Not Today, Pal – The Final Episode

Release Date: January 1, 2026
Hosts: Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Robert Iler
Studio: YMH Studios

Overview

In the bittersweet final episode of "Not Today, Pal," Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler bid farewell to their fans and YMH Studios after a two-year run. True to the show’s style, the former Sopranos siblings deliver a blend of playful banter, heartfelt gratitude, and hilarious takes on daily life. The episode weaves in favorite segments and callbacks, explores pet peeves (from bizarre food trends to airplane etiquette), and ends with a signature offbeat conspiracy theory debate—this time about fingerprints. Through laughter, inside jokes, and moments of real connection, Jamie and Rob celebrate the odd couple friendship that powered their beloved podcast.

Farewell & Reflections

Saying Goodbye to the Show and Fans

• 00:00 – 04:14:

  • The duo begins with tongue-in-cheek banter about the show’s “cancellation,” joking that the White Rastafarian Alliance called for their heads.
  • Rob: “When we first started podcasting, you said you wanted to be more like me and not give a shit about things. And this. I think we've come full circle.” (01:24)
  • Jamie “doubles down” on Rob’s irreverence, declaring “I’ve graduated. Thank you, YMH, for changing me completely as a person.” (01:40)

• 04:15 – 05:00:

  • Both hosts reflect on the incredible YMH staff, singling out the social and editing teams:
    • Jamie: “You really made this show what it was and helped us understand what our strengths were. …I’m gonna miss it a lot.” (02:19)
    • Rob notes most of their fans discovered them through social media.

• 05:01 – 05:55:

  • The duo laughs about their game show segment, contemplating a future rematch and reminiscing about memorable on-air moments.

• 05:56 – 07:00:

  • They give heartfelt thanks to Tom & Christina (YMH founders) for the opportunity, reflecting on moving from "Pajama Pants" to "Not Today, Pal.”
    • Jamie: “If it's even possible, I feel like you and I got even closer, 100%.” (04:38)

Key Segments & Comic Riffs

Callback Montage & Reminiscing

• 05:20 – 06:54:
  • Rob shows Jamie a clip of her infamous “Rasta” character, prompting more laughter about how far she’s come:
    • Rob: “This is what we do. This is what we were doing for years.” (05:26)

Hilarious Takes: Sport & 90s Club Culture

• 06:55 – 12:28:
  • The hosts riff on a women’s slap-fighting competition (“What is going on?!” Jamie exclaims [06:54]), share Jamie’s slap-gone-wrong audition story (08:23), and joke about their own potential in the sport.
  • Rob presents a 90s Long Island “club bro” video, triggering Jamie’s memories of her own clubbing days and her delight in the “begging” slang:
    • Jamie: “It was all black, light and tan and white teeth …100%.” (12:11)

Over-the-Top Pet Peeves

Chinese Food on Flights

• 12:28 – 14:53:
  • Rob is appalled by a “90 Day Fiancé” scene where a woman brings leftover shrimp fried rice in a leaky container on an international flight:
    • Rob: “If they said, she's going to prison for 10 years, I'd be like, that's not enough. That to me, is what's wrong with the world.” (13:55)
    • Jamie jokes about Rob’s hypothetical inability to handle it calmly.

Airport Food Taboos

• 17:19 – 21:32:
  • They debate airport eating etiquette, with Rob expressing strong disdain for loitering and dining at airports:
    • Rob: “When I eat, I really enjoy myself. I don't do anything in the airport where I enjoy myself. …Once I step foot in an airport, I know misery for the next eight hours.” (21:00)

Rainbow Bagels & "Birthday Cake" Cream Cheese

• 22:51 – 25:10:
  • Rob reveals his horror at the “birthday cake bagel” trend (“What are we doing here?” [23:30]), Jamie calls it “for children,” and both reminisce about the perfection of a plain bagel and cream cheese.

Relationship Debates & Etiquette

• 25:10 – 26:10:
  • Discussion of a “90 Day Fiancé” guy’s clumsy fashion advice to his partner, with Jamie weighing possible reactions and the importance of delivery.

Memory Lane: Favorite Past Moments

• 26:10 – 28:34:
  • Clips and photos from the show’s early days. They marvel at their unchanged appearances, shout out the booth crew, and get sentimental about their favorite shared moments:
    • Jamie: “I've had some of my better memories doing this show here…not just like doing the show, but just like being here in this studio and with everybody, really.” (28:40)
    • Rob: “It was always like a thing where, like when we were coming here, it was a good…always had fun.” (28:54)

Personal Updates & Slice-of-Life

Jamie’s New Role

• 29:05 – 30:15:
  • Jamie announces her guest role as Dr. Laura Kaplan on “Grey’s Anatomy”—the first time she’s played a character with MS, like herself.
    • Jamie: “It was very meaningful and impactful…a wonderful way for me to do that for the first time.” (29:14)

Home vs. Travel Habits

• 30:15 – 32:38:
  • Jamie describes her habit of immediately unpacking in hotels; Rob confesses he lives out of his suitcase regardless of stay length.

