SUMMARY: Paul's taint is getting rattled, Matt delves into the hitman business on Darknet Diaries, and Jacob grooves to "Da Do Run Run." An update on the Karen Read trial, we remember Val Kilmer, and we dive into the OG Batman movies. Also, "scherapeutic" Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Jane Borden returns to talk about her book "Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America." Jane delves into subjects like how excess population spurs cult creation, how cults push for isolationism and factualizing, the need to promote critical thinking as a way out of cult behaviors, and do corn flakes stop the impulse to masturbate? Plus Scoop Mail and Scoopardy.
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SUMMARY: On a slow boat to Spain, Matt's losing his sense of time while trying to figure out where to muster. Jacob's got a special "sandwich." Paul celebrates one year with his new hip. We also discuss The Orleans' carpet, creative planking, and artful bandages. Plus a family drama Scoop Mail, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: We're the No. 1 bird strike podcast! Matt returns to the sea: smuggling knives, sniffing markers, and walking the 19th deck. Aaron Rodgers meets with the Steelers, much to Paul's disgust. A barista spills the beans on Penn. Paul and Anne go into gnome repair. Plus Scoop Mail and a highly caffeinated Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt flies Spirit Airlines to spend more time with the kids, and The Jokers of Magic go to Waffle House. The guys talk about Oscar-nominated films on their watch lists, and it gets "steamy." We also discuss loaning money, light rail to Vegas, the A's (ugh), and Founders Day plans in Austin. Plus a Scoopardy. The "sluice" is loose! 

SUMMARY: Jacob and Paul wear their LSU and Care Bears pride, respectively. Matt has a new schedule and location for shows in Arizona while his nieces follow the more notable Donnelly brother in athletic excellence. Also, LeBron is ready to throw down, goober Cokes, unusual parents, and a daddy/daughter date with a surprise ending. Plus Scoop Mail, Scoopardy, and Jacob says "spatchcock."

SUMMARY: Is Matt returning to the sea after getting reacquainted with land life? What's up with Alex Ramon and the rest of the Foolers? How much does the band get paid for playing at the new speakeasy in Caesars? Can Paul open a Raising Cane's in Pittsburgh? Plus a Scoop Mail from Vital Vegas and some OG Jock vs. Nerds.

Listen up, you Saddle goose! Marc Roberts, former Blue Man Group performer and inventor of "The Bebot Bit", stops by The Churn. We recall stories about performing theater at The Juilliard of Missouri, creepy old man reveals, what happens when you go off your meds to get drunk, and creating a minor league mascot from scratch.

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SUMMARY: Matt explains how he'll save the NBA and sees Ben Schwartz doing long-form improv, while his son fires a shotgun for art. Jacob wishes he had been invited to see bikini bull riding, and Paul has to return a defective battery. Also Scoop Mails and a Top Tens Jock vs. Nerd. Sponsored by Tim's Time Traveling Agency.

Red Stick Scoop steers the show into the toilet! Jacob has a fresh tale of public urination, Paul deals with a damaged tree, and Matt plays in a pickleball tournament. Also, talk about the SNL50 concert and Fool Us, plus Scoop Mails and an Obelisk Jock vs. Nerd.

Matt is a parental failure but makes up for it with lots of candy; Jacob says "Woah!" and takes a tap to the testes; and Paul is occasionally visible. We learn that School Day is a tough room to play, offer takeaways and spoilers for Beast Games, and sum up Jerry Springer's cultural foresight.