Episode 302

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Published on:

21st Dec 2025

Chocolate Covered "Toys"

It’s a celebration on this week’s episode as the gang gathers to celebrate Scott’s Birthday (or "Scott-a-Palooza")! The crew kicks things off with a chaotic, out-of-sync rendition of "Happy Birthday" before diving into a jam-packed episode of roasting, toasts, and technical difficulties.


In this episode:

  1. The AI Audit: Chris and Scott fed 45 transcripts of the podcast into AI to get a performance review. Find out which host got an "F," who the AI thinks is "cancelable" (hint: it's comparable to Tony Hinchcliffe), and why the algorithm declared Scott the "irreplaceable punching bag" of the show.


  2. Disney & Wrestling: Scott shares his emotional reaction to John Cena’s recent match—sparking a debate with Chris about "going out on your back". Plus, Scott details his $300 lightsaber experience at Savi's Workshop, leading to some questionable phrasing about "touching the tip".


  3. News with Miranda: The team covers the tragic news regarding Rob Reiner’s family , discusses Trump’s potential reclassification of marijuana , and explores the terrifying reality of AI taking over.

  4. Holiday Chaos: Sarah reveals she bought herself a vintage Walkman (and headphones) for Christmas , Miranda’s son breakdances during a school program , and Nick deals with a loose Longhorn steer at his daughter's school.


  5. The "Dessert" Debate: The episode goes off the rails as the group debates the logistics of National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, leading to a conversation about edible body paint and why Chris refuses to get peanut butter in the bedroom

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Parents Night Out with No New Friends
Parenting is hard but laughing at it shouldn't be.
Welcome to Parents Night Out — the comedy podcast for anyone trying to survive adulthood with their sanity (mostly) intact.

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