Domestic Life & Running Gags

• 32:38 – 33:02:
  • They joke about Jamie’s need for order (“I’m a bedroom bully” [32:55]) and Cutter’s (her husband) typical lack of domestic discipline.

Gambling & Crazy Time

• 33:02 – 33:33:
  • Jamie recalls her introduction to “Crazy Time,” Rob’s favorite bizarre online betting game, and the fun of hanging out with Rob and Cutter.

Rob’s Final Grievances & Oddball Debates

Urinal Woes

• 33:47 – 34:46:
  • Rob recounts yet another horror story involving sweatpant strings falling into the “piss tank” at a urinal and vows to go stall-only from now on.

The Great Fingerprint Debate

• 35:14 – 43:02:
  • The episode closes with an epic, classic Rob conspiracy: Are fingerprints real, or a scam by “Big Fingerprint”?
    • Rob: “I think fingerprints might be complete fugues. I think it might be a fake thing.” (35:46)
    • Jamie, incredulous: “Of course I buy this! Big Fingerprint and I are in cahoots.” (36:04)
    • Booth crew weighs in, with one member (“Annie”) half-jokingly claiming to be “on your team, Rob” about the fingerprint conspiracy due to issues with the criminal justice system.
    • Rob: “Down, down…down with Big Fingerprint. I think you’re racist.” (41:00)
    • The debate ends with laughter and a mutual pledge: “We end racism. Yes, that like the NFL, it’s on the back of the helmets. So we’re gonna do our part.” (41:20)

Final Goodbyes: Warmth and Authenticity

• 43:02 – End:
  • The crew (booth boys/gals) express gratitude for a great two years.
    • Rob: “You made this pod what it is. So fun. We always have fun with you guys.” (43:02)
    • Jamie echoes the sentiment: “I love you guys. Thank you.” (43:24)
  • The hosts jokingly claim to have ended racism and Big Fingerprint conspiracies—perfectly on-brand irreverence.
  • Final words:
    • Rob: “And we will not see you next week.”
    • Jamie: “We won’t. Bye.” (43:29)

Notable Quotes

• “The life lesson has been learned.” – Jamie (01:36)
• “There was not a single moment here—maybe the game show—maybe—other than that, I had a great time.” – Jamie (03:18)
• “I can’t associate with you anymore…if you brought shrimp fried rice on a flight to Belize.” – Rob (16:21)
• “People just want to be happy…don’t touch a bagel. Just leave it alone.” – Jamie (24:01)
• “I’m a bedroom bully.” – Jamie (27:00, callback at 32:55)
• “It was always like a thing where, like when we were coming here, it was a good…always had fun.” – Rob (28:54)
• “I think fingerprints might be complete fugues. I think it might be a fake thing.” – Rob (35:46)
• “Big Fingerprint and I are in cahoots.” – Jamie (36:07)
• “Down, down…down with Big Fingerprint. I think you’re racist.” – Rob (41:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00 – 05:00 | Opening, YMH “cancellation,” heartfelt goodbyes
• 05:01 – 07:00 | Thank-yous, reflecting on podcast journey
• 07:01 – 12:28 | Slap-fighting segment, 90s club video/dives
• 12:29 – 16:34 | Rob’s “90 Day Fiancé” Chinese food rant
• 17:19 – 21:32 | Debating airport food etiquette
• 22:51 – 25:10 | “Birthday cake bagels” and food fusion horror
• 26:10 – 28:34 | Memory lane: early show moments
• 29:05 – 30:15 | Jamie’s “Grey’s Anatomy” news
• 30:15 – 32:38 | Hotel habits, Jamie as “bedroom bully”
• 33:02 – 33:33 | Crazy Time betting and hanging out with Cutter
• 33:47 – 34:46 | Rob’s urinal grievances
• 35:14 – 41:21 | Fingerprint conspiracy debate
• 43:02 – End | Crew messages, funny farewells

Tone & Language

The entire episode is peppered with irreverent, sarcastic humor, affectionate ribbing, occasional heartfelt vulnerability, and inside jokes—true to the original chemistry between Jamie and Rob. The mood alternates between high-energy riffs and heartfelt reflection, all unified by the duo’s unmatched rapport.

Final Takeaway

“Not Today, Pal” goes out the only way it knows how—with laughter, unfiltered opinions, and an unshakable bond. Jamie and Rob’s odd couple dynamic makes even conspiracy theories feel cozy, and their genuine affection for their crew and audience shines through. This finale is a love letter to unlikely friendships, the absurdity of modern life, and the joy of finding “your people,” even if you never agree on bagels or fingerprints.