The episode kicks off with the age-old question of "Why is the screen black?" highlighting the technical prowess the hosts bring to the recording. After navigating the darkness, AverageTrav and FoodieMikeC dive headfirst into a nostalgic trip with mentions of Ric Flair and Macho Man in 1992 and reminiscing about good old years. Excitement builds over Nintendo's digital game sharing finally becoming a thing, a development long overdue.
The hosts then enthusiastically announce a giveaway of Beats Fit Pro earbuds, urging listeners to head over to their IG account (CCICT) to like and share their post for a chance to win. They even shout out their surprising number of listeners in North Charleston, South Carolina, leading to some friendly shade thrown at Kansas.
A debate erupts over the potentially offensive nature of ice crunching in the microphone, before they delve into Nerd News, covering everything from the first PC virus in 1999, the release of Internet Explorer 5 for Macs in 2000 (much to their confusion), the history of the Game Boy and Nintendo 64, the hacking of the original Xbox, and the legacy of the PlayStation Portable.
The Pop Culture segment focuses heavily on wrestling and WrestleMania history, from the iconic first WrestleMania with Hulk Hogan and Mr. T to the Attitude Era with Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels and the Mike Tyson involvement. They share anecdotes and memories of legendary figures like Andre the Giant, The Undertaker, and the tragic passing of Owen Hart.
Moving into Music News, they briefly mention the number one song in 1985, "One More Night" by Phil Collins, which leads to FoodieMikeC's unexpected and intense hatred for another, unnamed female artist.
The episode takes a delicious turn with Air Mail, featuring a review of a Mantri subscription box filled with various culinary delights, including Mambo Sauce which FoodieMikeC is particularly eager to try. He also teases his new "Salsas of Mexico" series, including a rather unorthodox recipe featuring American and cream cheese. A food-related rant ensues over a viral TikTok trend of dipping chicken strips in white gravy, much to FoodieMikeC's bewilderment and disgust.
More Game News includes a shout-out to the affordable R36S handheld. The segment "What Would Trav Do?" provides hilarious clips of AverageTrav's questionable and often fatal Fortnite strategies, much to FoodieMikeC's amusement and exasperation. Despite the in-game blunders, they reveal a surprising victory in one match.
The episode concludes with the usual calls to action for their social media, website, and Patreon, promising more chaotic content next week.
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