This week Christine and Tom discuss the trashiest era of daytime talk shows: the early 1990s. We’re talking’ Jerry Springer, Jenny Jones and “the voice of Gen X” Ricki Lake. Also, we solve listener problems concerning a potential Transylvanian wedding and a workplace donut dilemma.

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Christine joins Tom this week to discuss her favorite place: Supermarkets. We discuss the various psychological tricks they use, Christine shares a truly harrowing milk story and we solve a listener’s problem with their in-office Sausage Fest.

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The Consumer Electronics Show happened this week, and we’re here to fill you in on all of the latest advances in toilets, vacuums, and knives. We also discuss the new Lego Smart Brick, folding displays, and Trap Houses.

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Want to optimize your body's performance by doing a bunch of weird things? Well then, it's time to start biohacking, baby! This week we're talking through all the ways people are living their best lives through cold plunges, pills and unusual coffee drinks.

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We’re still in the Holiday grindset this week and going over the year that was. We discuss what the kids are into (Labubu and saying 6-7), what the adults are into (the Megan 2.0 dance) and make a startling prediction for 2026. Also: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement, First American Pope, Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal, Anora, Portable Saunas, Cold Plunge, Oasis Reunion, TikTok Sale, The Floor, The Weakest Link, and the Muppet Christmas Carol.

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It just wouldn't be the holiday season if we didn't send pieces of folded up paper with well-wishes to everyone we know. This week we're talking about Christmas cards, and please brace yourself for some scorching hot takes about this controversial topic.

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This week we’re discussing the hottest Holiday Toys of 2025. We’re talking Labubus, Nintendo Switch 2, LEGO Minifig Vending Machine, Bitzees, Hatchimals, DJ Furby, and a bunch of other stuff that sounds made-up. Also, we consider switching to whale oil for the winter.

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Shhhh... keep your voice down! This week we're talking about Secret Santa, and the last thing we need is someone blabbing about it all over town. You know that thing where you buy a co-worker or friend a gift anonymously for some reason? Yeah, that's the topic this week, but keep it under your hat.

We also solve a problem for an enterprising young man who sent a theme song along with his email. That part of the show isn't a secret, so tell whoever you want.

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Can you read this? If not, you might need glasses. This week we’re talking about spectacles, bifocals, and progressives. We also discuss the history of eyewear, from Nero watching gladiators through an emerald to what makes X-Ray specs work. Also, we once again consider going to the Sphere.

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so this week we are discussing the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We dive into the history of the event, from the years when they let live tigers from the zoo roam the streets to the time Popeye dumped hundreds of gallons of water on the crowd.

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