Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SUMMARY: We're the No. 1 bird strike podcast! Matt returns to the sea: smuggling knives, sniffing markers, and walking the 19th deck. Aaron Rodgers meets with the Steelers, much to Paul's disgust. A barista spills the beans on Penn. Paul and Anne go into gnome repair. Plus Scoop Mail and a highly caffeinated Scoopardy.</span></p> <div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> </div>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt flies Spirit Airlines to spend more time with the kids, and The Jokers of Magic go to Waffle House. The guys talk about Oscar-nominated films on their watch lists, and it gets "steamy." We also discuss loaning money, light rail to Vegas, the A's (ugh), and Founders Day plans in Austin. Plus a Scoopardy. The "sluice" is loose! </p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SUMMARY: Jacob and Paul wear their LSU and Care Bears pride, respectively. Matt has a new schedule and location for shows in Arizona while his nieces follow the more notable Donnelly brother in athletic excellence. Also, LeBron is ready to throw down, goober Cokes, unusual parents, and a daddy/daughter date with a surprise ending. Plus Scoop Mail, Scoopardy, and Jacob says "spatchcock."</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SUMMARY: Is Matt returning to the sea after getting reacquainted with land life? What's up with Alex Ramon and the rest of the Foolers? How much does the band get paid for playing at the new speakeasy in Caesars? Can Paul open a Raising Cane's in Pittsburgh? Plus a Scoop Mail from Vital Vegas and some OG Jock vs. Nerds.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p>Listen up, you Saddle goose! Marc Roberts, former Blue Man Group performer and inventor of "The Bebot Bit", stops by The Churn. We recall stories about performing theater at The Juilliard of Missouri, creepy old man reveals, what happens when you go off your meds to get drunk, and creating a minor league mascot from scratch.<br><br>SPONSOR: Brought to you by Winnie's Poo Wipes.</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SUMMARY: Matt explains how he'll save the NBA and sees Ben Schwartz doing long-form improv, while his son fires a shotgun for art. Jacob wishes he had been invited to see bikini bull riding, and Paul has to return a defective battery. Also Scoop Mails and a Top Tens Jock vs. Nerd. </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Sponsored by Tim's Time Traveling Agency.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Red Stick Scoop steers the show into the toilet! Jacob has a fresh tale of public urination, Paul deals with a damaged tree, and Matt plays in a pickleball tournament. Also, talk about the SNL50 concert and Fool Us, plus Scoop Mails and an Obelisk Jock vs. Nerd.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Matt is a parental failure but makes up for it with lots of candy; Jacob says "Woah!" and takes a tap to the testes; and Paul is occasionally visible. We learn that School Day is a tough room to play, offer takeaways and spoilers for Beast Games, and sum up Jerry Springer's cultural foresight.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Is ICS the No. 1 James Bond podcast? No, but we do talk about turning down a date with Sean Connery. Jacob is looking for a new car, young Matt tries to buy a Jeep, shocking news about Paul's origin, and is Mad Apple the Absinthe of Cirque du Soleil? Plus Scoop Mails and a Scoopardy.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Spadoni stops by The Churn! We talk about the latest Bucket Show, SNL50, Matt's history of failure, jam bands, our Super Bowl bets, and Kendrick Lamar. Also, Matt returns to St. John, Spadoni's numerous tribute band gigs, and a Scoopardy.</span></p>

<p>Is appearing on ICS less challenging than doing an aerial act with a four-foot cone on your head? Ask our guest, the talented Tyler West! Tyler regales us with stories of his performances at Mavericks and Atomic Saloon, plus pantomine in NYC and a traveling circus in England. We swap stories about annoying audience members, and do some Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Franco the Squirrel continues to plague Paul (recorded before the last episode), along with a malfunctioning fuel pump. Jacob goes down an SNL rabbit hole, Matt further indoctrinates the boys into the sporting life, and has an awkward relationship with his dental hygienist. Plus some physical Scoop mail and a geography Scoopardy.</span> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> Brought to you by The Cat-Theter.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SALT PORK! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the show and it's Best of Las Vegas time again! We go over all the categories to vote for INCLUDING what names would work for Jacob for Best Patio. We discuss Piff's appearances on Queer Eye and Fool Us, the clones of Mr. Piffles, and a squirrel update from Paul.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">PLEASE Go over to voteforpiff.com to vote Piff the Magic Dragon for Best Comedian, Best Magician, and Best Headliner; Vote for Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social for best podcast, SJ & The Ruckus for Best Local Band, and Jacob's whiskey pit for best patio.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">TV's Brad Sherwood stops by to talk about his life in improv, starting with Second City on the West Coast, getting on to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", teaming up with Colin Mochrie, touring India and Ireland, and creating MC Rove. Plus, Brad, Matt, and Jonathan Mangum are doing a Bucket Show at Majestic Rep on Feb. 17, a squirrel invades Paul's sanctum, and a 2024 Scoopardy.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Sarah Hester Ross graces The Churn! Sarah has a new tour starting this month. We talk about the TikTok 'shutdown' and other social media frustrations, the greatness that is Barry Manilow, updates on "Stop Giving Men Microphones" and "Florida Man", and sexual relations with pizza. Also a Christmas-themed Price is Skrite because it's still the holidays in our books.