Episodes

March 20, 2026

Tom announces his diagnosis - #2973

Chuck Norris is dead and The Bachelorette has been cancelled. Could this day get any worse? The answer to that depends on how you take medical news about people you probably don't know. Topics: Chuck Norris dies Taylor Frankie Paul drama Tom's diagnosis Positive thinking
March 19, 2026

Jesse the Shrink and Johnny Pickles are reprogramming your algorithm - #2972

The way we think is a lot like a social media feed. The more we see something, the more we see it. That sounds like a tautology, but I promise it isn't. That's why you're going to be thinking about purple beards more frequently after today. If that interests you, or you just want to see some comedy, why not head to Gambit Brewing on March 24th at 7 PM? Topics: Cash Call FundaMental iLLNeSs Brain algorithm
March 18, 2026

Dalia Al-Aqidi campaigns on no nutcases in the 5th district - #2971

In the first half of the show, Tom declares that he's done with every politician. In the second half, we find a politician we like. Never let it be said that we're not a dynamic show, at times. Topics: Wasting money on forgotten subscriptions Bob Barker the sleazebag People leaving garbage everywhere Dalia's upbringing/immigration story Minnesota political division
March 17, 2026

Corned beef, cabbage, and nothing on TV - #2970

It's Saint Patrick's day again, which means...surprisingly little. At least around here. We still like to talk about it though. Remembering the good times when a bunch of meat and whiskey didn't make us feel sick. Ah, memories. Topics: Saint Patrick's day Irish ancestry Mormon Wives drama Mikey the Mule Minnesota sports suck Movies also suck
March 16, 2026

More awards shows, more snow; yep, it's still winter - #2969

The Oscars - or Academy Awards if you're so inclined - happened again. It's like the rising and setting of the sun, except the sun doesn't have a host or wear horrible clothes. Unless it does. If it did, would we know? Topics: Oscars New vs. old definition of "celebrity" Weekend snowstorm Private equity ruining everything
March 13, 2026

Trapped in a house with only talk shows and award shows to watch - #2968

We've been promised yet another snowy apocalypse. Will this one be real? We hope not, because if so we won't be able to leave our house. There will be no escaping the Oscars. Although you can pass your time shoveling your driveway. That's always fun. Topics: Modern TV viewership Taylor Sheridan has too many shows Alec Baldwin legal trouble This weekend's snowstorm Tim's Oscar bets Award shows are full of themselves
March 12, 2026

Kent Hrbek, baseball giant - #2967

Once upon a time, the Twins were good. During that time, Kent was with them. Now we're not saying that Kent singlehandedly brought the team to victory, but the correlation is difficult to ignore. Topics: News bloopers Oscars Security at the Oscars Old vs new cars Home appliance repair The Metrodome Minnesota Twins Stats vs. heart Minnesota Broadcast Hall of Fame inductees
March 11, 2026

Josh Rosen and Crocs both make an impression - #2966

Crocs are back. Well, they've been back, but we're just now noticing. Impressionists are also back. In fact, it seems like the two ebb and flow in almost perfect sync. That can't be a coincidence. Topics: Crocs are cool again Kristyn interviewing tall people License plate tab costs Liza Minelli tell-all book Impressions Comedy
March 10, 2026

Things that are very old - #2965

The Flintstones. They're pretty old, literally and figuratively. I mean, the 60s was a long time ago, but it's got nothing on the Stone Age. There's also a nearly 200 year old tortoise out there, and baseball legends that haven't played in over thirty years. History has something for everyone, really. Topics: Punch the monkey (and other euphemisms) Corey Feldman vs. The Oscars Flintstones Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Twins glory days Very old tortoise
March 9, 2026

The dill dough mystery - #2964

Remember when we brought up the "dill dough" incident? We're bringing it up again, and this time we find it. Turns out we had it clipped the whole time. Who knew? What we do know is that an emergency has been reported in the building. Do not use the elevators. Topics: Kristyn's pickleball injury Dill dough Eating unusual animal parts Daylight saving time Punch the monkey Decommissioned Simpsons characters
March 6, 2026

Burgers and Brides - #2963

If you're the CEO of a burger chain, you should probably like the burgers. Or at least know how to eat one properly. Lest you be clowned upon. In more local news, Tim finally saw the movie he's been anticipating since what feels like the 1930s. Was it good? I'll never tell. That's his job. Topics: McDonald's CEO burger bite "Gourmet burger" Scrubs episode 2 Too many streaming services The Bride! Kutcher/Masterson debacle
March 5, 2026

They're selling everything except books - #2962

If you're a Minnesotan, you've probably been to Valleyfair. And if you haven't, go while you still can, because it just got sold. Who knows what comes next? Fewer flags means less fun, as we all know. Topics: Marshals isn't very good WB tours Valleyfair sold to investment firm Britney Spears DUI Tom's first pitch Nobody is buying paperbacks Ticks and mosquitos