The Buddies wind their way through the current political landscape aided by the insight of good ‘ol Rusty Nails.
Also, a correction to S’Mike’s Cube is mansplained.
It doesn’t take long, however, before they break the emergency glass and bust out their “back-up podcast theme” discussion prop, the 80’s best seller The Book of Questions.
While they meant to make fun of it, their answers end up being honest. Uncomfortably honest…
Also: Killing burglars! New Yorker Magazine articles! Humor!
In this special episode of Buddies In Space, Mike lays a clever trap for a mentally exhausted S’Mike, forcing him to come face-to-face with his greatest fear- getting cubed!
Cut to that scene in the first Resident Evil movie, or the opening of Cube. Gross, right?
Actually, Mike’s wife joins the Buddies on the podcast for the first time ever to give S’mike an ancient personal assessment. What you learn will maybe shock you a little if you don’t know S’mike very well.
Also- Whiplash, and Captain America: Civil War get reviewed, Mike’s Loot Crate addiction is explored and the Buddies dance around an infamous and divisive e-mail thread.
Digital suspense!
The Buddies sit down with devil-themed, double-blind gin flights and get down to discussing restaurant tipping. Restaurants killing tipping and the sociological phenomenon of under-tipping as a group gets dissected. #thestruggleisreal
Mike pontificates on the psychological benefits of his diet, while S’mike poo-poos it. One thing the Buddies DO agree on, though, is antibiotics and their effect on gut health.
Science!
Also: Mike’s son’s eating assessment results! NYC trips! And the joys of righteous indignation!
The Buddies are joined by friend and recovering “party ninja” Justin Woodhouse, who serves up the most deliciously geeky cocktail ever made by man. Or woman.
Justin gets the BIS treatment, exploring the gradual embracing of his geekier side, cracking jokes and helping S’Mike to finally give Mike a hard time.
Finally!
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the Woodhouse, need a good laugh or want to learn more about the terrifying drinking game known only as “Pain” then you’re in the right place!
And Justin, don’t worry- you’re definitely a real geek!
The Buddies get down with their Irish selves and tackle the Holiest of Grails, 120 proof cask-strength Redbreast Irish Whiskey. The booze be fancy, but can S’Mike keep up with Mike’s tastebuds?
Listen to find out!
Mike’s son’s eating woes get a good talkin’ about, and the Buddies finally discuss Jessica Jones. Both having read the comics, WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF THE ENDING OF SEASON 1?!?!?!
Also: The Star Wars Rogue One trailer! Suicide Squad hopes! Leaded glassware!
The Buddies knock back painfully spicy Jinn + Ja rum cocktails while committing the most cardinal of geek sins, reviewing a movie neither of them has seen. But since the drinks burn so good and the movie being reviewed second-hand is Batman vs. Superman, everyone agrees that it’s cool.
Except maybe Ben Affleck.
The super-powers of Super Delegates get explored, although little is known about these strange and elusive Democratic creatures.
The Buddies then risk life and botulism when they open a decade-old US military MRE, or Meal Ready to Eat, which they purchased years previous at a Canadian Army-Navy Surplus store. Figure that one out! Some surprising discoveries are made about military food technology, as well as military-grade instruction writing.
Also covered: the Dungeons and Dragons alignment of General Zod! Extra S’mike abuse! And a very special guest introduction/birthday wish!
Find out here!
Mike takes a very revealing personality test, with S’mike as his personal “Bullshit Caller.” Which is an incredibly important job, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The results?
*Shocking*
Coconuts are a theme as well, with tales of coconut daredevilry, fancy boozey coconut concoctions and a study of statistically significant coconut-related injuries in the US.
S’mike recounts the horrors of visiting his parents in their Floridian gated community, and the Buddies get in touch with their inner cavemen, recounting times they made bad decisions as their lizard brains took over.
Also: Vampire internet clips! Corn cobs! Crib escaping!
And the secret reason behind the zombie craze is revealed. You heard it hear fifteenth, folks.
It’s Debbie Downer time, kiddos! The Buddies sip on dry soda and gin and fall into the Pit of Despair, but instead of a lovable albino and the Six Fingered Man, instead the frightening real world creeps in.
Ahhhhhhhh! Real worlds are scary, amiright?
Depressing topics covered and mocked include police militarization, gerrymandering, racism and the allegations against the former lead singer of everyone’s favorite Canadian A Capella group, Moxy Fruvous!
Mike also relays his two, count ’em, TWO true experiences with having the NYPD draw guns on him and his friends. It was worse than it sounds. Also, he explains what taking Miracle Berry pills is like. Hint: bring lemons.
On the lighter side of depressing stuff, the Buddies review Spy (it was good!), British women bottling air (it’s stupid, but hey, good for them!) and writing kid’s books (it don’t take no college degree!)
The Buddies plumb the depths of their day and find humor in the mundane, from laser gum cleanings to shoveling snow off a deck over and over and over again. All while drinking “Mediocre ‘Fuck-You Winter!’ Mojitos.” You’ll even learn the super-secret recipe for simple syrup!
Shhhhhhhhhhhh.
Things turn intriguing when Mike relays tales of studying the old moneyed rich in a college Sociology class, almost completely blowing S’mike’s mind. If you’ve ever wondered what Danny Wegman’s living room looks like, this is the podcast for you!
S’mike manages to drudge up even MORE stories about his bizarre younger life, including growing up kind of rich without realizing it and his father’s estranged relationship with the family. Next year Kurt Russel will be playing S’mike’s father, a la Snake Pliskin, in the based-on-a-true-story “Escape From Mississippi.”
Also: Mike’s review of a classy porn movie! Sexing up a romantic story about getting the Siuda’s together! S’mike’s ego-boosting audition reaction by a room full of oddly appreciative ladies!
The Buddies are at it again, and this time no corner of Craigslist is safe!
On a suggestion from S’mike’s wife, BIS tackles the weirdest, creepiest and most desperate Missed Connections they can be handed (because they’re too lazy to find some themselves), and then mock the hell out of ’em.
Didn’t see that coming, DID ya?!
Marvel at the sparkling wit of the Trader Joe’s Passive-Aggressivist! Stand in awe of the creepy office park drone who is crowd-sourcing his stalking! Groan at the ubergeek who fills his post with more references than even the Buddies combined can pick up on!
Also, Mike relays his brief stint as a post-apocalyptic slum lord, S’mike toes the line of being a ruiner and OMG AERITH DIES ALL OVER AGAIN NOOOOOOOOO.
Oh, and Trainwreck gets a favorable review. Even if some penises are made to shrivel…