Sarah is back from the Windy City, and boy are her arms tired. Susie's whole body is tired because she had to lead a cat rescue operation. We discuss the Bang My Box documentary about Robin Byrd's New York cable access show in the 80s, and how she was a gay icon and advocate, but got spooked by the internet. We learn why Burning Man was in distress over Covid, why white people love the festival, and why we wish there was a Burning Man for nerds. We hear about a fella who cut off his member and set his neighbor's house on fire. We learn why there are far more shellfish now than there used to be. And we get a shocking update about the mountain climber who left his girlfriend in the Alps to die of hypothermia, and what happened when he was tried for negligent murder.

00:00 - Sarah's Windy City Adventures and Toy Story 5 Review

06:26 - Susie's Wild Cat Rescue and Pet Parenthood

14:56 - Exploring the Provocative 'Bang My Box' Documentary

22:11 - Sarah's Glowing Review of OneSkin Skincare

24:03 - Unpacking Burning Man's Allure and Controversies

33:53 - Thanking Donors and Lottery Pool Last Call

35:54 - Unbelievable Headline: Penis, Garage, and Fire

39:17 - Octopus and Squid Now Classified as Shellfish

43:19 - The Tragic Alpine Death and Climber's Trial

01:01:50 - Supporting the Show and Joining the Candy

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