Mystery Crate: Episode Two Hundred - Eighty - Eight

Update: 2024-07-26

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The episode begins with a discussion about Greg Cody's near-death experience at a party, where Chris Cody saved his life by flipping him over. The conversation then shifts to Tony's plans to play video games extensively before the birth of his child, with the group joking about how the baby will likely disrupt his plans. The group then delves into the prevalence of garlic and paprika in online recipes, leading to a debate about the validity of expiration dates, particularly for spices and over-the-counter medications. They share anecdotes about using expired items and discuss whether older products are actually more potent. The conversation then turns to Chris Cody and Taylor's competitive video game experience, specifically an Army Navy game that went into overtime. They debate what constitutes an "electric" game and share their favorite moments. The group then discusses a mysterious "baby show" that Chris Cody was not present for, teasing him about being left out of the loop and discussing the high cost of video games. They compare the experience of staying up late playing video games to the podcasters' equivalent, which would be staying up late working on their Sims radio show. Chris Cody and Taylor announce that they are down to their top five schools for their college football dynasty, discussing the reveal process and the importance of striking while the iron is hot. They debate different ways to reveal the top five schools, including a cake reveal and a gunpowder reveal. The conversation then turns to the rising cost of goods and services, with the group discussing the surprising exception of Costco hot dogs and Arizona iced tea, which have maintained their prices. The group then discusses their opinions on the popular TikTok duo Big AJ and Big Justice, debating whether they are cringeworthy and sharing their thoughts on their content. They focus on the young son, Big Justice, debating whether he is enjoying his childhood or being exploited for profit. Chris Cody reveals that he and Taylor have narrowed down their top eight schools for their college football dynasty, discussing their connections to the schools and their plans for the future. They debate whether FIU is Chris Cody's school, discussing their family connections to the school and their athletic experiences. The group discusses the importance of striking while the iron is hot when choosing a school for their college football dynasty, debating whether the game's popularity will last and the need to differentiate themselves from other players. The episode includes advertisements for Miller Light and DraftKings Sportsbook, with Chris Cody sharing his picks for the upcoming UFC 304 event. The group discusses the art of impressions, specifically Greg Cody's impression of Donald Trump. They debate the believability of the impression and the difficulty of sounding exactly like someone else. The group discusses Southwest Airlines' decision to get rid of open seating, sharing their thoughts on the change and reminiscing about the airline's "Want to Get Away?" campaign. The group discusses the fascination with snooping in other people's medicine cabinets, sharing their own experiences and debating the most likely place in someone's house to find hidden secrets. The episode ends with a discussion about the anxiety of waiting for a job call and the disappointment of receiving a call for an extended warranty. The hosts discuss a new tradition for the show, where they'll use a "boom" sound effect to celebrate good takes or points. They also talk about the internet sensation of Big Justice and AJ, who are known for their viral videos.

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