Brian and Scott catch up over bourbon, revisit Third Eye Blind’s 1997 debut, and trade complaints about early darkness, frustrating flights, and Halloween trouble in the neighborhood. They also talk about getting older, tee up next episode’s Aerosmith album, and share a recommendation for a local murder mystery night.

• Brian sips Russell’s Reserve with a Reese’s peanut butter cup, while Scott tries to fight off a cold with Wilderness Trail bourbon and orange bitters.
• The hosts compare Halloween costumes: Scott went as Baby Shark and a chilly, undercover Spider-Man, while Brian’s family dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz.
• Brian and Scott agree that Christmas decorations and music showing up on November 1 is too early; they’d rather enjoy Thanksgiving first.
• They revisit Third Eye Blind’s self-titled 1997 album, which sold about six million copies and produced five singles. Scott’s favorite is “Graduate”; Brian’s is “Motorcycle Drive By.”
• Brian reflects on the album’s darker lyrics, including themes of addiction, abuse, and suicide, and mentions the band’s short documentary, Motorcycle Drive By.
• Scott is frustrated by the early darkness after the time change. Brian sympathizes, then describes a delayed New York flight, the restrictions of basic economy, and his anxiety about missing flights.
• Halloween brought more than costumes and candy for Brian’s neighborhood: a rock was thrown through his garage window, and other neighbors reported candy being taken.
• The hosts laugh about the mismatch between their ambitious solo plans and the reality of wanting to go to bed early, and about the physical indignities of family photos.
• Scott picks Aerosmith’s Rocks for their next album discussion, calling it a standout of the band’s 1970s material. Brian is looking forward to hearing it.
• Brian recommends a Stagecoach Theater Company murder mystery night at Ahso, while Scott offers a shout-out to newly elected officials.