The Drunk Home Invader Incident
Tad recounts a genuinely creepy but ultimately harmless encounter with a drunk man trying to open his front door during the Oscars. After realizing he had the wrong house, the intruder left, but not before Tad's protective dog scared him off. The hosts debate whether calling police was necessary and discuss how decent dogs are at protecting homes from confused drunk people.
Fact-Checking Presidential Misinformation
Robbbie and Tad break down a recent presidential address full of fabricated claims about dead people on Social Security. They note that all of this has already been fact-checked, yet it keeps getting repeated to people who won't verify it themselves. The real problem, they argue, is that believers don't want the truth—they want to be angry.
The Mycelium Network & Earth's Nervous System
Tad drops some genuinely fascinating (and real) science about mycelium networks in forests, explaining how trees communicate through underground fungal systems to share nutrients. He draws parallels to Avatar and argues that the planet's actual nervous system is being destroyed by human exploitation. The hosts suggest solutions like bamboo lumber and hemp textiles as ways to preserve the mycelium network.
Think for Yourself & Grow a Garden
In a passionate rant, Robbbie argues that nobody thinks for themselves anymore—they just absorb whatever angry voice they hear loudest. His solution: stop listening to everyone (including the podcast), think independently, and grow a fucking garden. Tad enthusiastically co-signs, adding that mushrooms specifically help generate original thoughts and that garlic is the secret to never getting sick.
The Disappearance of Dingo & Tuesday Night Tad Emerges
With Dingo completely MIA, Robbbie and Tad attempt multiple phone calls to locate him, leaving increasingly absurd voicemails assuming he's either dead or being controlled by Bruce Springsteen. In his absence, Tuesday Night Tad—a version of Tad fueled by beer and Jameson—becomes the star of the episode, prompting Robbbie to declare this might be their best episode ever, despite (or because of) Dingo's absence.
If you're not growing a garden, you're dead to me. Like, a garden. I don't care where you live. Grow a garden. — Tad Nasty← All episode posts