So, picture this: Justin Timberlake and I tearing it up at Hershey Park on the 4th of July. Yup, you heard that right. We rode the Great Bear non-stop for two and a half hours. Why? Because when JT hands you what you think is Tylenol, it’s anything but. We had a blast – headache or not, it was an unforgettable roller coaster marathon.

After the rides, we treated JT to the finest dining Hershey has to offer – the one and only Red Robin. We went all out with the onion ring tower, and Justin’s bodyguard tackled the new gold Olympic medal burger. Spoiler: It’s massive and costs $199.99. But no worries, JT picked up the tab. From there, it was straight to his concert – from the best seats in the house, of course!

Just when you thought it couldn’t get crazier, we jetted off to Michael Ruben’s all-white party. Imagine rubbing elbows with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Drake, and even Bill Gates. Yes, Bill Gates and I had a life-changing chat. My financial future is now set, people. It was a whirlwind 24 hours of rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of the celebrity world.

Why did all this happen? Because our podcast hit one million views on YouTube! That’s right, folks. We’ve gone viral, and the invitations came pouring in. Justin Timberlake’s team, Mr. Beast (or Jimmy, as I call him now), and the entire crew wanted to celebrate with us. We couldn’t be more grateful to all of you for getting us here.

Now, for the not-so-great news. Remember Charlotte, the pregnant stingray from the North Carolina aquarium? Well, she’s no longer with us. Turns out, there was no miraculous pregnancy – just a rare reproductive disease. We dug deep, and it seems the aquarium might have known for a while. Charlotte’s been gone longer than we thought, but they kept the story alive for the donations. Sneaky, right?

And speaking of sneaky, two Lancaster County buffets made it to the top of USA Today’s best buffets list. Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Miller’s Smorgasbord – the pride of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. But let’s be real, who’s voting for these places? We’ve got 200 feet of food at Shady Maple, but is it really the best? The answer, my friends, lies in the pudding. Literally.

In other food news, Perkins is rebranding. Say goodbye to Perkins Restaurant and Bakery and hello to Perkins American Food Co. They’re going all out with a new look, new menu items, and a loyalty program. First up: the Decked Out Double Burger. It’s a monstrosity, but we’ll see if it brings in the crowds.

Our mission continues: saving Red Lobster. We’re in phase two, folks. With Flavor Flav leading the charge and a little help from our friends at VistaPrint, we’re sending out gift cards. Join us in our quest to keep those cheddar bay biscuits flowing. Send a friend a gift card, and I’ll reimburse you so you can keep the chain going. Together, we can save Red Lobster, one cheddar bay biscuit at a time.

But let’s get back to reality for a second. The 4th of July was a chaotic mess. Bumper-to-bumper traffic, blocked streets, and police everywhere. We ended up watching fireworks from a Perkins parking lot – not the ideal spot, but hey, the strawberry pie is back!

The modernization of American chain restaurants is here. Perkins, Cracker Barrel, Applebees – they’re all getting makeovers. White walls, wooden accents, and new menus. It’s a new era, folks, and we’re here for it.

Finally, don’t forget to check out our House of the Dragon recap. Carlos and I break down every scene, Easter egg, and spoiler. It’s the number one House of the Dragon recap podcast – prove us wrong!

Thank you all for tuning in and helping us hit one million views. Keep liking, subscribing, and sharing. We couldn’t do this without you. Until next week, peace out!

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