Food Letdowns & Cousin Controversies: What’s a food everyone swore you had to try… and when you finally did, it left you totally underwhelmed? The guys open the show sharing their biggest food disappointments. Meanwhile, the biggest rock band in the world is playing a surprise $30 pop-up show in Connecticut tonight.
Connecticut Just Banned Cousin Marriage: In breaking local news, Connecticut has officially banned first cousins from marrying. Naturally, this sends Ethan and Lou into a heated back-and-forth. Ethan demands scientific proof for Lou’s claim that “kissing cousins” produce genetically deficient babies. Lou responds with real data, diving into the science of homozygosity and inherited risk.
Missed Headlines Round 1: A man named his newborn son "Brisket." Florida residents are up in arms over Publix meat prices—how does $56 sound for one ribeye? Listeners also react to Connecticut's cousin marriage ban with a mix of outrage, curiosity, and disbelief.
Live and Local: In New Milford, a youth football coach has been arrested for allegedly pushing a 7-year-old player. A longtime New Milford car dealership is about to become a drive-thru restaurant. Lou also complains about a woman at his neighborhood Subway who, he says, clearly hates sandwiches and may be working in the wrong profession.
Missed Headlines Round 2: Some people believe the rapture is happening today, and the boys claim they’ve got their bags packed just in case. Tom Cruise is reportedly not happy with Ben Affleck for "sniffing around" his ex, Ana de Armas. Meanwhile, in Derby, Connecticut, it seems that 12-year-olds have started jacking purses from elderly women.
TV Talk Tuesday: Lou says "Task" on HBO Max is the best show on TV right now, no contest. He’s also into Netflix’s "Black Rabbit," starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, calling it one of the best things either actor has done in a while.
Around the State: Newtown is pursuing a cultural distinction that Lou says the town fully deserves. He also popped into New Milford Mayor Pete Bass’s office on Friday and reports that the mayor was warm, welcoming, and ready to chat.
Missed Headlines Round 3: A man had a heart attack and then crashed his car into his own cardiologist’s home. A firefighter serenaded a bride and her friends during their bachelorette party. And Disney World is seeing a major drop in visitors, raising questions about what’s happening at the “happiest place on Earth.”
From the Archives: Enjoy retro micro-interviews from the vault featuring Bud Gaugh (Sublime), Bill Burr (Old Dads, The Mandalorian), Cedric the Entertainer (Barbershop), Murr (Impractical Jokers), and Ed Roland (Collective Soul).