Brian and Scott celebrate Halloween in costume with a five-bourbon, five-candy tasting, comparing how the pairings bring out different flavors. They also revisit Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, and share a story about the long lines and phone-locking pouches at a phone-free Jerry Seinfeld show.

• Brian and Scott discuss Thriller, released in November 1982 and described as having sold 70 million copies. They trade thoughts on its hits, lesser-known tracks, and the iconic “Thriller” video.
• Brian explains his pairing approach: match bourbon and candy flavors, using each to accentuate the other.
• Four Roses Single Barrel meets Twizzlers. Brian chose it for its red-berry notes; Scott, who usually dislikes Twizzlers, says the pairing makes them more enjoyable.
• Weller 12-Year and Butterfinger prove a less successful match: Scott finds the candy’s peanut-butter flavor overpowers the bourbon.
• Woodford Reserve Double Oaked with M&M’s becomes Scott’s favorite pairing. He likes both the bourbon and the combination.
• Taylor Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond joins Twix. Brian explains bottled-in-bond requirements, including 100 proof, at least four years of age, and whiskey from a single distillation season.
• Booker’s and a fun-size Snickers close the tasting. Brian picked the high-proof bourbon for the nutty character associated with Jim Beam; Scott finds it a strong finish.
• Scott’s overall favorite is the Twix pairing, while Woodford Double Oaked with M&M’s leads for bourbon. The hosts invite listeners to share their own candy-and-bourbon combinations.
• Scott recounts the long entry and exit lines at the Anthem’s phone-free Jerry Seinfeld show, where staff used Yondr pouches to secure phones and smartwatches.
• The hosts choose Third Eye Blind’s self-titled album for a future episode and encourage listeners to vote in the upcoming election.