When a mysterious youth troop cons Nicky out of $100 and a dream of cookies, the studio descends into a blistering roast session, revealing how even the most streetwise among us can be suckered by a banner and badges. The crew examines the name of “the group” and unpacks what Nicky now calls “a leadership investment in Mesquite.” Spoiler alert: there were no cookies. Just a lollypop.

Elsewhere, Lance spills Hollywood tea on Anderson, Neeson, Murphy, and the Pink Panther reboot. The cast debates burger greatness, Gregg tries to stop a trainwreck in real time, and SAM drops a haiku about identity and meat. Also: an awkward “make good” attempt for one of our main sponsors, and the haunting truth about behind sight.

Breakdown, Bits & Banter

• 🍪 The Cookie Cartel – Nicky gets hustled by a fake youth troop and thinks he was “supporting leadership.”
• 📉 Behind Sight is Always 20 – A new Fishlexia classic is born.
• 🍔 Burger Brawl – The cast erupts over a “Best Burger” list. In-N-Out gets dragged.
• 🎭 Hollywood Minute and a Half – Lance delivers gossip on The Pink Panther reboot, The Pickup, and a new Naked Gun movie.
• 🥊 Sponsor Damage Control – A heartfelt (?) apology to BiggerBeachBalls.com. Or at least an attempt.
• 🎤 Political Pause – The mysterious art of speaking nonsense fluently.
• 🧁 Letter of the Day – You’ll have to keep listening.
• 🪄 Haiku of the Week – A beefy meditation on identity… and meat.
• 🎧 Previously On… – A suspicious Sedona trinket.