outfits—got way too cute. Healing begins, accountability is dodged, and the offseason looms like a mysterious bottle of Chanel Bleu waiting to betray us again. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:15 – Welcome Back & The Hiatus Explanation 

01:30 – Eagles Playoff Loss Autopsy (with Metaphors) 

06:00 – In-Stadium Experience & Emotional Fallout 

08:30 – Outfit Decisions & “Main Character Syndrome” 

10:30 – The Curse of Number 13 

15:00 – Bigger Picture: Was This Team Fraudulent? 

18:30 – Aussie Meat Pies Halftime Review 

21:30 – Stadium Gimmicks & “Too Cute” Syndrome 

23:30 – Cologne Discourse (Shockingly Central) 

27:30 – Missed Kicks, Celebrities & Crowd Oddities 

33:30 – Eagles Offseason Priorities

42:30 – The A.J. Brown Fork in the Road 

46:30 – The Super Bowl Hangover Phenomenon

48:30 – Destiny’s Child and Boy Band Theory of Team Dynamics 

50:30 – Free Agent Reality Check 

1:01:30 – Final Healing & Ownership Trust 

Statistics & Facts

Travis Fulgham's NFL Career

• 539 yards total, 14.2 yards per reception, played 13 games with Eagles (8 starts) in 2020
• Fulgham's best game as Eagle: 10 catches, 152 yards, 1 TD vs. Steelers in 2020

Jalen Hurts and Sirianni pattern:

• Wildcard loss (2021), Super Bowl appearance (2022), Wildcard loss (2023), Super Bowl appearance (2024), Wildcard loss (2025)....Super Bowl (2026?)

Key Boy Band Facts

• N*SYNC = acronym using last letter of each brand member's first name
• Backstreet Boys = named after Orlando's Backstreet Market flea market 

Memorable Quotes

"At about 7:45 to 8 p.m. in South Philadelphia, realizing that all was lost... I absconded to Dagobah, which is southwestern Florida in the United States." - Dr. TAT

"Shit did not work this year. We need to figure out what was going wrong and we got to bring in some new yellow." - Stat Boy

"Now I'm not the smartest guy in the world, Dan, but I know that if you put a pencil made out of lead against a laminated sheet, not much is going to be accomplished." - Dr. TAT

" I'm going to listen to Destiny's Child tonight and probably this week... each album every night, basically." - Panda Dan

" I thought this game would be like such a confident W that I could go in there with any jersey and not have to worry about it. So I was like, you know what, we're going to go in there with a number 13 jersey." - Stat Boy

"It was one of the toughest losses I've seen as an Eagles fan in my lifetime." - Panda Dan

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