#216 - Naked Football Pants, Squeaky Shoe Lawsuit, & Sticker Gate Drama

Happy National Brand Day and Thanksgiving week! We are recording in person for another pre-recorded episode. We kick things off by sharing exactly what we are thankful for. We also discuss the unexpected joy of a silent school ceremony (and the rage induced when parents decide to talk through it) before asking for your advice on how to survive a surprise birthday party for a friend we haven't seen in years. Ferda returns with a beautifully written review of Arby's new nuggets.In sports news, we vent a little about other outlets claiming to be the first to interview athletes like "normal people" and breakdown the Steelers' controversial uniforms that make the players look like they aren't wearing pants. We also dive deep into the wild "Sticker Gate" drama unfolding on Threads involving fake hate emails and a small business scandal, and question why research monkeys keep escaping from trucks on the highway. We discuss a class action lawsuit over $180 sneakers that won't stop squeaking, give you the lowdown on a new budget friendly running shoe from Reebok, and marvel at the intense 10 hour mud rubbing process required to prep an NFL football. Finally, we wrap up with a wholesome story about grown men getting excited over lollipops at the barber.