CJ brings in a bunch of cover songs and asks the gang whether or not they like the covered version or original. Today's first edition of Smash or Pass is, well, let's just say it may take you by surprise. 

McDonald's is an American staple, and it has been for many generations. One of the restaurant's favorite characters, Grimace, had a birthday recently, and Emily asks the gang to rank their favorite McD characters. That's on today's special two-part Nerd Report. 

And is virgin birth possible? Scientists recently observed an alligator lay eggs that developed a fetus. The catch? This alligator female had zero contact with any males. Pretty cool, huh? Also, what the hell is going on??? Learn more from Matt on today's Weird or Wired. 

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