on the momentous occasion of their 100th episode the boys welcome comedian/cocktail enthusiast/all-around mensch Eric Andre (@ericfuckingandre) to discuss such critical topics as eating to get absolutely ripped, the art of going on a proper bender, milk-washing spirits, the Rum Spectrum, and why drinking is unequivocally the best quarantine hobby

the boys are back from hiatus and spring is in the air, baby! the fellas catch up on everything good in the ever-vivid LA food landscape and then welcome comedian, host and tik tok food star Katie Molinaro (@eatitkatie) to discuss the agony and ecstasy of being a Bigtime Food Influencer, why sometimes one fish fillet is simply not enough, and what a perfect day of eating in the city of angels might look like

the boys go over karl's aggressive training regimen for his first mardi gras to make sure he's ready for sodium/alcohol levels that would kill a lesser man, and discuss the possible benefits of the mesh tank top. then the boys welcome restaurateur Lien Ta (@lientigre) of beloved LA eateries All Day Baby and the newly-resurrected Here's Looking At You to discuss piloting her ships through covid, how to bring a restaurant back to life, and why fried eggs are in fact the superior option for a breakfast burrito

joel refuses to admit that doing sober january is linked to him eating less burger king (it totally is) and karl brings to light the shadowy nightmare world of brothtails, aka canadians apparently putting chicken soup into their negronis for some reason. then the fellas welcome comedian/actor/podcaster/food network host/elk shank advocate Dan Ahdoot (@standupdan) to discuss his new show on food network, the bloody catharsis of hunting your own delicious meat, why drinking is in fact Good, and, of course, the ever-growing threat of feral hog incursion.

the boys are back from holiday hiatus/getting covid and joel heroically is doing dry january while karl vows to drink even more to pick up the slack. also it's decided that hotdogs should be sold singly, or as a "loosie." then the fellas welcome hilarious comic/meat-smoking enthusiast Joe McAdam (@joemcadam) to discuss the chemical changes that happen in a man's brain and body as he approaches 40 that causes him to fully embrace steely dan and smoking meat as a lifestyle. manopause? meatopause? either way there's no fighting it. there's also a frank discussion of hobo violence and juggalo cuisine.

joel contemplates doing sober january, which, frankly, seems like a terrible idea, and karl reflects on some of the best food he had at the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants Event. then the fellas welcome fellow podcaster Jason Stewart (@themjeans) to discuss holiday meal plans, why cottage cheese is hot again, and the secret ingredient to a top-tier christmas sangria

the boys discuss joel's impending midlife crisis which has turned him into a pinkie ring and colored sunglasses guy, apparently, and karl talks about how once you get a jeroboam of wine it's very hard to go back to a regular size bottle. then the fellas welcome seafood pop-up sensation Little Fish (@littlefish_echopark)to discuss such critical issues as making their home into a restaurant, the creation of The Sandwich, and why a warm shot of vodka is a must before service

the boys discuss the critical reality that a "western" burger shouldn't have onion rings and bbq sauce bc cowboys didn't eat that, they ate beans. therefore it should be a hamburger covered in beans. then, they welcome food producer sydney kramer (@crepesofwrath) to talk about her having the most food tattoos in the game, sage thanksgiving advice, the golden age of food blogging, and why making fried chicken is always a better idea than whatever else you were thinking about doing.

the boys recount a delicious meal they had at the new LA hotspot Horses, which is ably helmed by top-ten guests Liz and Alex, and serves a damn fine basque blood sausage. then the fellas welcome LA pizza prince Tommy B of the great LaSorted's Pizzeria (@lasorteds) to talk about his meteoric rise from pandemic pop-up to pizzamobile to brick and mortar pizza parlor, and how we are currently in The Golden Age of LA Pizza aka Peak Pizza

the boys announce that they have reached a pinnacle that all podcasters aspire to: getting free booze, because they have brought on as their first official sponsor the wonderful Fords Gin brand. martinis will surely abound this holiday season of excess, and the fellas discuss the proper way to integrate daytime martinis into your life without ruining your personal and professional relationships. then the fellas welcome hilarious comedian/former barista/amazing home cook/pepper farmer randy liedtke (@randyliedtke) to discuss making coffee at home that doesn't suck, the importance of pork necks as a flavor element, and why growing peppers attracts aggro men.

the fellas discuss the importance of having a "Cheers"-type situation in your life where you can get drunk with people that know you, the best wedding food, and whether porróns are going mainstream and if America is ready for that. then the boys welcome hilarious comedian and espresso martini enthusiast liza treyger (@glittercheese) to tackle such critical issues as celebrity booze brands, whether non-italians are allowed to say "gabagool," and the greatest honor one can receive: having a cocktail named after you