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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 55M

Foul Play (1978)

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Mother Nature really pulled a fast one on us this week, going from a lovely 70 degrees back down to freezing in a snap! I mean, what gives? It's like she decided to give us the cold shoulder right after I finally took my first morning walk since last fall. Seriously, I'm not impressed. Speaking of things that can leave you feeling frosty, we dive into the world of Girl Scouts and their cookie sales, sharing some hilarious anecdotes about the lengths we go to for those sweet treats. Plus, we’ve got a classic movie on deck—1978’s “Foul Play”—featuring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase, where a shy librarian gets caught up in a wild assassination plot. So grab your favorite snack and get cozy as we explore the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of this delightful film!Takeaways:Winter's unpredictable weather can really throw a wrench in our outdoor plans, right?It's Girl Scout cookie season, and ordering cookies has become a high-tech affair, with digital payments now involved.Mother Nature sometimes acts like a moody artist, changing her canvas from sunny skies to freezing temperatures overnight.In the film 'Foul Play', Goldie Hawn's character navigates a wild conspiracy while being hilariously oblivious to the dangers around her.Companies mentioned in this episode:Girl ScoutsEtsyGoldie HawnChevy ChaseDudley MooreBurgess MeredithJohn TravoltaChristopher ReeveWarren BeattyMarilyn SokolEileen BrennanJack LemmonWalter MatthauBarbra StreisandFarrah FawcettNeil Simon

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