After a two-week hiatus, Sam and Jeff are back with some big news that's about to shake things up. Jeff just accepted a management position in banking starting April 20th, his first time leading a team after nearly nine years with his company. (The nerves are real when it comes to those one-on-ones and performance reviews.)

Between scheduling conflicts and social exhaustion, these two have been living their best chaotic lives. From a disappointing 3 hour bingo event that only featured four actual games, to the darkly comedic musical "Kimberly Akimbo" about a teenager with a rare aging disease, their entertainment choices ran the gamut. The show earned five Tony Awards, though their companion found it confusing while Sam loved every minute.

What happens when you attend a Buffalo fundraiser and your $10 donation gets publicly displayed next to much larger contributions? The Great Buffalo Debate brought spirited arguments about whether sponge candy or chicken wings represent peak Buffalo innovation. Meanwhile, their weekend spiraled into indulgence territory with full Philly cheesesteaks, regrettable tailgate beers, and ice cream that nobody could finish.

Tune in to hear about their media binges, including thoughts on Netflix's age-guessing show and the controversy surrounding a canceled Bachelor season.

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What happens when you order two half-sheet cakes without knowing their actual size? You'll end up sending guests home with massive amounts of leftovers (which is exactly what happened at this birthday celebration).

This week's conversation covers everything from questionable movie theater encounters to the most exciting 8-7 hockey game featuring multiple fights and power play goals. The Sabres' impressive turnaround under returning coach Lindy Ruff gets discussed, along with deep cleaning discoveries like smudged walls and dusty cabinet floors that somehow go unnoticed for months. There's also the bizarre turkey pot pie incident at West End Inn in Hamburg, imagine ordering pot pie and receiving spicy soup with pita bread instead. The kind waitress agreed it looked disgusting and offered to remove it from the menu entirely.

The speakers also share their weekend activities, including a haul from Palette Bros in Hamburg where everything costs just five dollars on special days, watching Paradise with Shailene Woodley, and dealing with persistent dog accidents requiring enzymatic carpet treatment. They touch on reading The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, starting a new podcast called The Great Vine, and watching Heart Stoppers, a British series about LGBTQ+ youth that hits them emotionally.

Tune in for all the entertaining details and relatable weekend chaos.

Ever wondered what happens when gelato meets a Ferris wheel? Sam and Jeff are back after their Seattle adventure, and honestly, this trip had everything. They nearly missed their 5:30 flight thanks to an airport power outage and an overly chatty 3 a.m. Uber driver who couldn't stop talking about San Francisco rent prices. (Trust me, not the conversation you want at that hour.)

In Seattle, they hit Pike Place Market for Beecher's mac and cheese and Greek gelato with exotic flavors, toured Lumen Field home of the Seattle Seahawks, and explored the Pop Culture Museum's impressive collections. The Chihuly Gardens featured stunning glass sculptures, and the Space Needle shot them up in just thirty-eight seconds. Their ferry ride to Bainbridge Island proved delightful and relaxing with beautiful views.

But let's talk about that Ferris wheel incident—one speaker's indulgent food choices created an increasingly uncomfortable situation over multiple rotations that required an urgent exit. They also caught a Disney Villains brunch at a queer bar, enjoyed espresso martinis throughout the day, and dealt with a birthday party host who refused to share cake.

The chaos, the food, the mishaps—it's all here. Listen to find out which moment almost derailed the entire trip.