Cold Open Question of the Week: This week’s question/exercise comes from Don Boivin, who writes Shy Guy Meets the Buddha on Substack.

Tell us your best songs from the bands listed above:

Surprise!: Brian was surprised by a secret birthday party his family and friends planned for him on Saturday night, which was preceded by dinner at Frank’s Place (#notsponsored) in Simpson, Pa.

* Eddie’s Candleboard: 50 candles

“What a dinner!”: Brian recounts a funny exchange between his wife and waitress at Frank’s Place.

Happy Birthday: To our dear friend and faithful listener, Jay M. from Olyphant, who turned 50 on May 18th!

Golden Girls: If Gary had to recast the Golden Girls sitcom, who would he have playing the roles of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia?

Jase Mathews Band: Friend of the podcast, Chad Wescott, whose appeared on previous episodes of TBLS, is in a new country band.

St. Ubaldo: This Saturday is Jessup, PA’s annual Race of the Saints!

Graduation: Gary’s son graduates high school this weekend. High school graduation memories.

Wendy’s Salad Bar: The guys reminisce about the Wendy’s Superbar.

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Gary’s News of the Weird:

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Tonight: Holy Deception; Tarp Off celebrations.

This Week’s Food Truck Schedule:

* Thursday, May 21st: Come say, “Hi,” to Jessica!

* Friday, May 22nd: Duck’s Kitchen, 5-9 p.m.

* Saturday, May 23rd: Bay Bay’s Burgers, 5-9 p.m.

RIP:

Bobby Cox: The former Atlanta Braves manager, who led the team to a World Series crown in 1995, died earlier this month at the age of 84.

Craig Morton: The first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two different franchises (Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos), died at 83.

Dabney Coleman: Who the Hollywood Reporter described as someone “who made a career out of playing jerks,” in such films as Nine to Five and Tootsie died on May 16 at the age of 92.

Mark Furman: The L.A. detective who gained notoriety during the O.J. Simpson died at 74.

Barney Frank: The outspoken former Massachusetts congressman who served as one of the first openly gay members of Congress, has died at 86.

Before We Go:

Florida Trip: Brian has a lot to do before his trip to Florida next month, including getting the car serviced and buying at least two pairs of shorts.

Taco Bell: Gary and Brian complain about the price of Taco Bell after Gary says he spent $40 for his last meal South of the Border.

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