Cold Open Question of the Week: Brian is currently reading books by author Chuck Klosterman, which include Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs and Killing Yourself to Live. He’s also waiting on his public library for Klosterman’s latest tome, Football. Brian also previously read The Nineties.

From Chuck Klosterman’s book, Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs:

You can either (a) have sex with the world’s most attractive person, but you can tell no one and no one will ever know, or (b) you can walk through life with that person hand-in-hand, creating the illusion to everyone alive that this individual is your lover — even though you will never so much as kiss. Which would you pick?

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Super Bowl LX Recap:

The Game: Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots, 29-13. Kenneth Walker III wins MVP.

The Halftime Show: Bad Bunny.

The Food: Kielbasa. Hot wing chicken. Weiners on King’s Hawaiian rolls.

Next Year: The Super Bowl is on Valentine’s Day! The next day is President’s Day.

The Champ Is Here:

Repeat Champ: Gary repeats as Rapp Brewing Company’s Chili Cook-Off champion!

Gary Goes Progressive: He finally relents and ordered progressive lenses for his new glasses. He loves them! Get progressives people!!!

On Fire: Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, where Gary’s sister works, caught on fire Wednesday night. Over 70 patients were transported. The fire was featured on Fox News and People’s Facebook page.

WaPo NoMo: The Post cut 300 jobs last Wednesday. Brian asks if business majors failed journalism majors. What is the future of Journalism? News? And how it’s delivered?

Gary’s News of the Weird:

Presented by Rapp Brewing Company

Tonight: Olympic toys are impossible to find; Lizard in a blizzard.

Food Truck Schedule:

* Friday, Feburary 13th: Detroit Coney Island 4-8 p.m.

* Saturday, February 14th: Bay Bay’s Burgers 4-8 p.m.; Beer My Valentine: A Chocolate Lover’s Event.

RIP:

Gen X took a hit this past week, with the passing of two stars from the late ‘90s/early 2000s.

Brad Arnold: The lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, died after a battle with cancer. Brian saw 3 Doors Down perform at the Catholic Youth Center in Scranton with friend of the podcast Lisa.

James Van Der Beek: The “Dawson's Creek” and Varsity Blues star passed away from colorectal cancer. He had been diagnosed back in 2024.

Before We Go:

Valentine’s Day: What do the guy’s have planned for the big holiday?

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Episode 178: The One About Valentines & Chili