SUMMARY: ICS is now a Twin Peaks podcast. No, not that Twin Peaks. Jacob has a texting anus and gets into a pissy situation. Paul goes to The Cheesecake Factory and ends up with a chimera of sorts. And Casino Royale, the 2006 film, doesn't hold up according to Matt. Plus a Masters of the Universe Scoopardy.

Kady and Troy Heard are in The Churn to talk about the Majestic Repertory Theatre and its bit of bad luck over the holidays. The discussion also includes Mavericks at The Plaza, building a community of supporters, making the transition from dancing to burlesque, and taking Scream'd to Los Angeles. Also a Scoopardy!

It's a new year, and Paul is excited for the Masters of the Universe film in production, but Jared Leto as Skeletor?! Jacob watches New Year's Rockin' Eve, finding the local Las Vegas spots hilarious. At a party, Matt and the kids make it to midnight, but now Matt's behind on chores. Enjoy a New Year's pretzel and a peanut butter…carrot?

This episode smells funny! Odorous subjects highlight the top of the show, and we learn that Jacob's dogs are eating healthier than him. We also talk about cooking, Timothée Chalamet, Dune, and how "prestige TV" is past tense. Plus, a 'funeral fumble' in Scoop Mail and a wrestling Scoopardy.

The boys talk about what they got for Christmas and grade 2024 with their top fives. Paul reads from his gift AI book, Jacob's running out of space for his records, and Matt loses his mind while wrapping gifts. It's been a good year and our community has been a huge part of it. Thank you, Scoops!

Paul drives through Steelers hate traffic, Matt endures a holiday gale, and Jacob almost gets punched in the nuts. We talk about misappropriating The Punisher skull and delve into Matt's holiday rituals. Plus, Jacob's not sleeping enough, and Paul creates a new cherished character and a Scoop holiday! Also a Scoopardy.

Jacob goes shopping for White Elephant gifts. Paul gets the gift of an AI composed book. Matt peels back the curtain on cruise ship careers while getting some good news about his magic show. Plus, we get bags of bourbon-aged coffee and a Scoopardy. 

Matt can't go down the slide, regretfully enjoys a cigar, and is mistaken for a musician. Jacob eats pie, watches nude hula hooping, and sees Matt's kids fairly often. Paul slept through 9/11 and offers up a tip for fighting rashes.

Piff is on Queer Eye while drones plague the Garden State! Meanwhile, Paul endures the cold at the Pittsburgh Zoo, Matt runs into Santa and Big Sexy, and Jacob may have a deformity. There's tootin' afoot but both Matt and Jacob just want food.

It's a Geek Shock intervention with Professor Biggs, Fact Check Andy, and Commander K! Biggs is doing "It's a Wonderful Life" in L.A. on Dec. 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre, K deals with a table flipper, Matt gets oiled up, Paul celebrates his birthday, and Jacob buys a mattress. Plus, a Big Sexy Scoopardy! Purchase tickets for Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre live radio play production of "It's a Wonderful Life" at curtistheatre.com and use promo code "WSTGRADIO" for a sizeable discount. Shows are December 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, California (the L.A. area). Thursday and Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 1 & 4 pm, and Sunday at 3 & 6 pm.