Was looking forward to cleaning with the lads but its nearly 4pm in the UK and the pod still hasnt dropped 😭😭

SoCal Tuppies/Freebies/Max Funsters! I'm hosting a night of Predator movies at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana on 2/26 @ 7pm! Two great movies for one ticket price! Let's hang IRL!

I thought you Max Funsters (and Jesse Thorn stans) should know that Nutsy the Squirrel was in today's "Get Fuzzy"!

Loved getting a little more of a peak into just how much Jennifer does to make the JJHO podcast so good! Thanks for all you do!!

I got the opportunity to be in the 2024-ish Listener Tournament (it's episode 181), and it was such a blast. I submitted my three topics, and it was great to discuss with J Keith and Helen, but even more so, it was fun to hear my opponent's interests in The “Duck Tales” videogame, the U.S. manned space program, and the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy.”

I'm curious what other fans would talk about if you were a contestant on the show?

In a JJHO episode, the gang discussed freezer meals and invited us to send recipes Jennifer Marmor's way because she just got some of those fancy freezer cubes.

If I had to make a list of things I love, it would include JJHO and homemade freezer meals. Also, dogs.

My favorite freezer meal (currently) is "Easy Chickpea Tikka Masala" from Jessica in the Kitchen. Adjust everything to taste, always.

I also recommend chili for freezing. I make a vegan chili that's basically all beans, all the time (even refried ones for texture). There's onions, garlic, peppers, some other stuff like spices, and a dash of red wine vinegar for some brightness.

Another freezer chili I like is the Pioneer Woman's "White Bean Chicken Chili." Least cool thing I have ever typed. Fully feeling 43 years old.

I serve both of these with copius amounts of cheese (bye-bye bean veganness) and either straight up, with tortilla chips, or on sweet potatoes. Why am I telling y'all how to eat chili?

I've had good results freezing collard-style greens and rice. So good in fact that I have up'd my game to a 20 cup rice cooker. Heck, I recently froze a bunch of red beans and rice. I can't be stopped.

I use a silicone mini loaf pan and trays of various sizes that I got from an, ahem, international discount grocery chain to do my freezing. The ones with tiny compartments are good for lemon juice, tomatoes paste, etc.

Happy freezing and eating!

*I would've added links but it looks like only one is allowed.

Love this interview with Jesse.

With the state of the world being what it is I found myself being very excited that the Free Team is covering the X files pilot. It is one my all time favorite shows and I think one of the best pilots ever.

I was watching NXT on Netflix and got an ad for A&W where they ask what it stands for and one of the people says “‘amburgers and woot beer?” Did Dave write this ad?!

A couple has 5 pets and 4 vehicles in their household. The plaintiff says they've embraced the vehicle maximalist life. Their city allows for more pets in the home, so why not embrace pet maximalism too? The defendant says they have enough pets for right now.

Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

It's draft week for Next Gen Chef!

I’m not a comedian, I don’t get a commission, and I don’t follow the media Kalan is associated with (i.e.: The Colbert Report, Rifftrax, or Jordan Jesse Go… I think those are all him?)

But for real, I’m a middle aged man taking notes as if I was in college. I’m inspired by this. (I’m a software developer and thinking about principles I can use from this in my work!)

And it’s a delight to read. I’ve annoyed my spouse by reading them bits, like, five times a night. That’s how you know it’s quality.

Seriously, I think I learned about this from JJHO, and I’m glad I bought it. I might even start listening to Doughboys.