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">From canine carnage to soccer shenanigans—this show has it all! Paul's dogs fight over Anne; Matt takes the boys to go see Messi when he's not making them throw up; Jacob gets quizzed about his role in the next Trivia Challenge. Plus a Scoopardy.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"><br></span></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Michael Forsch returns to The Churn to talk about "A-List Casting," a Vegas-based YouTube comedy series. Along the way the discussion veers into Dokken, slushee makers, inadequate po'boys, and Kenny Chesney. Paul sings about island cows, plus a 'Dead' Scoopardy.</p> <p>SPONSOR: Brought to you by Paul Mattingly's Starvation Guide to Eating a Dead Horse<br><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Matt has exciting news about a new magicians' tour, no joke, and explains his side hustles as a knife smuggler and arm chopper. Snowbound Paul deals with getting a regulation garbage can. Jacob sees Wicked and we praise Ariana Grande's performance. Plus a Scoopardy.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">SUMMARY: ICS is now a Twin Peaks podcast. No, not that Twin Peaks. Jacob has a texting anus and gets into a pissy situation. Paul goes to The Cheesecake Factory and ends up with a chimera of sorts. And Casino Royale, the 2006 film, doesn't hold up according to Matt. Plus a Masters of the Universe Scoopardy.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"><br></span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Kady and Troy Heard are in The Churn to talk about the Majestic Repertory Theatre and its bit of bad luck over the holidays. The discussion also includes Mavericks at The Plaza, building a community of supporters, making the transition from dancing to burlesque, and taking Scream'd to Los Angeles. Also a Scoopardy!</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">It's a new year, and Paul is excited for the Masters of the Universe film in production, but Jared Leto as Skeletor?! Jacob watches New Year's Rockin' Eve, finding the local Las Vegas spots hilarious. At a party, Matt and the kids make it to midnight, but now Matt's behind on chores. Enjoy a New Year's pretzel and a peanut butter…carrot?</span></p>

<div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Matt watches Mr. Beast's "Games" with the kids, Paul talks about the latest in Evangelion news and interactive action figures, and both Jacob and Matt 'sploosh' over Billy Joel. Plus, a pair of boob-adjacent Scoop Mails and a Christmas-themed Scoopardy.<br><br></div>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">This episode smells funny! Odorous subjects highlight the top of the show, and we learn that Jacob's dogs are eating healthier than him. We also talk about cooking, Timothée Chalamet, Dune, and how "prestige TV" is past tense. Plus, a 'funeral fumble' in Scoop Mail and a wrestling Scoopardy.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">The boys talk about what they got for Christmas and grade 2024 with their top fives. Paul reads from his gift AI book, Jacob's running out of space for his records, and Matt loses his mind while wrapping gifts. It's been a good year and our community has been a huge part of it. Thank you, Scoops! </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Paul drives through Steelers hate traffic, Matt endures a holiday gale, and Jacob almost gets punched in the nuts. We talk about misappropriating The Punisher skull and delve into Matt's holiday rituals. Plus, Jacob's not sleeping enough, and Paul creates a new cherished character and a Scoop holiday! Also a Scoopardy. </span></p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Jacob goes shopping for White Elephant gifts. Paul gets the gift of an AI composed book. Matt peels back the curtain on cruise ship careers while getting some good news about his magic show. Plus, we get bags of bourbon-aged coffee and a Scoopardy. </p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Matt can't go down the slide, regretfully enjoys a cigar, and is mistaken for a musician. Jacob eats pie, watches nude hula hooping, and sees Matt's kids fairly often. Paul slept through 9/11 and offers up a tip for fighting rashes. </span></p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Piff is on Queer Eye while drones plague the Garden State! Meanwhile, Paul endures the cold at the Pittsburgh Zoo, Matt runs into Santa and Big Sexy, and Jacob may have a deformity. There's tootin' afoot but both Matt and Jacob just want food.</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> It's a Geek Shock intervention with Professor Biggs, Fact Check Andy, and Commander K! Biggs is doing "It's a Wonderful Life" in L.A. on Dec. 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre, K deals with a table flipper, Matt gets oiled up, Paul celebrates his birthday, and Jacob buys a mattress. Plus, a Big Sexy Scoopardy! Purchase tickets for Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre live radio play production of "It's a Wonderful Life" at curtistheatre.com and use promo code "WSTGRADIO" for a sizeable discount. Shows are December 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, California (the L.A. area). Thursday and Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 1 & 4 pm, and Sunday at 3 & 6 pm.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Matt runs late, leaving Jacob and Paul to discuss Player One Podcast, a ransomware attack affecting Starbucks, and Hot Frosty. Matt hosts a Transformers One viewing for the kids, finds himself inspired, and offers a shoutout to the subreddit. Paul gives out his latest music favorites, plus an OG Jock vs. Nerd! </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Paul lucks out for Bob Evans but ends up getting an upgrade. "Fall" is cancelled, and Matt causes a commotion. Transformers One gets props from Paul; arcades are still a thing in Vegas; plus a pair of concert experience Scoop Mails and a Scoopardy. </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Paul talks about Dune, Matt talks about OG Batman, and Jacob talks about Matt's bathroom story, sorta. We give high praise to Jack Nicholson and Colin Farrell. Matt shares stories from Belize, and is still griping about disco fries. Plus a Scoopardy.