Is Jeff turning into a grumpy lake guy? He’s ready to evict a feral cat from his porch… even though the cat isn’t causing any trouble. Rachael decides if this is a real problem or just peak Jeff behavior.Then, a bold sports take sparks chaos. Jeff claims he could beat high schoolers in a sport. Rachael calls it delusional, admitting she couldn’t outrun anyone over the age of 8. Plus, another Universal Yums taste test! This time we head to Brazil, sampling snacks that surprise us, confuse us, and maybe shouldn’t exist.

Dancing With the Stars is hosting its first-ever convention and Jeff is deeply confused by the level of fandom. When did ballroom dancing become Comic-Con-adjacent? President’s Day is creeping up, which means Rachael is officially in couch-buying crunch time. The problem? Decision fatigue has fully taken over, and she’s considering keeping her current couch purely out of exhaustion. Is this relatable or just deeply neurotic?Then things take a turn with the invention of “smart” underwear that tracks gut bacteria by measuring your farts. Helpful? Maybe. Necessary? Questionable. And most importantly - who is touching these things? Because… no.We wrap things up by running through the pettiest things couples argue about, from leaving lights on to TV volume to the correct way to load the dishwasher. Maybe being single isn't so bad...

This week’s episode starts with a winter warning: apparently, some people are clearing snow off their houses with blow torches. Don't do that.

Rachael confesses she’s officially watching around 40 active TV shows, which leads to a very real discussion about forgetting entire seasons, losing emotional investment, and quietly ghosting shows you once loved.

The Muppet Show is coming back, and we debate whether reboots are even worth the effort. Do expectations change when a reboot is announced? Yes. Should they? Also yes. Rachael remains firm in her belief that Encino Man 2 is still deserved.

We wrap things up by revisiting ’90s fashion trends - what absolutely needs to stay buried and what we’re willing to welcome back with open arms. Chain wallets though, Rachael? Really?!

Sweden has officially opened a Museum of Personal Failure, and Rachael already has a shortlist of items she’d like to donate, including stained shirts, badly tied ribbons, and pictures that are just slightly crooked. We also delight that our friend meteorologist Lacey Swope went viral for her vague post asking for "measurements and locations"… forgetting to mention she meant snow totals. Jeff is thrilled to learn the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race is coming back to the Indy 500, and we take a moment to strongly encourage everyone to see the Wienermobile in person the next time it’s in town. Perhaps they'll take Rachael's suggestion.We talk about an app called Cal AI, which tracks calories by analyzing photos of your food. And surprisingly, this might be one of the first actually helpful uses of AI we’ve seen.And finally, the moment we’ve been waiting for: our Universal Yums box from Greece has arrived! We taste test everything from baklava to feta and oregano breadsticks and share our very official, very qualified opinions.

We’re still waiting on our Universal Yums box from Greece... in the meantime, we'd settle for a grease box from the OK State Fair. While we wait, Rachael nerds out about podcasts again: Netflix has acquired a bunch of video podcasts, and they’re clearly testing the waters. What will happen? Only time will tell.

We’re also a bit late to the party, but we dive into the documentary Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster. Plus, Jeff still needs help naming the annoying woodpecker in his backyard (the family has officially vetoed Sir Pecks a Lot).

Finally, Rachael gets deep on the power of music to motivate, restore focus, and even boost cognition. You're the real MVP, music.

This week, we lock in our Universal Yums pick and prepare to snack our way through Greece. Jeff needs help naming the red-headed woodpecker terrorizing his life, and the options are… strong. Rachael shares a surprisingly comforting truth about being watched at the gym, then we get into a viral influencer drama involving free food, entitlement, and a very messy outcome.

We also unpack the Golden Globes introducing a podcast category and what that could mean for the future of podcasting. And finally, despite fighting it with everything she has, Rachael gets pulled into The Traitors and is not thrilled about it.

We’re debating whether we should try Food of the World snack boxes. Jeff also shares how something as simple as switching a name on an account somehow turned into total confusion (because, of course, it did).Rachael is officially overwhelmed. Between considering a phone upgrade and thinking about buying a new couch, the decision fatigue is real.We give our spoiler-free thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, so you can safely listen without panic.We also talk about our upcoming volunteer opportunity with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on February 7. If you want to join us and do some good, get all the details and sign up at magic104.com.Looking ahead to 2026, Jeff wants to bring back “Where in the State” (and might need listener help to make it happen), while Rachael is focused on being able to access her happy place a little easier.And finally… Rachael had someone ring her doorbell THREE times, offer zero explanation, and then look through her mailbox! Which is… unsettling, to say the least.

This week, we cover a little bit of everything… and by everything, we mean retail chaos, generational habits, dating app desperation, and a very serious snack-related betrayal.

Jeff stumbles onto a confusing Walmart discovery. Rachael is searching for a way to become immune to annoying kid noises, without the long-term exposure of actually having kids. If anyone has cracked this code, please reach out.

We also unpack why podcast hosts of a certain age still call moments “good radio.” A line is officially crossed when Rachael realizes Bugles no longer fit on fingers like they used to. Justice for finger hats. Gen Z is now letting parents choose their dating app matches, and since Rachael is still single… we’re not ruling it out.

We weigh in on the candied cranberry trend (curious, but not motivated), then wrap things up with a lightning round of Christmas questions — real vs. fake trees, lights, eggnog opinions, first Christmas song of the season, and what we’re most looking forward to next year.

Plus, a sincere thank you to our listeners for making this show what it is.