It’s a roller coaster of an episode as Greg and Josh start with a disappointing Peanut Butter Milk Stout before redeeming themselves with a solid Brown Ale from Bluewood Brewing. Josh shares the baffling saga of a tenant who ghosted and left a fully furnished apartment behind, while Greg troubleshoots a misfiring truck and celebrates a sudden view spike on his “Half-Assed TV” channel. The nostalgia hits hard with a look back at collecting Kool-Aid points for “Wacky Warehouse” prizes, followed by a spicy taste test of Chili Chews and a vertigo-inducing chat about free-solo skyscraper climbers.

Show Notes Beer 1: Left Hand Brewing Peanut Butter Milk Stout. Verdict: Smells like peanut butter but tastes like artificial, bitter dark chocolate. Beer 2: Bluewood Brewing Battle Stag “Cherokee Street” Brown Ale. Verdict: A malty, nutty, and roasty redemption from the first round.

The Rental Saga: Josh recounts the weirdness of a tenant who ghosted and left a fully furnished unit, complete with a stocked fridge and pantry. Half-Assed Productions: Greg’s “Half-Assed TV” channel gets a sudden boost from a vintage Rotadraw toy review. Garage Logic: Troubleshooting a truck that shudders at 50mph—is it the spark plugs or the ignition coils?. Snack Review: Target’s “Chili Chews”—strawberry bites with a spicy kick that are surprisingly addictive.

Pop Culture & Tech:

The return of Fear Factor and the baffling trends of TikTok. Josh’s struggle to recover his Facebook and email accounts. Wonder Man review and why Iron Man 3 is better than you remember. Watching Alex Honnold climb Taipei 101 and the anxiety of Free Solo.

Local Events: Apathy toward the Super Bowl (Patriots vs. Seahawks?) but excitement for the Soulard and Festus Pet Parades.