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> SUMMARY: Kasey Wilson graces The Churn! We talk about Pub Quiz Cabaret, next playing Dec. 11 at The Cornish Pasty, and how Jacob has never gotten a pasty. Paul keeps a Vegas toiletry cache, and Matt spills the beans on magic smoke. Plus some weird stuff about Boy George and a movie quiz Scoopardy! Sponsored by Karma's Chameleons.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Matt hits the town for some dining and dancing, has strong opinions about a Jersey delicacy, and gets worked by the waiter. The boys argue about how to open a case of water, how Rocky IV and the Titanic intersect with Jubilee, plus a whole lot of theatre, film, and TV talk. Also, Scoopardy. SPONSORed by Bangers and Mash Attorneys at Law.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Brenna Folger returns to talk about how witches got associated with brooms, Roman public toilets, Brenna's upcoming activities, and coffee preferences. Paul theorizes how bowel movements and gravity can be "harnessed" to record time, and Matt leads the conversation on how to deal with hecklers. </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">We remember departed friends and have some frank talk about social media. Also, Matt has an uncomfortable plane ride and dips his toes into Bluesky. Plus, Jacob is not funny, and Scoopardy. </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">While at sea, Matt reflects on being away from family and friends. Jacob waltzes into a concert. Paul extolls the virtues of baking soda. Plus, Cybertruck apologetics and an Orleans Code-themed Scoopardy. </span></p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Matt crushes Halloween, goes on a Dominican adventure, and gets the hang of performing magic on the sea. Jacob has an odd bathroom story, while Paul has questions about "horse liquid." Plus chat about recent movies and miniseries, and a Scoopardy.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Andrew Heaton returns! We discuss his new book "Tribalism is Dumb," how sports is a healthy manifestation of tribalism, the demise of media as a gatekeeper, and…schismogenesis?! Also, Paul peels back a religious onion, and a Glenn Close Price is Skrite!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKSZP6J?tag=mightyheaton-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-link-auto="">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKSZP6J?tag=mightyheaton-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1</a></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Jacob and SJ go to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans, and we learn that Swifties are the nicest people! Matt's got his seasonal illness voice going strong, and Paul remembers when songs were merely "thinly veiled" misogyny. Plus, Scoopardy. </span></p>

<p>This starts off with discussions on airtags, political signage, and Mr Beast- but honestly who cares. David Silverman tells all kinds of amazing stories and fun facts about the Simpsons, including the latest shorts he directed for Disney+. Enjoy!</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(228, 230, 235); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> It's our Halloween spooktacular! With ghoulish guests, scary movie talk, and topical terrors. Paul and Matt up their trick-or-treat game, while Jacob simply abides. Plus, ghostly Scoop Mail and Scoopardy! </span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(228, 230, 235); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Comedian Grace Lusk drops by! We talk about the midnight extravaganza that is "Who Knows?" and gorillas roaming Fremont Street, breathing in the Tropicana implosion, and speak fondly of "Hot Trash". Plus, Scoopardy. Brought to you by Paul Mattingly Explains '80s Championship Wrestling.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(228, 230, 235); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Woo! Paul and Anne enjoy high tea, Matt endures a rough sea, Jacob's butt…cool and free. We talk fashion, football, and Florida Parking and Weather. Plus, a math-heavy Scoopardy! </span></p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Matt and the kids see the "Beetlejuice" sequel and watch SNL as a family. Jacob and Paul debate how "The Simpsons" was subversive. Does Paul care to see the new Vince McMahon documentary? Also, cruisy Scoop Mail and Scoopardy.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Magician John Accardo visits The Churn. Are there regrets? We talk about Legerdemain, the cruise "ship" industry, and the smell of The Orleans. Matt has some advice about fire alarms. Plus, Scoopardy. </p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(228, 230, 235); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">RJ Owens flies into The Churn, excited about a renewed hobby. Mystere celebrates its 14,000th performance. Paul and RJ regale us with their melodious mouth sounds. Plus, a Halloween-themed Scoopardy!</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(228, 230, 235); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'system-ui', '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">RJ Owens flies into The Churn, excited about a renewed hobby. Mystere celebrates its 14,000th performance. Paul and RJ regale us with their melodious mouth sounds. Plus, a Halloween-themed Scoopardy!</span></p>

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<p>Taxes are done; now who pays for dinner? Jacob has a bar experience for the ages; was he being punk'd? Matt enjoys honey on his chicken. Plus, an Obelisk Scoopardy!</p> <p>SPONSOR: Brought to you by Tingle Pringles.</p>