This week, we’re going to space.

With Artemis II laying groundwork to send humans to the Moon again, we figured it was the perfect time to dive into one of our favorite movie categories… space movies.

From scientifically accurate survival stories to completely unrealistic explosions in zero gravity, we break down what makes a space movie great, what makes them ridiculous, and which ones actually hold up.

Along the way, we talk through some of the biggest titles in the genre, debate realism vs entertainment, and probably overreact to a few scenes that would never happen in real life.

Then, of course, we draft and battle it out to determine the BEST space movie of all time… and see if it has what it takes to take down our current champion.

If you’ve ever wondered how long you’d survive in space, or just love a good movie debate, this one’s for you.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

04:46 - Did we Land on the Moon?

08:08 - The Thing About Space Movies

10:37 - Interstellar

14:31 - Star Wars

18:04 - The Martian

20:09 - 2001 A Space Odyssey

23:16 - Galaxy Quest

24:51 - Armageddon 

27:24 - More Space Movies

35:27 - We Make Our Picks

38:07 - Space Movies Tournament

42:54 - Best Things Battle

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Not all water is created equal.

In this episode of The Best Things, we break down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about water. From bottled vs tap, to ice vs no ice, to the vessels that somehow make it taste better… we’re putting it all on the table.

We draft, debate, and ultimately crown the best water experience of all time.

Stay hydrated.

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Big news. Huge, honestly. Groundbreaking stuff.

We’re moving our episode release day from Monday to Wednesday.

Yes, we know. Take a second. Sit down if you need to.

In this very important, definitely-worth-your-time 8-minute bonus episode, Craig breaks down the why behind this earth-shattering decision. Is it strategy? Is it genius? Is it because Mondays are chaotic and we needed more time? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Thanks for sticking with us through this incredibly difficult transition. We know this changes everything.

New episodes. Wednesdays. You’ll survive.

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March Madness is back, and so are we.

In this episode, Craig and Aaron revisit one of the most exciting times in sports and break down all the things that make the NCAA Tournament so great. From unforgettable moments and Cinderella runs to the chaos of filling out brackets, we talk about what makes March Madness one of the best sporting events of the year.

Along the way we dive into some of the tournament’s biggest villains, debate the greatest basketball movies of all time, and of course talk about the food that makes watching the games even better. Because let’s be honest, the snacks are almost as important as the buzzer beaters.

To wrap it all up, we build our own bracket of the best things about March Madness and crown a champion.

If you love college basketball, tournament chaos, great sports movies, and game day food, this episode is for you.

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Was old school stuff better… or are we just nostalgic?

In this episode, Craig and Aaron dive into the great debate: old school vs new school. From technology and entertainment to games, food, and everyday life, we’re asking the big question everyone eventually wrestles with… Did things peak in the “good old days” or have modern upgrades actually made life better?

We talk flip phones vs smartphones, VHS vs streaming, paper maps vs GPS, old cartoons vs today’s animation, and whether the past was truly superior or just simpler.

This week, there are no brackets, no rankings, just a conversation about nostalgia, progress, and whether we’re officially becoming the “back in my day” guys.

Are you Team Old School or Team New School?

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This week on The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we tackle one of the most important culinary debates of our time…

Who has the best fast food chicken nuggets?

We grabbed nuggets from the biggest names in the game and put them head-to-head. We’re talking crispiness, flavor, sauce compatibility, dippability, nostalgia factor, and yes… shape integrity.

Are McDonald’s nuggets still elite?

Is Chick-fil-A overrated?

Does Wendy’s sneak up on everyone?

And does anyone actually win against a spicy nugget?

We taste. We debate. We overanalyze. And of course, we put them through our signature tournament to crown the ultimate nugget champion.

If you’ve ever confidently declared “these are the best nuggets and I will die on this hill,” this episode is for you.

Let us know your winner. We’re ready to argue about it.

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The Winter Olympics are back, and we could not resist digging in. From the sports that make total sense to the ones that feel like someone invented them on a dare, we talk through what’s actually happening on the ice and snow, which events deserve more respect, and which ones leave us with more questions than answers. Along the way, we hit fun facts, weird rules, questionable equipment choices, and the moments that make the Winter Olympics uniquely chaotic and entertaining.

Whether you’re a diehard Olympics watcher or someone who only tunes in when something goes wildly wrong, this episode is for you. Grab a hot drink, bundle up, and let’s talk Winter Olympics.

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Snow days have a way of slowing everything down. School gets canceled, schedules disappear, and suddenly all you want is something warm, familiar, and incredibly comforting.

So that’s exactly what we did.

This week on The Best Things, we’re talking comfort food. The kind of food that feels like a blanket. The meals that show up when it’s cold outside and everything inside just wants to settle down. We debate the best cold-weather comfort foods that are warming, nostalgic, and undeniably delicious. From classics that remind you of home to heavy hitters that just make winter better, we break it all down and put them head-to-head to figure out what truly deserves the title of Best Comfort Food.

If you’ve been snowed in, stuck at home, or just craving something cozy, this episode is for you.

Grab a bowl, plate, or spoon and let’s decide what really wins when the weather turns cold.

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What do Smurfs, blueberries, blue jeans, and the Detroit Lions all have in common? They’re blue. But which blue thing reigns supreme?

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the color blue. We debate the most iconic, useful, nostalgic, and downright elite blue things across food, nature, pop culture, technology, and more. As always, things get heated, opinions get strong, and logic occasionally gets thrown out the window.

After arguing our cases, we lock them into a full tournament bracket where only one blue thing can take home the crown. Will it be something classic? Something unexpected? Or something that absolutely should not win but somehow does?

Press play, pick sides, and let us know which blue thing you think deserves the title.

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It’s the most delicious time of the year. This week, we’re breaking down the best Christmas foods and asking the questions that really matter. Sweet or savory. Nostalgic or overrated. The dishes that make the holidays magical and the ones we only pretend to like because Grandma made them.

From Christmas morning staples to desserts that absolutely deserve their own holiday, we debate, rank, and probably offend at least one family tradition along the way. Expect strong opinions, questionable logic, and plenty of food you suddenly want to eat immediately.

Grab a cookie, pour some eggnog, and join us for a festive food fight you didn’t know you needed.

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