Digest

The McElroy brothers begin by discussing their lack of sports coverage and the controversy surrounding cardboard beds at the Olympics. They then move on to promote Stamps.com, highlighting its benefits for both personal and business users. Next, they promote Zock-Dock, a free app and website that allows users to search and compare in-network doctors. The brothers then recommend "Greatest Trek," a Star Trek podcast that covers the new streaming shows and provides a comedic and insightful commentary on the franchise. They announce their new actual play podcast, "The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula," where they will be using D&D fifth edition rules to battle the iconic vampire. The brothers also discuss the collaboration between Basketball Robins, an ice cream chain, and Susan Alexandra, a jewelry designer, to create a charm collection inspired by iconic ice cream flavors. Griffin McElroy recounts a murder mystery event where a young participant, Cooper, changed costumes and characters mid-game, adding a layer of intrigue and humor to the evening. A listener shares their experience of feeling compelled to connect with drivers of the same car model and color, prompting the McElroy brothers to discuss the best ways to approach this situation. Finally, the brothers discuss the need for more options on car horns, suggesting a system with multiple buttons for different messages, including a "same car" horn and an interrogative "can I help you?" horn.

Outlines

00:01:11

Sports, Olympics, and New Podcast Announcements

The McElroy brothers discuss their lack of sports coverage, the controversy surrounding cardboard beds at the Olympics, and the potential for a deeper connection between synchronized divers. They also announce their new actual play podcast, "The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula," where they will be using D&D fifth edition rules to battle the iconic vampire.

00:26:22

Stamps.com - Save Time and Money on Shipping

Justin McElroy promotes Stamps.com, highlighting its benefits for both personal and business users, including discounted shipping rates and a free trial.

00:27:46

Zock-Dock - Find and Book Doctors Easily

Justin McElroy promotes Zock-Dock, a free app and website that allows users to search and compare in-network doctors, book appointments, and even find same-day appointments.

00:30:10

Greatest Trek - A Star Trek Podcast

The McElroy brothers recommend Greatest Trek, a Star Trek podcast that covers the new streaming shows and provides a comedic and insightful commentary on the franchise.

00:32:10

Squat - Basketball Robins and Susan Alexandra Jewelry

The Squat podcast discusses the collaboration between Basketball Robins, an ice cream chain, and Susan Alexandra, a jewelry designer, to create a charm collection inspired by iconic ice cream flavors.

00:42:03

Murder Mystery Mayhem - A Story of Lila and Sailor

Griffin McElroy recounts a murder mystery event where a young participant, Cooper, changed costumes and characters mid-game, adding a layer of intrigue and humor to the evening.

00:45:30

Car Twins - The Urge to Connect with Fellow Drivers

A listener shares their experience of feeling compelled to connect with drivers of the same car model and color, prompting the McElroy brothers to discuss the best ways to approach this situation.

00:50:13

The Great Job Horn - A Call for More Horn Options

The McElroy brothers discuss the need for more options on car horns, suggesting a system with multiple buttons for different messages, including a "same car" horn and an interrogative "can I help you?" horn.

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Q&A

• What is the best way to approach a driver of the same car model and color to point out that you have the same car?

  The McElroy brothers suggest using a sign that says "car twins" to avoid scaring the other driver. They also recommend a thumbs up gesture and a brief "same car" statement.

• What are some potential benefits of a multi-button car horn system?

  The McElroy brothers suggest having buttons for different messages, such as a "same car" horn, a "your shirt is cloud town shoes" horn, and an interrogative "can I help you?" horn. They also propose having distinct horns for different car brands.

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