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In this episode of My Brother, My Brother and Me, Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy discuss the surprising and graphic content of the television series Lanterns, including its unexpected full-frontal corpse nudity and magic ring usage. The hosts also answer listener questions, offering advice on how a school IT worker can manage noisy chess-playing children in a library and helping a listener strategize on how to become a judge at a fried pie festival. Additionally, the brothers dive into a comedic, extensive review of press releases from various celebrities who have launched their own premium tequila and spirits brands, such as Sammy Hagar, Mark Wahlberg, and Matthew McConaughey.
The McElroy brothers kick off the episode with their trademark humor and introduce the show’s premise.
The hosts discuss the new TV show “Lanterns,” its adult content, and how to handle it with kids.
Justin and Travis answer a listener’s question about using chess to engage and educate children in a noisy library setting.
The brothers debate the merits of applying to be a fried pie judge, offering comedic advice and absurd strategies.
A brief ad segment promotes Wayfair’s home goods, interspersed with the brothers’ commentary.
Travis dives into the world of tequila, covering Sammy Hagar, Guy Fieri, and other celebrity ventures.
The brothers discuss the launch of a new tequila brand and the motivations behind it.
They talk about the Pantalones Organic Tequila campaign, including a viral video and a cameo by Matthew McConaughey.
Discussion of making tequila that is mild, non-burning, and approachable for a broad audience.
The brothers joke about their stream decks, USB ports, and the need for better tech equipment during podcasts.
They promote an upcoming Broadway show, merch sales, and charitable donations tied to merchandise proceeds.
They recap a recent Clubhouse episode featuring Alexis Nicole Nelson and encourage listeners to watch it.
Discussing Lanterns and Corpse Donginsight
The hosts break down the unexpected mature content in the TV show Lanterns, specifically reacting to a shocking scene featuring a dead body's private parts during family viewing time.
Plane and Phone Viewing Warningsstrategy
The hosts joke that streaming shows on phones in public places requires precise timestamps for unexpected adult scenes to avoid awkward plane encounters.
Dealing with Chess Argumentsstory
The hosts tackle an advice question from an elementary school IT worker who wants kids to stop arguing over chess rules near their workspace.
Banning Chess with Clocksstrategy
The host suggests a chaotic strategy to get chess banned at an elementary school by handing out chess timers to children until chaos ensues.
Applying for Fried Pie Judgingstrategy
The hosts brainstorm how a listener can convince festival organizers in Georgia to select them as an unbiased, highly qualified fried pie judge.
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri Tequiladata
The hosts read and roast press releases about Sammy Hagar partnering with Guy Fieri to launch Santo tequila and other unique agave products.
Mark Wahlberg's Tequila Venturesinsight
The hosts examine Mark Wahlberg's aggressive approach as an investor in Fletch Azul tequila and his competitive stance against other celebrity brands.
“The McElroy brothers are not experts and their advice should never be followed.”
“This is an advice show. We take your questions and turn them alchemy like into wisdom.”
“So just be on the lookout, keep your head on a swivel, clear eyes, full hearts.”
“The more cantankerous you are, the better they are going to assume you are at chess.”
“That we've forgotten, I think, that tequila should be high quality juice and fun.”
“I just want to be like, I launched this brand because I love money. I like to get it and have it and spend it.”
“The world doesn't need another celebrity tequila, but tequila sure could use a kick in the pants.”
“When creating pocho fino tequila, it was important to me that tequila is approachable, full of flavor, and fancy enough for a fine glass or casual enough to drink out of a plastic cup.”
“I wanted to make a tequila you could slide down a bar.”
Take it from us, some dads – sometimes you need Dad Topics at the ready. If you ever encounter a Dad Conversation in the wild, try talking about fried pies, or the latest superhero-adjacent prestige television drama! If all else fails, you can always fall back on legally distinct tequilas. Suggested talking points: Sometimes Magic is Stinky, Friday Night Lights Nights, Plato's Dong Shot, The Competence Divot Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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